Duncan Hurst, Bagpiper

Top Performer

Haydenville, MA

$150 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Wedding in Laconia, NH

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Wedding in Grafton, VT

Overview

Duncan is a professional bagpiper based out of Whately, MA. He has over a decade of performing experience, specializing in weddings and funerals. Duncan has performed across the United States, Canada, and Scotland. He competed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland in 2014 and 2015. Duncan is currently the Pipe Major of the Stuart Highland Pipe Band based out of Wilmington, MA. He has served in this role since 2018. Duncan recently won the 2025 North American Championships as a member of the Commonwealth Pipes and Drums, based out of Melrose, MA. Duncan is committed to making sure your event is memorable for years to come.


Reviews

13 reviews

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Ian C.

January 25, 2026
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Looking forward to have Duncan play for us again next year

Duncan braved the sub zero weather in his kilt and pipes in hand to make our Burns Night celebration all the more memorable. Thank you Duncan

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Sandra L. C.

August 10, 2025
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Five-Star all the way

The music was wonderful! Duncan contacted in advance (before prompted by gig salad). He checked for any special requests, checked on parking, checked for timing of each phase of our event.
Professional in every respect. And extremely talented to boot.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Lorraine T.

July 8, 2025
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Robin H.

June 21, 2025
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Excellent

Duncan played the bagpipes for my mother’s funeral service. It happened to rain that day however despite the weather he played most beautifully. Nothing but an excellent review.

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Chase M.

May 22, 2025
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Incredible Performance and Very Timely Arrival

Duncan was a great choice for my Father’s Funeral service. He played the chorus of “American Pie” by Don McLean very well even though other bagpipers had said it couldn’t be done. We chose Duncan because of his experience and he certainly showed that. Duncan is the best choice on GigSalad for this particular occasion. We were very saddened by Father’s loss but Duncan played the pipes just as he would’ve wanted. Thank you Duncan.

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Booking information

Price range: $150 and up

Languages: English

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

22

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

Meredith, NH

Past booked events

January 2026

24

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lowell, MA

October 2025

31

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:15pm

Groton, MA

September 2025

15

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30pm - 12:30am (Tue)

Wethersfield, CT

August 2025

08

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Meredith, NH

July 2025

26

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:30am

Hinsdale, MA

11

Friday

Camp Event

7:00pm - 7:15pm

Lenox, MA

June 2025

17

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:30am - 11:30am

Milford, MA

14

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Amherst, MA

07

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 11:00am

Meredith, NH

May 2025

31

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

Hillsborough, NH

25

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 12:00pm

Ashfield, MA

13

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Southwick, MA

December 2024

27

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Saratoga Springs, NY

October 2024

12

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

Barrington, RI

August 2024

18

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wolfeboro, NH

July 2024

26

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

North Providence, RI

26

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:45am

Lawrence, MA

June 2024

24

Monday

Worship Service

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Springfield, MA

15

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Ashuelot, NH

May 2024

04

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

Saratoga Springs, NY

April 2024

28

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

11:00am - 12:00pm

Boston, MA

26

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Albany, NY

March 2024

16

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

Plantsville, CT

January 2024

03

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

Ludlow, MA

December 2023

14

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:30am - 10:30am

Exeter, RI

October 2023

26

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

Alton, NH

21

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Greenfield, NH

03

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

10:00am - 11:00am

Pittsfield, MA

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