Archive - Friday, 19 October 2018

Hearts' Steven Naismith says he is driven on by the fear of 'one day waking up and you just can't play anymore'
STEVEN Naismith, the Hearts attacker, concedes the sobering thought of hanging up his boots for the final time is driving his career renaissance in the capital.
Brendan Rodgers backs Leigh Griffiths over Scotland but urges striker to knuckle down
Heard the one about the striker who took a fortnight off to get fit? He came back injured.
Celtic defender Filip Benkovic has recall clause for potential January exit
Celtic defender Filip Benkovic has revealed that he has a clause in his contract which could lead to him being recalled by Leicester in January.
SPFL Premiership lowdown: team news and stats
Ahead of the Scottish Premiership weekend let's take a look at the stats, team line ups and likely results.
FTSE 100 ekes out end of week gains
THE FTSE 100 struggled for direction on Friday, but managed to end in positive territory following two days of losses.
The best images from around the world this week
stunning photographs that made the news this week, 19th October
Rangers handed an extra 6,000 tickets for semi-final clash with Aberdeen
RANGERS have received an extra 6,000 tickets for the Betfred Cup semi-final with Aberdeen.
STEM: Daughters now have a firm idea of the future
A day of robot dancing and coding in CGI’s Scottish offices convinces girls to think about a future in tech, writes Nan Spowart
Man United face daunting task of beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United haven't won at Stamford Bridge since 2012, but Jose Mourinho will need all three points if he hopes to keep his job.
Theatre review: Gagarin Way, Dundee Rep
Theatre
The biggest surprise for Barry Ferguson will be how good Kelty Hearts are
FOR a game of football think Game of Thrones. At least that is what is said about lower-league football in Scotland where battles are so fierce that any dragon with half a brain would feign injury to avoid being caught up in the chaos.
Opera review: Rigoletto, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Opera
Centre for Contemporary Arts to reopen this weekend after Glasgow School of Art fire
The city arts venue, which is home to more than a dozen businesses in the city, has been shut since a second blaze tore through the Mackintosh Building in June.
Greig Hutcheon holds of O'Hara siblings to win Scottish PGA Championship
He is not quite the vintage of Old Tom Morris but there’s still plenty of golfing life left in the hardy perennial that is Greig Hutcheon.
GAP year pays off for Ayrshire's KCP
AN AYRSHIRE-based waste management specialist is on course to double turnover and return to profit in its current financial year as its founder reaps the rewards of attending an influential university business growth programme.
Whisky giant makes plans for hard Brexit
THE boss of Pernod Ricard has revealed the spirits giant has made “contingency plans” that would kick in should the UK depart the European Union (EU) without a Brexit deal.
Bet on student housing in Scotland pays off for private equity firm
GLASGOW-based private equity firm Maven Capital Patners has generated a strong return on an investment in student accommodation in Dundee amid strong interest in the sector.
Bowleven shares fall after update on long-awaited drilling campaign
SHARES in Bowleven have fallen four per cent following an update on a long-awaited drilling campaign by the oil and gas firm, which moved its headquarters from Edinburgh to London last year following a boardroom cull.
Scotch exports surge as fears over no-deal Brexit grow
THE Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reinforced the industry’s call for trade with the European Union (EU) to continue as seamlessly as possible after Brexit, as new figures revealed a massive hike in global exports of Scotland’s national drink.
Scots gold mine on track after progress with planners
Scotgold, the company bidding to mine gold in Argyll, has said progress has been made in the planning process and with Scottish Enterprise grant funding as it pushes for production next year.
New images show how Scotland's newest conference centre will look
KITTING out Scotland's newest conference centre has begun with more than 800 workers transforming the inside of the £333 million facility.
Arts News
Train headed into Glasgow
Sentinel Marine moves into The Exchange
Sentinel Marine, the offshore support vessel operator, is the latest occupier in The Exchange on Market Street in Aberdeen.
Big names join Scottish Chambers of Commerce board
SCOTTISH Chambers of Commerce has appointed four prominent business figures as directors in a move it said strengthened its position as an influential network.
Mary Scott Campbell
CAMPBELL MARY SCOTT (nee WALLACE). Peacefully, on Friday, 5th October 2018. Mary, dearly loved wife of the late Douglas and loving mother of Jennifer. Committal service at Langfaulds Cemetery, Bearsden, on Monday 22nd October at 1.30pm, followed by a…
Allan Blackwood
BLACKWOOD ALLAN (Edgehead). At home, surrounded by family, on Friday, 12th October, 2018, Allan, husband of Aileen (nee Hepburn), father of Julie, Chris and daughter-in-law Marion, grandpa of Annabel, Cammy and Katy. Funeral service will take place at…
William Crawford Watson
WATSON WILLIAM CRAWFORD. Sadly passed away, at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on 14th October, 2018, aged 92 years, William, beloved husband of the late Jean Sinclair Watson (nee Riddick), who passed away on 14th July, 2017, father, grandfather and…
Anne Duff Cameron
CAMERON ANNE DUFF. Peacefully, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, on Friday 12th October 2018, Anne, beloved wife of Iain, dearly loved mother of Euan and Katrina and much loved grandmother of Emilie Anne. Funeral service will be held at Houston and…
Mary Cooper
COOPER MARY (MOLLIE), beloved wife of the late John Cooper. A much loved and sadly missed cousin, aunt, sister-in-law, friend and neighbour.
Margaret (nee Mc Nab) Livie
LIVIE MARGARET (nee McNAB). After a long illness, bravely fought to the end, in the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, on 16th October, 2018. Margaret, beloved wife of the late George (Wilson), much loved mum of Valerie, Alan, Elizabeth and the late Douglas, a…
Elizabeth Gibson
GIBSON ELIZABETH. After a short illness, surrounded by her family, on Monday, 15th October, 2018, in her 90th year, Elizabeth, wife of the late Jimmy, mother of James, Christopher and Elizabeth, mum-in-law of Trish, Kirsten and Gavin. Funeral service at…
Callum Andrew Robertson
ROBERTSON Andrew and Jennifer (nee Dickson) are delighted to announce the birth of their son Callum Andrew, on 27th September 2018 at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Third grandchild for both sets of grandparents, Alan and Adele Robertson,…
Maureen (nee Mc Sherry) Mc Robbie
McROBBIE MAUREEN. Peacefully, at Buchanan Lodge, Bearsden, on 16th October, 2018, surrounded by family, Maureen Patricia (nee McSherry), beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Angela, Ros, Maura and Clare and adored nana and 'super-nana' to…
Jeannette Boyd
BOYD JEANNETTE MARION. Peacefully, at Bonnyton House Care Home on Monday, 15th October 2018. Jeannette, beloved wife of the late Fred, much loved mum of Gavin, Andrew and Elaine, loving gran to Cameron and Jamie. Funeral service to be held at Linn…
Robert Hill
HILL ROBERT. Peacefully, at Whitehills Care Home, on Tuesday 16th October 2018, Bobby, beloved husband of the late Agnes, much loved dad of Canon Robert and Carlyn. Fortified by rites of Holy Church, R.I.P. Reception and vigil at St Matthew's R.C.…
Margaret Latta
LATTA MARGARET. Peacefully, at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on 13th October 2018, Margaret, dearly beloved wife of George, loving mum to Gwen, Sandra, Caroline and Maxwell and gran to Andrew, Lorna and Stewart. Funeral service will take place…
Helen Mc Lintock
McLINTOCK HELEN (nee DEAN). Peacefully, at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank, on Sunday, 14th October 2018. Helen, beloved wife of John, dearly loved mum to David, Fiona and the late Andrew, much loved mother-in-law to Karen and Douglas, adored…
Bronwen Bridge
BRIDGE BRONWEN. Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Crosshouse Hospital, on Monday 15th October 2018, Bron, in her 96th year, beloved and devoted wife of the late Edward. Funeral service, to which all friends are respectfully invited, at…
William Macneil Morton
MORTON WILLIAM MACNEIL (BILL), died on Wednesday 10th October 2018. Reunited with his beloved wife Josephine (Jo), much loved father to Karen and grandfather to Kristofor, Joanna and Bethany. Funeral service in Kirkcaldy Crematorium, on Wednesday 24th…
Catherine (Irene) Slattery
SLATTERY CATHERINE (IRENE). Peacefully at home, on Tuesday 16th October 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Catherine (Irene) Slattery, aged 78 years of Station Road, Mossblown. A loving wife of Bill. A dear mother and cherished grandmother to the…
Janette Mc Dougall
McDOUGALL JANETTE (nee PEEBLES). Peacefully at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, on Saturday, 6th October 2018, aged 96 years. Loving wife of the late Colin, loving mum to Michael and Muriel, mother-in-law to Sheila, granny to Valerie, Andrew,…
Laura Salisbury
SALISBURY LAURA. Peacefully, at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, on Monday, 8th October, 2018. Laura, loving wife of Bruce, much loved mum of Kathryn and Robert and loving gran of April and Victoria. Funeral service at Clydebank Crematorium, North…
Hibs legend Mickey Weir can't recall the last time it felt this good to be a Hibs fan
NEIL Lennon and his exciting Hibernian side sit second in the Premiership with a goals tally of 19 which wso happens to be superior to the rest.
Dean Shiels: Kyle Lafferty won't turn his back on Northern Ireland despite Rangers ban - he loves them both
DEAN Shiels last night expressed confidence his friend and former team mate Kyle Lafferty will continue to make himself available for Northern Ireland in future - despite his country effectively banning him from playing for Rangers this weekend.
Graeme McGarry: Who stands to profit after first leg of the managerial sack race?
STICK or twist? A question that would have been occupying the minds of many chairmen as the international break approached. The hiatus from club football was always likely to provide time for introspection in boardrooms over how the season had…
Rangers winger Ryan Kent will be his own harshest critic as he bids for Ibrox improvements this term
RYAN KENT had critics to silence and doubters to win over when he arrived at Ibrox in the summer.
Ex-Celtic forward Simon Donnelly reckons old Rangers rival Barry Ferguson can help Scotland shine in Star Sixes
FORMER Celtic forward Simon Donnelly has admitted he is desperate for Scotland to improve on their disappointing performance in last year's Star Sixes tournament.

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Hearts' Steven Naismith says he is driven on by the fear of 'one day waking up and you just can't play anymore'

Brendan Rodgers backs Leigh Griffiths over Scotland but urges striker to knuckle down

Celtic defender Filip Benkovic has recall clause for potential January exit

SPFL Premiership lowdown: team news and stats

FTSE 100 ekes out end of week gains

The best images from around the world this week

Rangers handed an extra 6,000 tickets for semi-final clash with Aberdeen

STEM: Daughters now have a firm idea of the future

Man United face daunting task of beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Theatre review: Gagarin Way, Dundee Rep

The biggest surprise for Barry Ferguson will be how good Kelty Hearts are

Opera review: Rigoletto, Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Centre for Contemporary Arts to reopen this weekend after Glasgow School of Art fire

Greig Hutcheon holds of O'Hara siblings to win Scottish PGA Championship

GAP year pays off for Ayrshire's KCP

Whisky giant makes plans for hard Brexit

Bet on student housing in Scotland pays off for private equity firm

Bowleven shares fall after update on long-awaited drilling campaign

Scotch exports surge as fears over no-deal Brexit grow

Scots gold mine on track after progress with planners

New images show how Scotland's newest conference centre will look

Arts News

Sentinel Marine moves into The Exchange

Big names join Scottish Chambers of Commerce board

Mary Scott Campbell

Allan Blackwood

William Crawford Watson

Anne Duff Cameron

Mary Cooper

Margaret (nee Mc Nab) Livie

Elizabeth Gibson

Callum Andrew Robertson

Maureen (nee Mc Sherry) Mc Robbie

Jeannette Boyd

Robert Hill

Margaret Latta

Helen Mc Lintock

Bronwen Bridge

William Macneil Morton

Catherine (Irene) Slattery

Janette Mc Dougall

Laura Salisbury

Hibs legend Mickey Weir can't recall the last time it felt this good to be a Hibs fan

Dean Shiels: Kyle Lafferty won't turn his back on Northern Ireland despite Rangers ban - he loves them both

Graeme McGarry: Who stands to profit after first leg of the managerial sack race?

Rangers winger Ryan Kent will be his own harshest critic as he bids for Ibrox improvements this term

Ex-Celtic forward Simon Donnelly reckons old Rangers rival Barry Ferguson can help Scotland shine in Star Sixes