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3 05, 2016

Entertaining at VisitScotland’s Expo 2016

By Ross MacFarlane|May 3rd, 2016|events|0 Comments

Reel Time Events had the pleasure of entertaining over 700 delegates as part of VisitScotland’s Expo 2016. Held at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange for international buyers from the leisure industry, the event was a great success, with guests tasting some of Scotlands finest produce and being entertained by Roddy and the Reel Time Ceilidh Band for the evening. Guests were welcomed at the venue by Roddy, playing some rousing tunes on the bagpipes as they all made their way into the venue for the awards ceremony, hosted by Des Clarke, and gala dinner. After some fantastic food by Prestige and the VisitScotland Expo Stand Awards [...]

29 03, 2016

Burns Night and Haggis stabbing with Reel Time Events

By Ross MacFarlane|March 29th, 2016|events|0 Comments

Burns Night is always one of the busiest periods of the year for Reel Time Events, and 2016 was no different. Here is a quick roundup of this year’s events and what we have been doing to help celebrate our great Bard’s birthday Roddy and the Scraggly Cats had the pleasure of entertaining the Builders Merchants Federation at Dalmahoy Golf and Country Club. Roddy was on hand to address the haggis and then join the Scraggly Cats for their funky and up beat fusion of ceilidh and pop, giving all of the guests [...]

12 11, 2015

Scottish Conference for BGL in Edinburgh

By Ross MacFarlane|November 12th, 2015|conferences|0 Comments

Reel Time Events had the pleasure of entertaining the senior management team at the BGL group for their Gala dinner at Edinburgh's National Museum of Scotland. Held in the stunning venue of the National Museum in Edinburgh BGL's senior management were treated to a Scottish show with a contemporary twist from Reel Time Events, where delegates were truly immersed in Scottish culture for the evening. Reel Time provided the ladies with tartan sashes to compliment the gentlemen in their kilt outfits to get everyone dressed for an evening of Scottish entertainment. Delegates were [...]

3 11, 2015

Meet the Reel Time Events Team

By Ross MacFarlane|November 3rd, 2015|Uncategorised|0 Comments

At the cutting edge of the Scottish events and entertainment scene, Reel Time Events provides contemporary and innovative Scottish events and memorable entertainment. The office team comprises 6 of the finest entertainers in their fields. The team is young and vibrant, helping to bring some fresh and exciting entertainment solutions for events. Roddy Deans - Company Director, haggis stabber and bagpipe master. Roddy has been entertaining audiences in Scotland and across the world for over 20 years. Whether with the Reel Time Band, as a lone piper or compering an event, with Roddy [...]

12 06, 2015

Reel Time Events – The One Stop Wedding Shop

By Ross MacFarlane|June 12th, 2015|weddings|0 Comments

Here at Reel Time Events we are the one stop shop for all of your wedding entertainment needs, from bagpipers to clarsach players and string quartets to traditional bands we have everything you may need. However have you ever considered something slightly different? Common with destination couples looking to give their guests an introduction to Scotland’s favourite tipple; we can offer guests three or four single malt whisky’s from all over Scotland. Tastings can be personalised if desired and all levels of expertise can be catered for. Whisky cocktails can be offered as [...]

13 02, 2015

Burns Night the Reel Time Way

By Ross MacFarlane|February 13th, 2015|events|0 Comments

As always, Reel Time were out and about helping revellers celebrate and commemorate our great Bard on Burns night across the country, with a diverse variety of Burns night entertainment. Burns night is the annual celebration and commemoration of the life, work and spirit of Scotland's great poet Robert Burns. From his humble beginnings on the family farm in Ayr, his passion and dynamic, contemporary vision has elevated him into one of Scotlands most loved and celebrated figures. Every year, around the great Bards birthday on the 25th January, Burns night is celebrated [...]

Reel Time Event’s 2014 Highlights
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Reel Time Event’s 2014 Highlights

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19 12, 2014

Reel Time Event’s 2014 Highlights

By Ross MacFarlane|December 19th, 2014|bars, conferences, events, incentives, weddings|0 Comments

Reel Time Events has had a busy and varied year in 2014, and as it’s the end of the year, we would like to share some of our highlights from across the year.Our corporate events and conferences have been as busy as ever, and in partnership with some of the best conference centers and 5 star venues in Scotland, we have had the pleasure of entertaining a great many delegates from a number of the world’s leading companies and organisations. From Burns night with the Reel Time Band and highland dancers at Stirling [...]

1 12, 2014

Reel Time Events at Merchant Square

By Ross MacFarlane|December 1st, 2014|conferences|0 Comments

Last week Reel Time Events were pleased to provide a comprehensive entertainment and events package for SIU (Société Internationale d’Urologie) In partnership with Meeting Makers, Reel Time Events helped immerse the delegation of over 1000 attendees from across the world in a truly Scottish experience, giving them a taste of our authentic and exciting culture as part of the conference’s social program. As delegates arrived at Merchant Square they were welcomed by a lone piper, fire performers and 6-piece drummers, making a memorable start to the evening. With a spectacular start outside, there was plenty more to follow [...]

10 02, 2014

Virgin Atlantic – Branded Event

By Ross MacFarlane|February 10th, 2014|bars, events|0 Comments

Last week Reel Time Events organised pipers to lead guests from the Radisson and the Missoni Hotel up The Royal Mile to Virgin Atlantic’s brand event. Pipers were branded with Virgin Atlantic banners attached to their drones. Once all the guests reached The Hub one of the pipers addressed the haggis. This was followed by a dance performance by traditional highland dancers. After this The Reel Time Ceilidh Band played some upbeat traditional Scottish tunes to get the guests dancing; the dances were called to give instructions to guests who were new to the Ceilidh dance steps. At intervals, some of the 150 evening guests attended [...]

10 02, 2014

Secret Scottish Event in London

By Ross MacFarlane|February 10th, 2014|events|0 Comments

Last week Reel Time Events were taken to London to organise the glitziest Burn's night events in the heart of London’s business district to 250 guests. Reel Time Events organised a whole evening of entertainment to create a magical evening for our client. What Scottish event would be complete without the right attire? Guests were provided with kilts and thistle button holes to set the scene for this glamorous Scottish corporate event. The Reel Time Ceilidh Band also included a fiddle to provide traditional, authentic folk music. On the fiddle we had Gemma Donald, hailed one [...]