Thistle Piping

Official Piper to the Lord Provost of Aberdeen

Julie — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:25:53 +0000

I am extremely proud to let you all know that I, Pipe Major Julie Brinklow, have been appointed as the official piper to the Lord Provost of Aberdeen. I am very proud of this appointment not only for the honour itself but also because this is the first time there has ever been an...

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Protecting our Clients & Team

Julie — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:20:19 +0000

All you need to know about Wedding Restrictions when it comes to Pipers, contact us to discuss. Thistle Piping have set out detailed safety policies and guidance for our performers which will allow us to deliver our musical services – namely Piping & Drumming at your events and gatherings. Contact us to find out more...

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2019 / 2020 exhibitions

Julie — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:31:17 +0000

We are delighted to let you all know that we will be attending the following exhibitions over the coming months. 1st September 2019 – Norwood Hall Hotel 28th – 29th September 2019 – Dedicated 2 weddings Exhibition at TECA 6th October2019 – Thainstone House Hotel 5th January 2020 – Norwood Hall Hotel 18th – 19th...

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Piping for HRH the Duchess of Cornwall.

Julie — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:56:18 +0000

Pipe Major Julie Brinklow had the prestigious duty of piping for the arrival of Camilla, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, on 16th January 2019 at the University of Aberdeen. Piping for the Royal arrival and then leading the procession into Elphinstone Hall where Professor George Boyne was installed as new Principal and Vice Chancellor of...

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Win your Piper 2019

Julie — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:55:54 +0000

This years “Your Wedding Exhibition” on 19th-20th January 2019 at the AECC will see the return of Thistle Piping’s competition to WIN your wedding piper, absolutely free of charge. To enter this competition, all you need to do is come and see us on our stand (H7) and add your name & wedding date to...

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VOWS Nominee 2012

Julie — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:28:41 +0000

Thistle Piping are delighted to have received the news that we are a 2012 VOWS Nominee. VOWS stands for Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier and is an awards body set up in 2005 to recognise all types of companies within Scotland that offer excellent customer service within the wedding industry. The awards are voted for by recently wedded ...

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Thistle School of Pipes & Drums

Julie — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:11:27 +0000

Thistle Piping are currently enrolling beginners for the Chanter and for Snare Drum. Private Tuition on a one to one basis with qualified instructors in PDPB (Piping & Drumming Qualifications Board). Our 2 drummers Jade McDermid (Aberdeen) & Linsey Milne (Ellon), are both experienced tutors and actively compete in Grade 1 against the Worlds top...

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PM Drew Sinclair joins Thistle Piping

Julie — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:51:18 +0000

Thistle Piping are delighted to announce and welcome Pipe Major Drew Sinclair to the Thistle Piping team. Born and raised in Newtonmore, Drew became interested in pipe bands at an early age after seeing such bands as Glasgow and Edinburgh City Police and Muirhead and Sons performing at the local Games. In 1973 Drew started...

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Welcome!

Julie — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:29:35 +0000

Welcome to our new website! Now celebrating our 12th year of business, Thistle Piping brings to you our new range of services for weddings, gift ideas, tuition and so much more. With a whole host of new services on offer, we aim to fulfil everyone’s dreams and satisfy everyone’s budget. We hope you enjoy touring our new site...

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