About Circassian Ceilidh Band – professional ceilidh band based in Glasgow, Scotland
11 reviews
Booked 46 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

Formed in 2015, Circassian Ceilidh Band are a new and exciting group, guaranteed to give you a great evening.

The band are available to play at weddings, functions, birthday parties and any other event you might think of!

We cater for all abilities of dancer and all of our members are experienced dance callers. Alongside playing for dancing we can also provide a singer, performance sets, background music, a wedding piper and a DJ set.

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Romantik Parkhotel Wasserburg Anholt in Germany, Dalhousie Castle Hotel in Bonnyrigg and Fort George in Inverness, Scotland.

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A typical evening running order could consist of: 1x hour of ceilidh dances, 30 mins of covers (traditional and popular songs), 30 mins DJ set, 1x hour of ceilidh dances.

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The band are more than happy to tailor the event to suit your needs and all times and running orders are completely flexible. Circassian Ceilidh Band will provide a full PA system for your event and are happy to provide Public Liability insurance documents as required.

Our piper is available to add a further Scottish touch to your event. Typical duties for a piper include piping at wedding ceremonies and receptions, piping and addressing the haggis at Burns Suppers and performing outside the venue of an event for guests arriving.

To add an extra special touch to your event, Circassian can compose a tune specific to your wishes. This is becoming increasingly popular as a first dance option for wedding parties.

Our core members feature some of Scotland's finest musicians. Ross (Pipes/Vocals) is Pipe Major of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. Robbie (Fiddle) studies at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Craig (Guitar) is a winner of both the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award and a Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award.

Based in Glasgow, Circassian Ceilidh Band are available to perform throughout Scotland and are frequently booked for events in Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Romantik Parkhotel Wasserburg Anholt, Isselburg
• Dalhousie Castle Hotel, Bonnyrigg, UK
• Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness, UK
• Tullibole Castle, Crook of Devon, Kinross, UK
• Pencaitland, Tranent, UK
• Ballogie House, Aboyne, UK
• Borthwick Castle, North Middleton, Gorebridge
• The Abercairny Estates, Crieff, UK
• GRANGEFIELDS, Long Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
• Òran Mór, Byres Road, Glasgow, Scotland
• The Coos Cathedral, Aboyne, UK
• Branxholm Park, Hawick
• Crossbasket Castle, Stoneymeadow Road, East Kilbride
• Achnagairn Castle, Kirkhill, Scotland
• Sligachan, Isle of Skye, Scotland
• GG's Yard, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, UK
• Primrose Hill Farm, Banbury, UK
• Dalmeny Park House Hotel, Glasgow, UK
• Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, Pollokshields, Glasgow
• Rufflets Hotel, Strathkinness Low Road, St Andrews
• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street
• Kilfinan Hotel, Tighnabruaich, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
• Dumfries House, Cumnock
• Old Swinford Hospital, Heath Lane, Stourbridge
• Swanston Farm, Edinburgh, Scotland
• The Engine Works, Lochburn Road, Wyndford, Glasgow
• Cairns Farm Estate, Kirknewton
• Neidpath Castle, Peebles
• Cambo Estate, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Scotland
• Whitekirk Hill, North Berwick
• The Cow Shed Crail, Scotland
• Hidden River Cabins, Longtown, Carlisle, UK
• Clava Mains, Inverness, Scotland
• Doxford, Chathill, UK
• Dunglass, Cockburnspath
• Dallas Lodge, Morayshire, Scotland, UK
• Eyemouth, UK
• Windermere, UK
• Nairn, UK
• The Cruin, Arden, UK
• Belfast, UK
• Aberdeen, UK
• Rule Valley Simulated Game, Hawick, UK
• Peebles
• Falkirk
• Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, Scotland

So if you're looking to hire the finest ceilidh and covers band Scotland has to offer, get in touch with Circassian Ceilidh Band.

"Hi, the band were absolutely terrific. We were a bit late getting started following our wedding breakfast but they were very accommodating. Robbie was great in the run up to the event, with helpful communication and we had booked for the band to learn a new song for the first dance which they performed brilliantly. They were great at calling the ceilidh dances and kept everyone entertained to the late hours. Would certainly recommend them to others. Thank you."
– Mark Young, 30 November 2022, wedding in Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"Thank you Circassian Ceilidh Band for playing at our wedding. We had a fantastic evening of both Ceilidh and DJ, letting the band completely take control and read the room. We were blown away with your version of our first dance song and you even managed to get all the Norwegians through the Ceilidh! You made the whole process & then the evening very easygoing for us so we could let our hair down too. The guests also loved your quirky sense of humour which allowed guests to enjoy the Ceilidh even if they felt uncomfortable at first by not knowing the dance. You talked through the dances perfectly and threw in a bit of pop when we all needed a rest. Would recommend this band to anyone - we could not have been happier!"
– Kirsten Mauchline, 10 November 2022, wedding at The Abercairny Estates, Crieff
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

“The band were wonderful and so accommodating with our requests for the night which helped to make it just that little bit more special. So many of our guests commented on the fantastic music!”
– Heather Kennedy, 7 November 2022, wedding in Yorkshire
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“The band were terrific and ensured everyone had a great night. We will certainly be recommending the Circassian Ceilidh Band to anyone looking for a band guaranteed to deliver a memorable evening!”
– Dawn Mackay, 22 August 2022, wedding in Glasgow
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"The band were absolutely brilliant. They were a great bunch of guys and we had a brilliant night with them. The ceilidh tunes were on point and the dance floor was always full. Thank you so much :)"
– Katy-Jo Reid, 7 July 2022, wedding at Ballogie House, Aboyne, UK
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"Our event was covered by Circassian Ceilidh Band and they truly added the perfect finish to a perfect event. The boys arrived on time and set-up without any complications. They were friendly, professional, yet blended in well into the relaxed atmosphere of the day. They then proceeded to play for several hours for the ceilidh, talking us through each dance before it started. They accompanied us with great musical skills, which was very much enjoyed by all of us. Between the dances, they gave us all a good rest and played some of their own, beautiful music. It's a great credit to the band to hit just the right balance between dancing and giving the dancers a rest - and these guys managed it perfectly. They bore with us as the ceilidh break was hijacked for a bit of ballroom dancing, and they even went along letting us turn down the lights for the Auld Lang Syne, a truly magical end to a great evening. We are very thankful to have had these guys along, and would thoroughly recommend them!"
– Marit Behner-Coady, 1 March 2022, wedding in Inverness, Scotland
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

"We couldn't have been more pleased with having chosen Circassian Ceilidh Band for our wedding. Due to Covid we had to change our wedding date 4 times and Robbie and the band were extremely flexible and understanding taking all of the stress out of what could have been a really difficult process each time we had to move it. In the run up to the event, Robbie was extremely responsive and helped us put together a really fun mix of Ceilidh and DJ for the evening of our wedding. At the wedding itself, the band were incredible, they got everyone at the wedding up and dancing, and managed a room full of novices expertly! The music (and their skill on their instruments) was also incredible. We had nothing but positive feedback from our guests (many who didn't even know what a Ceilidh was before they arrived), and we couldn't recommend them more for a wedding or another event! Thanks so much, Louise."
– Louise Marshall, 29 December 2021, wedding at Doxford Hall, Northumberland
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

“Extremely satisfied by both FixTheMusic and their recommended performers Circassian Ceilidh Band. The process of finding a band that could perform at the set date and location in the highlands of Scotland could not have been more simple. Providing the FixTheMusic team with a shortlist of requirements we were given a list of available performers detailing profiles, sample music and estimated prices. As I was arranging the event from the other side of the world (New Zealand), FixTheMusic made the process of finding a suitable band for our event super easy and stress-free. The band themselves were fantastic and exactly what we had wanted and wished for. The style of music (contemporary Scottish folk) was exactly what the venue and occasion sought. Ross and the rest of the band had great communication prior to the event, while their open flexibility during the event was greatly appreciated. Lastly, the band's performance was second to none. The evening of ceilidh dancing flew by, with the dance floor never empty. We could not speak more highly of them. Comments from guests following the event have been highly complimentary of the band, having made the evening so much fun. This only proved we picked the right band, and the band clearly did an outstanding job! Thanks to both FixTheMusic and the Circassian Ceilidh Band for making our event the best it could be. Regards, Douglas & Jasmine Keith.”
– Douglas & Jasmine Keith, 5 November 2021, wedding at Dallas Lodge, Moray, Scotland
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

“When booking entertainment for our next conference, we will look no further than Circassian Ceilidh Band. The band’s light background music set the tone for a great evening and many of our foreign delegates were impressed with the band’s willingness to interact and discuss the music.”
– Aaron Gallagher, 21 August 2021, corporate event in London
Verified booking on FixTheMusic

“Circassian Ceilidh Band were so easy to deal with and gave me one less thing to stress about planning my wedding. A highly professional and well-operated band with a wonderful sound and friendly members.”
– Darren Maclean, 4 July 2021, wedding in Edinburgh
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"The band were absolutely fantastic and explained all the dances very well. Everyone had a great time!"
– Lynsey and Ken McLeod, 14 November 2020, wedding in Glasgow
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