1st Thurso Boys' Brigade

1st Thurso Boys' Brigade The Boys' Brigade: Faith in Young People William Smith - Founder Of The Boys Brigade
William Smith was born at Pennyland House, Thurso in 1854. He died in 1914.

He went to Glasgow at an early age and went into his uncle's business. In his spare time he carried out much church work and also was a member of the Lanark Volunteers. It was in 1883 that the first meeting of The Boys Brigade was held at North Woodside Hall, Glasgow. The movement spread slowly round Britain and overseas. William Smith eventually gave up his employment to become the full-time Brig

ade Secretary. In 1909 William Smith was knighted for his services to youth. A new museum dedicated to William Smith Founder of The Boys Brigade has opened in Thurso
William Smith Memorial Hall Museum
Couper Square, Thurso
Open Daily
2.00 - 4.00 7.00 - 9.00pm
Photographic Display 1880 - 2000

We’re back! Holidays are over, schools are back and so are we!There is a place for all boys P1-P7 & S1-S6 at 1st Thurso ...
05/10/2025

We’re back!
Holidays are over, schools are back and so are we!
There is a place for all boys P1-P7 & S1-S6 at 1st Thurso Boys’ Brigade
Come and join the adventure every Thursday night
We look forward to seeing you!

25/12/2024

A Message from our Friends in the Nigerian Boys Brigade to the 1st Thurso Boys Brigade

May your holiday season resonate with beautiful melodies, heartfelt harmonies, and the joyful music of celebration. Whether you’re singing carols, playing instruments, or simply enjoying the festive tunes, let music fill your hearts and homes this Christmas. 🎅🏻🎷🎁

From all of us at The Boy's Brigade Nigeria, 1st Abeokuta South Comapnay , we wish you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas filled with love, peace, and musical moments to cherish. 🥰🎶

09/12/2024
17/11/2024

The now retired has now arrived at the Boys’ Brigade Museum in Thurso. The Baton will take up residency in the Museum where it can be viewed by visitors.

The Baton and a 140 Baton Book was delivered to the Museum by NSA Secretary Jenny Sclater to Johanna Geddes, Captain of 1st Thurso.

The Baton is on loan to the Museum from Buchan Battalion from where it originated in 1983.

17/11/2024
A massive thank you to Norscot for allowing some of their staff time to volunteer as leaders for our trip to the USA. Wi...
22/04/2024

A massive thank you to Norscot for allowing some of their staff time to volunteer as leaders for our trip to the USA. Without this support the trip could not happen.

Thank you to Pentland Brass Band who played at our handover to Orkney. Lovely music outside Pennyland House on a sunny...
22/04/2024

Thank you to Pentland Brass Band who played at our handover to Orkney.

Lovely music outside Pennyland House on a sunny morning.

Thank you to the members of Thurso Pipe Band who came out to play for our presentation.
22/04/2024

Thank you to the members of Thurso Pipe Band who came out to play for our presentation.

A light lunch was served and the Sir William Smith museum was open. Alan Mackintosh presented the museum with the offici...
20/04/2024

A light lunch was served and the Sir William Smith museum was open. Alan Mackintosh presented the museum with the official Letter to remain in the museum for all to see.

The then left once again in style it headed out in a Mercedes to Pennyland House, the boys had great fun in a Mercedes...
20/04/2024

The then left once again in style it headed out in a Mercedes to Pennyland House, the boys had great fun in a Mercedes and also an old style mini.

The Rt Hon. the Viscount Thurso read out the letter from His Majesty The King.

Alan Mackintosh, captain of 1st Buckie in his final role as Chairperson of the Baton Committee gave the thanks.

The baton was then passed along the boys from 1st Thurso that were in attendance, and on to 1st Thurso Captain Johanna Geddes, who passed it on to Esther Slater from Orkney Battalion.

1st Thurso would like to wish Orkney all the best with the baton.

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