Scottish Piping Society of London

The Scottish Piping Society of London was established in 1932 and hosts the prestigious Bratach Gorm (Blue Banner). The Society promotes the heritage and tradition of the Highland bagpipe in Greater London, throughout the UK and beyond.

Membership is open to all. Competitions are held several times throughout the year for open, amateur and juvenile solo pipers. The Society is a registered charity with the UK Charity Commission.

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We run one of the World’s top bagpipe competitions, The London Competition, which includes the prestigious Bratach Gorm (Blue Banner). We also hold regular recitals and a ‘Piper’s club’ for those with a passion for piping.

We also organise tuition events for pipers of all abilities.

Joining Us

When you become a member, you will be following in the footsteps trodden by some of the most famous names in piping, and become part of a tradition has been active in London since 1932. You will be able to meet up with other pipers, take part in competition, and attend workshops and recitals. We welcome pipers of all backgrounds and abilities.

The raw beginner will find him or herself made just as welcome as the successful open competitor. You don’t even have to be a piper to join! If you have an interest in piping and want to support this Highland art in the capital, or if you just like the sound of the pipes and are looking for a place where you can come and lend a fond ear to the drone, join up and become part of the London piping community.

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