In The News

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In The News - Wednesday 12th November 2003
Memories of the late Gordon Hay, plus mentions for Graham Crowden in Calendar Girls, Giles Moffatt at home, Hugh Young on the Bank, and the continuing influence of RLS.

In The News - Wednesday 5th November 2003
Letter writers Colin Bertram and Mark Tulloch, boarders 'views', robot technology with Robert Boyce, Nigerian honour for John Brown and Nick Ede mixing with the stars. Also sportsmen - Dave Loudon (cricket), Andy Mitchell (soccer) and Tommy McClung (rugby), with a link to Giles Gordon and more coverage for new Headteacher Caroline Bashford.

In The News - Wednesday 29th October 2003
Legal eagles galore, plus artists Aitchison, McCail and Primrose; also restaurateur Ramsden, college star Hillyard, engineer Torrance, Mod medalist Gray, businessman Adam and ancient freshman Laidlaw.

In The News - Wednesday 15th October 2003
Tragic and sad news about Gordon Reid and a warm tribute to Muir Sturrock. Also Glenfiddich nominations for Craigie Aitchison and Keith Miller, ordination for Ollie Clegg, a good review for Gill Arbuthnott, and a rugby round-up.

In The News - Wednesday 8th October 2003
Sad news about Andrew Armstrong but happy memories of The Muckle Brig. Also this week the Academy String Orchestra in Shetland, Nicky Campbell's forthcoming book, Alan Robertson on the radio, John Edward's European brief, James Clerk Maxwell still in the news and Chris Tiso's latest venture.

In The News - Wednesday 1st October 2003
Runners, fencers, architects, authors, agents and heads - variety as always - belated but worth a look!

In The News - Wednesday 24th September 2003
New Junior School Head Caroline Bashford and Gill Arbuthnott in the news this week, with mentions also for James Forbes, Keith Miller, Viv Mackay, John Loudon, Nick Ede, Phil Anderton and James Clerk Maxwell. Also Accies rugby, coupled with the names of Chris Dickie, Alistair Wittet and Jonny Atkinson.

In The News - Wednesday 17th September 2003
A tribute this week to James Learmonth, and an extra piece on Gil Isaac, with memories of Ollie Miller's unbeaten 3rd XV of 1960/61. Stories of cycling and other sports, plus Iain Glen (the next Bond?) and Catherine McQueen (Bond girl).

In The News - Wednesday 10th September 2003
News this week of MSP Mike Pringle, a new beer from Alastair Mowat, and a new crown for Robin Blair. Also holiday items on Phil Anderton, Iain Torrance, Willie Prosser, and radio mentions for Angus Farquhar, Alan Robertson, Di Hope and Juliet Lawrence Wilson.

In The News - Wednesday 3rd September 2003
Sad notice of the passing of George Mathewson, Gil Isaac, Adam Zyw and Elma Murby. Also Festival notes and press coverage for Academy pupils.

In The News - Wednesday 25th June 2003
Rector's article in the Daily Mail, the Macdonald dynasty and more letters to the Scotsman, the Father of the House, the Moderator and the alcohol ban.

In The News - Wednesday 18th June 2003
Notes on the passing of Guy Willatt and Nan Taylor, still more rugby news, letters from Phil Rutledge and Robin MacCormick, new jobs for Charlie Falconer and Andrew Bertram, and a long gone but not forgotten spat between Nicky Campbell and Sir Alex Ferguson.

In The News - Wednesday 11th June 2003
Bertram and Moodie in print again, SRU (Anderton) and SFA (Mitchell) disagree over drinks ban, Callam out of U21 squad, plus John Stewart, the Campbeltown lifeboat and tales of Para Handy.

In The News - Wednesday 4th June 2003
Drinks bans, anti-terrorist plans, and a lack of sales for the tall ships - plus Blair, Mair and the Wilmshurst brothers.

In The News - Wednesday 21st May 2003
News this week of more honours for Accie Rugby players, a lost novel, chess success and a marathon comeback.