Friday 31 January 2014

Moray's Lecht Ski Centre hoping to make up for lost time

Click on the links below to read my story about a Scots ski centre that has finally been able to open its slopes again after snow drought that's lasted weeks.







The 'Hate Factory' goes on sale

Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about the former site of HMP Peterhead going on sale.





Wednesday 29 January 2014

'Global warming is making our haddock smaller' claim scientists

Click here to read a story I wrote about new research that suggests fish suppers are getting smaller. It was published in the Daily Star.


Tributes to Torry teenager Ellis Robb

Click here to read a tribute piece I wrote about a 20-year-old motorcyclist who died after a crash with a van. It was published in the Press And Journal.


Saturday 25 January 2014

Fears that English barley could be diluting authenticity of Scotch whisky

Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about increasing amounts of English barley being used to make Scotch whisky.





Friday 24 January 2014

Doctor praises public who attended heart attack victim Bernard Gallacher

Click here to read a story I wrote about the doctor who helped save the life of Scots golfer Bernard Gallacher while he was having a heart attack. It was published in the Dundee Courier.


Wednesday 22 January 2014

Perth residents furious at cheeky gym billboards

Click here (Daily Record) or here (Daily Record online) to read a story I wrote about a tongue-in-cheek advert in Perth that has caused controversy.


Nine 'nyakit cheils' from Keith raise money with naked calendar

Click here to read a story I wrote about a group of Scottish farmers who have stripped off for charity. It was published on STV.

Tuesday 21 January 2014

Tot who was given gift of life by sister passes away after illness

Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about a toddler who has passed away despite having his life saved by a bone marrow transplant from his sister.





Saturday 18 January 2014

Cartoon sporrans created to liven-up image

Click here to read a story I wrote about a bored sporran maker who has created his own custom pouches. It was published in the Daily Mail.


Thursday 16 January 2014

Aberdeenshire farmers' cracking idea -- Scotland's first egg vending machine

Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about a couple of Scots farmers who have installed a egg vending machine.







Hidden room opened for first time in half a millennium

Click here to read a story I wrote about a secret room that has been uncovered in a Scottish castle for the first time in more than 500 years. It was published in The Scotsman.

More news about Mingary Castle can be found here.


Saturday 11 January 2014

Thursday 9 January 2014

'Secret to a long life is a bowl of porridge every day' says 108-year-old Jessie Gallan

Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about an 108-year-old woman who claims a bowl of porridge every day is why she's lived so long.







Tuesday 7 January 2014

Meet Dave, the two-year-old sheep who scoffs scones, opens doors with his hooves and goes on long walks with his owner (like a dog)

Click on the links below to read my story about Dave the sheep who acts like a pet dog.













Mum-to-be kicked and punched at Aberdeen superstore

Click here (Scottish Sun) or here (Scottish Sun online) to read a story I wrote about a pregnant woman who was kicked in the stomach at an Asda store.


Saturday 4 January 2014

Captain William Kidd's cannons go on show in America

Click here to read a story I wrote about a Scottish pirate's cannons that are set to go on display to the public for the first time. It was published in the Dundee Courier.


Police Scotland officer decline blamed on pension changes

Click here (Glasgow Herald) or here (Glasgow Herald online) to read a story I wrote about pension changes being blamed for an exodus of officers from Police Scotland.