Tag: Scottish Society of London

Queen Victoria as she looked in the 1840s-50s.

Piping in London – Part 3

By Jeannie Campbell MBE In 1848, a new society was formed in London and several papers reported on the founding: “Within the last few months a new society has been formed in London; not strictly for Scotchmen, but of the friends and admirers of Scotland. The new society takes the […]

Info on early London contests / Thoughts on piper painting

Info on early London contests / Thoughts on piper painting

We have received a couple of interesting responses to the two items that appeared in yesterday’s post. Firstly, piping historian, Jeannie Campbell of Glasgow, Scotland has provided more information on those early piping competitions held in London. Jeannie says: “The first reported Highland Gathering in London took place on the […]