A talented West Lothian musician has been recognised for becoming the first female to win a prestigious pipe band drumming competition
Livingston’s Rachel Thom (18) is understood to be the first female to lift the Under 18 World Solo Champion Pipe Band Drummer prize.
The former Deans Community High pupil was honoured by West Lothian Council recently.
Rachel was a key member of West Lothian Schools Pipe Band, taking the role of leading drummer.
Provost Tom Kerr said: “Many congratulations to Rachel on her amazing achievement. It takes hard work, dedication and talent to become the best in your field, and Rachel has earned her place in the history books by becoming the first female to win the Under 18 World Solo Champion Pipe Band Drummer prize.
"Everyone in West Lothian can be rightly proud of her, especially her family, friends, tutors from the West Lothian Schools pipe band Gordon Bruce, Greig Canning and David Ross and teachers from Deans High, including music teacher Sarah Duncan.”
