The National Piping Centre

(7)
£600 - £1,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
8 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

We offer bespoke packages for ceremonies, wedding receptions and evening celebrations. Based in a beautifully transformed Italiante church in Glasgow we can offer you the perfect day with a Scottish touch. We have won multiple awards at VOWS, Scottish Hotel Awards and have been rated 4 stars by visit Scotland. We can promise you that we will take care of every detail of your big day and make your wedding dreams come true.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Natalie
Congratulations on your engagement, my name is Natalie, and I would be delighted to show your around our unique venue.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1997
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of The National Piping Centre

Wedding Venue Type
City Hotel / Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
8
Sleeps No. of People
16
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
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Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
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Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for The National Piping Centre

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£600
Maximum Price
£1,000
This is the pricing for our venue-hire, we also have package pricing available to suit your needs.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Day before set up available
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Reviews for The National Piping Centre
(7)

Hartley and Yvette
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
Fantastic, incredible, amazing.

Everyone at the piping centre made sure our big day went perfectly. We're so grateful to all the staff, but especially Emily and Lauren who kept us on track throughout the day, and our piper who did a beautiful job piping my wife down the aisle. The team were very good with allergens and made sure all of our guests dietary requirements were taken care of. They were also just generally delightful and friendly, providing a wonderfully welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. I thought getting married would be more nervewracking but everything went so smoothly and we knew we were in safe hands. I wish I could give more stars.

Molly & Steven
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
The perfect day!

We celebrated our wedding at the National Piping Centre and it was absolutely perfect! The venue was beautiful, the food was amazing and the team working on the day as well as helping us plan it was professional, friendly and attentive to every detail. A special thanks to Natalie and Emily who were supporting us throughout the whole process, but every member of staff added to making our day the perfect one. Their support and commitment meant that we never felt stressed or unsure what was happening, and we could just enjoy the whole experience. We chose to stay at the hotel along with several members of the family, and we would warmly recommend it, as it added to the experience.

Andrew and Deborah
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
Our wedding day

We were completely impressed with NPC from start to finish. We had an amazing coordinator, Emily, who was always quick to reply to emails, set up zoom meetings with us as we don’t live in Glasgow and generally was always efficient and helpful. On the day, the decorations were set up beautifully and the staff ensured that we were on track and helped us where to stand/move. Even though we ran over time we did everything we wanted to and it didn’t feel stressed at all. We would 100% recommend to anyone getting married in Glasgow!

George Gourlay
Happy couple married in April
April 2023
Everything was done to perfection.

Our wedding venue... where everything was done to perfection. Building provides a great backdrop with tasteful decor which is just Scottish enough. Love the historic black & white photos on the walls, the stained glass and the way the light shines into the blue room. The food was well presented and lovely just like in the bistro. The service great. The bar stocked with Scottish craft beers and gins impressed the guests. The organising, management of the day, accommodating the providers of cake, decor, entertainment - all done very professionally. The venue size created a great atmosphere for a party evening. Great location for guests travel and accommodation with lots of hotels in surrounding streets and travel hubs everywhere. Thanks to all who helped create a fantastic day.

Wonderful Wedding at The National Piping Centre
Happy couple married in June
April 2022
June Wedding

We had our wedding at the Piping Centre in June. Emily and the team were fantastic. Beautiful venue, brilliant piper and the food was fantastic - the standard was well above what is often served at wedding venues! Couldn't have asked for more!

Tiffany & Joe MacMillan
Happy couple married in August
August 2018
Massive Thank You!

Joe and I would like to say a massive thank you to both of you for all your help and support, and patience, given throughout our wedding planning. You answered every request and offered support beyond what we could have imagined. Thank you for this, it made the planning process less stressful and more enjoyable. On the day of the wedding when I arrived at the NPC, I immediately felt welcomed. Caitlin was there to greet me and my dad and did so calmly and very positively. All of the wedding party commented on how welcome they felt and how smooth the day ran. It was well-planned and ran to the schedule decided by, both, me and joe.

Nikki & Craig Ferguson
Happy couple married in May
May 2018
Fantastic!

I had my wedding here in March and I have to say Caitlin & the team were fantastic, from the early planning stages to delivering the most wonderful special day. All our guests had a brilliant time & the day was completely stress free, only complaint I have is that it went in far too fast!! Great staff, great venue special memories. xxx

Location & Contact Details for The National Piping Centre

Wedding Venue Address
30-34 Mcphater street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G4 0HW, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The National Piping Centre?

I enjoy weddings with personal touches of the bride & groom throughout the day; readings during the ceremony, pictures

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy every minute of your day! Take time out your day to step back as the new couple and watch all your guests celebrating.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Photo table of other guests wedding pictures in vintage frames (pictures of parents wedding photos, grandparents)

Describe The National Piping Centre in 5 adjectives

Scottish, Traditional, Professional, Elegant, Personal!

Where’s the best photo spot at The National Piping Centre?

The main door steps, beautiful for group shots with confetti.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The National Piping Centre?

The Hoff! attended Hogmanay 2015 at The Piping Centre.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Roast red pepper and cream cheese pastry cup

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Macaroni pies!

What is The National Piping Centre most unique feature?

The National Piping Centre museum and shop

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Weddings! Being able to run a couples special day successful makes me proud.
Press & Awards
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftBottle of Prosecco.
Bridebook Special OfferCouple will receive a complimentary bottle of Prosecco when booking through Bridebook, for the table.