Bill Lothian

Edinburgh

Sports Journalist at The Scotsman

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Cramond Primary win Inspector's Cup

4 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

But the Academy had other ideas pulling the tie back to 3-3 with extra time looming. Time for a hero to emerge and up stepped Cramond’s Alex Paterson to end a curling free kick into the net for the winner. The winning Cramond squad – Sonny Brown, Charlie Duffin, Alasdair Gall, Bilal-Qasim Khurram, Cameron Lochhead, Alfie McCann, Sam Park, Alex Paterson, Andrew Reid, Reuben Reynolds, and Jasiel Yousef. Evergreen sports journalist. Previously published in many publications around the world.
Shaun and Clare are Duddingston golf champions

5 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

In the final Shaun defeated David Downing 4 and 3. The women’s title was won by Clare Macrae who overcame former champion Gillian Chalmers 3 and 2. The successful winners’ line-up, left to right: Ben Kelly, junior champion (beat Elliot Brunton, 7 and 6); Clare Macrae, Shaun Gordon, Gus Santana, junior champion (beat Fraser McCallum 2 up), Ian Speakman, Gent’s B champion (beat Neil Manderson, 5 and 3). Evergreen sports journalist. Previously published in many publications around the world.
Road Club cyclists celebrate after delay

6 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

After a week’s postponement due to thunderstorms and heavy rain Edinburgh Road Club cyclists finally undertook their centenary ride starting from the Royal Commonwealth Pool and exploring East Lothian. Club president Euan Munro said: “We got everyone together for a photoshoot in our new centenary kit. We also managed to show off our kit through the years.”Edinburgh Road Club cyclists show off some of the kit worn on the way to the club’s centenaryEvergreen sports journalist.
Rugby world record is set

6 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

The event was staged in Mullingar with the principal beneficiary being mental health charity LooseHeadz as well as Wooden Spoon. More than £100,000 has been raised – and counting – with a number of Scots taking part. Hastings, who captained the Lions in 1993, said: “Congratulations to LooseHeadz and Wooden Spoon for a phenomenal achievement. “I have huge respect and admiration for all the men and women who took part in this world record-breaking feat in Mullingar over the past two days.
Buckstone lift School Board Cup for first time

1 week ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

Buckstone defeated St Johns PS 3-0 with goals from Connor Barker, Innes Bryce and Lex McEwan, two in the first half and the other with the last kick of the ball. Also at Meggetland the Girls Summer Cup final saw South Morningside defeat Liberton PS 5-2. It was a thoroughly determined display by South Morningside who had to come back from conceding the opening two goals. Evergreen sports journalist. Previously published in many publications around the world. Send me your local sports stories.
Jacob Fearnley into first big tournament quarter final

1 week ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

After a dramatic slump in the middle set which included three double faults in a single game Fearnley began hitting with more power and dictating rallies against an opponent who had defeated world no 4 Taylor Fritz in the previous round after coming through qualifying. Whatever Fearnley said to himself during a five minute bathroom break certainly worked.
First Inspectors Cup final for Edinburgh Academy

1 week ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

It will be the first occasion Edinburgh Academy have reached the final of a tournament dating back to 1893 and the school says they are delighted by the achievement. A spokesperson for the school said: “Congratulations to our Geits football team who have reached the final of the Inspectors Cup – a first for EA. This is an incredible achievement, with over 50 teams having been involved in the first round. They won all three of their semi-final matches against very strong opposition.
A day and a half of non-stop rugby is Paul's record dream

1 week ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

It’s all in the name of charity and Royal High back row forward Paul is charged with trying to play in a team match for more than the previous best of 30hrs, 29 mins, 41 secs. At the same time a group of women will seek to better 24 hours, 5 mins and 15 secs, also at the Mullingar club, Co Westmeath. If successful it will be the second time Paul Sullivan has entered the Guinness World Records.
Scottish Cup win for Braid tennis women - at last!

1 week ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

The capital club edged through 5-4 after the teams had gone into the last of three three rounds tied at 3-3. Player/coach Mhairi Beattie said: “Key was undoubtedly the fact that we won each of the head-to-head championship tie-breaks, ie couples 1-1, 2-2, 3-3. “It was our same team as last year but this time we tried to mix things up a bit by pairing youth with experience, strong hitters with good volleyers, etc, etc– that sort of thing.
Road cycle club pedalling centenary kit for Saturday's mass ride

2 weeks ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

Celebrations go up a gear on Saturday with a special anniversary ride from Edinburgh and around parts of the Lothians. Participants in the 70km route will set off from the Royal Commonwealth Pool at 9.45. A club statement said: “ERC’s history is a testament to its enduring legacy and commitment to cycling.