Graham Brown

5 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Graham Brown

Angus Council sits on the brink of yet another twist in its turbulent recent history. On Tuesday, a special meeting of all 28 councillors will debate an attempt to overthrow the current SNP administration. The afternoon showdown has been called after a motion of no confidence was lodged in leader Bill Duff and his minority ruling group. Montrose member Mr Duff is the second administration leader since the SNP wrested back control of Angus in 2022.

6 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Graham Brown

A historic Angus kirk has become the modern-day cornerstone of its namesake clan on the eve of its 200th birthday. Guthrie Church, in the village of the same name just west of Friockheim, was one of several Angus kirks put up for sale by the Church of Scotland. A number have been snapped up for residential conversion. Worldwide support for Clan Guthrie’s bid to buy the kirk helped secure the 1826 building.

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Graham Brown

Angus Council’s SNP administration faces a no confidence vote in a move to end their minority grip on the authority. And in a bombshell development, former second-in-command George Meechan is the figure at the centre of a leadership coup just days after his resignation from the ruling group. The Kirriemuir and Dean member is the choice of leader of a coalition group aiming to take control of the 28-member authority. The outcome will be decided at a special meeting of the full council next Tuesday.

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Graham Brown

A canine charity’s challenge over Angus Council’s refusal to grant a licence for Scotland’s first XL Bully sanctuary will not be heard until August. All Bullie Charity Rescue mounted the legal appeal over the refusal of its application for an animal welfare licence at Happas Canine Centre. The first hearing in the civil case took place at Forfar Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Graham Brown

A Brechin shop in a prime town centre location is being offered at auction. The property on the corner of High Street and Swan Street will go under the hammer on Thursday. Future Property Auctions is opening bidding on the ground floor shop at £46,000. The property is over three floors including a basement and covers just over 130 sq m. It is described by the sellers as a “superb commercial investment”.