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Montrose

Tom Hutchison, chief executive of Montrose Port Authority; chairman and managing director of Balmoral Group, Sir Jim Milne CBE; chairman of Montrose Port Authority Board, Peter Stuart; and Subsea Test Centre general manager at Balmoral Comtec, Derek Weir.

Jobs boost as Montrose facility targeting green energy sector opens for business

Darvel chairman John Gall says the club's tie against Aberdeen will be played at Recreation Park.
Darvel chairman John Gall says the club's tie against Aberdeen will be played at Recreation Park.

Aberdeen fans facing tickets scramble as Darvel confirm venue

Darvel dressing room celebrations after winning 5-2 during a Scottish Cup third round match match against Montrose.
Darvel dressing room celebrations after winning 5-2 during a Scottish Cup third round match match against Montrose.

Scottish Cup wrap: Darvel march on as history-making students eye big tie

Lundin's James White pictured after his win in last year's Leven Gold Medal. Picture: Rachael McQueen
Lundin's James White pictured after his win in last year's Leven Gold Medal. Picture: Rachael McQueen

James White tops Get Back to Golf Tour standings after Montrose win

University of Stirling student Lorna McClymont carded a 13-under-par 60 in the Stirling International at Montrose Links. Picture: The R&A
University of Stirling student Lorna McClymont carded a 13-under-par 60 in the Stirling International at Montrose Links. Picture: The R&A

Lorna McClymont cards 60 at Montrose as Russell Chrystie signs for 61 at St Andr...

Danny Handling was in fine form for FC Edinburgh.
Danny Handling was in fine form for FC Edinburgh.

Leagues 1 and 2 in focus: FC Edinburgh's sensational win, Sons running riot

With hosts Harry and Catriona Smart, after voting in the Scottish council elections for the first time.
With hosts Harry and Catriona Smart, after voting in the Scottish council elections for the first time.

Six months on from Russian invasion of Ukraine

New Tai Chi classes started this week
New Tai Chi classes started this week

New Tai Chi classes for Laurencekirk and St. Cyrus

Team Scotland's Lisa Aitken has pulled out of the squash singles at Birmingham 2022 in order to focus her medal hopes on the doubles. Pic: Jeff Holmes/PA Wire.
Team Scotland's Lisa Aitken has pulled out of the squash singles at Birmingham 2022 in order to focus her medal hopes on the doubles. Pic: Jeff Holmes/PA Wire.

Scottish squash star ditches singles to focus on doubles at Birmingham 2022

David Anderson is a nurse from Montrose
David Anderson is a nurse from Montrose

Scottish nurse in Ukraine tells of finding tank wreckage at hospital

Airdrie manager Ian Murray. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Airdrie manager Ian Murray. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

League One and League Two sides prepare for play-offs

The human remains are due to be sold at Taylor's Auctions in Montrose on May 5. PIC: CC.
The human remains are due to be sold at Taylor's Auctions in Montrose on May 5. PIC: CC.

Auction house drops 'unethical' sale of human remains amid protests

The Cove Rangers squad celebrate winning the league title.
The Cove Rangers squad celebrate winning the league title.

Cove Rangers crowned League One champions with second promotion in three seasons

Ukrainian refugee Varvara Shevtsova pictured with her grandmother in Germany
Ukrainian refugee Varvara Shevtsova pictured with her grandmother in Germany

UK is still putting bureaucratic obstacles in way of Ukraine's refugees

Cove Rangers manager Paul Hartley saw his side maintain their place at the top of League One head of a crunch game with Airdrie next weekend. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Cove Rangers manager Paul Hartley saw his side maintain their place at the top of League One head of a crunch game with Airdrie next weekend. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

League One title race still on as Airdrie and Cove Rangers match wins

Martin Boyle is enjoying life in Saudi Arabia with Al Faisaly - but admits he would jump at the chance to return to Hibs in the future. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Martin Boyle is enjoying life in Saudi Arabia with Al Faisaly - but admits he would jump at the chance to return to Hibs in the future. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Exclusive: Martin Boyle opens up on life in Saudi Arabia after move from Hibs

Scotland’s first drone port is set to begin trialling collection and delivery of medical supplies and samples for the NHS in an effort to improve current transportation methods.
Scotland’s first drone port is set to begin trialling collection and delivery of medical supplies and samples for the NHS in an effort to improve current transportation methods.

First drone trials transporting medicine and supplies in Angus to begin

A wild swimmer takes a Christmas Day dip at Portobello Beach in Edinburgh. Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
A wild swimmer takes a Christmas Day dip at Portobello Beach in Edinburgh. Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Wild swimmers brave freezing waters on Christmas Day

The Christmas message brings us hope
The Christmas message brings us hope

Christmas message gives hope in dark times - Murdo Fraser

The SWPL Cup is up for grabs. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
The SWPL Cup is up for grabs. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How to watch Celtic's SWPL Cup final against Glasgow City

The firms will work with Arbikie to install an onsite wind turbine and electrolyser that will generate green hydrogen - replacing the oil currently used by the distillery to raise steam for the distillation process. Picture: Andy Loudon
The firms will work with Arbikie to install an onsite wind turbine and electrolyser that will generate green hydrogen - replacing the oil currently used by the distillery to raise steam for the distillation process. Picture: Andy Loudon

Multi-million funding will help Angus distillery move to net zero goal

The new Montrose Playhouse, which has emerged from the site of the old town swimming pool following a hard-fought community effort.
The new Montrose Playhouse, which has emerged from the site of the old town swimming pool following a hard-fought community effort.

The unexpected joy of life in a small town - Alison Campsie

Grampian Growers, which was formed in the late 1960s by a group of like-minded farmers, is a leading producer and exporter of market crops including daffodil flowers, bulbs and potatoes. It is headquartered just north of Montrose.
Grampian Growers, which was formed in the late 1960s by a group of like-minded farmers, is a leading producer and exporter of market crops including daffodil flowers, bulbs and potatoes. It is headquartered just north of Montrose.

Six-figure funding deal helps farming co-operative open new eco HQ

Gregor Buchanan scored twice for the Sons (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Gregor Buchanan scored twice for the Sons (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

League One: Sons leap-frog Bairns as leading duo held

Trains from Aberdeen are delayed after a ScotRail driver collapsed.
Trains from Aberdeen are delayed after a ScotRail driver collapsed.

Aberdeen trains delayed after ScotRail driver falls ill

Why 3D printing is one of the keys to unlocking Scotland’s sustainable economic ...

Raith Rover's Dylan Tait.
Raith Rover's Dylan Tait.

Hibs make their move to sign Raith's Tait

Simon Murray scored Queens Park's winner at the Falkirk Stadium (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Simon Murray scored Queens Park's winner at the Falkirk Stadium (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How Saturday unfolded in SPFL Leagues One and Two

Montrose manager Stewart Petrie took his side to the top of League One after a 2-0 win at East Fife. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Montrose manager Stewart Petrie took his side to the top of League One after a 2-0 win at East Fife. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Montrose move top of League One as Kelty maintain pace in League Two

Hibs manager Jack Ross and his assistant John Potter (L) are a major factor in Martin Boyle's decision to sign an extended deal to stay at the Easter Road club. Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group
Hibs manager Jack Ross and his assistant John Potter (L) are a major factor in Martin Boyle's decision to sign an extended deal to stay at the Easter Road club. Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group

Martin Boyle: 'I want to be a winner here'

Falkirk celebrate their goal at Cove.
Falkirk celebrate their goal at Cove.

Falkirk take point from Cove despite playing opener 'under duress'

The people of Tweedsmuir have spent 16 years saving their 17th Century country pub, The Crook Inn. PIC: Contributed.
The people of Tweedsmuir have spent 16 years saving their 17th Century country pub, The Crook Inn. PIC: Contributed.

Ordinary Scots are showing they are the real champions of change

Rossie Castle on the outskirts of Montrose, Angus, former home of Hercules Ross. PIC: Creative Commons.
Rossie Castle on the outskirts of Montrose, Angus, former home of Hercules Ross. PIC: Creative Commons.

The lost Scottish castle built on slave money and sold for £1

Sunnyside Estate
Sunnyside Estate

Fresh to market: Sunnyside Estate near Montrose offers a brand-new development i...

Arlene and Paul Haslen said Tui had been "nothing but hassle"
Arlene and Paul Haslen said Tui had been "nothing but hassle"

Scots holidaymakers sent to Carlisle for Covid test results before flying

The Angus town of Montrose would be wiped out if an ancient tsunami that struck the east coast around 8,000 years ago happened today, researchers have found. PIC: Visit Angus.
The Angus town of Montrose would be wiped out if an ancient tsunami that struck the east coast around 8,000 years ago happened today, researchers have found. PIC: Visit Angus.

Ancient tsunami would 'wipe out' Scottish coastal town if it struck today

The steeple of Old and St Andrew’s Church towers over Montrose’s High Street. Picture: Michael Gillen
The steeple of Old and St Andrew’s Church towers over Montrose’s High Street. Picture: Michael Gillen

Area focus: Montrose

Harry Cochrane is leaving Hearts looking for regular first-team game time.
Harry Cochrane is leaving Hearts looking for regular first-team game time.

Cochrane exclusive on Hearts exit & Juventus interest

Glasgow Central Station (Photo: John Devlin).
Glasgow Central Station (Photo: John Devlin).

Flooding affects Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen train services

The former Bruntsfield pupils met up on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of their 1971 school board cup victory. Youngster Aidan McInally, 9, joined the line-up in place of his granddad, the late Brian Gordon.
The former Bruntsfield pupils met up on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of their 1971 school board cup victory. Youngster Aidan McInally, 9, joined the line-up in place of his granddad, the late Brian Gordon.

Bruntsfield Primary cup-winning side reunite 50 years on

Montrose celebrate after Russell McLean equalises for the home side. Picture: SNS
Montrose celebrate after Russell McLean equalises for the home side. Picture: SNS

Fine margins at Montrose as hosts fight back to lead play-off

Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Man dies after becoming trapped under van he was fixing

Greg Kiltie was on the scoresheet for Kilmarnock in the win over Montrose. Picture: SNS
Greg Kiltie was on the scoresheet for Kilmarnock in the win over Montrose. Picture: SNS

Killie set up St Mirren Scottish Cup clash

Fans have been locked out of stadia for more than a year. Picture: Michael Gillen.
Fans have been locked out of stadia for more than a year. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Why Hibs boss Bobby Williamson's cinema quip doesn't stand up in 2021

Mark, from Grampian Growers, who fears farmers like himself across the country will lose 60 per cent of their crop this year due to ongoing Covid restrictions and Brexit regulations picture: Grampian Growers
Mark, from Grampian Growers, who fears farmers like himself across the country will lose 60 per cent of their crop this year due to ongoing Covid restrictions and Brexit regulations picture: Grampian Growers

Daffodil farmers set for a second harvest disaster

Eye of the Storm will recall how James Morrison made four trips from the east of Scotland to paint in the Arctic.
Eye of the Storm will recall how James Morrison made four trips from the east of Scotland to paint in the Arctic.

New film to explore how artist's work has documented impact of climate change

An 80ft section of the bridge parapet collapsed on January 15. Picture: Network Rail
An 80ft section of the bridge parapet collapsed on January 15. Picture: Network Rail

Rail bridge parapet collapse ‘may have been caused by weight of extra ballast’

Whitesands in Wales voted number one best beach in Britain (photo: Visit Wales Image Centre)
Whitesands in Wales voted number one best beach in Britain (photo: Visit Wales Image Centre)

The 10 most appealing beaches in the UK - based on water quality and Instagram p...

An 80ft-long section of the bridge parapet collapsed on Friday. Picture: Network Rail
An 80ft-long section of the bridge parapet collapsed on Friday. Picture: Network Rail

Stonehaven collapsed rail bridge parapet checked only three months ago

From left to right - Mhairi Gougeon MSP; Dave Doogan MP; Captain Tom Hutchison, chief executive of Montrose Port Authority; Andy Kay, SSE Renewables.
From left to right - Mhairi Gougeon MSP; Dave Doogan MP; Captain Tom Hutchison, chief executive of Montrose Port Authority; Andy Kay, SSE Renewables.

Scores of jobs in pipeline as ground work begins for vast Scottish wind farm

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of heavy rain for north east Scotland (Picture: Frank Reid).
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of heavy rain for north east Scotland (Picture: Frank Reid).

Met Office issues weather warning of heavy rain for north east Scotland

All shares in Montrose-based Gill Financial have now been placed into an employee ownership trust, with seven staff becoming direct beneficiaries of the partnership.
All shares in Montrose-based Gill Financial have now been placed into an employee ownership trust, with seven staff becoming direct beneficiaries of the partnership.

Angus financial adviser 'breaks the mould' by becoming entirely staff owned

Celtic and Rangers fans who live in the same postcode as Parkhead and Ibrox could be first to return to games. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic and Rangers fans who live in the same postcode as Parkhead and Ibrox could be first to return to games. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Jason Leitch open to 'controversial' return of Celtic and Rangers fans

The country's network is being assessed for flooding.
The country's network is being assessed for flooding.

Flooding on Scotland's railway as Storm Alex brings heavy overnight rain

Circuit founder Alan Tait, left, and Gary Weir, who has donated £500 to the prize pot for the latest 'Get Back to Golf' Tour event at Hayston
Circuit founder Alan Tait, left, and Gary Weir, who has donated £500 to the prize pot for the latest 'Get Back to Golf' Tour event at Hayston

US-based Scottish golf pro boosts Get Back to Golf Tour

Damage from the Union Canal burst near Polmont. Picture: Network Rail
Damage from the Union Canal burst near Polmont. Picture: Network Rail

ScotRail launches new Linlithgow and Montrose shuttles during line closures

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Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

SNP leadership: Greens’ clearest signal yet they wouldn’t work with Kate Forbes

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)
John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)

John Lewis: Retail guru Mary Portas warns John Lewis it has ‘let go of its soul’