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.
Labels:
Alien,
Ben Cooling,
Energie Group,
Fit4Less,
General Manager,
Gym,
Milton Keynes,
Perth,
Swindon,
UFO,
Will Lyon
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.
Labels:
Canada,
Cash For Kids,
Doric,
Drummuir,
Kayleigh Thain,
Keith,
Land Rover,
Moray,
New Zealand,
Stewart Thain,
The Nyakit Cheils,
Will Lyon
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.
More news about Mingary Castle can be found here.
Saturday, 11 January 2014
'Robert Burns would have voted for independence' claims Scottish author
Click on the links below to read a story myself and Oliver Norton wrote about a renowned Scottish author who has claimed poet Robert Burns would have voted for independence.
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.
| Daily Mail | The Sun | Dundee Courier | Daily Star | Daily Express | Press And Journal | Scottish Sun online | STV | Scotsman online |
Labels:
Amanda MacRae,
Culkein Drumbeg,
Dave,
Dog,
Euan MacRae,
Hugh MacRae,
May,
Sheep,
Sutherland,
Ullapool High School,
Will Lyon
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.
Labels:
Aberdeen,
ASDA,
Kirstyn McGregor,
Lee Storey,
Will Lyon
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.
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