Pipe Major Willie Cochrane

Highland Bagpiper

Following a distinguished career as Pipe Major in one of Scotland’s most famous Regiments, The King’s Own Scottish Borderers, Willie Cochrane is now in demand internationally as a professional piper and regularly performs throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Previous clients have included Lady Elizabeth Anson – cousin to the Queen, the Minister for Northern Ireland and 70’s pop idol Rod Stewart. Willie Cochrane has performed at Claridges, The Hilton and The Savoy Hotels in London and abroad Willie has played at hotels in The Bahamas and The Portafino in Italy.

UK television appearances have included the Des O’Connor Show, Aspel & Co and Cilla Black’s Surprise, Surprise, and with his own group of musicians, The Balmoral Highlanders, Willie has appeared in the film Tea with Mussolini and on Michael Flatley’s video Feet of Flames. He has also performed in Europe taking part in television shows in France, Germany and Italy and in Canada he has appeared in Atlantic Show.

With many years of experience Pipe Major Willie Cochrane will add that professional touch to enhance your special day whether it be a wedding, private party, banquet, cabaret, conference or corporate entertainment.