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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Talks to be held over flying football club's flag in Johnstone
Provost Lorraine Cameron suggested the idea after it was confirmed Renfrewshire Council wouldn't be able to unfurl the old burgh coat of arms as originally planned. This was because the local authority had learned it effectively does not have the power to display that particular emblem at this time. As a result, the provost proposed to fly the flag of Johnstone Burgh FC until April 2026 instead, following their Scottish Junior Cup win in June, but this has also hit an obstacle. In an update to elected members on Thursday, she said: 'I write to inform you that following on from my email to you last week I have received correspondence from three councillors who do not agree with the Johnstone Burgh FC flag flying from the flagpole as I suggested. READ MORE: Major step forward in bid to transform old Paisley church hall 'Therefore, I will refrain from making arrangements to fly the flag until after discussion at the next full council meeting.' In her initial email, the provost explained why the council couldn't fly the old burgh flag in Houstoun Square – despite a recent decision from elected members to do so. She said: 'Following the council meeting, [the head of corporate governance] contacted the Lord Lyon's office to confirm what was the correct coat of arms for Johnstone Burgh and to confirm who had permission to fly it. 'The response received from the Lord Lyon's office was that under the Local Government (Scotland) Act, the status of 'Burgh' was abolished in 1975. 'They have stated that this makes the 1955 Grant of Arms to the Burgh of Johnstone redundant and therefore they may not be displayed.' READ MORE: A-listed Glasgow church to be transformed - here's the new plan There were no such issues in the case of Renfrew, however, because the community council petitioned to matriculate its arms to the group in 1987. The flag was subsequently raised at the town hall in Hairst Street on Thursday, July 31. Councillor Andy Doig, an independent representative for Johnstone North, previously said he was 'hopeful' one of the town's community groups would pick up the mantle and petition the Lord Lyon for approval. 'That would be great if they wanted to do that,' he added. 'But I feel that it sticks in my throat that we're hidebound by these sort of medieval rules. 'I agree with the provost's suggestion, however, and I think it's wise under the circumstances. Johnstone Burgh Football Club did so well and everyone wants to recognise that.'
Daily Record
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Renfrewshire Council won't be able to fly burgh flag for Johnstone despite decision from councillors
Local authority encounters "problem" that effectively means it does not have the power to display the emblem at this time. Renfrewshire Council won't be able to fly the old burgh coat of arms for Johnstone as planned – despite a recent decision from elected members to do so. Provost Lorraine Cameron has confirmed the local authority encountered a "problem" that effectively means it does not have the power to display that particular emblem at this time. The council had intended to fly the burgh flag in the town's Houstoun Square but could now fly the flag of Johnstone Burgh Football Club instead following their Scottish Junior Cup win in June. There are no such issues in the case of Renfrew, however, because the community council petitioned to matriculate its arms to the group in 1987. In an update to councillors, Provost Cameron explained: "Unfortunately, we have uncovered a problem in respect of Johnstone. "Following the council meeting, [the head of corporate governance] contacted the Lord Lyon's office to confirm what was the correct coat of arms for Johnstone Burgh and to confirm who had permission to fly it. "The response received from the Lord Lyon's office was that under the Local Government (Scotland) Act, the status of 'Burgh' was abolished in 1975. "They have stated that this makes the 1955 Grant of Arms to the Burgh of Johnstone redundant and therefore they may not be displayed. "Unlike Renfrew, there has never been any such petition in Johnstone, so currently no one has the right to fly a flag bearing that coat of arms. Were the council to do so, the Lord Lyon has criminal enforcement powers. "Accordingly, we will not be able to fly the old burgh coat of arms in Johnstone as envisaged in the council decision, unless a local group, like the community council, petitions the Lord Lyon. "I have asked what this would involve and have been told that even if there is an organisation that could petition to matriculate the Johnstone coat of arms it could take 30 to 36 months to complete the process. "So, in the absence of the power to fly the burgh flag in Johnstone, I am proposing, in honour of their recent success, that we fly the flag of Johnstone Burgh Football Club until April 2026 when the Renfrewshire Council flag will be raised in respect of the anniversary of the council. "If a local Johnstone group decides to petition the Lord Lyon for matriculation of the flag, the council can revisit the issue if they are successful." Councillor Andy Doig, an independent representative for the village, said he was "hopeful" one of the community groups would pick up the mantle and petition the Lord Lyon for approval. "That would be great if they wanted to do that," he added. "But I feel that it sticks in my throat that we're hidebound by these sort of medieval rules. "I agree with the provost's suggestion, however, and I think it's wise under the circumstances. Johnstone Burgh Football Club did so well and everyone wants to recognise that."
Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Rutherglen soldier's impressive transition from ceremony to combat readiness in a day
Pte Aaron Cameron of 5 SCOTS, The Royal Regiment of Scotland went from Edinburgh Castle to Lithuania. A soldier from Rutherglen has made an impressive transition from formal ceremonies to full operational readiness in Lithuania – in just over a day. Pte Aaron Cameron of 5 SCOTS, The Royal Regiment of Scotland was one of the soldiers who took part in the historic installation of the new Governor of Edinburgh Castle. He played a unique role in the ceremony, stationed above the castle's drawbridge to verify the identity of Lord Lyon, the Governor's representative, as part of the formal proceedings. And within 24 hours, he had swapped his ceremonial uniform for combat gear and prepared for his deployment to Lithuania for Exercise IRON WOLF. The soldiers from Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), gave F1 pitstop teams a run for their money after making the turbocharged transition from the formal pomp of the historic military ceremony at Edinburgh Castle to full operational readiness in such a short space of time. Pte Aaron was just one of the soldiers on ceremonial duties at 6.30pm on Wednesday for the installation of the new Governor of Edinburgh Castle. By Thursday evening, he was fully packed, prepped and ready to board military transport for Exercise IRON WOLF, a three-week deployment in Lithuania alongside their armed forces. The formal ceremony at Edinburgh Castle, a tradition dating back to the year 1106, saw 5 SCOTS joined by the Grenadier Guards and the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland to mark the installation of Major General Robert Bruce – a former Colonel of The Regiment – as Governor. Pte Cameron held a unique role in the installation, positioned above the drawbridge of the Castle to verify the identity of Lord Lyon, the governor's representative, as part of the formal proceedings. 'I've never seen the view from that part of the castle before,' he said. 'It was something different and interesting – I've not done anything like it.' As soon as the ceremony concluded at 7.30pm, the soldiers returned to barracks to begin the rapid shift from kilts to combat mode. 'Even though we do both of them, they are very different experiences and require a very different mindset,' said Pte Cameron. 'But you kind of just get back into the swing of it.' Originally scheduled to deploy at 3am on Thursday, the soldiers' departure was slightly delayed but despite the change, the transition was already in full swing. Exercise IRON WOLF will see 5 SCOTS working alongside a Lithuanian Battle Group in a validation training exercise designed to strengthen NATO cooperation and battlefield readiness. The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) is the senior line Infantry regiment of the British Army. Formed on March 28, 2006, and it was founded on the fighting heritage of historic Scottish Infantry Regiments representing over 390 years' continuous service to the crown. Their motto is 'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit' (No one provokes me with impunity) – shared with the Order of the Thistle, Scotland's highest order of chivalry. Since its formation, The Royal Regiment of Scotland has deployed to almost every theatre of operations the British Army has been involved in; conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia and Northern Ireland, supporting peace operations in Cyprus, West and North Africa, disaster relief in the Caribbean and giving support to UK Civil Authorities to deal with wild-fire, flooding and the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent years, SCOTS soldiers have had key roles in NATO Response Forces, partnered US forces in training in the US and Europe. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
