Tag: Prestonpans

Battle of Prestonpans re-enactment all set to go

Christine Lavelle - September 21, 2010

By Amanda MacMillan MUSKETS and cannons were at the ready yesterday (tues) ahead of this year’s re-enactment of the Battle of Prestonpans. Organisers predict large crowds...

Scottish volunteers preview world's longest tapestry

Christine Lavelle - July 26, 2010

By Christine Lavelle THE world’s longest tapestry was unveiled today at a private preview for the 200 Scottish volunteers who helped create it. Stitchers from all over...

Sister of soldier Christopher O’Kane pays tribute

Deadline News Journalist - April 7, 2010

By Cara Sulieman THE heartbroken sister of tragic soldier Christopher O’Kane paid a touching tribute to her brother today. Krystyle O’Kane wrote a poem for her...

Pioneering eye surgery gives gift of sight to great-gran

Shaun Milne - June 22, 2009

By SHAUN MILNE A GREAT-GRAN can see her family for the first time in 30 years – thanks to pioneering new eye surgery. Jean Black, 69,...

Rollers boycott Tam Paton’s funeral

Deadline News Journalist - April 24, 2009

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE BAY CITY ROLLERS manager Tam Paton was snubbed by his former band as he was laid to rest yesterday. The controversial music mogul...