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[]
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[]
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 .[4][5] The monetary value as a primary Pibroch is £500.[6] In order to win the annual an entrant must have won this and another award.[7]
References[]
- ^ Nicol, Angus (December 6, 1994). "Youngsters keep the piping hot". The Times. London.
- ^ Nicol, Angus (November 18, 2002). "London pipers herald Celtic new year". The Times. London.
- ^ "2019 Annual Competition Entries – the SPSL".
- ^ Nicol, Angus (February 6, 2006). "London piping society prizes". The Times. London. p. 54.
- ^ Nicol, Angus (December 29, 2004). "Scottish Piping Society of London returns to Glazier's Hall in fine form". The Times. London. p. 44.
- ^ Nicol, Angus (November 5, 2003). "London pipers play for finer prizes". The Times. London. p. 33.
- ^ Nicol, Angus (December 28, 1992). "Little to lament as the Scots come to London". The Times. London.
Categories:
- Piping events
- Competitions