TheBratach Gorm (or Blue Banner) is the highest prize given by theScottish Piping Society of London and was introduced in 1938.
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 theCaledonian Club in 2019.[2][3]
It can only be won by those who have won the; Highland Society of London Gold Medal at theArgyllshire Gathering orNorthern Meeting or the first prize at theWilliam Gillies Memorial Cup.[4][5] The monetary value as a primaryPibroch is £500.[6] In order to win the annualLondon Piping Championship an entrant must have won this and another award.[7]