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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Historic Lennoxtown church building set to become community arts centre
A historic church building is set to begin a new chapter as a community arts centre. Campsie High Kirk, a 200-year-old building in Lennoxtown, will be formally handed over to the community in a ceremony on Wednesday, July 9, as part of a major restoration project. The church will be transformed into an arts hub under the Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OPTS), launched last year by the King's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer (KLTR). (Image: James Fallan) The building will be formally handed over to East Dunbartonshire Provost Gillian Renwick during the ceremony. John Logue, the KLTR, said: "The Friends of Campsie High Kirk presented a really compelling case for not only rescuing this magnificent building from further decline but also providing a community arts hub with the potential to give a huge economic and cultural boost to the Lennoxtown area. Read more: Retired firefighter from Glasgow awarded British Empire Medal for 60 years of service "We are delighted to see the opportunities provided by the OPTS used in this way and look forward to watching the transformation." The Friends of Campsie High Kirk secured ownership for £1 plus transfer costs. (Image: James Fallan) Craig Brooks, chair of the group, said: "It's not just about saving a building. "It's about something much bigger. "It's about communities being empowered by those in a position to give them the tools to make it happen. "That applies from government right down to communities like ours." The OPTS allows community groups and local authorities to apply for ownerless properties if they can show public benefit and community support. Since its launch, the scheme has helped deliver green spaces, affordable housing, and a community hub. Campsie High Kirk was designed in the early 19th century by Glaswegian architect David Hamilton.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Historic Scots church given back to community in 'landmark' move under new scheme
A 200-year-old church will be renovated into a community arts hub after it is formally transferred to the local community this week. Campsie High Kirk is at the heart of Lennoxtown and will be handed over to locals on Wednesday as part of the new Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme. The scheme was launched last year by the King's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer (KLTR) and the Campsie High Kirk decision is the culmination of a flagship case. It has now been hailed as a 'landmark moment in Scotland's heritage-led regeneration journey'. The church is one of Scotland's best-known kirks and was used for worship until the 1970s and then it was ravaged by fire in 1984. It will be handed over by the KLTR to East Dunbartonshire Provost Gillian Renwick in a ceremony on Wednesday morning. The church will be transformed into a community hub (Image: James Fallan) The transfer will take place after the Friends of Campsie High Kirk applied to acquire the building from the KLTR for the nominal sum of £1 plus costs. The scheme provides opportunities for properties which have fallen to the Crown as ownerless to be brought back into use for the benefit of local communities. Applicants must demonstrate that the planned use is supported by the community, sustainable and in the public interest. Read More Historic and famous Lennoxtown church to transformed into community hub He said: 'The Friends of Campsie High Kirk presented a really compelling case for not only rescuing this magnificent building from further decline but also providing a community arts hub with the potential to give a huge economic and cultural boost to the Lennoxtown area. 'We are delighted to see the opportunities provided by the OPTS used in this way and look forward to watching the transformation.' Craig Brooks, Chair of the Friends of Campsie High Kirk, said: 'It's not just about saving a building. It's about something much bigger. It's about communities being empowered by those in a position to give them the tools to make it happen. "That applies from government right down to communities like ours.'
Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
5 Brendan Rodgers headlines from Celtic address as boss talks transfers and Kieran Tierney summit
Rodgers spent time with Kieran Tierney in the summer and picked the brains of a Champions League winner over the signing of Ben Nygren Brendan Rodgers admits it feels like he's never been away as he returned to Lennoxtown for pre-season. The Celtic boss has already added four new faces to his squad - Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, Benjamin Nygren, and Callum Osmand- and more are incoming. Rodgers will lead the champions into their first warm-up fixture of the campaign when Celts make the short trip to Queen's Park on Friday night. And the Northern Irishman will get the chance to run the rule over most of his fringe players, with the club's international stars enjoying an extended break. The visit to Lesser Hampden will be the first of seven friendlies across a hectic summer as the Hoops begin their quest for five-in-a-row and the £40million winner-takes-all Champions League play-off at the end of August. Here, Record Sport picks out five headlines from the Parkhead manager's first address of 2025/26 as he speaks to the club's media channel. Benjamin Nygren tip-off 'We always want to grow our attacking output in the team. Benjamin's a guy who has really developed from being a really talented young player. He made a move early in his career, it didn't quite work out, but has come back and obviously at Nordsjaelland has been doing really, really well. 'I was in contact with a friend of mine there who was a top midfield player, Michael Essien. He works there and spoke really, really highly of Benjamin. "I know, having spoken to him and seen him play, he's a leader on the pitch as a young player and he produces in terms of the goals he scores, what he creates. He's got real good physicality as well. So I'm really looking forward to seeing him adapt to how we play. 'He's flexible in where he can play. He's played a lot as a number eight, also as a wide player, but ultimately, we brought him here to help us score more goals." Callum Osmand's role 'He's an emerging talent and a young player who did really, really well at Fulham. He had the chance to stay or go to other clubs, but decided Celtic was going to be the next big step for him in his career. "He wants to be part of a first-team setup where he can come and grow and develop. Here, this is what this environment is built for. We see him as a really exciting young talent. We lost a young player to West Ham at the end of last season. We bring in another talent, who has got bags of pace, scores goals, and was really coveted by a number of teams. "We're delighted to get Callum up here and we'll have a look at him in pre-season and take it from there. 'The plan is to take him in, have a look and see where he's at, and then decide what his development needs to look like. Just for us to get a player of that young talent, we're really pleased. Now it's up to him to grow and develop and see what he can make of his Celtic career." Back for the Future 'The players that have come through the system here are so important. The affinity they have with the club as young players coming through, they understand the values of Celtic. For me, they should always be at the heart of the club. 'It was important to bring back guys like Kieran, like Ross Doohan, guys who've come through the system, because they play a huge part in keeping the culture created here.' Specifically on KT, he said: 'Sometimes, top players like that might come later on in their career, but we're getting Kieran at 27 years of age. I was with him during the summer, so I know firsthand as well how excited he is to be here. 'I'm looking forward to seeing this new version of Kieran, having had the experience in the Premier League and playing at a top club like Arsenal. He'll come back here with greater maturity, both as a person and as a professional, and tactically, and now we can really get the benefits of that.' Veterans exit Firstly on Scott Bain: "Bainy I spoke to at the end of the season telling him my plans going forward. He was a player that I signed here during my first spell. A great servant. He maybe didn't play the number of games as a goalkeeper that he maybe would have liked. "But he was always very loyal and always very supportive of the goalkeepers that were in front of him. And right to the end, he was a top-class professional. So I wish him the very best for his career." On Greg Taylor: 'Greg rang me over the summer to tell me his final decision. I've made it clear all the way along that I'd love to have kept Greg. He was a brilliant servant, a brilliant player for the club, but also a really good guy off the pitch. 'He was really well-loved in the changing room, and he played for us really big on the pitch. He had six great years, he won titles and leaves with the goodwill of everyone, and I hope the move really works out well for him." Transfer drive doesn't stop 'We're not needing a major overhaul of the squad, but freshness is so important. Some of these guys here have been here a long time, and it's so important that even in a winning squad, you refresh that and reset the competition in the squad. 'We've done some really good business up until now. I see us doing more, and to get us set up for what will hopefully be a really exciting season."
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Concerns raised over Celtic star's fitness as top defender ‘returns to Lennoxtown but has yet to train with first team'
The defender has reportedly underwent surgery during the off season as well but hasn't been confirmed SORE ONE Concerns raised over Celtic star's fitness as top defender 'returns to Lennoxtown but has yet to train with first team' CELTIC have reportedly returned to pre-season training this week without key defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. It's being claimed there are concerns over his fitness, with the American apparently yet to train with the first team despite returning to Lennoxtown. Advertisement The centre-back has had his fair share of injury problems during his time in Hoops. 3 Cameron Carter-Vickers has had injury troubles during his spell at Celtic Credit: PA 3 Auston Trusty and Liam Scales have paired together previously in Vickers' absence Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Left sided centre-back Hayato Inamura is also on the brink of sealing a move to Celtic Credit: Getty According to the Daily Record, there is even a suggestion that Carter-Vickers has underwent an operation in the off-season thought that has yet to be confirmed. He has been an important man since joining Celtic, initially on loan, but then permanently from Spurs, and Brendan Rodgers will be keen to keep the defender fit. The Hoops still have fellow countryman Auston Trusty available, as well as Liam Scales, both of whom featured regularly last campaign. Advertisement Stephen Welsh has returned from his loan move alongside Gustaf Lagerbielke, and Dane Murray and Maik Nawrocki are still on the books too. However, Lagerbielke and Nawrocki look to be heading to the exit door, and the Hoops have also lost regular starter Greg Taylor, meaning Celtic will likely have to bolster at the back. Kieran Tierney has returned from Arsenal, and Hayato Inamura looks set to join the Parkhead side imminently. But Carter-Vickers' fitness will be of concern to boss Brendan Rodgers, as pre season matches and Champions League qualifiers loom large for the Hoops. Advertisement No sooner than Friday are Celtic in action, as they travel across the city to take on Queen's Park. The Celts then visit Ireland on Tuesday as they meet Cork City in the Cork Super Cup. Ex-Celtic coach Eric Black on the Cup exit that rocked Scottish football plus life with Lubo and Dr Jo An away tie with Sporting Lisbon and a return to Celtic Park against Newcastle United is on the Hoops' agenda the following week. They also travel to Italy at the end of the month to take part in the Como Cup alongside Ajax, Como, and Al Ahli. Advertisement The Hoops have already added Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, Benjamin Nygren and Callum Osmand this summer. The questions around Vickers' fitness could lead to yet more defensive reinforcements this summer. Celtic are also looking to add width to their squad, with question marks surrounding the future of star Nicolas Kuhn, who is attracting interest across the continent. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Cameron Carter-Vickers Celtic injury 'concerns' arise
The USA international has reported back at Lennoxtown for pre-season. However, it's claimed that he has yet to train with Brendan Rodgers' first team. The Daily Record reports that there are suggestions that the centre-back has undergone surgery during the summer, albeit they play down the validity of those claims. The former Tottenham defender has been a key player for the Scottish Premiership champions in recent years. However, the club has had a job on its hands to try and manage his unfortunate injury record to date. Celtic play a pre-season friendly against Queen's Park on Friday night, before trips to Cork and the Algarve in the coming weeks. Read more: They will then finish their pre-season schedule with a home match against Newcastle, before a tie against Ajax in the Como Cup in Italy. Their first game of the season will take place on Sunday, August 4 at home to St Mirren. Their crucial Champions League qualifier will take place in the middle of August.
