Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Scotland

48 reviews

£1468.75 - £2406.25

The Jacobites

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The renowned Scottish Ceilidh band featuring folk/rock/pop covers and Scottish and Irish songs available for weddings and events

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40 reviews

From£320

Flaming Heather

Ceilidh bandLivingston

We operate as a two piece wherever possible and can handle most jobs with accordion/fiddle and calling with great success'.

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60 reviews

£500 - £1220

Norloch Ceilidh & Covers Band

Ceilidh bandLoanhead

We are a lively experienced band who can provide a full evening of ceilidh dances combined with cover songs through the decades,50s-90s etc

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14 reviews

From£640

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band are an energetic trio of young musicians who guarantee to get everyone up dancing regardless of ability!

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22 reviews

£825 - £1310

Bass Rock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Bass Rock Ceilidh Band!

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24 reviews

£500 - £1000

Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Ceòl Beag is a popular contemporary, upbeat ceilidh band. We play for all kinds of events & guarantee a great night of dancing to remember.

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37 reviews

From£640

Jiggered Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Jiggered are a Scottish ceilidh and covers band based in Glasgow available for hire at weddings, birthday parties, and all other occasions.

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8 reviews

£1375

Bon:Stovi Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Some of Scotland's most talented musicians performing with a power, energy and spirit that will leave your guests happily exhausted!

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38 reviews

£645 - £1895

Cragganmore Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlenrothes

As one of the UK's finest ceilidh bands, we provide musical entertainment for weddings, celebrations, student nights, and corporate events.

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15 reviews

£500 - £1125

The Rock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBathgate

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Rock Ceilidh Band!

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12 reviews

£1031.25 - £1781.25

Reel of Fortune Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandAberdeen

We are a three or four piece ceilidh band and DJ who play at weddings, corporate events, student balls and all other occasions.

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17 reviews

£525 - £562.50

Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandDD8, UK

If you are looking for a ceilidh band with energy and enthusiasm to fill your dance floor then you have come to the right place!

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17 reviews

£350 - £1850

Staffin Island Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandDundee

The Staffin Island Ceilidh Band is one of the best Ceilidh bands in East & Central Scotland! We specialise in Wedding Ceilidhs & Events.

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20 reviews

£450 - £800

BlackRock Ceilidh

Ceilidh bandDingwall

BlackRock Ceilidh - Enthusiastic and experienced. Committed to craic ! One of the busiest bands in the Highlands

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17 reviews

£625 - £1187.50

Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBathgate

One of the very best ceilidh bands in Scotland playing and calling dances with a reputation that guarantees you a fantastic night.

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16 reviews

£695 - £1115

The Brogues

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

The Brogues are a UK-based ceilidh band who met in Glasgow and now play all over the country. #lovetoceilidh

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13 reviews

£500 - £1200

Ceithir

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Dynamic and lively 4-piece Ceilidh band from Glasgow - ready to get your event moving!

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10 reviews

From£640

Nevis Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Nevis Ceilidh Band are a 3 piece ceilidh band based in Glasgow comprising of fiddle, piano, drums and dance caller!

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"What a great night we all had. I would definitely recommend this band."

Tracey hired Norloch Ceilidh & Covers Band for a Birthday party (available in Scotland)

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"Brilliant evening with new dances that I had never done in my 30 years of Ceilidh dancing! Great communication from Mary"

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FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Scotland

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How to pronounce ceilidh band?

The word "ceilidh" is pronounced as "kay-lee." Therefore, a ceilidh band is pronounced as "kay-lee band." The term originates from Scottish Gaelic and refers to a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering, typically involving folk music, dancing, and storytelling.

How to pick a wedding ceilidh band?

Finding the ceilidh band for your event can seem like a daunting task, but with Encore, you can ensure to find the perfect band for you. You can browse through our selection of 178 professional and talented ceilidh bands on our site where you can filter by location, price, theme and check availability. We also provide reviews so you make bet a sense of their style and be assured of their professionalism. Once you shortlisted a few ceilidh bands you're interested in, you can directly enquire on the site and ask some more specific questions such as song requests. You can also reach out to one of our bookings experts to get tailored recommendations based on your tastes as a couple.

Hiring a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Scotland

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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2 hours

Busiest times:

June, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Scotland?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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