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.
The competition has been held in a number of locations in central London, most recently at the
Caledonian Club in 2019.
Competition
It can only be won by those who have won the; Highland Society of London Gold Medal at the
Argyllshire Gathering
The Argyllshire Gathering is a Highland games held in Oban, Scotland.
History
A meeting on 23 August 1871 held at the Argyll Arms Hotel led to a resolution to have an "Annual Gathering of the Gentry of the County of Argyll for social purposes" ...
or
Northern Meeting
The Northern Meeting is a gathering held in Inverness, Scotland, best known for its solo bagpiping competition in September.
History
The Northern Meeting was set up in 1798 "for the purpose of promoting a Social Intercourse", and early editions f ...
or the first prize at the
William Gillies Memorial Cup. The monetary value as a primary
Pibroch
Pibroch, or is an art music genre associated primarily with the Scottish Highlands that is characterised by extended compositions with a melodic theme and elaborate formal variations. Strictly meaning "piping" in Scottish Gaelic, has for some f ...
is £500. In order to win the annual
London Piping Championship an entrant must have won this and another award.
References
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Piping events
Competitions