Three members of Grampian Police Pipe Band have successfully gained distinguished qualifications in Piping.

Pipe Sergeant Colin Walker and Pipers Julie Brinklow and Scott Brown each gained their level 4 piping certificates.    

The new qualifications, first introduced on 1 January 2007, are issued by the Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board (PDQB) on behalf of 5 partner organisations, namely the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, the National Piping Centre, the College of Piping; the Piobaireachd Society; and the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association.

The challenging course syllabus requires each candidate to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding in maintenance, setting up pipes, exercises, playing and theory. 

Not satisfied with gaining her level 4 certificate, Julie Brinklow also gained her Tutors Certificate, scoring full marks in the written exam.

Julie explained: “I really wanted to do my tutors certificate to support the work I do in schools with Thistle Piping.  Doing both courses was hard work but well worth it.”    

Congratulations to all three candidates. 

ENDS