My Story

I first picked up the pipes at the age of seven, starting out with the Dumbarton & District Novice Juvenile Pipe Band and working my way up to Grade 2. Piping runs deep in my family - with my brother and cousins also on the pipes and my sister a Highland dancer - so music and tradition has always been woven into our lives.

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Family gatherings were never quiet affairs. Christmas, Hogmanay, birthdays... there was always music, dancing and the sound of the pipes filling the room. Those moments made me proud of where I come from, and they're why I cherish every chance to play today.

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For me, piping isn't just about tradition or performance - it's about connection. I love the power it has to move people: from goosebumps as a bride walks down the aisle, to comfort and dignity at a farewell, to sheer joy at a celebration. Every time I strike up the pipes, I aim to create a moment that will be remembered long after the last note fades.