The 24 Best Wedding Bands in Scotland 2024

According to our customers, this is the definitive list of the 24 best wedding bands in Scotland.

To make it even more useful, we’ve summarised the options each band offers so you can scroll through and click on the band that appeals to you most. You’ll then be able to see live video, read real reviews, listen to demos and generally drool over the fantastic talent that’s available to anyone planning a wedding or event that demands fantastic live music right here in Scotland.

If you want to check the cost and availability for any of these bands, just click on their photo to visit their web page where you can enter your date and get an instant quote. Clicking on an image will open it in a new tab so you can always come back to the list and keep scrolling! 

Are you ready? Here we go;

Borrowed Blues

• 6 piece band with brass section
• Male & female vocalists
• 20 minute live ceilidh set with caller
• Can add fiddle or accordion at extra cost
• VOWS Awards finalists

Carlyle

• Genre-defying vocals...seriously
• 30 minute ceilidh set with 'caller'
• Free unmanned DJ playlist during the band's break

Chart Society

Chart Society Wedding & Party Band, from Glasgow.

• 30 minute ceilidh set with 'caller'
• Free unmanned DJ playlist during the band's break

Deville

Deville Wedding Band Duo

• Compact 2-piece wedding band, perfect for smaller venues
• Male lead vocals, bass, guitar & backing tracks custom-made by the band

 

KC and the Nightshift

• 6-piece band with superb male vocals, keyboard, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums and horn section
• 30-min ceilidh set 

Night Owl

Night Owl Wedding & Events Band 

• 3-piece wedding band, with male vocalists, bass, guitar & drums
• Perfect for compact venues and smaller crowds

Northern Star

• 30 minute ceilidh set
• Can add a horn section at an additional fee

Real Easy

• 60 minute ceilidh set only with additional musician at extra cost
• Free unmanned DJ set on request

Rollin Drones

• 30 minute ceilidh set as standard. Can be extended up to 90 minutes on request
• Bagpiper as standard

Scotia Ceilidh Band 

• 3-piece band with accordion, fiddle & drums
• Scotia is led by Grant McFarlane, finalist in the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2017 and a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
• Flexible ceilidh package (can be tailored to your needs)

SHEB

• 30 minute live ceilidh set with 'caller'
• Integrated DJ set with advance notice

Slam Dunk

 

• 3-piece band with male vocals, guitar, bass, drums
• Can provide a 30-minute ceilidh set with the assistance of backing tracks to give that traditional sound.

Sneaky Treacle

• VOWS & Your Scottish Wedding Awards Winners
• Free unmanned DJ set during the band's break
• 30 minute ceilidh set with tracks

Sultans of Fling

• 3-piece ceilidh band with fiddle, guitar & bagpipes.
• All three band members are experienced dance callers.
• Disco Playlist available on request, included in the fee.

The Cartel

• 4-piece band with fantastic male vocals, guitar, bass & drums
• Can provide a 30-minute ceilidh set with the assistance of backing tracks

The Jack Dames

• 30 minute ceilidh set with live bagpipes
• Free integrated DJ set

 

The Kuil

• 30 minute live ceilidh set with 'caller'
• Can add accordionist at additional cost
• Free unmanned DJ set available with prior agreement

The MacDonald Brothers

• Duo with Scottish feel and classic covers
• 60 minute live authentic ceilidh set with 'caller'
• X Factor finalists 
• Free unmanned DJ set available with prior agreement

The Renegades

• Bold & modern 4-piece band, with fantastic male vocals, guitar, bass, drums and saxophone
• The band offer a 30 minute ceilidh set & will call the dances.

The Smoking Jeffreys

• 6-piece high-energy, feel-good band with male vocals, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone and trumpet.
• Can provide a 30-minute ceilidh set, played live by the band. They can include bagpipes if available and can also  call the dances.

The Thrills

• 4-piece band with excellent male vocals, guitar, bass and drums.
• Specialise in rock covers

The Trueloves

• Confetti Awards 'Highly Recommended'
• Over 500 5-star reviews
• 30 minute ceilidh set with tracks
• VOWS Awards finalists

The Valentine

 

• 5-piece band with fantastic female vocals, guitar, bass, keys & drums
• Can provide a 30-minute ceilidh set with the assistance of backing tracks

Wireless

• Up to 45 minutes of live ceilidh with 'caller'
• Fiddlle player can be added for an additional fee
• Free integrated DJ set available

 

Too much choice? Call our team of Entertainment Experts on 0141 413 4060 to have a no-pressure chat or drop us an email via info@hireaband.co.uk with any questions and either Gaye, Karen, Lisa or Rachel would be happy to help!