B.C. Pipers' Association
Photo Album #7
A few of the Grand Aggregate Trophies

November 13, 1999, at the United Scottish Cultural Centre in Vancouver,  the 1999 BCPA Grand Aggregate  winners were presented some very special trophies.  The St. Andrews & Caledonian Society of Vancouver generously offered piping and pipe band trophies from their Highland Games for presentation as Grand Aggregate awards.   (Photo Album 8 will show photos of each winner and their award.)  All of the trophies are impressive, but a few stand out as historic (and significant) works of art. 

Sadly, I realize these photos do not do justice to the trophies, and it is therefore my plan to get better photos when opportunity allows. Also, I will add written details regarding the trophies and their history, as I get them.

Click on the thumbnail to see a larger version of the photo - all images are between 24kb and 46kb in size. .

(All photo here taken by Bob Dunsire.)

All of the Grand Aggregate trophies are displayed in this photo.	A shot of  the solo piping trophies gives you an idea of the truly impressive art work that has gone into some of these.
The Grade 1 Band Grand Aggregate Trophy - truly a work of art.  First awarded in 1914, this is the most beautiful trophy your 'web master' has ever seen.  A massive work of art in Silver.	This piper figure tops the Grade 1 Band trophy.
On the back of the Grade 1 Band Trophy is a marching  Pipe Band, in relief - the silver work is unbelievable.  I hope to have better photos of this in the not too distant future.	This was awarded to the Professional Solo Piping Grand Aggregate winner.
This work of art, plated in Gold!, was awarded to the Grade 1 Solo Piping Grand Aggregate winner. (Yes, they actually let Alison hold this.. oohh .. scary)