Scottish Piping Society of London

The Scottish Piping Society of London

Official logo
Formation 1932
Legal status Active
Purpose Promoting bagpiping
Location
Official language
 English
President
 Hugh Jamieson
Vice President
 Jackie Roberts
Treasurer
 Andrew Hall
Piping co-ordinator
 Roderick Livingstone
Website Scottish Piping Society of London Official Website

The Scottish Piping Society of London is a society of bagpipers, formed in 1932.[1][2] In the same year, it held its first competition, consisting of the ceol mor, piobaireachd, and ceol beag, as well as two dancing events.[3] It holds monthly recitals and competitions and its annual competitions are held at Glazier's Hall and Hampton Court.[4] Its highest honour is the Bratach Gorm, which is only available to those who have won the Highland Society of London's Gold Medal at Oban or Inverness or winners of the Gillies Cup.[3][5][6]

The society has over 200 members.[7] Iverach McDonald was amongst its notable alumni.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Nicol, Angus (December 28, 1992). "Little to lament as the Scots come to London". The Times (London).
  2. ↑ Watts, Peter (June 27, 2007). "The Big Smoke - Scottish London - Great Scot!; With a new PM installed at Number 10, what better tie to celebrate granite-faced Gordon's home country in the capital. Peter Watts tours Sassenach-free London. Illustration Martin Rowson". Time Out. p. 32.
  3. 1 2 Nicol, Angus (February 6, 2006). "London piping society prizes". The Times (London). p. 54.
  4. ↑ Nicol, Angus (December 29, 2004). "Scottish Piping Society of London returns to Glazier's Hall in fine form". The Times (London). p. 44.
  5. ↑ Nicol, Angus (November 18, 2002). "London pipers herald Celtic new year". The Times (London). p. 11.
  6. ↑ Nicol, Angus (November 17, 1997). "Good tunes despite slight drone troubles". The Times (London).
  7. ↑ Shewan, Raymond (August 10, 2005). "Moray high note for London pipers". Aberdeen Press and Journal. p. 3.
  8. ↑ "Iverach McDonald". The Times. December 18, 2006. p. 42.
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