
Early sporrans would have been worn suspended from the belt or on either of the hips, rather than hung from a separate strap in front of the wearer. The kilt belt buckle may be very ornate, and contain similar motifs to the sporran cantle and the Sgian Dubh. The sporran hangs below the belt buckle and much effort is made to match their style and design. It is essentially a survival of the common European medieval belt-pouch, superseded elsewhere as clothing came to have pockets, but continuing in the Scottish Highlands because of the lack of these accessories in traditional dress. Since the traditional kilt does not have pockets, the sporran serves as a wallet and container for any other necessary personal items.


The sporran is worn on a leather strap or chain, conventionally positioned in front of the groin of the wearer. Made of leather or fur, the ornamentation of the sporran is chosen to complement the formality of dress worn with it. If your guests make requests, some Taskers may accommodate these and perform them.The sporran ( / ˈ s p ɒr ə n/ Scottish Gaelic and Irish for " purse"), a traditional part of male Scottish Highland dress, is a pouch that performs the same function as pockets on the pocketless kilt. They can do the contracted songs at the appropriate times, but they may take short breaks between songs to catch their breath. They can tune the bagpipe on-site before their performance.
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Performing at your eventĪs agreed, your Tasker can arrive at your event venue on schedule and in full attire. You may want to hire someone to guide them through the program and assist them on the event day. Your Tasker can perform the songs you agreed upon and fine-tune their instrument during practice, if necessary. To make sure your event goes smoothly and your Tasker knows when to perform, they can attend rehearsals. Speaking of outfits, be sure to hire someone to make the appropriate outfit for your event! Attending rehearsals Upon request, some Taskers can wear a tartan and kilt that match with yours, though you may want to provide these accessories. They can wear and show you the full regalia - the Highland outdoor dress consisting of the traditional kilt, tartan, tartan flashes, belt, knee-high socks, ghillie brogues, a Sgian-dubh ornamental blade, sporran pouch, vest and jacket. Your Tasker can also show you their intended dress for your event. This can be done via a video conferencing call, or you may be invited to see a live performance - if they perform at a Burns Supper or concert. If you are unsure of what songs will sound appropriate for your event, some Taskers can play some parts of the songs for you. Demonstrating songs and traditional dress

You can check with your Tasker if they can play the song you want, and they can say if they can play it on their bagpipe. You may choose from their selection, but don’t hesitate to ask if they can play your favourite songs!īut take note, the bagpipe is an unusual musical instrument that’s limited to only nine notes.

You can share the schedule and program of the event while they share a selection of songs they can play that is appropriate for the occasion. Your Tasker can meet with you online or in person to discuss their role and which songs to play. Your hired bagpiper can perform at your wedding, birthday party, charity fundraiser or any other special occasion you want garnished with a bagpipe’s unique tunes. Bagpiper services include all the activities necessary for a hired bagpiper to add a touch of Scottish highland heritage to your event.
