Bratach Gorm Explained

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 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]

Notes and References

1. News: Nicol . Angus . Youngsters keep the piping hot . The Times . London . December 6, 1994 .
2. News: London pipers herald Celtic new year . Nicol . Angus . The Times . London . November 18, 2002.
3. Web site: 2019 Annual Competition Entries – the SPSL.
4. News: Nicol . Angus . London piping society prizes . The Times . London . 54 . February 6, 2006 .
5. News: Nicol . Angus . Scottish Piping Society of London returns to Glazier's Hall in fine form . The Times . London . 44 . December 29, 2004 .
6. News: Nicol . Angus . London pipers play for finer prizes . The Times . London . 33 . November 5, 2003 .
7. News: Nicol . Angus . Little to lament as the Scots come to London . The Times . London . December 28, 1992 .