Made in Nashua, played worldwide: Inside Gibson Bagpipes

By: Mya Blanchard

Outlets: Nashua Ink Link

Published: October 22, 2026

Words: 388

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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NASHUA, NH – When people hear bagpipes, they likely think of Scotland. But one of the instrument’s largest manufacturers is right here in Nashua.

Located on Mason Street, Gibson Bagpipes is the largest manufacturer of bagpipes in North America and the fourth largest in the world, according to owner Eryk Bean. Jerry Gibson, a member of Scotland’s Seaforth Highlanders, started the company in Ohio in 1978 and ran it until his retirement in 2014.

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