David Leeman is an Englishman with half-an-eye on the Scottish referendum as he has just set himself up as a traditional piper.

The 47-year-old painter and decorator has been learning the pipes for the last seven years and is now playing at weddings, funerals and parties across East Yorkshire.

Mr Leeman, originally from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said people often assume he is Scottish.

"Scottish people come up and shake my hand and always ask me where I'm from," he said.

"When I say I'm from the lowlands of West Yorkshire not the Highlands, they have a laugh and call me a sassenach."

Mr Leeman said he has become interested in all things Scottish since he took up the pipes with Bridlington's Children Of The Mist Pipe And Drum Band. He said the referendum debate has helped stoke interest in his new business venture.