Session drummers for hire in Glasgow: local and travelling players (2026)

Whether you need a dependable drummer for a corporate function, a touring dep, or a studio project, Glasgow has strong options heading into the busiest stretch of the year. November marks the heart of the party season and the tail end of the autumn touring cycle — demand for experienced session players across the city and Central Scotland is high right now. The three drummers listed below are all LDC-endorsed artists on the London Drumstick Co. Glasgow roster. There is no agency commission: you enquire directly with the player and agree terms between yourselves. One is local to Glasgow; two travel in from elsewhere in the UK and are open to bookings here.

Scotty Arnott

Scotty is based in Glasgow City and is a genuinely local option — ideal if you need fast turnaround for a last-minute dep or a city-based studio session. His credits span kit and percussion work with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, an appearance on the Jonathan Ross Show, deps on the Sunset Boulevard UK tour and Fame the Musical UK tour, as well as studio sessions. He also fronts Bahookie, a Rock Ceilidh band, and works as a Senior Instrumental Instructor with East Dunbartonshire Council Instrumental Music Service — he is a Sabian Cymbals endorsee and available for gigs, full tours, and studio work, with international travel on the table.

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William Richards

William is based elsewhere in the UK and travels for bookings, making him a solid choice if you are planning ahead and need someone willing to come into Glasgow or Central Scotland for the right project. He brings twenty years of professional experience and focuses on rock, metal, and progressive genres, though he is equally comfortable with pocket-lead drumming. He holds a driver's licence, has multiple kit and cymbal setups suited to different gigs, and is fully at ease working to a click live as well as in the studio — a practical plus for function and touring work.

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Ryan Briggs

Ryan is based in Warton, UK, and travels for bookings — he is not local to Glasgow but has international touring experience, having played shows in Japan, the USA, Germany, Spain, and beyond as a member of Midnite City. His main genres are rock and metal, with pop covered too. He owns his transport and holds a UK driving licence, which keeps logistics straightforward. His rig includes Pearl Masters Custom Drums, a 22" bass drum with double pedal, a 14" Pearl Sensitone snare, and a full Zildjian cymbal setup including crashes, chinas, ride, hats, splashes, cowbell, and chimes.

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Choosing the right player

Start by being clear about whether you need live hire, studio work, or a remote session — each drummer's available services are listed on their profile. If you are booking a local date at short notice, Scotty is based in Glasgow City itself and covers Central Scotland easily. For touring or studio projects with more lead time, the travelling players are both experienced and independently mobile. Check each profile for the specific genres and services offered, confirm travel and accommodation arrangements directly, and agree fees before committing.

How to book

Browse the full Glasgow drummer listings and buy drumsticks for delivery in Glasgow — LDC ships to Glasgow with tracked delivery in two to three working days. Use the booking links above to contact each player directly; there is no middleman and no commission taken.

Last updated November 2026.