The P & J Online News included a report recently on Aberdeen accordion player Frank Thomson, 85, who has received a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours, in recognition of his decades of service to traditional Scottish music.

“When Frank Thomson first picked up an accordion at the age of 10, little did he know he would go on to become one of The Queen’s favourite players.”

“Frank’s years on the squeezebox took him around dance halls all over Scotland, playing to countless dances spanning decades.”

“For 35-years, Frank played with Jack Sinclair’s Scottish Band at more than 200 royal events, including the Ghillies Ball at Balmoral Castle and the Queen Mother’s 100th birthday party at neighbouring Birkhall.”