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Daily Record
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Touching tribute as graduate from Motherwell pays tribute to late grandpa by wearing his gown
Cameron Gunn gained a BSc Psychology at University of Stirling A student from Motherwell paid tribute to his late granddad by wearing the gown he had graduated in at his own graduation ceremony. Cameron Gunn was left heartbroken when his beloved grandpa, Ralph, who had been a lifelong advocate for academia, died in 2023. It was an especially poignant moment for Cameron who studied BSc Psychology at University of Stirling when he celebrated his graduation this week, wearing his grandpa's gown, which his gran Jean Gunn gifted to him on graduating. Ralph had served as Vice-Principal at Bell College, and had attended the University of Stirling himself to study a postgraduate course in higher education management. Cameron was determined to make his grandfather proud and knuckled down to embrace every opportunity that came his way as he studied for his degree. He said: 'To mark my graduation, my grandma gave me a present, my grandpa's gown from when he was working at Bell College as a lecturer and Vice-Principal. 'He wore it during graduation and academic events and now I've had the opportunity to do the same. 'He couldn't be here to take part in the celebrations, but I'm happy that a part of him was with me as I marked my graduation. 'My grandpa was an advocate for academia, further education and supporting young people, he was one of the reasons I chose to pursue university. 'I'm proud of what I've achieved, but I wish I could've shared it with him.' In total, 2,157 students graduated from the University of Stirling this week. Four ceremonies were held across two days on June 25 26, with graduates celebrating their academic achievements alongside family, friends and university staff. Nicky Reid, who is CEO of the SPFL (Scottish Professional Football League) Trust, and Paul Bush OBE, former Director of Events at VisitScotland – who was instrumental in bringing major spectacles, including the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup to Scotland – both received honorary degrees. Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Stirling, said: 'Nicky Reid has worked tirelessly on projects that showcase the powerful impact that sport can have across the communities they are so deeply rooted in, providing benefits throughout society. 'Paul Bush is a true champion of the events industry, and his work has helped to put Scotland on the map as a world class host for some of the globe's biggest sporting and cultural celebrations. 'Their influence and achievements will act as an inspiration to the talented and committed students as they graduate this week. Congratulations to all our graduating students.' And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Scotsman
08-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Former Edinburgh hair salon to be transformed into new coffee shop despite objection from national charity
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A former hair and beauty salon in Colinton is to be transformed into a new coffee shop after a change of use application was accepted by the council. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Cameron Gunn from Munro Coffee applied on March 6 for a change of use for the former Colinton Hair Design unit at 4A Bridge Road, Edinburgh. The proposals included the installation of new shop frontage and paint finishes to the front elevation. The application site relates to a small 13.18 sq m, single-storey flat-roofed commercial unit. A takeaway and retail unit adjoin the application property to either side. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Changes set to be made to the unit to facilitate the change of use include a new hardwood shopfront with new hardwood pattern door, and a timber-lined stall riser at the base of a new glazed screen. The former Colinton Hair Design salon at 4a Bridge Road, Colinton, previously also known as Lavender Blue, is situated between a food takeaway shop and Co-Op store. | Google Maps The shop front will be finished in dark grey with the main fascia featuring a light brown colour for signage details. Approving the plans on April 29, the council's chief planning officer David Givan said: 'The proposed alterations are minor in nature and would give a similar visual appearance to the existing shopfront. The dark colour scheme would appear compatible with the character of the existing building and in the context of the conservation area. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The proposed alterations to the shopfront would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and is therefore acceptable. 'The proposal is of an acceptable design and would be compatible with the character of the existing building. There are no other material considerations that outweigh this conclusion.' The changes were approved despite an objection by the The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland, which was later found to be in relation to another site that had been submitted in error, and was therefore not considered by the council's planning department when approving this application.
