Forfar art exhibition celebrates North East industry and heritage
A Dutch-born artist is celebrating the workplaces of North-East Scotland with a solo exhibition at The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery in Forfar.
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Historic role of Montrose First World War flying ace to be commemorated
Michael Alexander meets volunteers who are in the final stages of building a replica First World War aircraft which honours the historic role of a Montrose flying ace.
Getting in tune with Robert Burns – 220 years after the Bard’s death
On the 220th anniversary of Robert Burns’ death, award-winning Tayside songwriter Eddie Cairney tells Michael Alexander why he decided to give the bard's work its biggest makeover in three centuries.
‘Flying Scot’ of the wine world from Forfar featured in final part of Billy Kay radio programme
An Angus-raised wine maker known as ‘The Flying Scot’ features in the final part of a BBC radio series on Scottish convivial history.
Newly elected Angus MP Kirstene Hair reveals why she did not vote in Brexit referendum
In the first of two special interviews with the new MPs of Courier Country, Michael Alexander meets Angus Conservative MP Kirstene Hair who talks about the work ethic that was instilled into her growing up on the family farm - and reveals why, a year before she became an MP, she chose not to vote in the 2016 Brexit referendum - instead letting 'everyone else' decide.
Scottish Bounty Hunter star Christian Matlock ‘blown away’ by Christmas generosity as he launches homelessness campaign
A former bounty hunter from Brechin has been “blown away” by the generosity of the Scottish public just days after he launched an appeal to help the homeless and needy families at Christmas.
Launch of Slipway: An Arbroath Songbook
Three Angus folk musicians are launching a 10-track CD of original songs about Arbroath.
Brechin has Scotland’s highest vacant shop rate
The Angus town of Brechin has Scotland’s highest vacant shop rate with a quarter of retail spaces empty – up from 22.3% last year.