The National Piping Centre

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£650 - £1,100 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
8 Bedrooms
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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: Emily Nelson
Congratulations on your engagement! Thank you for considering us here at the National Piping Centre to host your wedding. I can't wait to meet you both to show you round our unique wedding venue and to hear all about your plans for your special day. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like some quotes. I'm always happy to help!

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
Standard Room

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Dancefloor available
Confetti permitted
Wedding license

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled access
City View
In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Halal catering
Vegan catering
Bar

Pricing for The National Piping Centre

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£650 - £1,100
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What's Included?
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)
Full day hire of our venue is £1100.00 and a provides access to our Auditorium, Blueroom, Museum and Restaurant. Evening hire starts from £650.00 and provides access to our Auditorium and Blueroom from 6.30pm.
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£62 - £77
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Packages (price per head)
£65 - £115
Minimum number of guests: 80
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Packages (total price)
£5,200 - £9,350
Number of guests included: 80
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Reviews for The National Piping Centre
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Lauren and Derek
Happy couple married in March
July 2025
We cannot thank the team enough!
From start to finish, everything went off without a hitch, allowing us to feel completely relaxed and enjoy every moment of our special day. The venue looked stunning, the food was out of this world, and the care and attention we received throughout the weekend were second to none. It truly was the best day of our lives, and we owe it all to the tireless efforts of Emily, Natalie, and the entire team who went above and beyond to make everything so perfect. we can wholeheartedly recommend.
Frank and Johnny
Happy couple married in May
June 2025
A truly wonderful, unforgettable day!
From the first meeting when planning our wedding, to the very end of the big day itself, we couldn't have dreamt of a better, easier and more amazing experience! Huge thanks to Lauren and her team for being with us every step of the way and for ensuring that everything went smoothly for Frank and I, and our guests. The National Piping Centre was exactly what we had hoped for: traditional, intimate and high quality. And we had our own piper (thanks again Emma!) to welcome the guests and pipe us into the ceremony. Magical! Every one of our guests had a blast and we are so happy that we made the decision to have our whole big day here. The ceremony was unforgettable, the meal was outstanding and the reception and disco just so much fun for everyone, from young to older! It really was the best day ever. So much thought, care and attention went into all the fine details, and we can't thank the NPC enough!
Carrie
Happy couple married in May
June 2025
Amazing team, great venue
I had the best time at my wedding- largely due to Emily and her team who were so on the ball with all the details that I could relax and enjoy the evening. They couldnt do enough to help and kept everything running smoothly. Food was great and the hall itself is beautiful and a great size.
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

Travel Notes

Our venue is close to many transport links making it easily accessible for guests attending.

Nearest Town

Glasgow

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M8 - Junction 19

Nearest Train Station

Glasgow Central Station

Nearest Airport

Glasgow Airport

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The National Piping Centre?

We once had singing waiters just before out meal service began and the atmosphere was great. Everyone was up dancing and singing (including our own team) and it was a great way to bring all of the different tables together.

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

Be sure your save the dates are posted out with plenty of notice to your guests! This should give guests enough time to avoid any date clashes with holidays etc. Also, enjoy every moment. It goes in so quickly so take some time to just relax and enjoy the day.

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

Recently, one of our couples used their favourite cook book as their guest book. I thought it was such a unique way to incorporate your hobbies into your wedding!

Describe The National Piping Centre in 5 adjectives

Scottish, Traditional, Professional, Elegant, Personal!

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

I love when couples get a group shot on our front stairs with confetti, it is a creative way to get everyone involved in your wedding photos.

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

The Hoff! He attended Hogmanay 2015 at The Piping Centre. We've also welcomed a few famous faces in for piping lessons and a meal in The Pipers' Tryst Restaurant.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Goat’s cheese and red onion marmalade cups

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Cannot beat a roll 'n' sausage at the end of the night.

What is The National Piping Centre most unique feature?

I love our Piobaireachd windows. These are our three individual blue stained glass windows, each representing different tunes played on the bagpipes.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

I am proud of the service that our team provides. We aim to make your day run as smoothly and stress free as possible, with no requests being too much trouble. We really take pride in taking charge of everything on the day, so that our couples can just relax and enjoy themselves!
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