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The Courier
3 days ago
- Health
- The Courier
£20k Montrose Port donation will inspire charity Kilimanjaro climbers
A £20,000 Montrose Port Authority donation is set to inspire Montrose charity supporters on their journey to the roof of Africa. DEBRA UK's Montrose fundraising team has been selected as the trust port's Angus charity of the year for 2025. And the local figurehead behind the charity's Scottish fundraising efforts says the five-figure boost is a generous tribute to a fondly remembered little girl. DEBRA UK is dedicated to supporting those with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) and their families. EB is a rare and extremely painful genetic skin condition thought to affect more than 5,000 people in the UK. Often known as 'butterfly skin', the disorder causes the skin to be extremely fragile, easily blistering under the slightest friction. There is currently no cure and the condition is not generally well known or understood. Laura Forsyth from Montrose is DEBRA UK's Director of Fundraising for Scotland. She witnessed her young cousin Adana Forsyth's courageous battle with the condition. Known as the 'butterfly girl' to locals, Adana passed away as a result of EB in 2008 at the age of just ten. The money donated by MPA will go towards the Montrose group's upcoming expedition to Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. In October, a team of 15 supporters will take on the 5,895-metre summit climb with the aim of raising £80,000. MPA also sponsors DEBRAFEST, an annual festival in the Angus town that raises money and awareness for the charity. This year's festival is due to take place on Saturday July 26 at Gill Park, Montrose. Laura Forsyth said: 'We're thrilled to receive this generous donation from MPA. 'Their ongoing support helps us continue our efforts to raise awareness around EB and help improve the quality of life of people living with the condition.' She continued, 'Although the climb will be challenging, we're incredibly excited about the impact the Kilimanjaro expedition is going to have. 'The group has already begun training, and this donation has given us a real boost to keep up the effort.' Montrose Port Authority CEO Tom Hutchison said: 'We're proud to be supporting DEBRA's Montrose fundraising group as our chosen Angus charity of the year. 'Laura's passion shines through and we know that this cause is close to the hearts of many people throughout Montrose. 'We're looking forward to seeing the community out for DEBRAFEST this summer, and everyone at the port wishes the group well as they embark on their Kilimanjaro expedition later in the year.' It follows the trust port's support for Guide Dogs Scotland as its 2024 Angus charity of the year. The port authority has donated more than £430,000 to over 70 local causes in the last four years.
The National
28-05-2025
- Business
- The National
£115m redevelopment of Montrose Port hits key milestone
Early works have started on the sites of three berths to extend the port's capacity by 30%, following a match-funding agreement with Scottish Enterprise. The economic development agency approved £1.7 million towards studies and investigation works which will lead to the creation of 20 hectares of manufacturing land and the three additional quaysides. It is expected this will unlock infrastructure investment in the order of £115m to further develop the port. READ MORE: 3 Palestinians killed, 46 injured 'after Israeli gunfire' at aid hub in Gaza, says UN Scottish Enterprise chief executive Adrian Gillespie said: 'The expansion of Montrose Port is hugely important to providing new infrastructure and space to support the continued growth of the offshore wind sector. 'Montrose Port Authority has exciting plans for the future and we are pleased to back that kind of ambition which will attract further investment into Scotland's economy.' The new berths form part of a wider overall project by the port, including work to turn part of nearby Customs House into a skills academy for the renewables industry. Gillespie added: 'Our ports and harbours are crucial to our future as a trading nation, a green energy powerhouse and as hubs for increased innovation and productivity, and there is no better example than Montrose. 'The innovation and ambition on display there are vital to supporting our just transition to renewables and creating jobs and opportunities for many, many years to come.' Tom Hutchison, chief executive officer of Montrose Port Authority, said: 'The redevelopment of berths nine, 10 and 11 marks a vital step in reinforcing Montrose Port Authority's role in supporting the offshore wind sector and the wider energy industry. 'We're grateful to Scottish Enterprise for acknowledging our vision and ambition, and for match-funding this early works and investigative stage. 'Their support is instrumental in unlocking further investment, enabling us to increase capacity, create more jobs and drive sustainable economic growth for Montrose and the surrounding region. 'As a trust port, delivering long-term value for our community remains at the core of everything we do.'
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
'Life in the old boy yet' - Montrose Links Masters win for 43-year-old
Englishman holds off last-day charges from home duo to win Tartan Pro Tour season-opener Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Englishman Mark Young held off last-round charges from home duo Jack McDonald and Liam Johnston to win the Tartan Pro Tour's season-opening Montrose Links Masters. Young, a 43-year-old who played on the Challenge Tour in 2019 after earning promotion from the now defunct PGA EuroPro Tour, posted an 11-under-par 202 total to come out on top in an event presented by Montrose Ports Authority. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad After following a brace of 69s in the opening two rounds on the Angus coast, the Longridge Golf Club in Lancashire-attached player closed with a 64 that contained seven birdies. Englishman Mark Young shows off the trophy after winning the Montrose Links Masters presented by Montrose Port Authority | Tartan Pro Tour In a thrilling last-day battle, both McDonald and Johnston did their best to catch Young after he'd edged ahead of the 36-hole leader, fellow Englishman Arron Edwards-Hill. McDonald signed off with a brilliant 62 to end up just one behind the winner, with Johnston having also been breathing down his neck before a double-bogey at 17th saw him finish five behind in third place. 'There's life in the old boy yet,' joked Young, who picked up a cheque for £4500 as he set the early pace in the battle for two cards on the 2026 Hotel Planner Tour, the rebranded name for the Challenge Tour. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I'm delighted,' he added. 'It's a great way to start the Tartan Pro Tour season, especially as I hadn't played much over the winter all. So I had zero expectations this week. It was kind of a free hit in my mind.' Eagle and seven birdies in Jack McDonald's 62 McDonald's closing salvo was illuminated by an eagle at the par-5 sixth while his card also contained seven birdies. 'Young Jack wouldn't go away, would he?' said Young. 'But I proved a little bit to myself as a few doubts start to creep in as time goes on, don't they? 'I'm playing part-time now as I do a little bit of work when I can. The intention is to play the whole season up here and see where that gets me. Ideally, back on to the Challenge Tour - that's the plan.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad His flying start to the new campaign was set up by an equipment change. 'I changed the putter from a blade to a mallet and I didn't miss much,' said the winner. 'No three-putts either, which always helps.' English interest in Tartan Pro Tour 'growing' More than 30 English players teed up in the event, with recent Aberdeen Golf Links Pro-Am winner Nick McCarthy, former DP World Tour player and Edwards-Hill also finishing in the top ten. 'I think the interest is growing from English players and more and more are starting to come up, with the lad I played with today (Edwards-Hill) coming a long way from Ipswich,' observed Young. 'It's a cheaper way to play this level of golf and a lot cheaper than the Clutch Tour down south. We also play some really good golf courses up here.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Young played in The Open at St Andrews in 2015 after winning one of the Final Qualifiers at Gailes Links. 'Yeah, ten years ago this year,' he said. Reminded that he had a big group of supporters cheering him on that day, he added: 'They've kind of dwindled over the years (laughing).'
The Courier
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Courier Business Awards 2025: Brand Marketing and Social Media
Entries are now open for The Courier Business Awards 2025 Brand Marketing and Social Media category. The Courier Business Awards, held in partnership with Henderson Loggie, celebrates the achievements of companies operating in Tayside, Fife and Stirling. Since the awards started more than a decade ago, we've heard about the exceptional service offered, innovative products and solutions brought to the market and remarkable growth stories. Entries are now open – we can't wait to hear more about your accomplishments over the past 12 months. Winning a hotly contested Courier Business Award is a fantastic achievement for any business. It means a winning company is a leader in its sector and can be used to promote its products and services. It is also a boost for staff to know the work they do has been recognised. Our winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony held at the Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee this October, which brings together hundreds of business leaders for a night to remember. Entering is simple and free. We'd love to hear about your business. The Brand Marketing and Social Media award is sponsored by Montrose Port Authority. This award is open to all businesses who have maximised the potential of marketing to grow their sale or those of a third-party client. This could be through building a social media presence or delivering a targeted brand marketing campaign. Winner will demonstrate: Entries close at 5pm on Monday July 14. Click here to enter the Courier Business Awards 2025 Brand Marketing and Social Media category. Thank you to Montrose Port Authority for sponsoring the Brand Marketing and Social Media category at The Courier Business Awards 2025. Montrose Port Authority (MPA) is a leading trust port on Scotland's East Coast, playing a key role in the country's transport, logistics and energy sectors. As the world's largest chain and anchor port, MPA supports cargo and energy markets across the North Sea and beyond. The port is the Operations & Maintenance base for Seagreen, Scotland's largest offshore wind farm, and the forthcoming Inch Cape project. Guided by its trust port values, MPA is deeply committed to its community, driving sustainable economic growth and leading the charge toward becoming Scotland's greenest port. A spokesperson for MPA said: 'Montrose Port Authority is proud to support the Courier Business Awards and sponsor the Brand Marketing and Social Media category, celebrating excellence across our vibrant business community in Courier country.'
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Why Scots are facing bigger challenge on 2025 Tartan Pro Tour
More than 30 English players teeing up in circuit's season-opener at Montrose Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It may have been created to provide playing opportunities for Scottish-based professionals and, in fairness, that essentially remains the main goal for Paul Lawrie and his team. But both the success and growth of the Tartan Pro Tour is there for all to see as the circuit heads into its sixth season, which starts on Wednesday with the Montrose Links Masters presented by Montrose Port Authority. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Having initially been 72 when the circuit was launched by the 1999 Open champion during the Covid pandemic, the fields for this year are now up to a maximum of 99 players. Graeme Robertson and Same Locke secured cards for the Challenge Tour, which has since been rebranded as the Hotel Planner Tour, through being the top two players on last year's Tartan Pro Tour Order of Merit | Tartan Pro Tour For the season-opener on the Angus coast, more than 30 are flying the English flag while the line up also includes players from Ireland and Wales, as well as Canada, Korea, New Zealand and the US. 'There's definitely been an upsurge in interest from players from further afield,' admitted Michael MacDougall, the circuit's tournament director, who has worked closely with Lawrie on a number of exciting new projects and initiatives. That, of course, partly stems from the fact that the Tartan Pro Tour is now an official Satellite Tour, having been upgraded for this year from a Feeder Tour, for the Hotel Planner Tour, which will be better known by many as the Challenge Tour. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It means that any player who wins three times on the Tartan Pro Tour in the same season will secure automatic promotion to the Hotel Planner Tour and, if that had been in place last year, Sam Locke would have earned a step up before securing one of two 2025 cards up for grabs through the season-long Order of Merit along with Graeme Robertson. Another collection of top courses on schedule 'The fact we're now a Satellite Tour plus the incentives around the Hotel Planner Tour, including the chance to secure direct access to the second stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School, and prize funds of circa £27,500 has definitely generated more hype for this season, which is great,' added MacDougall. Players will once again be competing on a collection of top courses, with events also taking place at Blairgowrie, Portlethen, Newmachar, Cardrona, Downfield, Leven Links, Musselburgh, Spey Valley, St Andrews, Gleneagles, Duddingston and Trump International Golf Links. Equally impressive once again is the backing secured by Lawrie through his Five Star Sports Agency from Montrose Port Authority, Petrasco, Entier, Boskalis, Martin Gilbert, Piper Sandler, The MacKay Clinic, Alistair Brown International, Macdonald Hotels, Fugro, Insights, Barr Demolition and Gym Rental Company. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nick McCarthy, winner of the recent Farmfoods Aberdeen Golf Links Pro-Am, is part of a strong English contingent in the Tartan Pro Tour season-opener at Montrose this week | Tartan Pro Tour Robertson, last year's Order of Merit winner and coming off a top-20 finish in the Challenge de España in just his third start as a Hotel Planner Tour card holder, heads the strong field at Montrose. His rivals include Englishman Nick McCarthy, who produced an impressive performance to land the recent Aberdeen Golf Links Pro-Am at Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay and Trump International Golf Links, as well as Calum Fyfe, who has made four cuts in his six starts on the Hotel Planner Tour this season. Among those bidding to add to previous wins on the circuit are Greg Dalziel, Darren Howie, Bradley Neil, Seb Sandelin, John Henry and Rory Franssen while James Morgan and Matthew Wilson are both teeing up as rookie professionals after leaving the amateur ranks at the end of last season.
