A cooler climate will be ideal for runners and provide an economic boost for the city, writes TERRY MURDEN Following the sold-out success of its half-marathon, Aberdeen is now preparing to host its first full-scale version next summer when it believes the city’s cooler climate will work in its favour. Organisers say it will become […]
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Getting in the swing of social distancing
PAUL KIDDIE braves the golf course in search of some social distancing exercise The world as we know it is changing in front of our very eyes. With every day that goes by, another layer of normality is seemingly stripped from our lives amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pubs, restaurants and theatres are now off limits, […]
How Murray helped redefine Scotland and masculinity
For the best part of two decades Andy Murray has been more than a successful sportsman. His success, his attitude and his integrity have helped to redefine what it is to be a man.
Interview: Paul Lawrie, golfer
Building business links Nineteen years ago, Paul Lawrie checked in at Carnoustie on a journey which would change his life forever. On a rainswept final day of the 1999 Open Championship, the Aberdonian came from 10 shots behind to win the Claret Jug after a play-off involving Justin Leonard and Jean van de Velde, the […]
Vialex throws support behind touch rugby
Legal services firm Vialex is throwing its support behind a competition pitching businesses against each other on the sports field. It is sponsoring a touch rugby tournament that will feature more than 30 teams from Edinburgh’s business community. The Vialex Edinburgh Touch Rugby League kicks off at Inverleith Park on Wednesday (9th). Matches will be […]