The Bratach Gorm (or Blue Banner) is the highest prize given by the Scottish Piping Society of London and was introduced in 1938.
History edit
In 1994 the competition pool was further reduced in protest at the selection of judges.[1]
The competition has been held in a number of locations in central London, most recently at the Caledonian Club in 2019.[2][3]
Competition edit
It can only be won by those who have won the; Highland Society of London Gold Medal at the Argyllshire Gathering or Northern Meeting or the first prize at the William Gillies Memorial Cup.[4][5] The monetary value as a primary Pibroch is £500.[6] In order to win the annual London Piping Championship an entrant must have won this and another award.[7]
References edit
- ^ Nicol, Angus (6 December 1994). "Youngsters keep the piping hot". The Times. London.
- ^ Nicol, Angus (18 November 2002). "London pipers herald Celtic new year". The Times. London.
- ^ "2019 Annual Competition Entries – the SPSL".
- ^ Nicol, Angus (6 February 2006). "London piping society prizes". The Times. London. p. 54.
- ^ Nicol, Angus (29 December 2004). "Scottish Piping Society of London returns to Glazier's Hall in fine form". The Times. London. p. 44.
- ^ Nicol, Angus (5 November 2003). "London pipers play for finer prizes". The Times. London. p. 33.
- ^ Nicol, Angus (28 December 1992). "Little to lament as the Scots come to London". The Times. London.