About James
James Smith is a highly regarded DJ and event host, delivering professional, high-energy entertainment to weddings and premium events across Scotland.
With 8+ years of professional DJ experience, James has refined his craft in nightlife, translating that expertise into exceptional performances for weddings, corporate, and charity events.
Trusted by couples, renowned venues, and event organisers, James is known for confident crowd interaction, meticulous attention to detail, and a fresh nightclub-style approach to wedding & event DJ’ing. Every wedding is carefully tailored to reflect the couple’s unique style, whilst corporate and charity events benefit from a polished soundtrack and professional hosting that elevates the occasion.
For couples seeking a luxury wedding DJ, or clients requiring a modern, professional event host, James delivers atmosphere, flow, and unforgettable experiences in exceptional settings.
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Rebecca & Blair
MARYCULTER HOUSE | AUGUST 2026
Without a doubt our DJ James Smith from Tartan Entertainment made our wedding! From start to finish he was unbelievable!!
We got the ‘Meal to Midnight’ package and it was more than we could have ever hoped. The music was amazing from start to finish and little things like the intro music and the Bride vs Groom DJ battle made our wedding next level!
James was professional, friendly, a great laugh, and an unbelievable DJ. We are so delighted we chose him for our wedding. Would definitely recommend him to absolutely anyone! He was incredible!
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Laura & Michael
ROSEBERY STEADING | JULY 2026
James, that was unbelievable. You smashed it out the park - every single element of it, you were amazing... the entrance; the songs throughout the meal; playing my mum and dad's first dance song (one of my favourite memories of the day); the ceilidh to break up the evening; how you worked with Dave T on sax to bring the party; helping us with our sparkler exit; and everything in between.
You were amazing to work with from start to finish. Excellent communication backward and forwards from the beginning and extremely helpful with any questions.
Thank you so much for giving us the wedding day of our dreams!
Photo Credit: Belle Lumiere Photography
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Jade & Scott
BORELAND LOCH TAY | JULY 2026
The best entertainment.
James set the best party vibes even before we sat down. The first dance mix up was done perfectly. He nailed the tunes and playlist, and knew exactly how to turn it up. He brought the party.
Playing with James, and also from Tartan Entertainment, was Elliot the sax player, together they were amazing! Everyone absolutely loved the set him and James played - sooo sooooo good! Absolutely everything we wanted and they kept it LIT.
Thank you thankyouuuu - 100% recommend!
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Marine & Caroline
MCARTHUR MANOR | JULY 2026
We had the opportunity to work with James for our destination wedding in Scotland.
He adapted perfectly to our needs and wishes, despite all the differences that can exist in the expectations of a French couple.
On top of that, James is a real DJ who carefully curated his playlist to us and our guests, with genuine mixing skills - something you don't see very often!
It was a fantastic evening. Once again, a huge thank you!
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Anna & Michael
INCHBERRY HALL | JULY 2026
James was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding! From the moment he started, he had everyone on the dance floor. The music was the perfect mix, with something for every age. He kept the energy going all night long. I loved that he also interacted with the crowd as well!
Our guests absolutely loved it, and since our wedding, everyone has been talking about how amazing the music was. James has a talent for keeping the party alive. There wasn't a single song I didn't want to dance to – it was perfect!
Not only is he an incredible DJ, he is also so professional, friendly and easy to work with. We couldn't recommend him enough and would book him again for any future event without hesitation!
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Rachel & Josh
COOS’ CATHEDRAL | JUNE 2026
James was our DJ for our wedding in June, and I couldn’t recommend him more!
We hired him from meal to midnight - he did the MCing for the wedding entrance and throughout the meal.
He had so many good ideas to keep the energy high throughout our wedding day - one being that we picked unique songs to play as an “intro” to each of the wedding party who gave a speech, and everyone loved it!
There was no idea he wasn’t happy to support, and he kept the vibe high until the very end. 10/10!! Xx
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Kayla & Aaron
UNION KIRK | JUNE 2026
James DJ’d our wedding and was absolutely incredible from start to finish. We gave him a playlist and a general idea of the vibe we were hoping for & he got it spot on. Every song felt like it was perfectly chosen & he kept the energy exactly where we wanted it all night long.
We absolutely loved the music & so did our guests. Since the wedding, we’ve had so many compliments about the DJ and the atmosphere he created.We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ and would recommend James to anyone looking for an unforgettable party!
Thank you James!
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Murron & Connor
SILVERWOOD RESORT | JUNE 2026
We couldn’t have picked anyone better to DJ and host for our special day. James was amazing!
We booked the meal to midnight which I highly recommend as he is so good at keeping things running smoothly & guests entertained.
From the start James was in sync with us for a ‘family feel’ wedding. We had a wide age range of guests & he made the perfect mix of music for all.
Our guests spoke so highly of him and we all just had so much fun!
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Jade & Kyle
RAEMOIR HOUSE | MAY 2026
Oh my word, what can I say?!
James was absolutely epic! Literally one of a kind, he blew us all away. He is fun, energetic and boy can he start a party! He got everyone up and took all the nerves away and made it THE BEST DAY EVER!!
I am so incredibly lucky to have come across Tartan Entertainment and so forever grateful for them giving us James and Gav, our amazing sax player. Everyone can’t stop speaking about how amazing they were, absolute EPIC DUO!
No words will ever describe just how epic our day was, the videos speak for themselves! Absolutely incredible!
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Maya & Fraser
HARVEST MOON | MAY 2026
James absolutely nailed our wedding evening!
From a ceilidh in the sunset to non stop amazing songs the rest of the night!
We can’t thank James and Tartan Entertainment enough for a night of memories that will last a lifetime!
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Ashleigh | Shirley's Space
PALACE HOTEL | NOVEMBER 2025
James hosted and DJ’d our annual Ladies’ Day for our charity - Shirley’s Space. Honestly that was the BEST one yet! WHAT A DAY!!
I cannot thank James enough for yesterday, the dance floor was jam-packed from beginning to end. Working with live singer Paul Black and MoreThanSax, they had the floor literally “jumping”!!
It was unreal, my body is in bits. You kept the day flowing & it was the best one yet… and we've had a few.
If you're thinking about booking James, go for it! You will NOT be disappointed! X
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Linda & Grant | Newmachar Hotel
NEWMACHAR HOTEL | NOVEMBER 2025
We booked James to DJ & MC our Ladies’ Day party and he was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. From the very first enquiry, he was professional, organised, and a pleasure to deal with.
He knew exactly how to get the party started and kept the energy going all day. The music was non-stop and perfectly chosen, with dance tracks that everyone loved. The dance floor was constantly packed.
Thank you James for helping make our event unforgettable. Can’t wait for the next one! Highly recommend!
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Emma & Nathan
CAIRNS FARM ESTATE | OCTOBER 2025
Would 100% recommend getting James and Tartan Entertainment for your wedding!James was absolutely fantastic and really took on board the kind of music we were looking for - the dance floor was packed all night! Guests loved the ceilidh and especially the DJ battle!
Massive thank you to James and team for making our wedding one to remember!
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Nadine & Gordon
THE SCHIVAS STEADING | SEPTEMBER 2025
DJ James Smith who was so friendly, helpful and kept our dance floor packed all night. We were absolutely blown away by James - he had our 13 year old son up on the decks, kept the energy & vibes high all night and made sure everyone had a blast.We booked from First Dance to Midnight, and also had a power hour with MoreThanSax alongside James on the decks. What talent from both gents - best party ever. Can’t thank the guys enough, they were both phenomenal!
10/10 from us!
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Nadiah | Perfect Bridal Rooms
PERFECT BRIDAL ROOMS | JANUARY & AUGUST 2025
James is absolutely fantastic! Super friendly, full of great energy, and truly knows how to bring the party.
I’ve worked with him at two Perfect Bridal Rooms events, he curated the perfect atmosphere both times for us. He’s helpful, approachable and great at reading the crowd.
Highly recommend him for any party event.
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Sarah & Ryan
GREYFRIARS HALL | AUGUST 2025
If you want a DJ who will get your guests dancing, keep the energy high, and create an unforgettable party, I cannot recommend James enough. After coming recommended by our planner, he made our wedding night everything we hoped it would be and more. We danced the night away and had the absolute best time!
James' partner Claire also captured some amazing clips and moments throughout the night. Our media team left shortly after first dance so having those extra memories from later in the evening was such a gift!
Thank you so much, James, for making our wedding celebration so spectacular AND for teaching a bunch of Americans how to ceilidh!
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Danielle & Richard
RUFFLETS | AUGUST 2025
We were so lucky to have James for our day. He was without a doubt the most professional yet friendly person to have with us on our day - nothing was too much.James played everything we wanted and more and included our amazing sax player - GavOnSax perfectly! Together they elevated the party even more! Again so fun and professional.
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better day and so thankful to James. We will always recommend these guys to anyone planning their wedding day or an important event.
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Kristofer & Colleen
DAKOTA | AUGUST 2025
DJ James Smith was absolutely brilliant from start to finish.Such a top guy - professional, friendly, and so easy to work with. He read the room perfectly and interacted with our guests in a way that had everyone smiling and dancing all night.
The crowd were raving about how good he was, and even the staff at the Dakota commented on the amazing atmosphere he created.
Couldn’t recommend him highly enough he really helped make our night unforgettable!
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Ruby & Robbie
TAYPARK HOUSE | AUGUST 2025
Having James DJ at our wedding reception was one of the best decisions we made.
We had countless guests approaching us to compliment James on his DJ set and for hosting an unforgettable night. He ran the entire wedding reception so we didn’t have to worry about a single thing.
We would 100% recommend having James at your wedding.
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Aidan & Daryn
SANDMAN SIGNATURE | JULY 2025
Having James DJ at our wedding reception was one of the best decisions we made. We had countless guests approaching us to compliment James on his DJ set and for hosting an unforgettable night. He ran the entire wedding reception so we didn’t have to worry about a single thing.
We would 100% recommend having James at your wedding.
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Heather & Martin
THAINSTONE HOUSE | JULY 2025
A very big thank you for the service provided by James Smith at Thainstone House for out wedding day on Saturday. He was superb!
We, and everybody we spoke to, said he was great!
Our guets especially liked his "Dancing for Dummies" for the ceilidh dances. Even my relatives from England joined in and had great fun!
The barman who was working in the ballroom on Saturday said it was the best music he had heard for a long time.
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Jade & Dylan
MAC’S | APRIL 2025
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our engagement party than James. He completely understood the vibe we wanted and kept the energy perfect from start to finish.
His mic work and interaction really stood out - he got everyone involved, brought so much personality to the night, and had the whole room feeling like one big family.
So many of our guests came up to us saying how amazing the music and the energy was and that’s all thanks to James. We’re genuinely so grateful. It wouldn’t have been the same without you- thank you for being a part of our special evening.
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Jane & Scott
CORTES HOUSE | OCTOBER 2024
We really have no words for what James pulled off last night but I’m sure everyone’s sore dancing feet will speak volumes!
We booked a Meal til Midnight with James and he had the vibes going before anyone even sat down! None of our guests expected to be singing and dancing at their tables during the meal but they did not stop!
We can’t thank James enough for all the time and effort that was put in, and really made our day amazing!
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Ruth & Robert
COOS’ CATHEDRAL | SEPTEMBER 2024
James, thank you so so so much for Saturday!! You were phenomenal!
We had so many people come up to us on the night and over the last few days saying how good the DJ was! Although I’m still a bit salty I lost the DJ battle with Robert (still think I won not gonna lie)!
Thank you so much again to you and the Touch of Class team!
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Rachel & Aidan
HOUSE OF ELRICK | JULY 2024
We just wanted to say a huge thank you for putting an incredible show on last night.
James absolutely nailed the niche sound we were going for - which was a massive component of our wedding day for us personally.
I appreciate the inclusion of all the special remixes and mashups we requested.
Overall, it was just sh*t hot, and all of us loved every second.
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