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The SPSL was established in 1932 to promote the Great Highland Bagpipe in the London region. We run one of the UK's top bagpipe competitions, which includes the prestigious Bratach Gorm. We also hold regular classes and recitals for those with a passion for piping. Please take your time looking through our site, as well as the latest SPSL news, you'll find much more to interest you, including articles, photos and sound files.
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SPSL Recital - Jamie Forrester: Saturday 18th May 2013: College Arms, Store Street, London WC1E 7DHThe next SPSL recital will take place at the College Arms, 18 Store Street, London WC1E 7DH, on Saturday 18th May 2013. Doors open 1900 hrs for a 1930 hrs start. The recitalist will be Jamie Forrester, an excellent player who has won many prizes at Oban, Inverness and, of course, London. Jamie works in London and those of you who attended the last two 'Strictlys' will remember his enjoyable performances in that event (He was also the piper who got right into the spirit of the thing by playing his performance as 'Santa in a kilt)'. This is the recital we had arranged for January but was unfortunately snowed off. Jamie has kindly agreed to reschedule to the above date. For those requiring further information, contact : Roddy Livingstone This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The Missenden Abbey Piping Week-End (Urchfont Manor Replacement) 10th - 12th May 2013How many of us make resolutions to improve our piping, find a proper tutor, learn how to keep our bagpipe in top condition? Ever wondered how to make good reeds or get the best out of the ones you have? How about Piobaireachd? And let’s not forget Ceol Beag – MSRs, Hornpipes and Jigs, retreats, slow airs, etc. Well, now the SPSL can offer you the opportunity to do all of this in one weekend in the quiet rural setting of Missenden Abbey. How many of us make resolutions to improve our piping, find a proper tutor, learn how to keep our bagpipe in top condition? Ever wondered how to make good reeds or get the best out of the ones you have? How about Piobaireachd? And let’s not forget Ceol Beag – MSRs, Hornpipes and Jigs, retreats, slow airs, etc. Well, now the SPSL can offer you the opportunity to do all of this in one weekend in the quiet rural setting of Missenden Abbey. Read more: The Missenden Abbey Piping Week-End (Urchfont Manor Replacement) 10th - 12th May 2013 Allan BeatonWe regret to inform members and friends of the Society that, following a long illness, Allan Beaton, former president of the Scottish Piping Society of London, passed away on 30th January in Portree Hospital, Isle of Skye. Allan, a native of Waternish, Skye, came to London with his work in the late nineteen fifties and quickly became immersed in the Society's activities. He was also a member of the City of London (Blue Bonnets) Pipe Band under Pipe Major Gordon Spiers. He took over as president of the SPSL in the mid-sixties, a post which held for over twenty years before retiring to Skye in 1986. During this period he was largely responsible for the growth of the society, and in particular the London Competition, into the present structure. He also guided the society through the process of becoming a registered charity. More Articles... |
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