Colin Richdale

My name is Colin Richdale, and I'm a Piper for Hire and Bagpipe Teacher from Coquitlam, British Columbia. I'm a Piping Instructor at the White Spot Pipe Band, as well as being the band's Pipe Major.

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I started playing the pipes when I was seven years old. It was only natural, as my family has a longstanding tradition of playing Scottish music. My grandfather and my uncle are both pipers, and my mother is a snare drummer.​

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The White Spot Pipe Band is an important organization for my family, with many of my relatives being either current members or alumni. I'm proud to still be a part of the organization. It's safe to say that the instruction I received through the band has shaped me into the piper I am today. I'm grateful to be the Pipe Major of the band, having served in that role since 2022.

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When I was asked by the band's leadership to begin teaching, it was a no-brainer. It was a fantastic next step in my piping journey, and teaching students has improved my understanding of the instrument a great deal.

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Along with my work in the band, I'm a Grade 1 solo piper. I've competed at Highland Games throughout British Columbia and Washington, having won some prizes along the way! A couple goals I have over the next few years is to advance to the Professional level and to compete in piping events across the world.

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Since 2018, I've been a professional Piper for Hire, having played at weddings, funerals, Burns nights, memorials, Remembrance Day ceremonies, graduations, birthday parties, and so much more!