12/07/2011 Reporting Scotland

Welcome to Tuesday's Reporting Scotland. Tonight: Gordon-Brown

speaks of the day he discovered that the Sun had found out about

his baby's cystic fibrosis. In the tears, your son is now going to be

broadcast across the media. We were incredibly upset about it. News

International so they did not accept the baby's medical records.

-- say they did not access. A young Scot soldier who died in

Afghanistan in mysterious circumstances.

The summer dip in the housing market arrives early.

Under the tall ships bid farewell to crew-neck as they sail out of

the Clyde. Next stop, at Shannon. - - Greenock.

Gordon Brown says he was reduced in tears when he learned the Sun was

to print a story about his newborn son's cystic fibrosis. Fraser Brown

was diagnosed with the illness shortly after he was born in 2006.

The former Prime Minister says he cannot think how the Sun could have

obtained the details legitimate live. The paper insists that a

member of the public gave them the story.

One of the few public appearances by Gordon and Sarat's children.

Fraser Brown, on the right, as they left Downing Street after last

year's election defeat. They have spoken about their desire to

safeguard the privacy of their boys. When the Sun ran a story about

Fraser Brown being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, the former Prime

Minister now says he was devastated. I was in tears. Your son is now

going to be broadcast across the media. Sarah and I are incredibly

upset about it. We are thinking about his future and our family.

Their second son was born at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary in 2006.

Soon after, they beat phrase that was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

-- baby Fraser. How did the Sun get details of the medical condition?

They say they were told by Rebekah Brooks that the Sun would be

running the story. What has surprised some is how close they

remained with have. In the last hour, this from News International,

If there has been a breach of the law in Scotland, or whether or not

that was sourced by investigators in London, I do not think that

matters. If there has a been a breach of the law in Scotland, it

should be investigated by the Scottish police and people will be

brought to book for criminality in Scotland. Whatever happened, Gordon

Brown has helped in short the pressure continues to mount on the

Murdoch empire. Our Westminster correspondent joins

us from the House of Commons. You have more from News International,

they are fighting back, aren't they? They are not only standing

their ground, they are fighting back. They say that with regards to

the Sun story about Fraser Brown, they say the information was given

to them by a member of the general public who had concerns about the

case of cystic fibrosis. They say that they have a sworn affidavit

from a member of the public. They say they can give Mr Brown a cat, a

boorish -- a categorical assurance that the medical records were not

accessed in any way by the newspaper. They say they discussed

it with Mr colleague -- Mr Brown and colleagues and that there was

no complaint at the time. They say they did not request -- they say

they implore Mr Brown to give them more allegations -- more

information about the allegations that he is making. With regards to

the Sunday Times, they say they did nothing wrong and they say Mr Brown

is wrong when he says that criminal activity has taken place.

Give us a sense of life in the Westminster village over the past

few days. As things unfold, no one is coming out of this well, are

they? There is an old phrase that a week is a long time in politics.

This has been an extraordinary seven days. We have allegations

coming a day by day. In journalistic terms, this story is

continuing to give, it is every day that we have new revelations about

antics of certain sections of the press which most of us would not

have believed. As they say, this story is going to run and run.

Tomorrow we will have a bigger boat at Westminster. The story is not

going away. -- a big vote. The body of Scots are just Scott

McLaren who was found dead after he went missing in southern

Afghanistan has been returned to the UK. Highlander McLaren of the

4th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland was killed in Helmand

province last week. Our correspondent is at Wootton Bassett.

Wootton Bassett lost 71 of its own at the sums in the first and second

world wars and they are commemorated here. It is the dead

of the current conflict from all over the UK who are now remembered

on a regular basis here. 375 UK personnel have now been lost in

Afghanistan. Scott McLaren was the latest. The townspeople turned out

in force of his repatriation as they have for more than 150 others.

They managed to make each one as poignant and personal as the one

before. A young Highlander's tragic

homecoming. At 1pm, the plane carrying his body made its final

approach. The 20-year-old from Edinburgh died in mysterious

circumstances eight days ago. After going missing from a checkpoint in

Helmand province, he was found dead from gunshot wounds. Vitale and say

they are responsible. -- the pallor bam say it they are responsible.

Following a private repatriation service, came the now familiar and

public ceremony in Wootton Bassett. A strong Scottish present evident

in the assembled crowd. This is something that needs to be done to

pay respect to people who give their lives selflessly in combat.

We felt that we would like to come to show our respect. It is such a

sad thing. It is very moving. thought it was appropriate that it

was a Scot coming back. We thought we would come and show support.

church bell rings as the body needs to wear his family is waiting.

Relatives stepped forward to touch the calf. Ben Eighe stood in

private reflection, heads bowed in sorrow and pride. -- then that they

stood. The support of the townspeople was appreciated.

asked them to come back till our little town in happier

circumstances. It is a really bad day for them. I feel for them. They

did that say that coming down here and seeing all of the people turn

out, it meant a lot to them and it helped them with the grieving

process. Then at the standard was raised and the traffic flowed again

as Wootton Bassett return to normal. Until next time. Scott McLaren's

body has now been taken for a post- mortem after which it will be

released to the family for the funeral. An inquest was also be

held which should help the term meant exactly what happened in the

run-up to his death. As for what happened here today at Wootton

Bassett, the people here regard these services as they do too. A

duty for filled once again here Still to come, the electricity

industry faces a shake up but how much or will it cost us? The

Collins of this firefighter killed two years ago as he fought a blaze

in Edinburgh talk about the impact of his death.

In sport, he was the Premier League's top scorer last season but

pretty be on his way back to Rangers?

And we are in Edinburgh full Scotland's first match in the

There is good news and there is bad news for electricity customers

tonight. There is going to be a radical shake-up of the industry

which should avoid huge increases in electricity prices in the future.

The bad news it will cost billions and it is going to be added to our

bills. Our environment correspondent looks at what the

plans mean for Scotland. We all rely on it, now we have all

got to pay more for it. Britain's electricity industry is facing a

revolution. In the next decade, a quarter of the UK's generating

capacity will be lost as old power stations are closed. Meanwhile,

demand could double before the middle of the century. That means

that the UK's government has got a big problem. It has to find

billions of pounds of investment to pay for new power stations and to

develop the country's renewable energy sector. The UK government

says that Britain must protect itself from massive price hikes,

triggered by volatility on the international oil and gas markets.

The sensible approach is to get the insurance in their, protect

ourselves, as an economy, as a people, to give ourselves the

security to keep the bills down and the lights on. The winds of change

may be growing but massive investment in renewable energy and

a new power stations will come at a cost. There has not been, as far as

we are concerned, enough focus on consumers' bills. It is something

that we need to move towards but we cannot do it without taking

consumers with us. Bills are likely to rise by an average of �160. It

is estimated that doing nothing would add �200 to bills. The

Scottish Government is adamant. Renewable energy is the best way

forward. Nobody who has seen the energy price rises as a result of

fossil fuel price increases can be in any doubt that the way forward

is renewables. The bottom line, we are all going to pay more for

Britain's electricity revolution but we are told we have no

alternative if Scotland and the rest of the UK is to keep the

Cases of sexually transmitted infections have tripled in a decade

according to Scottish Government figures attained by the

Conservative Party. The sharpest increase showed that play Medea

diagnoses rose from 5000 to 18,000. The number of cases of syphilis and

gonorrhoea have also risen it substantially. The number of HIV

There's rarely been a better time to buy a home, according to some

experts. Scotland's surveyors say June has been the quietest month of

the year, as demand in the housing market all but disappeared. But the

number of people trying to sell their homes remains high - which

means there are bargains out there. Aileen Clarke's been taking a look.

The signs are up but there are few buyers. At the latest report from

Scotland's Surveyors says that traditional a dip in the Scottish

housing market started earlier this year. A number of people are

resigned to tightening their belts. There are fewer sellers and more

buyers, and we have a situation where property prices may have to

readjust accordingly. This top- floor flat in Glasgow's West End

has been on the market is the beginning of May. The seller has

made sure it looks the part, but after a flurry of activity, June

was quieter. You can prepare the house, get it looking as nice as

you can possibly make it, but at the end of the day you need that

one viewer who will fall in love with the property. You cannot force

that. Fingers crossed? Were the little nerve-racking, a

housing market like this can be a bonus for first-time buyers. At

this estate agents, they describe it as a more stable market. It is

more predictable. If you are trading up, you could be better off.

Once you realise where the market is, and you have achieved a fair

price for your house, the next step is not as large as it once was.

you sell your house now, you may not make as much money as three of

four years ago, but you may not have to pay out as much for your

next property. What you lose on the swings, you may gain on the

roundabouts. Some of the other stories across

Scotland this Tuesday: Tonight BBC's Crimewatch programme

will reconstruct the last-known movements of a Greenock teenager

who went missing 25 years ago after attending a disco in the town. 16-

year-old Elaine Doyle was last seen saying goodbye to friends, just

after midnight on Monday 2nd June, 1986.

Scottish food exports have passed the billion pound mark for the

first time. Salmon and potatoes were the major success story in

figures for last year compiled by HM Revenue and Customs. The wider

food and drink market continues to be dominated by whisky, with

exports up 10% to almost �3.5 billion.

The brother of the woman murdered by Malcolm Webster in 1994 is to

walk from her grave in Aberdeenshire to the Scottish

Parliament to raise money and awareness of the victims of crime.

Webster was jailed for a minimum of 30 years last week for killing his

wife Claire Morris. Two years ago, Ewan Williamson

became the first firefighter in the history of Lothian and Borders Fire

and Rescue to be killed as he tackled a fire. Yet, despite

several investigations, his colleagues still don't know how the

35-year-old lost his life. They've been speaking to Gavin Walker about

the impact Ewan's death still has on them.

It's been hundreds of days since the firefighter Ewan Williamson

lost his life. At the Tollcross fire station, he is far from

forgotten. There is a brass plaque on the wall with an image of his

face which is a lasting reminder. Everyone who attends that station

will pass that. It is a reminder of his presence and impact. It is

poignant to pass him on the way out. He is still a part of his, and it

is like he is coming with us. has been exactly two years since he

lost his life trying to save others in a fire. His colleagues have yet

to speak publicly about his death, until now. I think at the end of

the shift we were on a state of disbelief. Being in the service a

long time, this had not happened personally before. It was all quite

surreal. I remember when they eventually got home, all I wanted

to do was hug my family and the great live as for myself. I'm sure

everyone else was the same. On the second anniversary of his death, it

continues to affect us day-to-day. It is shake the whole service over

the last couple of years to a great degree. In the mess room here, but

there is an unusual but poignant memorial. We have a table up the

stairs, a rather larger than life solid table, which matches his

characteristics. On the night shifts, weak recently set and have

a meal when we are able to. That helps with the bonding of a watch,

and we worked well together and eat well together. That is for Ewan

Williamson's memory. Ewen's colleagues may always remember him,

but his death casts a professional shadows well as a personal one. Two

years on, none of the investigations as to why and how he

died has yet been published. routinely turn out to any number of

emergencies. We asked to do a professional job, one we're proud

of, but that brings dangers. We want to understand why and how we

keep ourselves and other say. still enjoy going to my work, and I

know my colleagues do as well. That will never Galway. It is tinged

with sadness, but we have to put that at the back of our minds and

carry on doing what we do. It's a famous photograph that

encapsulated an era. This snap of a couple of post-war Glasgow street

urchins became a Scottish favourite. But now the last surviving link

with the famous Gorbals boys has ended. Les Mason, the child on the

left, has died at the age of 70. His friend George Davis passed away

nine years ago. Mr Mason's family say he was proud of his link with

Glasgow's past. Now with news of someone who could

be coming back to Glasgow, let's get the latest sports news from

David. The Rangers manager Ally McCoist

says he's hopeful of signing a big name before the start of the season.

One that will capture the imagination of supporters. However,

McCoist isn't naming any names yet, but he has confirmed an interest in

bringing a former Rangers star back to Ibrox for a third time, just six

months after the player left the club.

That's a fantastic equaliser from Kenny Miller. He was the Premier

League's top scorer last season with 21 goals, good going

considering he quoted Scottish football in January. He got quite

the reception when he went to Turkey. Now, he wants to come home,

but his employers want to recoup some of the �400,000 be spent on

him. That is not fitting the I imagine I'll be speaking to him

again the next couple of days. If Miller returns to Rangers it

will be for a third spell at the club. Rangers fans at least seem

keen to welcome him home. He was obviously the top goalscorer last

season playing half a season. quite angry because I got my name

on the back and if he comes back I would have got in his name on the

back. Third time lucky? That would be excellent. He's a great player.

She fancies him as well. The Celtic manager Neil Lennon is

still keen on Sunderland's Scotland international goalkeeper Craig

Gordon despite him unlikely to be fit before October. But as the

Parkhead club look to strengthen the goalkeeping department, they've

taken the Croatian international Stipe Pletikosa on trial. The

Spartak Moscow keeper was on loan at Tottenham Hotspur last season.

Scotland have beaten Ireland in their cricket international in

Edinburgh. An Irish innings of 3248 to win by five wickets. The Scots

can win the triangular series if they can overcome more formidable

opposition. -- 324 up eight.

Idyllic conditions at the Grange in Edinburgh, a vast improvement from

yesterday. Came across yesterday morning for this relied again, and

are disappointed that did not take place. We've had a great day's

cricket in the sunshine today. played here in 1966, and we sat and

watched England won the World Cup. This is my first time coming to

watch them away from Dublin, so it's been great. The relatively

short queue at the Grange bar perhaps belies the terrier types of

the Scots and Irish sports fans. -- stereotypes. Tickets are like a

here was a coup. It gives us an opportunity because they want to

play a Test nation. It gives the cricketing public a chance to see

some of the best players in the world. Some of the best names will

be playing in a number tomorrow, which is fantastic. This got to

give an uphill task. They proved up to the task, winning by five

wickets. The Irish can take some solace. It looks like they came out

on top in the unofficial youth match.

And there's live coverage of Scotland's match against Sri Lanka

tomorrow on BBC Radio Scotland 810 MW and online. Coverage starts at

10:30am. On that note of Scottish sporting success, back to you.

In the bask of a lovely sunny afternoon, the Tall Ships finally

set sail today. 60 vessels left Greenock just after lunchtime.

Organisers say they had over 100,000 visitors to the event.

Police estimates put the number of visitors to the area at over

700,000. Suzanne Allan went to watch the ships sail.

Finally its casting off time. After four days of displaying their

beauty and majesty, it's time to get back to work. This race is all

about youth. 50% of crew members must be between 15 and 25 to take

part. With this kind of agility, you can see why. Just before

11:30am, the Red Arrows or one of the departing ships with a

spectacular fly past. Greenock was once one of the busiest ports and

the Empire. After �180 million regeneration, the door caveat has

reason to smile again. It's been really exciting. Particularly when

the guys are standing on the booms and further sales to go by, that is

where I think of the ships. location is better at, it was more

intimate last time. It still very successful. This is the last day

the tall ships and India. There are off to let and then Scandinavia.

The organisers of claiming a resounding success with more than

120,000 people visiting Greenock and the last few days. You don't

have to be unable enthusiast to appreciate that on a day like this,

with the Clyde shimmering in the sunlight, the ships and a

The weather has been disappointing across most of the country today.

Washing up a satellite picture, we can see large swathes of cloud

across Scotland. Some exceptions in the north, around the Moray Firth

and parts of Aberdeenshire. Most of us on a cloud, and the hold on to

it this evening. A relatively dry night to come. Here is the map this

evening, and one or two showers north of Glasgow, which will fade

away giving us a dry night across the country. Temperatures not

dropping too far, perhaps around 10 Celsius. Around Aviemore in the

shelter there, identify Celsius. I die and Fine Day tomorrow. Not

wall-to-wall sunshine, but a fair amount of cloud around. By mid-

afternoon, temperatures up to 17 Celsius. We need in C 21 Celsius in

parts of the central belt. The north-west is more likely to see

some sunshine, and with light winds, so quite pleasant. Into the evening,

we hold on to this picture. Some late sunshine for some others and

one of two showers fading away. Into Thursday, as similar story.

Another dry and bright day. Temperatures up to 20 Celsius, but

cloud starts to push in from the West. A sign of change on the way.

The pressure chart shows what is going away. Low-pressure locking on

the Atlantic which will reach us by the end of the week. It will bring

rain for the weekend. For ad itself, a chance of rain pretty much

anywhere across the country. A similar story through the weekend.

The best days this week will be The best days this week will be

Wednesday and Thursday. Now, just before 7pm, a summary of tonight's

top stories: The pressure on News Corporation

has increased with the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown's claims that

the Sunday Times hired known criminals to access his building

society details. He also revealed how he was moved to tears when The

Sun obtained information about his young son Fraser's cystic fibrosis.

The body of Scots soldier Scott McLaren, the 20-year-old who was

found dead after he went missing in southern Afghanistan has been

returned to the UK. Highlander McLaren of the 4th Battalion, the

Royal Regiment of Scotland, was killed after disappearing from a

checkpoint in Helmand province earlier this month.

There's been an unexpected drop in the rate of inflation. It fell to

4.2% in June, down from 4.5% the previous month.

As the UK Energy Secretary has announced a shake-up of the UK