Craig Borland

Glasgow

Senior Content Editor at Helensburgh Advertiser

Husband, part-time dog-sitter, hack, Bino, pursuer of quiet life. Views my own.

Articles

Greenock Glenpark Harriers to hold special events for Scottish Running Week

1 month ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Craig Borland

Greenock Glenpark Harriers are holding a series of events to mark Scottish Running Week. (Image: GGH) GREENOCK Glenpark Harriers are gearing up for Scottish Running Week with a host of special events planned in an effort to encourage more locals to give running a try. It's the third year of the event, organized by Athletics Trust Scotland and with Scottish Athletics as the official delivery partner.
Glenpark runners clock up impressive times in Edinbrugh, Kintyre and Dumbarton

1 month ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Craig Borland

In the Edinburgh half-marathon, Greg Luke finished in 1:46.27 – a good time for conditions which were a long way from ideal for running. Rachael McDaid, who seems to be racing every other week, smashed it in 2:19.10, a whopping 25-minute PB over the distance, while June Rattray crossed the line in a solid 2:35.09, another great performance on a tough day.
Archives: Look back to the day freak May winds battered Inverclyde in 2011

1 month ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Craig Borland

Gale-force gusts battered the district throughout the day, leaving a trail of debris in their wake, and causing a catalogue of problems. The Met Office issued a weather warning as gusts of up to 70mph hit the area. A spokesman described the weather across the west coast as ‘exceptionally windy’, adding that some particularly exposed areas experienced gusts of up to 80mph.
Archives: When Gourock girl reached Miss Scotland final 17 years ago

1 month ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Craig Borland

Smitten firefighters flocked to wish Ashley Scott well on her quest to clinch the prestigious beauty title on Sunday. The 20-year-old languages student, from Moorfoot Drive, Gourock, has been overwhelmed by support from Inverclyde folk. She said: “It’s so exciting. I can’t believe I’ve come this far — it just seems so surreal.
See inside show-stopping Greenock flat that could be yours for less than £200k

1 month ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Craig Borland

Set within a handsome period building in a desirable location in Greenock's west end, this two-bedroom first floor flat epitomises refined living. From the moment you enter the generous hallway of the property in Ardgowan Street, you're welcomed by soaring ceilings, classic cornicing, and a calm, elegant palette. The heart of the home is the sophisticated lounge with its feature fireplace and oversized sash windows, flooding the space with natural light.
Tributes paid after death of former Provost of Inverclyde

1 month ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Craig Borland

Drew McKenzie described David Roach as "a great ambassador for Inverclyde". Mr Roach served as a councillor in the area for 27 years, first on the old Inverclyde District Council and then on Inverclyde Council following local government reorganisation in the mid-1990s. He was also the area's Provost from 1999 until 2003.
Inverclyde Scout leader raises £6,000 for charity at London Marathon

1 month ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Craig Borland

Colin Peters, inset, ran the London Marathon, while the 70th Scouts walked 8km from Overton to Cornalees. (Image: Contributed) AN INVERCLYDE Scout leader has raised thousands of pounds for charity by completing the London Marathon. Colin Peters, lead volunteer with the 45th Inverclyde group, took part in the race on April 26 to raise cash for Pancreatic Cancer UK. It was Colin's first ever marathon and proved to be a roaring success, with more than £6,000 raised at the event.
Archives: Gourock Queen's medal fire hero said thrill of the job kept him going

1 month ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Craig Borland

Archives: Gourock Queen's medal fire hero said thrill of the job kept him going (Image: Greenock Telegraph) 07.05.2007: MANY people might think it’s the glory of saving lives and helping others that keeps firefighters turning up for work. But for Gourock crew manager Robert Millar, 46, it’s the thrill of the job. Now the father-of-three, of MacMillan Drive, who has served as a firefighter for 22 years, has been awarded the Queen’s Medal.
West Scotland MSP given economy and finance frontbench role after party switch

1 month ago | largsandmillportnews.com | Craig Borland

MSP Jamie Greene defected from the Conservatives to the Lib Dems in April (Image: Gordon Terris _Herald&Times) A WEST Scotland politician has been named as a member of the front bench team for the Scottish Liberal Democrats - just days after crossing the floor to join the party from the Conservatives. Jamie Greene will serve as his new party's spokesperson for economy and finance.
Cuts to ScotRail ticket office opening hours 'must be reversed to protect public'

2 months ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Craig Borland

Katy Clark wants to see cuts to ticket office opening hours at Greenock Central and other stations reversed. (Image: George Munro/Katy Clark MSP) If you are a user of Inverclyde’s train network, you may have noticed changes in the opening hours of ticket offices this month. This is following the decision of ScotRail to cut ticket office opening hours at 101 of its 143 staffed stations across Scotland.