Duncan Hurst, Bagpiper

Haydenville, MA

Starts at $150

Travels up to 120 miles

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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: Starts at $150

Languages: English

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

October 2026

31

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 10:15am

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Pittsfield, MA

Past booked events

June 2026

22

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

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Meredith, NH

January 2026

24

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

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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

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Meredith, NH

July 2025

26

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:30am

•

Hinsdale, MA

11

Friday

Camp Event

7:00pm - 7:15pm

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Lenox, MA

June 2025

17

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:30am - 11:30am

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Milford, MA

14

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Amherst, MA

07

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 11:00am

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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

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Barrington, RI

August 2024

18

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Wolfeboro, NH

July 2024

26

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

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North Providence, RI

26

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:45am

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Lawrence, MA

June 2024

24

Monday

Worship Service

12:00pm - 12:30pm

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Springfield, MA

15

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:30pm

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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

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Boston, MA

26

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:45pm

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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

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Greenfield, NH

03

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

10:00am - 11:00am

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Pittsfield, MA

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