Football by Craig Christie BEATING one of the Highland League’s front runners was perfect Buckie Thistle preparation for Wednesday’s Aberdeenshire Cup semi-final. And as pleased as Jags’ boss Graeme Stewart was with Saturday’s 1-0 win over Formartine United, he believes there’s still more to come …
Silver quest begins for beaten Thistle
Highland League by Craig Christie THE cups look like Buckie Thistle’s best bet for silverware this season after Saturday’s first league defeat, reckons manager Graeme Stewart. Stewart said his team failed to match the standards of their early winning run when they lost 3-1 at home to Fraserburgh …
New Lord Lieutenant announced
By Alistair Whitfield A HIGHLY popular former head teacher has been appointed the new Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire. Banff resident Andy Simpson held the top post at Elgin High School for 13 years, before finally retiring in 2016. During his 36-year teaching career he also worked at Keith …