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
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
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.
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Mum-to-be kicked and punched at Aberdeen superstore
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
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Christmas Eve crash leaves family grieving for second time in three years
Click here to read a story I wrote about an Aberdeenshire family who have suffered Christmas tragedy twice in three years. It was published in the Daily Star.
Saturday, 21 December 2013
Scotland's earliest selfie was taken in Nairn
Click on the links below to read my story about the discovery of Scotland's oldest selfie photograph.
Aberdeenshire couple have precious Santa statue returned by "drunken" thief
Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about a thief who apologised to a couple whose Santa statue he stole as a "drunken mistake".
Friday, 20 December 2013
Adam Craigmile's Morris Motor obsession
Thursday, 19 December 2013
92-year-old knitting fanatic dedicates 1,000th teddy bear to royal prince
Click here to read a story I wrote about a nimble-fingered great grandmother who sent her 1,000th teddy bear to Prince George. It was published in the Daily Express.
Brain tumour victim's bucket list nears completion
Click here to read a story I wrote about terminal brain tumour patient Leighanne Easton who has ticked off more items on her bucket list. It was published in the Daily Record.
The RAF - Rudolph's Air Force
Click here to read my coverage of Santa Claus dropping into Moray on a helicopter. It was published in The Scotsman.
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
£10 bet from 2002 lands punter £2,000 prize after Andy Murray's Sports Personality scoop
Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about a lucky gambler who cashed-in £2,000 from a bet placed 11 years ago.
Driver 'lucky to be alive' after crashing lorry into a house
Click on the links below to read my story about a lorry that crashed into a cottage in Carrbridge.
Festive treats for cheeky Highland monkeys
Concerns over promptness of emergency call responses
Click here to read a story I wrote about fears over the amount of local knowledge that 999 call handlers have. It was published in the Daily Express.
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Tragic mother-of-two could have died from undetected condition
Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about a pregnant mum who may have died from a rare heart condition.
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