We had the honour of the Iron Broo ceilidh band perform at our wedding on 16th May, they were outstanding. Talented, organised and such a lovely bunch of guys
Response from the owner:Thanks Ellen, we really enjoyed playing for you. Such a lovely evening. And thanks for your kind hospitality. All the best ๐
We hired Iron Broo to play our ceilidh at a party to celebrate our recent marriage. The band were great, played a good variety of ceilidh tunes, called the dances and incorporated some impressive rhythmic vocals alongside playing. All the guest had a great time and enjoyed the ceilidh - thanks a lot!
We booked Iron Broo Ceilidh Band for our wedding in July 2025 and had a fantastic evening with them. The band were highly experienced and helped everyone get involved in the dancing. I would highly recommend them for any Ceilidh event.
Iron Broo played for our very first wedding at Kinclune House & Estate in our brand new wedding barn. Iron Broo were absolutely brilliant! The wedding party were up and dancing all night. Half of them were not Scottish, so Charlie did a great job of calling so that everyone could join in. I can't recommend Iron Broo highly enough if you're planning a wedding or special celebration!
Response from the owner:Thanks Aylwin, it was an honour to be your first band! We look forward to the next time, the new venue is amazing and the staff were so kind and attentive. Everyone was raving about the place. I'm sure you are going to be busy! All the best, Charlie
Iron Broo recently played a ceilidh and disco for our wedding. Charlie was easy to deal and answered all our questions very quickly. Both the ceilidh and the disco were very well received with the guests of our wedding complementing the band and the music.
We booked Iron Broo for our wedding at Mar Lodge in Braemar in July and they were fantastic! We had a very international group with about half the guests having travelled from New Zealand and Charlie was great at calling the dances and everyone had a a lot of fun, even the teenagers loved it! Thanks Iron Broo!
Response from the owner:Thanks Amy. Great fun playing for you and really nice to meet more of the Abel clan ๐
We hired the Iron Broo duo for a charity ceilidh in February 2024 and they had everyone up on their feet until the very end! Thank you so much for a fantastic evening with your band - lots of classics and few special twists which made for a super fun evening. Would definitely recommend Iron Broo and hire again in the future!
Response from the owner:Thanks very much Jenna, it was great fun to play for you! All the best, Charlie
Iron Broo played at our wedding ceilidh, playing an array of instruments and gave instructions for each dance. Excellent band who were very flexible, cheerful and skilled. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thanks Keri, much appreciated. We had a great time and enjoyed every minute, it was a pleasure to be a part of your special day.
The Iron Broo Duo threw us a fantastic party to celebrate our wedding in September. They happily accommodated some very last minute changes and executed a little surprise absolutely perfectly! They had a great sense of humour when some of the dances didn't go to plan (no fault of the band, entirely the fault of the beer!) and soon had us back on track. A brilliant band to hire if you want to have lots and lots of fun!
From the moment we started to plan our wedding, we knew we wanted Iron Broo! With my wife having attended a few of their ceilidhs in the past, she told me that Iron Broo were the best ceilidh band she'd ever seen. Of course at first, with our wedding being my first ceilidh, I was a little bit nervous but I trusted her with this and I can say I am truly glad that I did. We couldn't have asked for anything more, the music and dancing was incredible (as per usual). Many of our guests had also never attended a ceilidh before, but they made the process of learning all the steps easy and everyone ended up having an amazing time (myself included. ) They were also extremely accommodating, able to play a requested song for our first dance with less than a weeks notice! Thank you so much Iron Broo! It was a pleasure to have you at our wedding and we will be sure to catch you at future events.
Response from the owner:Thanks Peter, it was a pleasure to play for your special day. We had a great time and everyone was wonderful. See you soon, Charlie ๐
They recently played at our wedding on 4th November 23 and were fantastic! A lot of guests had never been to a ceilidh before and they all really enjoyed it, especially the kids! We highly recommend Iron Broo!
We hired the Iron Broo duo for a corporate ceilidh and they had everyone up on their feet until the very end! Thank you so much Charlie for performing for us - everyone had a fantastic evening with your band. Would definitely recommend Iron Broo and hire again in the future!
Response from the owner:Thanks Jenna, for a lovely review and we had great fun playing for you. Hope to see you again soon ๐
Iron Broo are well worth hiring for a special celebration. Great musicians who know how to get everyone involved. Caller ensured everyone knew what to do and they were happy to keep it fast & furious when no one knew how to waltz! If you are thinking of having a ceilidh I would highly recommend hiring them.
Response from the owner:Thanks Helen, much appreciated. We had a great time playing for you ๐ All the best ๐
Iron Broo played at our family and friends ceilidh in July. It was a two piece band - talented musicians who played in varying styles. Iron Broo chose the dances - a mix of traditional and new ceilidh dances. The explanations of the dances were very clear. Many of our guests commented on how good Iron Broo were. We would definitely recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thanks Ian & Kathy, we loved playing for you! It was a pleasure, your family and friends were great fun. All the best ๐ช๐
Iron Broo made a perfect day even better, they had everyone up dancing and mixing, from 3 year olds upwards. Guests who had never been to a ceilidh before had the best time and plenty of laughs trying to get the moves right. We highly recommend them to get the party started
Response from the owner:Thanks Cathy ๐ we had a great time. Much appreciated
Hired for ceilidh at Wedding, very accomodating and friendly. Played a requested tune for our first dance. Called/instructed on the dances which was very necessary and useful for people unfamiliar. Flexible on day when time for break and end called. Hired 4 players including a fiddle and sounded great! Had heard play before, and look forward to hearing again.
Response from the owner:Thanks Robin and Chen, it was ace fun playing for you both ๐ all the best โค๏ธ
They came all the way to Luxembourg to do a ceilidh with our Year 8 students and it was simply fantastic! They really motivated our students to take part in the dancing and the students ended up loving it! Thank you so much again! It was a great event!
They are very very good musicians who are masters of their style, but please understand they are not a versatile band and I am sure that is why they are the cream of the cream of ceilidh, however Charlie really takes advantage of his disco choice to make the night round. He adapted to my needs and I am happy to have decided to hire his services.
Response from the owner:Thanks David, it was great to play for you and I really enjoyed the Venezuelan music โcrazy hourโ ๐๐ถ
The best Ceilidh band ever, our whole wedding was jumping from start to finish. My English relatives couldn't get enough of the dancing and were guided so well. Thoroughly recommend Charlie Abel and all of his brilliant 5 piece band.
Response from the owner:Thanks Juliet, it was a pleasure to be a part of your special day. It was great fun with excellent company. ๐ถ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐๐ฅฐ
The band (two piece) were absolutely brilliant. They were all set up in good time and the music was fantastic. Charlie called the dances where needed - everyone had an absolute ball! Thanks a million.
Response from the owner:Thanks Annette, it was great fun. A super audience to play for. I hope we can play for you again sometime, any excuse for a Ceilidh ๐ถ๐๐ช๐ถ๐๐ผ
Amazing wedding band!! Played both a ceilidh set and disco afterparty. Listened to all my crazy plans and created an awesome evening for all my guests. Super value for money and really easy to communicate with.
Response from the owner:Thanks Kaitlyn! We had a great time, your guests were ace fun to play for! All the best, Charlie
absolutely amazing!! the dances and the music of the duo was the best and we loved every minute of the time we had! They were also the nicest people ever
Response from the owner:Thanks ๐ so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for a lovely review ๐๐คฉ
We were lucky enough to have Iron Broo play for us at our wedding, where half the guests were Scottish and experienced ceilidh and reeling dancers and the other half were German and had no idea what was going on! The fact that Iron Broo got EVERYONE on the dance floor and partaking enthusiastically in both Scottish and German dances is a testament to their legendary music and DJ'ing! The evening simply wouldn't have been the same without them. Thank you so much Iron Broo for making our multi-national wedding such a cracking party!
Response from the owner:Thanks Chrissie, it was a pleasure to play for you, everybody was so keen to dance. The German Knoten disco was also such fun. Please let us know if we can help you again. We have played in Germany before, quite a few times for weddings. If you can find another excuse for a ceilidh.... ๐
Iron Broo was our wedding band and all the guests rushed to the dance floor for every dance and reel they played - in fact some of them didnโt leave the dance floor at all.
Response from the owner:Thanks Salek, We loved playing for you! It was such a beautiful experience! All the best, Charlie
A Trusted Choice for Your Ceilidh
With more than 20 years of experience and over 1,000 successful performances, Iron Broo Ceilidh Band is a trusted choice for all kinds of celebrations.
We’ve played at weddings, student graduations, Burns Suppers, St Andrew’s Day and St Patrick’s celebrations. In addition, we’ve entertained at corporate events, birthday parties, charity fundraisers, festivals, overseas events, local council celebrations and even celebrations of life.
Flexible Entertainment with Less Stress
Every event is different. That’s why we take the time to understand your plans before recommending the best band line-up for your celebration.
Whether you’re organising a large wedding or a small family gathering, we’ll help you choose the right option. As a result, you can relax knowing your entertainment is taken care of.
We’re Here to Help
We’re more than just a ceilidh band. We also help make your event run smoothly.
Over the years, we’ve learned what works best. Therefore, we’re always happy to share ideas and offer practical advice. From planning the evening to choosing the best dance format, we’ll help you create a celebration your guests will love.
If you’re organising a public event, we can also help spread the word through our website and social media channels.
Book with Confidence
When you book Iron Broo, you’re choosing an experienced, reliable and friendly team. From your first enquiry until the final dance, we’re here to make everything as easy as possible.
Above all, we want you to enjoy your celebration while we create a fun, welcoming atmosphere that gets everyone involved.
Get in touch today, and let’s start planning a ceilidh your guests will remember for years to come.
Choose Your Scottish Entertainment
We offer a range of band line-ups to suit every celebration, venue and budget. Below you’ll find our most popular options, together with guide prices to help you plan your event.
The final cost may vary depending on your requirements, location and performance times. However, travel within Aberdeenshire is usually included in our quoted price.
If you’re unsure which option is right for your event, we’re always happy to offer advice and recommend the perfect line-up.
Check our availability today and let us help make your celebration unforgettable.
Guide prices for an event anywhere in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Banffshire, Dundee and Moray till end of 2027.
Further afield may include extra travel costs subject to requirements.
โญ Most Popular
Iron Broo Duo
From ยฃ1,095
Perfect for most weddings.
โ Full ceilidh band sound
โ Two experienced musicians as required 8pm till midnight.
โ Dance caller
โ PA & lighting
โ Ideal for 60โ180 guests
Over 80% of our weddings choose this option.
If you are unsure about final numbers or budgetโฆ many clients secure the date by booking the duo, and we can add musicians later.
๐ก Most couples add our disco package for a complete evening of entertainment.
Classic Ceilidh(3-piece)
From ยฃ1495
Adding a third musician creates an even bigger live sound while keeping the warm, interactive atmosphere that Iron Broo is known for. This option is ideal if you’re expecting a larger number of guests or simply want an extra musical dimension.
Perfect for: Larger weddings, lively parties and corporate events.
Premier Ceilidh(4-piece)
From ยฃ1,680
A four-piece band delivers an even richer and more powerful live performance. With additional instruments and harmonies, it’s an excellent choice for larger venues where you want to make a real impact.
Perfect for: Larger wedding receptions, festivals and corporate celebrations.
Ultimate Ceilidh Band (5-piece)
From ยฃ1,980
Our full five-piece line-up creates the ultimate ceilidh experience. The extra musicians add depth, energy and excitement, making this the ideal option for large weddings, public events and celebrations where you want the biggest sound possible.
Perfect for: Large weddings, festivals, public events and prestigious corporate functions.
Need Something Even Bigger?
Planning a large festival, concert or public event? We can also provide larger line-ups to suit your requirements. Please get in touch for a personalised quotation.
Charlie Abel’s One-Man Ceilidh Band
From ยฃ595 + VAT (ยฃ714 total)
Looking for a fantastic ceilidh with a more intimate guest list? Charlie Abel’s One-Man Ceilidh Band delivers all the fun, energy and audience participation of a traditional ceilidh in one compact package.
With over 1,000 weddings and events to his name, Charlie combines live accordion, professional backing, expert dance calling and years of experience to keep your guests entertained from the first dance to the last.
It’s an excellent choice for smaller weddings, birthday parties, village halls and community events where space or budget is more limited, but you still want a lively and memorable ceilidh.
Perfect for: Smaller weddings, parties, community events and celebrations where great entertainment and excellent value are equally important.
Optional Disco Add-On
From ยฃ350
Keep the party going after the ceilidh with our professional disco service. We’ll play your favourite party classics, take requests where possible and keep the dance floor busy until the end of the evening.
Our disco includes a high-quality sound system, professional DJ lighting and seamless music throughout the night. Better still, because we provide both the ceilidh and the disco, there’s no need to book a separate DJ or worry about changing equipment between performances.
Perfect for: Weddings, parties and corporate events where you want a full evening of entertainment from one trusted supplier.
Google Rating
5.0
Based on 89 reviews
Beach Ballroom Burns Night Aberdeen Scotland Saturday 27 January 2024 with Iron Broo Ceilidh Band Picture by Michal WachucikAbermedia
Added Value with Iron Broo Ceilidh Band
Why Book Iron Broo Ceilidh Band?
Booking Iron Broo Ceilidh Band is about much more than hiring musicians. Instead, you’re investing in an unforgettable celebration that brings people together and keeps the dance floor full from start to finish. Here’s why so many couples, businesses and event organisers choose Iron Broo.
Professional from Start to Finish
From your first enquiry to the final encore, we pride ourselves on delivering a professional service. We arrive on time, set up efficiently and perform to the highest standard. In addition, our friendly and experienced team keeps your event running smoothly, allowing you to relax and enjoy the occasion.
Outstanding Live Entertainment
With more than two decades of experience and over 1,000 successful events, Iron Broo combines traditional Scottish ceilidh music with influences from around the world. As a result, every performance is lively, engaging and suitable for guests of all ages and backgrounds. Even those who have never tried ceilidh dancing before quickly join in.
An Unforgettable Celebration
A great ceilidh creates memories that last a lifetime. That’s why our energetic performances, clear dance calling and genuine enthusiasm encourage everyone to take part. Consequently, guests leave smiling, talking about your event long after the final dance has finished.
Flexible to Suit Your Event
Every celebration is different. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, festival, birthday party or charity fundraiser, we offer a range of band line-ups and entertainment packages. This means you can choose the option that best suits your venue, guest numbers and budget.
A Reputation You Can Trust
Over the years, Iron Broo has performed at prestigious venues, major festivals and hundreds of weddings across Scotland and beyond. Because of our proven track record, clients book us with confidence, knowing they’ll receive outstanding entertainment and exceptional service.
The Perfect Choice for Your Ceilidh Band Celebration.
When you book Iron Broo Ceilidh Band, you’re choosing more than great music. You’re choosing professionalism, experience, energy and a team that genuinely cares about making your event a success. Above all, we’re dedicated to creating an atmosphere where everyone can relax, have fun and make memories that will last for years to come.
We had the honour of the Iron Broo ceilidh band perform at our wedding on 16th May, they were outstanding. Talented, organised and such a lovely bunch of guys
Response from the owner:Thanks Ellen, we really enjoyed playing for you. Such a lovely evening. And thanks for your kind hospitality. All the best ๐
We hired Iron Broo to play our ceilidh at a party to celebrate our recent marriage. The band were great, played a good variety of ceilidh tunes, called the dances and incorporated some impressive rhythmic vocals alongside playing. All the guest had a great time and enjoyed the ceilidh - thanks a lot!
We booked Iron Broo Ceilidh Band for our wedding in July 2025 and had a fantastic evening with them. The band were highly experienced and helped everyone get involved in the dancing. I would highly recommend them for any Ceilidh event.
Iron Broo played for our very first wedding at Kinclune House & Estate in our brand new wedding barn. Iron Broo were absolutely brilliant! The wedding party were up and dancing all night. Half of them were not Scottish, so Charlie did a great job of calling so that everyone could join in. I can't recommend Iron Broo highly enough if you're planning a wedding or special celebration!
Response from the owner:Thanks Aylwin, it was an honour to be your first band! We look forward to the next time, the new venue is amazing and the staff were so kind and attentive. Everyone was raving about the place. I'm sure you are going to be busy! All the best, Charlie
Iron Broo recently played a ceilidh and disco for our wedding. Charlie was easy to deal and answered all our questions very quickly. Both the ceilidh and the disco were very well received with the guests of our wedding complementing the band and the music.
We booked Iron Broo for our wedding at Mar Lodge in Braemar in July and they were fantastic! We had a very international group with about half the guests having travelled from New Zealand and Charlie was great at calling the dances and everyone had a a lot of fun, even the teenagers loved it! Thanks Iron Broo!
Response from the owner:Thanks Amy. Great fun playing for you and really nice to meet more of the Abel clan ๐
We hired the Iron Broo duo for a charity ceilidh in February 2024 and they had everyone up on their feet until the very end! Thank you so much for a fantastic evening with your band - lots of classics and few special twists which made for a super fun evening. Would definitely recommend Iron Broo and hire again in the future!
Response from the owner:Thanks very much Jenna, it was great fun to play for you! All the best, Charlie
Iron Broo played at our wedding ceilidh, playing an array of instruments and gave instructions for each dance. Excellent band who were very flexible, cheerful and skilled. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thanks Keri, much appreciated. We had a great time and enjoyed every minute, it was a pleasure to be a part of your special day.
The Iron Broo Duo threw us a fantastic party to celebrate our wedding in September. They happily accommodated some very last minute changes and executed a little surprise absolutely perfectly! They had a great sense of humour when some of the dances didn't go to plan (no fault of the band, entirely the fault of the beer!) and soon had us back on track. A brilliant band to hire if you want to have lots and lots of fun!
From the moment we started to plan our wedding, we knew we wanted Iron Broo! With my wife having attended a few of their ceilidhs in the past, she told me that Iron Broo were the best ceilidh band she'd ever seen. Of course at first, with our wedding being my first ceilidh, I was a little bit nervous but I trusted her with this and I can say I am truly glad that I did. We couldn't have asked for anything more, the music and dancing was incredible (as per usual). Many of our guests had also never attended a ceilidh before, but they made the process of learning all the steps easy and everyone ended up having an amazing time (myself included. ) They were also extremely accommodating, able to play a requested song for our first dance with less than a weeks notice! Thank you so much Iron Broo! It was a pleasure to have you at our wedding and we will be sure to catch you at future events.
Response from the owner:Thanks Peter, it was a pleasure to play for your special day. We had a great time and everyone was wonderful. See you soon, Charlie ๐
They recently played at our wedding on 4th November 23 and were fantastic! A lot of guests had never been to a ceilidh before and they all really enjoyed it, especially the kids! We highly recommend Iron Broo!
We hired the Iron Broo duo for a corporate ceilidh and they had everyone up on their feet until the very end! Thank you so much Charlie for performing for us - everyone had a fantastic evening with your band. Would definitely recommend Iron Broo and hire again in the future!
Response from the owner:Thanks Jenna, for a lovely review and we had great fun playing for you. Hope to see you again soon ๐
Iron Broo are well worth hiring for a special celebration. Great musicians who know how to get everyone involved. Caller ensured everyone knew what to do and they were happy to keep it fast & furious when no one knew how to waltz! If you are thinking of having a ceilidh I would highly recommend hiring them.
Response from the owner:Thanks Helen, much appreciated. We had a great time playing for you ๐ All the best ๐
Iron Broo played at our family and friends ceilidh in July. It was a two piece band - talented musicians who played in varying styles. Iron Broo chose the dances - a mix of traditional and new ceilidh dances. The explanations of the dances were very clear. Many of our guests commented on how good Iron Broo were. We would definitely recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thanks Ian & Kathy, we loved playing for you! It was a pleasure, your family and friends were great fun. All the best ๐ช๐
Iron Broo made a perfect day even better, they had everyone up dancing and mixing, from 3 year olds upwards. Guests who had never been to a ceilidh before had the best time and plenty of laughs trying to get the moves right. We highly recommend them to get the party started
Response from the owner:Thanks Cathy ๐ we had a great time. Much appreciated
Hired for ceilidh at Wedding, very accomodating and friendly. Played a requested tune for our first dance. Called/instructed on the dances which was very necessary and useful for people unfamiliar. Flexible on day when time for break and end called. Hired 4 players including a fiddle and sounded great! Had heard play before, and look forward to hearing again.
Response from the owner:Thanks Robin and Chen, it was ace fun playing for you both ๐ all the best โค๏ธ
They came all the way to Luxembourg to do a ceilidh with our Year 8 students and it was simply fantastic! They really motivated our students to take part in the dancing and the students ended up loving it! Thank you so much again! It was a great event!
They are very very good musicians who are masters of their style, but please understand they are not a versatile band and I am sure that is why they are the cream of the cream of ceilidh, however Charlie really takes advantage of his disco choice to make the night round. He adapted to my needs and I am happy to have decided to hire his services.
Response from the owner:Thanks David, it was great to play for you and I really enjoyed the Venezuelan music โcrazy hourโ ๐๐ถ
The best Ceilidh band ever, our whole wedding was jumping from start to finish. My English relatives couldn't get enough of the dancing and were guided so well. Thoroughly recommend Charlie Abel and all of his brilliant 5 piece band.
Response from the owner:Thanks Juliet, it was a pleasure to be a part of your special day. It was great fun with excellent company. ๐ถ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐๐ฅฐ
The band (two piece) were absolutely brilliant. They were all set up in good time and the music was fantastic. Charlie called the dances where needed - everyone had an absolute ball! Thanks a million.
Response from the owner:Thanks Annette, it was great fun. A super audience to play for. I hope we can play for you again sometime, any excuse for a Ceilidh ๐ถ๐๐ช๐ถ๐๐ผ
Amazing wedding band!! Played both a ceilidh set and disco afterparty. Listened to all my crazy plans and created an awesome evening for all my guests. Super value for money and really easy to communicate with.
Response from the owner:Thanks Kaitlyn! We had a great time, your guests were ace fun to play for! All the best, Charlie
absolutely amazing!! the dances and the music of the duo was the best and we loved every minute of the time we had! They were also the nicest people ever
Response from the owner:Thanks ๐ so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for a lovely review ๐๐คฉ
We were lucky enough to have Iron Broo play for us at our wedding, where half the guests were Scottish and experienced ceilidh and reeling dancers and the other half were German and had no idea what was going on! The fact that Iron Broo got EVERYONE on the dance floor and partaking enthusiastically in both Scottish and German dances is a testament to their legendary music and DJ'ing! The evening simply wouldn't have been the same without them. Thank you so much Iron Broo for making our multi-national wedding such a cracking party!
Response from the owner:Thanks Chrissie, it was a pleasure to play for you, everybody was so keen to dance. The German Knoten disco was also such fun. Please let us know if we can help you again. We have played in Germany before, quite a few times for weddings. If you can find another excuse for a ceilidh.... :-)
Iron Broo was our wedding band and all the guests rushed to the dance floor for every dance and reel they played - in fact some of them didnโt leave the dance floor at all.
Response from the owner:Thanks Salek, We loved playing for you! It was such a beautiful experience! All the best, Charlie
