Bishopbriggs

I'll try and give a proceed.

I was born in Ayrshire, in Irvine, and we lived in Bishop Briggs and also laterally in Ayr, and then we moved up north to the Black Isle, particularly Fort Rose is where I lived on the Black Isle, though there is a kind of pan-Black Isle identity, which I like.

So I grew up there and then when I was 18 years old I went to study literature at the University of Edinburgh, so moved down to Edinburgh.

So that was when I was 18, I'm 36 now, so about half my life I've been on and off living in Edinburgh for nearly about, let's say 10 years of that, and I've gone and lived in other places, Oxford, Montreal, Berlin, other places.

Talking points coming out the ears of Gordon DL and Marvin Bartley after last night.

So let's waste no more time whatsoever with David, who's coming on from Bishop Briggs.

How are you, David? Yeah, I'm good.

Thanks for having us on, guys.

Welcome to this week's Kirkentilloch and Bishopbriggs Herald audio edition, read from the paper dated Wednesday 28th October by the team at Kewan Review.

Consulting on School New Builds, a report by Kevin McRoberts.

East Dunbartonshire Council is currently consulting on the possibility of replacing four of its primary schools over the next decade.

Options are being explored for Hairston's primary in Kirkintilloch, Meadowburn and St Helen's primary in Bishopbriggs and Bal Jaffray primary in Bearsden.

These four schools had previously been identified as CLASP Buildings, Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme.

Constructed in the 1960s and 70s, these buildings are unable to be economically refurbished to meet modern space and net zero standards due to their construction method.

Across the area, many ageing schools have been replaced with new buildings offering pupils and staff a modern learning and teaching environment in which to thrive.

Others have been refurbished to an excellent standard.

I can show some appeal videos.

This is Gordon and Diane from Bishop Briggs.

Like, aw, I cannae watch these videos.

Why do they always show you this stuff when you're having your tea? Do you notice that? Gordon and Diane, like so many others, took out a fixed rate mortgage.

I can show some appeal videos.

This is Gordon and Diane from Bishop Briggs.

Like, oh, I cannae watch these videos.

Why do they always show you this stuff when you're having your tea? Do you notice that? Gordon and Diane, like so many others, took out a fixed rate mortgage.

Welcome to the Kirk and Tilloch in Bishop Briggs Herald Audio Edition, read and recorded from the newspaper dated 21st of October 2026 by volunteers for Bishop Briggs based charity, Queue and Review Recording Service, for the benefit of visually and reading impaired people.

Chain reaction to data center.

This article was written by Kevin McRoberts.

This article was written by Kevin McRoberts.

A library in East Dunbartonshire is really growing places, thanks to a pioneering project.

Bishop Briggs readers have been used to leafing through books, but that now has a whole new meaning.

Inside Out has taken the library beyond its four walls, transforming underused outdoor space nearby into a place the community can enjoy, connect with nature, read, relax, and take part in activities.

The innovative idea has taken root thanks to the enthusiasm of staff, residents, and local groups, with external funding from the Europe Challenge, powered by the European Cultural Foundation.

But for me, Juran's got to start through the middle.

Uh, let's thank Scott and bring in Kevin in Bishopbriggs.

Hi, Kevin.

Hi.

Welcome to this week's Kirkintilloch and Bishopbriggs Herald audio edition, recorded from the newspaper date Wednesday the 14th of October 2026.

The Kirkintilloch and Bishopbriggs Herald audio edition has been read and recorded by volunteers for the Bishopbriggs-based charity Cue and Review Recording Service for the benefit of local visually and reading impaired people.

We hope you enjoy it.

Overhead Power Line Upgrade Bid by Kevin McRoberts.

This article was read by Erin.

Tougher action required on the illegal sale of fireworks.

Mid Dunbartonshire MP Susan Murray has welcomed police action on illegal firework sales in Bishopbriggs, but warned that more needs to be done.

done.Police made an arrest and seized a large quantity of fireworks following reports of illegal sales in the town.