01/02/2013 Reporting Scotland

Tonight, on Reporting Scotland: Boosted by manufacturing. The

Scottish economy grew out of recession last summer. How

businesses here are fighting the downturn. It has cost them more to

do it stood on the table, pay their heating bills, so they do not have

the spare money. The downturn has a let me look at things afresh and

asked myself what I can do to make a difference.

Also on the programme - missing for a fortnight. This 18-year-old

university student disappeared after a night out in Stirling.

As the salmon season starts on the Dee, why river managers are casting

their nets for the ghillies of the future.

'70s diva Marie Osmond pops in to Kilmarnock to sing what has become

the local football anthem. The fans And join me at Twickenham where it

Scotland hope to launch their Six Nations campaign tomorrow by making

Good Evening. Scotland moved out of recession

last summer, with growth strongest in manufacturing. The economy grew

by 0.6% between July and September, though that was not as good as

across the UK as a whole. And since then, things have taken another

turn for the worse. Our business and economy editor, Douglas Fraser,

has been to the Black Isle in the Highlands to find out how smaller

businesses are surviving, and Scotland in miniature and on the

Black Isle there are only a few shoots of recovery after the winter

and their economic chill. On this and they are doing well by a supply

in Bali to whisky distillers. But farming was down 15% last year and

as the data it looks back to last Somerset bat is a reminder of rain.

We had a lot of difficult weather. Green was coming in quite wet. It

was a fierce struggle at times. -- green. Yet there was growth in the

economy. Last winter's recession was shorter than we thought, and

the most recent figure was the most positive at 0.6% growth helped

mainly by manufacturing. That compares across the UK to see a

0.9% boosted by the London Olympics. But the estimate for the end of

last year it is back to decline. At this Cromarty Firth hundreds of

jobs have been greeted with hopes for offshore wind farms. And energy

jobs could be much further afield. Scottish tourism was thought to

have lost bookings to the Olympic affect today's figures are not as

bad as expected. This woman said that room bookings stayed up, it

was local spending that was a problem. People do not have money

on a Friday night to buy a few pints of beer. They have to get you

for the car and pay their heating bills, they do not have the spare

money for a drink on a Friday night. Retail, not least bookselling, is

another sector facing hard times. Small companies that are important

in areas like this are particularly at having to adjust. We cannot

compete with you giants like Tesco, obviously, or online sellers, but

my prices are good and so its aspire really. The downturn has

been a spur to make me look at things afresh and ask myself what I

am going to do to make a difference and make it better. As in any

community these are bleak economic times, tough for businesses to

survive it. They are surviving here by working together but at the

right thing by looking for quality and value. They can pit presses up

for niche markets. They are investing for a future that they

hope will be less stormy and not Police in Stirling have renewed

their appeal for information about a missing student. 18-year-old

David O'Halloran disappeared exactly two weeks ago after a night

out in the city. Our reporter Catriona Renton is outside Stirling

University for us this evening. Catriona, what more do we know?

As you see it is two weeks since he went missing. He is from Ayrshire

but is a first-year student at Stirling University and stays in

the halls of residence on the campus. To give you an idea of

their geography of this story, sterling city centre is only two

miles down then wrote from here, Bridge of Allan is just down the

road that way. He had been out at a nightclub on 18th January, at

around 1:15pm he was dropped off by taxi at the Co-op, about ten

minutes' walk away from where we are now. Then he arrived at a local

TV which is close to the front of the university where workers there

are said he was soaking wet and pointed him over the road to the

university entrance. He was spotted again just before two o'clock in

the morning outside the gates of the university by the same taxi

driver who had dropped him off but he must have dropped away because

he was last seen in Britain Allen itself about 20 minutes later.

What are the police doing about this?

This morning at the same time as he went missing police were stopping

drivers to ask them if they had seen anything. They're particularly

wanting to speak to the driver of white vehicle which might have been

a score that that was driving through around the right time when

he might have disappeared. Drivers and dogs had been conducting

extensive searches of the university campus and of the area

itself. He is five foot five inches tall, he is slim. We know that the

weather on 18th January in those early hours was very cold and wet,

concern is growing for his safety, a Facebook page has been set up

desperately seeking news of his whereabouts. His family have posted

messages hoping that he will come You are watching Reporting Scotland

from the BBC. Still to come on the programme:

We will hear more from Marie Osmond as she sings Kilmarnock's favourite

football anthem. The fans are lapping it up.

In sport: Scotland's rugby coach compares the

teams stats to womens' swimwear that has got your attention.

And how well supported will Rangers be when they play Dundee United

tomorrow? Will they boycott Tannadice as threatened? Stay tuned

A new motorway junction has opened on the M9 approach road to the

Forth Bridge in West Lothian. It is the latest significant milestone in

the project to deliver the new Forth crossing. It comes as the

public competition to name the new Bridge closes. A shortlist will now

be made from the 7,500 suggested The M9 approach to the Forth Bridge

in West Lothian has been notorious for at traffic snarl OPs. The

Transport Minister believes this �25 million spur road is part of a

package of measures to make a huge difference for people travelling

through the rear. You have more lanes now especially for going into

Edinburgh, trapping mergers at this point so that is useful. We also

have further and safety features and a more efficient management

system. We will have more or overhead Ganges as well.

Construction started here in 2nd July years ago. But times have

already been cut by 20 minutes in rush-hour. Those contracts are

being part of this project. All that remains is completing the new

bridge. We have just under four years and will then new crossing

opens. But we are where we want to be, things are progressing well. I

am very happy with where the project stands, we're on time and

on budget. But what will it be called? The deadline for

suggestions was last night and more than 7,500 ideas have been proposed.

Some of the suggestions are patriotic, others are descriptive,

and some are just plain daft. And the names of a host of famous Scots

have been put forward also. Adding to should be called the Queen's

Ferry Bridge because it joins to Queensferrys together. And because

she be called the 5th road bridge. It will be decided in the spring

It is the age-old issue of the postie and the dog. This time,

however, it has something of a twist. The postie in question,

Graham Duff, is deaf and could not hear the dog approaching as he was

bitten by a large collie mix. Lisa Summers takes up the story. Graham

Duff is dead and cannot speak. We communicated by text.

Where were you getting? Here? He had to be treated in

hospital. How were you feeling?

He says he was left shocked and frightened.

The Royal Mail say that every year there are 4,000 animal attacks on

their workers and that can cause distress and lead to serious injury.

With dogs they can come down from corners and in this case from

behind a bush. You can put the bag away but it depends on the dot

whether that is efficient enough. They at first thing is not run away

because they will chase you. Scottish RSPCA say the it it is a

reminder that people need to look after their dogs. Everyone has a

right to be safe in their job and it is unfortunate if someone is

injured by the actions of a dog whose owner is not hearing about it

properly. I do not mean abuse, I mean keeping it under control which

is part of looking after a dog. Graham Duff says he is still

desperate to get back on deliveries despite what happened. Police say

they have charged a 71-year-old man in connection with the incident.

As the salmon season began on the Dee today, Scotland's first

bursaries for river ghillies were announced. River managers say

attracting new blood into the industry is vital. Colin Wight

One of the Dee greatest traditions and on the us. Many ghillies here

are not youngsters. Most are over 50 years old. Angling here it

generates some �12 million a year. It supports some 500 rural jobs.

After a period of decline at salmon catches are on the up. In order for

that to continue the must attract younger workers, the ghillies saved.

We need new blood in the sport. We have brilliant ghillies on the Dee,

some of the best in the world, we want some youngsters to learn from

those ghillies. We have seen some numbers for salmon improving over

the years and we've seen in this man and the river, we need people.

We need people at the skills to do the river justice. Colleges across

Scotland have been reporting strong demand from sporting estates or

newly trained gamekeepers. It is an encouraging sign for the rural

economy. Ghillies are also in demand but younger ones are hard to

find. Often people can be on the same water all their lives, and

often it is handed down from father to son. It tends to be, especially

now, that people are living longer and the do not want to retire at 65

it. So they carry on working, the effect. So what is young for young

people to actually get a job on any river in Scotland. The older

generation are still working. is little new for this man to learn,

but he agrees that young blood is needed. We do require young people

to come in and learn. And the need to learn from these older people

who are the great deal of knowledge. These bursaries are Scottish first.

If they are a success here other Other stories from across Scotland

this Friday: A number of primary schools could

be closed or merged in Aberdeen. Councillors will consider the plans

next week. Changes to school catchment areas could also see

pupils moved to other schools. The Forestry Commission says the

fungal disease blighting ash trees has now spread to 40 sites in

Scotland. The organisation is continuing to build up a country-

wide map of areas affected by ash die-back, while Scottish ministers

are continuing to work with the UK government to reduce the spread of

the disease. A sailing centre for young people

recovering from cancer in Scotland is being opened by the yachtswoman

Ellen Macarthur. It is the first time her cancer trust has expanded

outside its base in the Isle of Wight. 30 children and young people

will enjoy extended sailing trips with Dame Ellen on the Ayrshire

coast this summer. It is a fantastic location, it is near

Glasgow and hospitals were we have nurses around so we can have them

on their boats. It allows us to sail and a beautiful location what

these children and be in a facility location.

The building housing Glasgow's world famous Burrell Collection has

been awarded A-list status by Historic Scotland. The four-storey

museum needs repairs, and plans to refurbish it are under

consideration. A version of Macbeth, in which

actor Alan Cumming plays all the roles, is transferring to Broadway.

The show, created for the National Theatre of Scotland, will be staged

in New York this spring. Macbeth is portrayed as a patient in a modern

psychiatric hospital. And there are more stories from

your area, and all the latest news, 24 hours a day on BBC Scotland's

They were billed as Scotland's answer to The Beatles. Glasgow band

The Beatstalkers drew crowds of screaming fans in the '60s, even

sparking a riot in George Square. Now, they're reuniting for only the

second time in 50 years. Our arts correspondent Pauline McLean went

We were a boy band. We did have people screaming.

Almost 50 years on, it is hard to believe this is a band which caused

a riot with a free concert in George Square.

There were mounted police their which seemed incredible, to control

the crowd. Eventually they said, stopped the show.

The band went their separate ways in the late 1960s but reunited

seven years ago for a concert. As soon as we started rehearsing,

the very first song, bang, we looked at each other. Like kids who

had stolen sweeties. It was buzzing. The place was buzzing.

And it seems they like that, they are back for a second time this

weekend. Could this be the return of the beat stalkers --

Beatstalkers? Are we thought it would be a one-off, we wouldn't do

it again. Then, this came up. We always said, never say never. We

are getting on the bit now. But then, the Rolling Stones are as

well! Now, before we go to the sport with

David: Do you own this car? Staff at Waverley station blocked off a

parking area last night to get ready for some resurfacing work.

When they came back this morning, a Mercedes car had parked in the

cordoned off area. So they got going on the resurfacing work

anyway and, well, you can see for yourself the results.

Was that yours? Good evening. This year's Six

Nations Rugby tournament starts tomorrow. And Scotland, under their

new coach Scott Johnson, have a tough start. They're away to

England, tipped by many to win this year's tournament. Our Six Nations

reporter Phil Goodlad joins us now from Twickenham. Evening, Phil. How

are the preparations going for the big kick off?

They are all set as they will ever be. Coming to Twickenham has not

been a happy hunting ground for Scotland in the past, they have had

a dismal 12 months at international rugby, the hope is they will wipe

the slate clean here tomorrow but they need to make their own history.

They escaped London's torrential weather by training indoors, and

artificial start to preparations. Given their recent record in London,

anything is worth a try. All the talk has been about the 30 year gap

since their last win in London. There are other alarming statistics,

only four Scottish sides have won at Twickenham, going back 100 years.

Statistics are a bit like a bikini, it shows a lot but not the whole

thing. The reality is, you can take it how you like the statistics, we

are here to make our own future. And create our own history.

And this time last year we haven't beaten Scotland for however long.

What is relevant is the last six months, what has happened to us as

a group, and Scotland as a group. History gives you a reference point

but doesn't define it. Scotland have momentum, the history, the

weather, against them, but there is a quiet relief -- belief that

something special could happen at Twickenham. Yes, we can beat

England, we are very capable. have to turn up on the day, pre-

clinical and 100% accurate, and know what we are doing. There's no

reason why we can't win that game. Scott Johnson speaking about

bikinis! It is hardly the weather. But, for Scotland, the target is

clear, create their own history by winning at Twickenham tomorrow and

making their own history against that rather dismal 100 year effort.

You can watch the match on BBC One Scotland.

Dundee United have sold around 350 tickets to Rangers fans for

tomorrow's Scottish Cup match at Tannadice. The Ibrox club refused

to take up an allocation for the game, following calls from fans to

boycott. The Rangers manager says he understands why fans are taking

a stand. Here's our senior football reporter, Chris McLaughlin.

In recent years, of Rangers fans have struggled to snap up tickets

for the away end at Tannadice Park. And it seems now they don't want

any, but why? Here, at Ibrox, there is some anger at how the club ended

up playing in the bottom tip of Scottish football and at the

Premier League clubs and who, in summer, voted against the new

Rangers during their lead. Today, on Twitter, I asked why fans were

staying away. John it says, in this When both sides were drawn together,

the Rangers achieve expected that the fans's decision to stay away,

claiming during summer, certain clubs wanted to harm ranges. The

BBC is banned from the media conferences but today the manager

In Dundee, the club continues to sell tickets for both ends, they

say they are disappointed at Rangers but want to focus on the

football. I was on the SPL when things arose. Other clubs didn't

put them in a position they are in. It is up to the fans. I do not want

to rewrite history books. A mouth-watering return to the big

time for Rangers, the fans may be full of anticipation but the stance

She's used to selling out shows on the Vegas strip but, this afternoon,

Marie Osmond brought the house down in Kilmarnock. She was fulfilling a

long-standing promise to a fan, by singing her most famous number. For

reasons no one can explain, Paper Roses is a Killie anthem. Steven

Godden takes up the story. As part of a global showbiz family,

Marie Osmond has played all of the big venues. Now, add to that list,

Kilmarnock's part Hotel -- Park Ever since the 1970s, Kilmarnock

supporters have been serenading players with Marie Osmond's Paper

Roses, the question no one seems to be able to what it is why? The only

reason I know is, on an away night, France started singing and it

caught on. Four years ago, one fan big it backstage in Las Vegas and

the rest is history. When I got her in Bass Vegas to sign a couple of

Kilmarnock tops, she has followed us since. She is genuinely

interested. Do you saying the whole song? And so, rubbing their eyes in

disbelief, the Kilmarnock crowd built themselves up into a frenzy

as the big moment approached. Thank you, I love you all.

It was so much fun today. I mean, at what we would have a good time

but I have never seen such passion, all these cute places catcher macro

faces. With that, she was gone, leaving a question, was a visit

from Marie Osmond better than winning a trophy?

1997 was special, 2012. That relegates my marriage to the 5th

Then a very cold night coming up and a widespread frost right across

the country. Mainly dry, but a few showers across the far north and

eastern side with the risk of patchy, -- Apache ice. Temperatures

will quickly fall away to freeze and -- freezing and below, as low

as minus four. Tomorrow, a fantastic day, plenty of sunshine,

all thanks to high pressure building nicely overhead. One or

two light showers across the far north with a fresh, northerly

breeze. In the afternoon, crisp winter sunshine. By mid- afternoon,

sunny and bright, temperatures up to five Celsius. With that

northerly breeze, it will feel colder. More cloud at times across

the north coast. Some light showers but generally dry and Sunday.

Fantastic conditions if you are hill-walking. Winds from the north

west. A significant wind chill. Some wintry flurries, improving in

the afternoon. If you are thinking about skiing, there should be a

good covering of snow. Visibility, fantastic. Clean-up Arctic air.

Into the evening and overnight, holding on to the cold conditions,

cloud will work its way in from the Atlantic followed by rain, and

Atlantic front working its way in, turning to his note over high

ground, generally falling to rain, pushing through quite quickly. On

Sunday, a legacy of cloud behind it, light showers, another dry day. A

strong westerly wind. Next week, we have an area of low pressure

developing, these isobars show it will be a strong, windy day, severe

gales at times. You can see it comes from Greenland. A bitterly

cold start to the week, it doesn't get much chance to warm up.

Tomorrow, plenty of sunshine in the Thanks, Chris. Now, a reminder of

tonight's main news in brief. Scotland moved out of recession

last summer, with growth strongest in manufacturing. The economy grew

by 0.6% between July and September, though that wasn't as good as