Reviews
We don’t do Google reviews and we don’t ask for feedback after a ceilidh, but people do sometimes email us – which is always appreciated. Here’s what people have said:
“Wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the rest of the band for doing such an excellent job at our wedding. Your flexibility on a bit of a chaotic day was hugely appreciated. Your understanding of the mood of the wedding, and the profile of our guests, meant everyone felt comfortable to join in and dance the night away! … your callers being so accepting of a bit of a different ceilidh definitely helped with that.” (Wedding in Edinburgh, June 2026)
“We just wanted to say a massive thank you for Saturday night. We had the BEST time! I’ve had so many compliments for you from all my friends, it was just perfect. We have been wracking our brains all morning to figure out when we can have our next ceilidh because it was so much fun! ” (Anniversary party, Edinburgh, May 2026)
“People I spoke to all agreed that your enthusiasm for playing at our wedding was obvious and infectious, it really got people in the mood for dancing !” (Wedding in Fife, April 2026)
“You guys were all we hoped for and more. Your vibe was exactly what we were looking for, and we felt it totally aligning with ours from start to finish. The dance floor was buzzing all evening, and it was a brilliant ceilidh thanks to all you wonderful musicians… …it goes without saying we won’t hesitate to recommend Hud yer Wheesht to others.” (Wedding in a castle, South Queensferry, May 2025)
“Thanks to you all for coming to the ceilidh and playing for us. What a night! You guys were fantastic, I loved your singing… You are a talented bunch.” (School Burns Night Ceilidh, Edinburgh, January 2025)
“A massive thank you to you and the rest of the band for Tuesday night, you were excellent and people enjoyed it very much – I’d definitely recommend you to others…” (Scottish Environment LINK Conference, November 2017).
THANK YOU so much for such a fantastic ceilidh at our wedding, you really managed to set a chilled but lively tone to the evening and everyone has been commenting on how much fun they had dancing… … wish we could do it all over again!!
(Wedding, Edinburgh, 2016)
You guys were amazing, chilled, tuneful and made our wedding extra-special. Thanks so much for kicking-off the party in the perfect way. (Wedding, Edinburgh, June 2016)
Had an absolute ball and lots of our guests commented on how great the music and dancing were… You pitched the ceilidh just right for our mixture of ceilidh pros and novices too.” (Wedding, East Lothian, July 2015)
Just want to say that everything was fantastic. Our USA guests loved it, the kids literally danced all night, and we all had a fabulous time with you and your band. You hit it bang on with the calling and pace and range of dances. Truly a memorable night for us.” (Wedding, Edinburgh, June 2011)
“Thank you for Saturday. The band were brilliant as usual. Looking forward to next year ! (Jacobites Mountaineering Club, Edinburgh, 2012)
“Everybody had a fantastic night last weekend, and without exception they have all said what a GREAT band, different dances, good to listen to, FUN, …even the unhappy neighbour was happy! Thank you all for such a good time.” (After a village hall birthday party in 2010)
“… most of my family had never been to Scotland and a ceilidh and they all said they it was the best wedding they had been to and loved the dancing” (Scots-English wedding, Edinburgh)
“Every comment we had and every thank-you message and note has mentioned ‘the fantastic band’. I cannot thank you enough for satisfying a discerning audience and enthusiastic dancers so completely.”(Birthday party attended mostly by music students, Edinburgh)
“The flying Scotsman is one to go down in the history books. Never laughed so much while dancing!”(Community Woodlands Association ceilidh)
“My son wants you to play at his 21st birthday party. He is only 9 so I hope you can manage the booking.” (birthday party, Edinburgh)
Last updated August 2026
Reviews
Ceilidh Culture 2011 Festival Programme
“Five-piece high-energy ceilidh band, Hud Yer Wheesht return to blast the cotton off your back with a funked up non-stop ceilidh. They play all the traditional dances then throw in surprises. Over three hours of dancing and grooving …” (Excerpt from the Ceilidh Culture 2011 festival programme)
Marco Polo Guidebook to Scotland (German Language edition)
Marco Polo Guides are one of the best selling ranges of travel guidebooks in German. Their Scotland guide featuring us was published in 2012 and features a band photo
They have listed ‘Funky Scotland’ as the 3rd best ‘culture tip’ for visitors. In December 2013 we finally managed to pick up a copy in Germany so here it is – fame at last !
Front Cover
Page 16
The text roughly translates from German as follows:
“Funky Scotland”
Ceilidh dances: the ‘trad’ ceilidh is getting a modern breath of fresh air, pepped up with Bass beats. The trad instruments remain, inspiring the dancers, Hud yer Wheesht do Gaelic music with a funky element (www.hudyerwheesht.co.uk).