Microscopy and Imaging Systems

Partnered with ibidi, we bring diverse imaging consumables to the UK market, constantly expanding our microscopy and imaging portfolio.

Sustainable Products for your Laboratory

We’re focusing on sourcing the most innovative sustainable laboratory products and bringing them to market in the UK.

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Research Today, Change Tomorrow


At Thistle Scientific, we are proud to be a leading player in the Life Science sector.

We serve customers in the UK and worldwide with our expertise in custom-manufactured laboratory equipment and our commitment to sourcing innovative and exclusive products from top global manufacturers.

Our mission is to provide the Scientific Researcher with the tools to develop a healthier and sustainable future.

What are we doing to ensure sustainable growth?

At Thistle Scientific, we are commited to growing our business in a sustainable manner. That means ensuring we look after not just our customers, but our staff, and our environment as well.

We’ve introduced practices to help us reduce our environmental impact, including reducing our use of resources such as packaging and energy. Where we can’t cut back immediately we are committed to alternatives such as carbon offsetting, to try to minimise our net impact on the planet.

We also offer recycling programmes for some common laboratory items, including tip boxes, and starting this year our thermal cycler recycling program will help you to dispose of complex electronic equipment with a minimal impact on the environment.