The Tattoo Piper who helped fire up Scotland’s World Cup qualifiers
Major Stevie Small MBE, our Performance Director at the Tattoo, had the honour of piping the Scotland National Team onto the pitch ahead of last night’s World Cup Qualifier victory at Hampden.
Dressed in the Tattoo Performer’s signature tartan, Stevie delivered a hair-raising rendition of the national anthem to a sold-out Hampden crowd, setting the tone for a night that fans won’t ever forget.
Speaking after the match, Stevie said:
Leading the Scotland team in the national anthem on the night we qualified for the 2026 World Cup was an incredible honour. The atmosphere at Hampden was the best I’ve ever experienced, the crowd were so loud I could barely hear myself play. It took me right back to when Kenny Dalglish scored against Wales in ’77 to send us to Argentina.
Working with the Tattoo has opened the door to so many unexpected opportunities like this, and I feel genuinely privileged. And yes… I’ll absolutely be following the team to the World Cup next year. C’mon Scotland!
Performance Director at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns for their 2026 Show, A Call to Gather from 7-29 August and tickets can be purchased at edintattoo.co.uk/tickets or on the phone on 0131 225 1188.
19 November 2025