Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Scottish Borders

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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41 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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25 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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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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16 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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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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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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13 reviews

£725 - £935

7 Hills Ceilidh

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Seven Hills is a highly experienced ceilidh band based in Edinburgh, ready to create an amazing ceilidh experience for you!

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23 reviews

£1000 - £1200

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band represent High-Quality Sound and Musicianship – without Losing Traditional Roots

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5 reviews

CopperCeilidh

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

We are a traditional Ceilidh Band, available for events across all of Scotland.

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7 reviews

£320 - £600

Ewan Galloway Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

High energetic ceilidh band with years of experience. As seen on BBC Country file / Royal Highland Show / BBC Radio Scotland and more!

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5 reviews

£1300 - £1500

The Brave Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBathgate

The Brave are the #1 ceilidh band in Scotland playing for hundreds of ceilidhs and events with their fusion of trad and pop classics!

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7 reviews

£950

HotScotch Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewbridge

HotScotch Ceilidh Band are a trio of dynamic musicians offering an exciting blend of Scottish Ceilidh Music for Weddings, Parties & Events

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2 reviews

£650 - £1500

Alive & Jiggin Ceilidh Band and Disco

Ceilidh bandPenicuik

CEILIDH PARTY BAND IN SOUTHERN, EASTERN AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, VERSATILE AND ENTERTAINING BAND WITH OVER 700 GIGS DONE

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4 reviews

Ceilidh Colin

Ceilidh bandStrathaven

The Solo Ceilidh Caller who packs all the punch of a live band and all the tradition of a Scottish Ceilidh on a more affordable budget!

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5 reviews

Ceilidh Experience

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Ceilidh Rock party band with sound system + optional lighting and in-house DJ

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4 reviews

£1187.50 - £2187.50

Matthew Maclennan Scottish Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

One of the best professional Scottish dance bands in Scotland. With many years experience for all types of events anywhere

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Jedburgh
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Duns
Eyemouth

Postcodes covered:

EH23, EH26, EH37, EH38, EH43, EH44, EH45, EH46, ML12, TD1, TD10, TD11, TD12, TD13, TD14, TD15, TD2, TD3, TD4, TD5, TD6, TD7, TD8, TD9

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Scottish Borders

"They did a really great job with the music and were able to walk us through all the dances."

John hired Flaming Heather for a Wedding (available in Scottish Borders)

Verified Review, 26 May 2025

"Colin was the perfect ceilidh caller and band all in one. I would go as far as saying he was better than a band and kept EVERYBODY dancing all night! Would highly recommend, especially if the venue is smaller as his set up took up hardly any room too. "

Helen hired Ceilidh Colin for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Scottish Borders)

Verified Review, 24 May 2025

"The Forth Ceilidh Band are tremendously capable musicians. From the very outset when we met them, we knew we were in good hands! The band leader, David communicated well and was attentive to all we asked for. I can't recommend them highly enough. "

Robert hired Forth Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Scottish Borders)

Verified Review, 10 May 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Scottish Borders

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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 Scottish Borders

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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Busiest times:

June, August, September

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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