Bratach Gorm
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.