The Northern Meeting Gold Clasp for Piobaireachd, Inverness, Scotland. The Burns Society and the Clan Donald Trust have become the main sponsors of the prestigious Clasp trophy at the Northern Meeting Piping Competition. The competition began in Inverness in 1841. The Clan Donald is a fitting sponsor as it has clearly demonstrated for decades its support for the full range of the Gaelic Performing Arts, and in particular piobaireachd, and our sponsorship of the world’s premier solo piping competition is certainly in line with that tradition. The Clasp is the most important of the competitions held at the Northern Meeting. It is only open to previous winners of the Gold Medal at the Northern Meeting or the Argyllshire Gathering.
The Robert Burns Society of Charleston Inc. is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to celebrating and sustaining Scottish-American heritage in the South Carolina Lowcountry. This commitment includes the promotion of historical awareness, cultural expression, and military traditions associated with Scotland. The Society fulfills its mission by hosting educational and cultural activities, supporting the mastery of traditional Scottish arts—such as Highland Bagpiping, Highland Dance, Scottish Fiddle, Scottish Harp (Clàrsach), and the Scots Gaelic language—and by providing grants and scholarships that support academic advancement within the Scottish-American community.
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