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16 11, 2011

Scotland Means Business

By Ross MacFarlane|November 16th, 2011|conferences, events, incentives|0 Comments

Reel Time had a wonderful night at Kelvingrove on Tuesday, entertaining the VIP guests of Visit Scotland. We had a bagpiper welcoming the guests to the fantastic Glasgow venue. Roddy Deans was compering the event and addressed the haggis, while the Reel Time Ceilidh Band was on hand to give its funky brand of ceilidh music for guests to let their hair down. Later in the evening, the great Rodolpho performed some Aerial hoop, and silk performances. Was great to meet all the MICE buyers and Scottish suppliers, who came together to help [...]

15 10, 2011

Piper in Las Vegas

By Ross MacFarlane|October 15th, 2011|conferences, events|0 Comments

In October, Reel Times Roddy Deans went out to help Visit Scotland at IMEX America. The first time this huge trade show has been held in America, to give the American market access on their doorstep to the destinations and companies to make their stay a success. Roddy was working on the Visit Scotland stall, promoting the culture and heritage of Scotland. With hourly haggis address, whisky tasting sessions and musical interludes. ‘It is great to help out our national marketing board promote our country and traditions. I look forward to working with [...]

6 10, 2011

Bagpipes, Pink Kilts, Elizabeth Hurley and Breast Cancer Awareness

By Ross MacFarlane|October 6th, 2011|events|0 Comments

Had a great job yesterday piping Elizabeth Hurley in for one of her 4 international appearances to help with Breast Cancer Awareness. She signed special Estee Lauder products which were helping raise money for the charity. Later that day her and new fiancée Shane Warne switched on the Pink Floodights, to light up the Edinburgh skyline. House of Fraser did a great job of hosting the Breast Cancer awareness Public appearance; at Jenners in Edinburgh. Howie @ 21 Century Kilts designed me a wonderful pink Harris Tweed kilt. With some chunky boots, [...]

28 08, 2011

Jungle City Pipers

By Ross MacFarlane|August 28th, 2011|events|0 Comments

It is great to be involved in culture and the Arts, so it was a pleasure to be asked to help out with Jungle city. You can find out more about the project through their website. Basically famous artists made wonderful jungle creatures, which were then installed around Edinburgh for a month. At the end of the month, a charity auction was held, so people could buy the art, and help raise money for charity (£800000 to date). A great event to be involved with, we were supplying the Bagpiper. If you are [...]

5 08, 2011

A busy July for Reel Time Bars

By Ross MacFarlane|August 5th, 2011|bars|0 Comments

It was a pretty inconsistent July for the weather but one thing that was a guarantee was a great month for weddings! Reel Time Bars were all over Scotland from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen and back to Edinburgh! At the beginning of July we headed up to Boturich Castle to set up a bar in their purpose built marquee. There were cocktails flowing all evening with the ladies drinking Cosmos and the gentry on Mojitos. It was a beautiful day and we even had a moment to take in the breathtaking view across Loch Lomond. When you have [...]

4 08, 2011

Reel Time Ceilidh Band: Summer Bonanza

By Ross MacFarlane|August 4th, 2011|conferences, events, weddings|0 Comments

Has been a couple of busy months for Edinburgh's most Funky ceilidh band. Performing gigs from Dundas and Edinburgh castle, George hotel to Borthwick Castle… the list goes on! For more information about the bands recent gigs, travels and gossip, check our ceilidh band facebook page The Reel Time Ceilidh Band play from a 3 piece (for small venues), 4 piece for a rocking ceilidh or 5/6 piece with ceilidh and Popular song covers. The band has an excellent ceilidh dance caller, who will talk the guests through all the steps before they [...]

31 05, 2011

Reel Time Bars, Sex in the City cocktail event

By Ross MacFarlane|May 31st, 2011|bars, events|0 Comments

Reel Time Bars were up in Grangemouth last weekend shaking up a storm at the local Town Hall. They provided an occasional license for the event, a charity Sex in the City party. 200 of Grangemouths well heeled ladies turned out for a charity auction, fashion show, and a great function band, while enjoying a selection of Reel Time Cocktails. A few ladies were given an impromptu cocktail masterclass while they watched their drinks being made. We are pleased to report that all 4 of the male bar team from the event made [...]

20 05, 2011

Reel Time and Visit Scotland showcase Scotland to MIT Magazine

By Ross MacFarlane|May 20th, 2011|conferences, events, incentives|0 Comments

Reel Time was helping Visit Scotland entertain a delegation of journalists, event bookers and other MICE professionals at Stirling castle. 16th May 2011. Reel Time provided a lively entrée to the guests Scottish dinner with a performance from Scotlands fight display experts: the clann. The clann create battle sequences during events to show guests, at fairly close quarters, the art of Scottish fighting. To see one of the clans performances from the safety of your armchair, then click the Scottish clan battle link. Roddythepiper was also on hand to pipe the Clann in [...]

6 05, 2011

Edinburgh Airport Whisky Tasting

By Ross MacFarlane|May 6th, 2011|bars, events, incentives|0 Comments

If you are looking for a Fantastic whisky tasting experience in Edinburgh then Reel Time Events is the company you are looking for. April 2011 saw us entertain 72 Fire department managers from Airports all over the UK. Our whisky tasting was after a hearty Scottish dinner enjoyed by the delegates. Reel Time whisky taster James Davie presented three whiskies to an attentive audience. On the menu was a balvenie doublewood, bowmore and a surprise wee Scotch Malt Whisky Society single cask bottle that we had been impressed with. After the whisky nosing, [...]

4 05, 2011

Reel Time mini Adventure

By Ross MacFarlane|May 4th, 2011|events|0 Comments

Reel Time entertained 42 mini enthusiasts on the 29th April 2011 at Marlins Wynd restaurant in Edinburgh. They had been touring around Scotland in their classic Minis, and were looking for a Real Scottish Experience as a grand finale. The group were met at their hotel by the Pipe Major. Their evening had remained a surprise to them. The group were piped up the Royal Mile, pied piper style, and down Blair Street to the restaurant. Where they were greeted with a great Balvenie whisky tasting with canapés before dinner. The group were [...]