We were chatting to crowds on the Royal Mile, high up taking pictures, at the ceremony itself, with protesters, and at the counter rally that took place alongside the King’s Coronation in Scotland.
Yes, my Herald team was busy in Edinburgh city centre on Wednesday, fully in the action as thousands of people gathered to catch a glimpse of King Charles III and enjoy their moment in a slice of history (or make their objections known).
It was a big day for Royal fans and as I reflect on my highlights of the week, the way my team covered this historic occasion – their energy and professionalism – gets a huge tick from me. Stand-out pieces were from writer Mark Smith, who was in St Giles’ throughout, reporting on what he described as a ‘Scottish service for a Scottish King’.
“The music made it clear from the start that it was going to be different from the great pomp of the Westminster coronation: more informal, more Scottish,” he wrote in his piece which led our coverage and also took the front page slot in print.
Another highlight came from the videos my team posted on social media from the event, giving readers a taste of the enthusiasm I see them give to their jobs every day.
My favourite was from reporter Catriona Stewart, stationed in the Canongate, as she attempted to file her pieces from a shop doorway in the blazing sun. Watch it here:
The glamour, the glamour of filing live. pic.twitter.com/AgIXtKO0YR
— Catriona Stewart (@LadyCatHT) July 5, 2023
From one gathering to another, the three-day TRSMT music festival begins today on Glasgow Green, leading me seamlessly to another highlight from my week. Making me smile and reflect, Dani Garavelli told the story of the time her, then, 15-year-old son snuck out to go to the event – only to be caught on camera (with his top off) and then with no way of getting home.
And now this weekend, determined to be more outgoing than she was in her own youth, she is heading to the festival with her husband to see her beloved band Pulp.
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Garavelli wrote: “You might see things that shock you on Glasgow Green,” he warned me the other day. Don’t worry, son. We’ll Just Say No. I’ll keep my tap on. And we’ll text you a photograph of us waving our glow sticks, just so you know we’re still alive.
Equally educational, but minus as much music, this week I loved an interview education writer James McEnaney did with a former teacher who is determined to make maths fun and accessible for all.
Community mathematician and TikToker Ayliean Macdonald said it was her mission to ‘get maths off the pages and onto the streets’ by making fun educational videos online.
It is an inspiring read and a great example of the strong work going on in Scotland that we at The Herald are keen to support. For all this, and more from all my team, and to subscribe from as little as £1, check out our subscription deals.
Many thanks for your support,
Catherine Salmond
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