‘Keep Calm and Carry On: World War II’ is the title of Milngavie Heritage Group’s latest exhibition opened by Depute Provost Colette McDiarmid in Milngavie Library Focusing on the war experiences on the Home Front in Milngavie and Bearsden the exhibition brings together fascinating stories and artefacts from the local community Read more about the content of the exhibition on the group’s facebook page “In this exhibition we can share in people’s very real experiences of sheltering from bombs the constant worry for those on the battlefield and of course finding humour in the darkest of moments “I hope that as many as possible of our children and young people get the opportunity to see this exhibition to learn about the vital role of those on the Home Front in the victory we won We must always remember and give thanks for the invaluable contribution made by the men The exhibition is open during library hours Monday to Saturday until Saturday 7 June 2025 East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a consultant for a new active travel corridor connecting Torrance and Milngavie [Deadline: 23 May 2025] The winning team selected for the estimated £300,000 contract will draw up plans for a new east-west connection between Torrance and Milngavie for people walking The phased £3.6 million project – planned to start on site by August 2026 – will deliver a new shared use footway following the route of the A807 road from Milngavie railway station to the Allander Toll Roundabout to Balmore and then to the Torrance Roundabout According to the brief: ‘East Dunbartonshire Council has a longstanding commitment to improve active travel infrastructure between Torrance and Milngavie as set out within the action plan of the Active Travel Strategy (ATS) 2015-2020 and continued within the Local Transport Strategy (LTS) 2020-2025 ‘Delivering this east-west connection will also contribute to another action within the ATS and LTS for the creation of an East Dunbartonshire loop route The loop route aspiration is for all key settlements in East Dunbartonshire to be connected by active travel infrastructure and the east-west connection is currently a key missing link.’ East Dunbartonshire is a large council area of Scotland which is home to around 100,000 people and includes the major settlements of Bearsden Bids for the latest commission will be evaluated 70 per cent on quality and 30 per cent on price Applicants must hold employer’s liability insurance of £5 million public liability insurance of £5 million and professional indemnity insurance of £2 million Tags Hutchison Ports is recruiting a design team for its new £9 million… An open international contest is being held for a major €27.5 million… An international design and build contest is being held for 25 new… The UK Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI-STFC) has… Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters A picturesque Scottish region has been hailed as one of the most stunning places on Earth by magazine Time Out The iconic area known for its rolling hills and "atmospheric" landscape scooped a place on the popular list as one of the world's "most beautiful" places The Highlands are praised for their wild open spaces and unrivalled long-distance walking routes standing proudly alongside destinations such as Punakha Valley in Bhutan and Montenegro's Kotor Bay The magazine turned to its network of "globetrotting" travel writers to compile the list of the most beautiful places they have visited and its writer Cassandra Brooklyn painted a vivid picture strolling through the country's most famous landscape hiking the 96 mile West Highland Way over seven days She trekked through fields filled with wildflowers thick forest and stayed over night in tiny towns while passing through the "quaint lochside village of Kinlochleven" READ MORE: This picturesque Scottish coastal path is the best in the country for dog-friendly getaways READ MORE: Huge Beatles hit inspired by wild Scottish landscape that ended up 'splitting the band' She wrote: “The mountains, valleys, and lochs of Scotland’s Highlands are known worldwide for their atmospheric beauty Many of the most scenic parts of this wild region can only be reached by foot.” Wilderness Scotland describer the West Highland Way as "one of the world's best walks" it stretches from Milngavie to Fort William it claims the "iconic" route "captures the essence of walking in Scotland" as it "weaves together challenge and camaraderie into a true celebration of the hiking experience.” The highlights include the infamous Devil's Staircase trail enjoying views of Ben Nevis and walking along the banks of Loch Lomond The route ranked 17 out of 44 beating Ella's iconic tea country in Sri Lanka Japan's Kinkaku-ji and the likes of South Africa and Argentina the Brecon Beacons in Wales ranked sixth in the global list for its "cathartic curvaceous 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Sign up to our daily newsletter here Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Catherine Anderton became enraged after removal men entered her home of 25 years to take away furniture. Catherine Anderton, 68, lashed out at two men at the property in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, on November 9 2021. Anderton – who had suffered financial issues – was enraged after removal men had entered her home of 25 years to take away furniture. The concerned workers contacted the police who later found Anderton clutching the blade and a matchbox. Anderton refused to put down the weapon when requested before she made a failed attempt to strike a match. One of the officers claimed that there had been a smell of flammable liquid in the property. Anderton was found guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner. The court heard from a removal company driver who attended Anderton’s initially home with two colleagues. The witness stated that an “agitated and distressed” Anderton attended the property. Prosecutor Louise James asked the man how Anderton spoke and he replied: “Quite upset and angry sounding.” The men left the property and the police were contacted. A police constable told the court that he attended at the front of the property while another PC went to the back. The officer claimed that he heard his colleague shout: “Put the knife down.” He stated that he ran around the back to find Anderton holding a knife and a matchbox in the kitchen. He added: “She had the knife pointed towards myself and my colleague. “She then tried to strike one of the matches when I entered through the back door. “There was a strong smell like turps or methylated spirits.” The officer claimed that he grabbed the wrist of Anderton which had the knife and took the blade from her. Sheriff Mark McGuire told the court when delivering his verdict that he accepted the evidence of the Crown witnesses. He added: “I’m satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that her behaviour would have caused a reasonable person to suffer fear and alarm. “Her conduct caused [one officer] sufficient alarm that he left his position at the front and moved to support his colleague at the back door. “I accept she attempted to light a match and did so with there being a smell of turpentine or flammable liquid in the area.” Anderton shook her head and stated: “I didn’t do that.” Paul Mullen, defending, told the court that his client, now of Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire, has one previous conviction for speeding. The lawyer said: “She stayed in that property for 25 years and due to financial issues she had been evicted. “That had been contested vigorously by her and she was perhaps surprised or in shock to see people removing her property from that address that day.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" A popular fixture has returned to Milngavie town centre following extensive repairs and restoration work The much-loved Copland & Lye clock has been reinstalled in its familiar spot – where it is hoped it will keep time for many years to come Specialist restoration works have been undertaken to address corrosion and general wear associated with wet weather and age Improvements have also been carried out to sensitively restore the sandstone plinth and to ensure the clock is lit up at night The three-faced timekeeper was carefully removed and safely transported to a specialist workshop which restores iconic UK clocks It was first installed in the precinct in 1981 to commemorate the completion of the pedestrianisation scheme The clock was originally housed within an elevated fourth-floor turret of Caledonian House – part of the legendary Copland & Lye department store in Sauchiehall Street When the building closed its doors in 1971 and was scheduled for demolition local hero Raymond Gillies rescued four clocks – including one which he donated to his home town "After a regular maintenance visit uncovered water damage and corrosion we were able to allocate external funding to ensure it was repaired and can remain a fixture in the precinct for many years to come." The Gillies family was represented at a reception to welcome the clock's return by local resident and close family friend Scott Robertson A plaque detailing Mr Gillies' philanthropy has also been restored but has fond memories of her old home in Loch Road and Milngavie "I know that my father would be happy and proud that the clock has been restored and returned to its rightful place My father chose to gift the clock to Milngavie as he wanted to support the local community and businesses by creating a meeting place and focal point within the town that he loved being part of “The spirit of my father’s original intentions lives on – putting Milngavie on the map with its instantly recognisable and iconic clock in the heart of the town That is very special to me and much appreciated." The restoration of the clock was fully funded via the external UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund Milngavie Business Improvement District has also welcomed the return of the iconic fixture History of the iconic clock in Milngavie Precinct Copland & Lye's drapery warehouse in Sauchiehall Street was one of several which supplied Paris fashions The business was founded in Cowcaddens in 1873 by William Copland and John Lye expanding to take in Caledonian House department store at a later date The clock was originally housed within an elevated fourth-floor turret of the magnificent French-inspired Caledonian House in Sauchiehall Street the store was described as: “One of the most extensive architecturally elegant and the most perfectly equipped drapery emporiums in the kingdom.” The store closed its doors in 1971 for the last time The clock was rescued before demolition and donated to Milngavie Town Council by Mr Gillies The three-faced timekeeper was installed in 1981 to commemorate the pedestrianisation of Milngavie Precinct – creating an iconic centrepiece for the town centre – by Bearsden and Milngavie District Council The Copland & Lye emblem is visible on the clock Your location helps us personalise the site for you - showing you what’s happening in your area Enter your postcode to track the status of supply in your area and learn about your pipework responsibilities Find out more about our waste water services such as; septic tanks Check here for a detailed breakdown of your water and waste water charges Help protect a precious resource and make small changes to save water and energy Help keep Scotland’s water cycle running smoothly and stay safe with our simple how-to guides Calculate how much water and energy you use daily around your home Enter your post code to find out more about water quality in your area We’ll keep you informed when our work affects you Our interactive map gives information about supply issues and current investment projects across 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myself and Julie.  “It was a cherished spot where we spent countless hours together “My sister Julie was such a kind-hearted and giving person who did so much for charity Our annual  Fitness Garage Charity Santa Dash at Milngavie Reservoir, which we first hosted in 2020 was one of our favourite events and always brought festive cheer to the community.” Lesley (left) Julie (right) pictured after completing the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon in 2019 This is one of many races the twins competed in for charity has a history of using the Santa Dash and other organised race events to support meaningful causes previously raising funds for Funding Neuro and breast cancer charities she chose to dedicate the event to raising money for new drones and training for Lomond Mountain Rescue it is believed that had search and rescue drones with thermal imaging cameras been available on the night of Julie’s death perhaps the outcome could have been different Team Leader at Lomond Mountain Rescue said: “We are deeply grateful to Lesley and everyone who participated in this incredible event in memory of Julie.  “The generous funds raised will enable us to purchase new drones and provide essential training which will strengthen our search and rescue capabilities These drones will be crucial in improving our response times and safety during operations ensuring we can act swiftly and effectively in challenging situations our goal is to be able to share our expertise and drone capability with our neighbouring teams Killin and Ochils MRTs if they request it.  “This large donation is a powerful tribute to Julie’s memory and the community’s support for the vital work our teams carry out.” Lomond Mountain Rescue ran a test flight of 'Julies Angel Wings' one of the drone’s they have been able to purchase thanks to Lesley’s fundraising While Scottish Water and East Dunbartonshire Partnership Rangers as well as local radio personality Gina McKie were also in attendance to introduce and support the Santa Dash.  Lomond Mountain Rescue Team have been able to purchase new drones named after Julie which will be be crucial in improving future search response times The team performed a test flight at the Milngavie Santa Dash began at Milngavie Reservoirs hub before following the trail around the water The dash was completed with runners crossing the iconic bridge before heading into the town centre where participants were treated to a celebratory hot chocolate.  Parents angry after incident at Milngavie Primary School that left teacher feeling 'shaken'. Parents say the incident at Milngavie Primary School on Thursday left the P7 teacher feeling “shaken”. No children were in the classroom when the piece of MDF fell and narrowly missed the staff member sitting at her desk. The school was due to be fully refurbished as part of a £27m investment but East Dunbartonshire Council decided to pause the project in August after deciding it was too expensive to proceed. That decision left pupils and parents furious, and their anger has intensified following Thursday’s near miss. Karen Reid, the chair of the Milngavie Primary Parent Council, told STV News: “I was very concerned when I heard about what had happened but also relieved there were no children in the classroom at the time. “The teacher had a very narrow escape as she was sitting at her desk when the ceiling patch fell and narrowly missed her. It had four nails protruding from it so we have narrowly avoided a very serious incident. “She was quite shaken by it and the children were all asking if she was ok when they returned to class following a music lesson. “The concerning issue is there are a lot of other temporary patches on the ceiling – what if more fall down?” Ms Reid has a child in primary three at the school and says the school’s condition has been an ongoing concern. She said: “The council put forward a refurbishment proposal several years ago but since then we have been relying on temporary repairs until the building is fully wind and water tight. “The council has since decided to pause the refurbishment work and keep moving it down the road. Nothing is actually happening, while the kids are sitting with buckets around them due to dripping water and teachers are almost getting hit by pieces of ceiling falling from the roof. “It’s just not a secure environment for children and teachers to work in. “But the council say costs have risen due to inflation and rising interest rates, and that they can’t proceed with the work at this time. They are looking at other options but they really need to elevate the urgency of this situation. “It is an old sandstone building that is not beyond repair, it just needs to be looked after. A lot of parents in the area are shocked about what happened this week.” Parents also have concerns about mould at the school, particularly those with kids with respiratory conditions. East Dunbartonshire Council said there are areas of localised water ingress throughout the school, but that Thursday’s incident is unrelated to ongoing works to solve the problem. Alan Bauer, executive officer for assets and facilities at East Dunbartonshire Council, said: “A patch of MDF (medium-density fireboard), applied to the ceiling as part of a historic repair, fell from a classroom ceiling in Milngavie Primary School. “Fortunately, no-one was injured, and a full check of the ceiling has been carried out to ensure the classroom is safe for use. This incident is not related to proposed works to address current isolated pockets of water ingress which has recently been reported to the council. “The health and safety of staff and pupils is our upmost priority and officers continue to conduct daily checks throughout the school building and carry out any maintenance repairs where required, with further internal works programmed for the school holidays during the October week. “Options for replacement of the roofs at Milngavie Primary School are currently under review and will be reported to the council in due course for further consideration.” Marie McNair, SNP MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, said she was “appalled” to hear about the incident. She said: “The classroom should be a safe environment for pupils and teachers. I have, therefore, urgently contacted the council’s chief executive to get further background and assurances that there is no continuing risk associated with the school estate.” The Scottish Government released figures last month showing that a record 92% of pupils in Scotland are being taught in schools in a “good or satisfactory” condition. But the data also shows the number of school pupils being taught in “bad” conditions has more than quadrupled since 2020. is hoping to beat the current fridge-carrying marathon record of three hours Major Mowforth, originally from Milngavie will combine his passion for endurance sport with his deep-rooted commitment to supporting his fellow military personnel Joss is responsible for planning all the deployments of 12 Armoured Brigade But he’s no stranger to juggling high-pressure jobs and personal challenges “I’ve always enjoyed putting myself through unnecessary levels of physical discomfort for fun,” quipped Joss “Thankfully in the Army that’s not just a hobby Joss studied astrophysics at the University of Edinburgh before joining the Army in 2015 He first encountered military life through the University Officer Training Corps lured in by a free meal at a freshers’ fair what began as curiosity soon turned into a career “I had no intention of joining the regular Army at the time,” he said “But I was always drawn to the practical side of things so after university I applied to Sandhurst and never looked back.” His military service has taken him around the world – from Estonia to Brunei “It’s a job where you’re constantly surrounded by people who push you to be better,” he added His latest challenge was inspired by Royal Marine Cpl Sam Hammond who set the first fridge marathon record back in 2023 Joss Mowforth is taking on the challenge to raise much-needed cash for the Armed Forces Charity(Image: Soldier Magazine)Joss said: “I saw what Sam did and thought I could give him a run for his money.” a Finnish runner beat the world record by almost an hour Joss increased the intensity of his training schedule to focus on beating the new benchmark and raising vital funds for the charity in the process Joss’ brutal training scheduled includes running five times a week alongside his daily Army fitness sessions and other duties He laughed: “Responses from the public on Salisbury Plain vary Joss hopes to raise at least £2,500 for SSAFA provides lifelong support to service personnel Joss is determined to keep pushing boundaries “This might be my first world record attempt “Unless I get overtaken by someone carrying a dishwasher.” To donate to Joss' effort, click here TWO Doors Down star Jonathan Watson has been spotted filming a secret new show on the outskirts of Glasgow The Glaswegian actor who played henpecked hubby Colin in the hit sitcom briefly appeared on Milngavie’s Main Street amid a flurry of activity A fake pub called The Rusty Hook has been created as part of the set beside the Oxfam charity shop was seen keeping warm in a large coat before being whisked off by a waiting car The impressionist’s latest job comes after it was confirmed that Two Doors Down was officially over All nine co-stars of the popular BBC One programme gave a live performance of favourite episodes at the Beeb Comedy Festival in May they confirmed the final curtain had come down on the neighbours of Latimer Crescent after seven seasons An insider said that Simon’s co-writer Gregor Sharp simply felt he “could not carry on” with Two Doors Down without his writing partner Meanwhile, the BBC has announced the return of smash hit Scot drama Vigil for a third series Doctor Foster favourite Suranne Jones and Game of Thrones star Rose Leslie return as DCI Amy Silva and DI Kirsten Longacre to tackle a new mystery over six episodes Amy and Kirsten will need to catch the killer and diffuse a potential international confrontation The crisis is driven by a land-grab for energy and resources in the changing polar climate with both their careers and relationship on the line Suranne Jones said: "I can't wait to return to Vigil series three see our brilliant team in Scotland and work with Rose again “I'm sure it will be a thrill of a ride." Rose Leslie added: "I can’t wait to get stuck into another season of Vigil to work with the wonderful Suranne Jones again and our brilliant crew Kirsten will get to pack her bags and join Amy on what's set to be Vigil's most high-stakes mission yet.” Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here School’s out for Summer and children in Milngavie are going wild for but two brand new play parks installed by the Council in time for the holidays Keystone playpark - located off Keystone Quadrant – and Dougalston Gardens North Play Area were both completed in June and are already proving popular with the local children The designs of both playparks were created following consultation with the residents from the nearby areas in November 2023 The most popular designs were then progressed and now both parks are being enjoyed by kids of all ages Councillor Paul Ferretti – Convener of the Council’s Place Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee - officially opened the impressive new play areas along with local children from Lullaby Lane Nursery and Oakburn Early Years Centre the community has been involved in choosing the final designs for these projects The end result is two fantastic new play areas that are already proving hugely popular with the young people of Milngavie The new £90,000 play area at Dougalston Gardens North – which was funded through a mixture of Scottish Government Renewing Scotland’s Play Park Funding and EDC Capital Funding – includes equipment that can be enjoyed by children of all ages and abilities The play area includes a multi-play unit for children of all ages with two chutes woodland adventure balance trim-trail and a set of swings