Best session drummers in Edinburgh: who to book in 2026

Autumn is one of the busiest periods in the Scottish calendar for live music. Touring shows are moving through the venues, corporate events are filling the diary and function bands are fielding enquiries for the party season — all while studios in the city are working through album and EP projects before the year closes out. Whether you need someone for a rehearsal room run-through, a live dep, a full studio day or a run of tour dates, having the right drummer on call matters. The three players listed below are all London Drumstick Co. endorsed artists covering Edinburgh and the Lothians. Enquiries go straight to each drummer — no agency commission, no middleman. You can browse their profiles and send a booking request directly through the links below.

Ewan Campbell

Ewan is 20 years old and already carries serious road experience, having toured the UK and played internationally with Bad Actress and Reliever. He is based in Inverness, which puts Edinburgh comfortably within reach — he travels for bookings and brings his own gear, including a Tama StarClassic kit (10/12/14/16/22), a DW Collectors 14×6 snare, and a selection of Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl cymbals. He works across rock, metal and pop, and can learn material by ear or from charts — a genuine asset when turnaround time is tight.

View Ewan's profile · Send a booking enquiry

Scotty Arnott

Scotty is Glasgow-based, making Edinburgh and the Lothians well within his regular working area. His CV spans an impressive range: kit and percussion work with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, an appearance on the Jonathan Ross show, dep roles on the Sunset Boulevard UK tour and Fame the Musical UK tour, and studio sessions alongside his current live work with Bahookie, a Rock Ceilidh band. He is also a Senior Instrumental Instructor with East Dunbartonshire Council's Instrumental Music Service and holds an endorsement with Sabian Cymbals. Scotty offers live gigs, full tours, studio sessions and is available to travel internationally.

View Scotty's profile · Send a booking enquiry

William Richards

William is based elsewhere in the UK and travels for bookings, including Edinburgh. He brings 20 years of professional experience to live and studio work, with a focus on rock, metal and progressive genres, and is equally comfortable with pocket and click-led work — including use of a click in live situations, which is increasingly useful for show-accurate touring deps. He holds a driver's licence and travels with multiple kit and cymbal selections to suit the specific demands of each gig. William is available for live bookings, studio sessions and international travel.

View William's profile · Send a booking enquiry

Choosing the right player

Before reaching out, it is worth being clear on the nature of your project. For live gigs and deps, check each drummer's listed services and whether they are local to Edinburgh or travelling in — travel costs and availability windows will differ. For studio sessions, ask about chart-reading ability and whether they have experience with click tracks. For remote or hybrid projects, confirm that early. Scotty, Ewan and William each list their services clearly on their profile pages, so that is a good starting point.

How to book

Head to the London Drumstick Co. Edinburgh page to browse the full local roster and send enquiries. That page is also the place to order LDC drumsticks if you are based in Edinburgh — tracked delivery reaches the city in 2–3 working days. Booking links for each player are included above and go straight to the drummer, with no commission charged.

Last updated October 2026.