01/03/2013 Reporting Scotland

Tonight on Reporting Scotland, breaking news on the Lockerbie

investigation. Scottish police, prosecutors and the FBI had been to

Libya to discuss the attack with officials in Tripoli. The Scottish

survivor of the Egyptian balloon tragedy leaves hospital and flies

back to the UK. His wife was killed in the explosion.

With 11 deaths on our hills this year, we are with the people

trained to rescue in treacherous conditions. No matter how skilled

you are, it is a real struggle to survive sometimes, wins over 100

mph, blizzards. -- winds I have no opinion on it. Neil Lennon's view

on a Grainger's' breach of SPL roles. -- of Rangers.

Police from Dumfries and Galloway and officials from the Crown Office

have been in Libya as part of the investigation into the Lockerbie

bombing. What more do we know? is 24 years since the flight by

exploded -- flight exploded. One man, alt -- Abdul Basset -- Abdel

Basset Ali Al-Megrahi, was convicted and he was sent home to

Libya, of dying of cancer. The authorities have always insisted

that the investigation remained open and that they were looking

fathers who may have been responsible. As part of the

investigation, Dumfries and Galloway police have been trying to

access Libya. The Prime Minister announced earlier this year but

visas had been granted and we have learnt in the last few minutes that

senior officials from the Crown Office, Dumfries and Galloway

police and a delegation from the FBI met with officials in Tripoli

on 25th February. They say the discussions were positive and it is

hoped there will be further progress. Also in the Crown

Office's statement it said that the Libyans raised the issue of

compensation, you may have read that Libyan authorities had

expressed concerns that if the case is reopened there could be further

calls for compensation payments. We will bring you anything more if we

get it. Thank you very much. The Scottish survivor of Tuesday's

balloon crash in Egypt has left hospital and is on his way back to

Britain. Michael Rennie from Perth leapt to safety but his wife Yvonne

died after a balloon caught fire before crashing to the ground. This

afternoon and memorial service was held near the site of the crash.

Three days after the crash in which 19 people were killed, there was --

there is a small ceremony taking place right now where the basket

landed. Here are local officials but also those from Hong Kong and

Japan and also representatives of other balloon companies and tourist

agencies in the area. Off-course, they felt the repercussions very

badly. -- of course. Nine people from Hong Kong were killed, four

from Hong Kong -- from Japan, two French, two Egyptians and two from

the UK. Two were a couple from London and we have heard emotional

tributes to them from friends and colleagues, but there was a couple

from Scotland, Yvonne and Michael Rennie. Michael Rennie was the only

tourist survivor and today he has been discharged from hospital and

is on his way back to Perth but his wife Yvonne was killed. He released

a statement through the Foreign Office, he called Yvonne his a rock,

his shoulder to cry on, his world. He thanked representatives from the

British High Commission and the British Embassy here and from

Thomas Cook, the tour operator and also people from the hospital here

in Luxor and in Cairo and gave condolences to the families of the

other victims. Some of those are represented here today.

It is expected that more details about the background to the

resignation of Cardinal Keith O'Brien will emerge this weekend.

Today the Times newspaper said another crack -- another priest had

accused the cardinal of on appropriate behaviour. --

inappropriate. It might look like a picture of calm at the cardinal's

residents but it has been anything but for the Catholic Church. There

are two interesting things about the allegations emerging today, the

first is about the timing of what is said to have happened. According

to the Times newspaper, the priest says he was a victim of

inappropriate behaviour by the cardinal in 2001, a time when he

was in the ascendancy in the church and he was known for being

outspoken on a number of controversial issues. The second is

about the timing of the complaint. Again, according to the newspaper,

the plea -- the Priest went straight to the bat again with his

concerns and it was an investigation there that prompted

the cardinal to say that he would resign. The cardinal has contested

previous allegations. Has there been any response from the Church

about these fresh ones? Specifically on the allegations

that have emerged today we have not heard back from the Roman Catholic

Church but he is contesting the claims and is seeking legal advice.

Talking to journalists that broke the original stories, I have been

told that there is more to come on Sunday, with further details about

the nature of what happened and about what the Church knew. I have

been told from another source that we can expect the cardinal to give

another statement, possibly early next week.

You are watching Reporting Scotland from the BBC. Still to come, the

exhibition inspired by a difficult year in the life of the artist

Peter Howson. Celtic say they are surprised by

NIC -- SPL commissioned conclusion did Rangers did not get an unfair

advantage. One of our greatest golfers

ramblers his proudest moments. -- moment.

Four Scotland's mountains have been the scene of a series of tragedies

this year, with 11 deaths in accidents since the start of the

year. Conditions contest the most experienced climbers as well as the

people are trained to try to rescue them.

Mark Diggins has spent a lifetime in the mountains. He is the man who

tries to outwit Mother Nature. These are very good for us in terms

of feeling through layers of snow. We feel the resistance of this no.

With his experience, probing and measuring two ScS the risk of an

avalanche, Mark knows how dangerous Scotland's mountains can be. -- to

assess. It does feel Arctic and there are conditions which, no

matter what equipment you have, it is a real struggle to survive

sometimes. Winds over 100 mph, blizzards. It is a real challenge.

These climbers are practising their rescue techniques on the lower

slopes but when something happens anywhere in the Scottish mountains

there is always an army of volunteers ready and willing to

take the call. Volunteers like Willie Ross, who

has been rushing to the aid of people in peril for more -- more

than 20 years. You go out with hope that sometimes you have to come

back with the worst result possible. It can wait -- it can't wear you

down. If you get a good result, it spurs on -- spurs you on to the

next time. Sometimes even Derek -- dedication and experience are not

enough to save lives. Two -- last month two off-duty officers and an

18-year-old student died in the Cairngorms when they were swept

away by an avalanche. Does that not have an emotional

toll on you? It does. There is no doubt that you take with you off

the mountain not only do people that you are helping but you take

office the memories. That sentiment is common among mountain rescuers,

who dismiss calls to close the mountains at times of danger as

uncritical and illiberal, but when the ice thaws they breathe a sigh

of relief. Other stories this Friday. A

protest has taken place in Aberdeen at the offices of Athos, the

company that carries out assessments for the government's

Welfare to Work programme. They say their service is highly

professional but disabled campaigners are angry. They are not

fit for purpose. People are dying right now because they are under so

much pressure and stress. One man has been injured after a

fire broke out in a five-storey building in Perth. Firefighters and

ambulance crews were called to the property in George Street this

morning. More than 40 firefighters brought the Braes -- the blaze

under control. More than 40,000 people have

applied to become volunteers at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Organisers were looking for 15,000 helpers.

Virgin Atlantic has revealed the details of its first domestic

flight. From April the service will operate six times daily between

Heathrow and Edinburgh and three times between Heathrow and Aberdeen.

There are fears that her at her -- head chocks are colonising islands

in the Hebrides. -- hedgehogs. There is a lot of tourism of people

going across and if there is any predation of corncrakes it will

have an economic effect on the island.

More stories from your area and the latest Norway's -- news on the BBC

Scotland website. Defence is one of the central

issues in Scotland's independence debate. The SNP changed their

policy to support NATO after talks with Scandinavian countries. In the

last of a series of reports from Denmark, our political

correspondent Raymond Buchanan reports on how the Danes defend

themselves. The Little Mermaid - a postcard

image of the Danish capital. But look what else is in view. This

ship is still battle ready. Denmark spends around �2.5 billion a year

on its armed forces, are around the same as the SNP would say -- say

they would like independent Scotland to spend. But the cost to

this country have not just been financial in recent years. 43

soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan and they have also seen

action in Iraq and Mali. This small country takes its association with

NATO very seriously. The best way to defend Denmark would be

somewhere far away from the Borders of Denmark. That is why we have

decided to play an active role in most of the NATO alliance. I can't

see why it should always be British and American soldiers that should

die, whereas other nations sit on their hands. Many of the European

countries in the European Union, in my opinion, don't lift a finger.

Here at the Danish defence college they teach future commanders. They

trade favours with powerful allies but last -- like the US and it

means that non-nuclear Denmark does not -- does not question would be

worse submarines enter its territory. -- non-nuclear

submarines. I can't see Denmark taking a negative stance on a

nuclear free zone. That would be difficult. Because the Americans

wouldn't put up with it? Exactly. The SNP stance is not to ask either.

The lesson from Denmark is that small countries can make themselves

matter internationally but were -- but not without sacrifices.

$:/STARTFEED. Now, does banning traffic from high

streets always work out for the best? Well, now there are plans to

help revive Paisley's local economy, by allowing traffic back into the

high street. The so-called "depedestrianisation" scheme is

thought to be unique in Britain just now. Here's our local

government correspondent Jamie McIvor.

It is driving something different, up by bringing cars in.

Traffic would be allowed back in, but not during main shopping hours.

We will allow cars and taxis in after 4:30pm, to bring some more

life to the town centre, but still have the powers pedestrianisation

during the day -- pedestrianisation, when it is busy. I do not mind.

do not see a problem with it. best realisation remains

controversial in some other times. In Peter Head there has been a

campaign to allow traffic back into the pedestrian zone. Just last week

in Fort William there were fresh calls to do the same.

But when town-centre like Paisley's have lost out, is it fair to blame

pedestrianisation. Some shops are empty because of the

state of the national economy. Local business groups say allowing

traffic back is a chance worth taking. It is another avenue to

investigate. We do not know if it will be successful, but we are

trying a new initiative hopefully to bring some new life back to the

night-time economy in Paisley. A if the scheme goes ahead, it is

likely to happen later this year. -- if the scheme goes ahead.

Here's David now with the Friday sport.

We'll start with some breaking We'll start with some breaking

news: Celtic have reacted to the SPL commission's conclusion that

Rangers didn't gain any sporting advantage from the non-disclosure

of payments to players. In a And the Celtic manager Neil

Lennon's had his say too, as our senior football reporter Chris

McLaughlin reports. It is Scottish Cup time for Celtic,

but they clobbered are surprised after Rangers' verdict.

To be found guilty of �47 million of none disclose payments, I am

surprised. So as regards the competitive advantage they gained

or did not gain, a lot of other people have a say on that. I have

my views but I will keep them to myself.

Rangers feel vindicated and a keen for Scottish football to move on.

Maybe that is because they got their own way. And the McCoist said

it was out of order for the club's sporting integrity to be called

into question. We are playing Juventus in the last

16 of the Champions League. Yes today Rangers' chief executive

called for Scottish football to move on. Today, the Celtic manager

Neil Lennon seemed far from happy with the outcome. Peace in our

time? It seems far from it. He may be sunning himself playing

in Spain, but the Scotland international Alan Hutton has told

us he never really wanted to leave Rangers. He was sold to Tottenham

Hotspur five years ago for �9 million. But after an unsuccessful

spell in England, he's helping his on-loan club Real Mallorca fight

relegation. Jonathan Sutherland has more.

Surplus to requirements at Aston Villa, life's a beach for Alan

Hutton. The Scotland international is attempting to leaflet his club's

career in Spain. -- float. But weather has been unbelievable.

Playing in such a big league is an obvious attraction for.

In 2008, Hutton left Rangers to join Tottenham Hotspur. At that

time there was little choice to move.

I never wanted to leave when I did. Obviously the money was an issue

may be, but I kind of got told I had to go. It is a shame for

everybody to -- everybody involved to seek what has happened.

A ten has remained Scotland force - -'s first choice. -- Hutton has

remained Scotland's first choice. He has done well tactically, and he

knew what he wanted from the squad. -- Gordon Strachan knew what he

wanted. The more but we work with him, the more we can do something.

Real Mallorca are second bottom from the lead. But with World Cup

qualifiers Lyminge, it is news that Gordon Strachan will welcome. --

the qualifiers Lyminge. Tonight, the great and good of

Scottish golf pay tribute to one of our best ever players. Sandy Lyle

will be given a life-time achievement award by the Scottish

Golf Union almost 25 years on from his famous win at the Masters. He's

been speaking to our golf reporter Phil Goodlad.

It is an iconic golfing moment. I get reminded by players are

playing with that nearly every week. It is just like it happened a few

weeks ago. Sand in lyle was already a major

champion, -- Sandy Lyle. But his greatest moment came in at the sand

at Augusta. By a could not see the green or the flag.

-- I cannot see the green of the flag.

-- I could not see the green or the flog.

I was a little bit disappointed when I got up there. I thought I

was still 12 or 15 nets away from the hall.

I was playing two tours. That probably hindered be more than

anything else because I was getting tired. I have been ever since then

almost in the spin and never got out of it.

Ryder Cup captaincy has so far eluded lyle, but there is his

reputation as a dancer! To recall that the sandy Lyle aged?

De two do recall that the Sandy Lyle jig? I think you could call it

that. Artist Peter Howson has spent the

last year in hospital battling depression. But the experience has

also been the unlikely catalyst for his latest exhibition - featuring

more than 90 works created in hospital, or during his recovery at

home. Our arts correspondent Pauline McLean went to the

Maclaurin Art Gallery in Ayr to meet him.

Everyone is in their own world. From death to life is the title of

Peter Howson's latest exhibition. He saw both during treatment for

depression in various Glasgow hospitals.

At a lot of the nurses told me to go back to bed, because I was only

composts meant is between 2:00am and 6:00am. We used to get our

medication at 7:00am. I went around and true, and that was how I

survived. Howson believes his problem dates -

- problems date back to his stint as of war artist in Bosnia. But his

health problems have always been played out in public. About 2 macro

years ago, something snapped. People help make, they thought I

was either going to die or in up be in hospital for a long time. --

people helped me. Now I am better and in control of my own life. It

feels incredibly wonderful, joy. So, after a year of limited

activity comes an outpouring of work. He has enough new commissions

to keep him in work for at least one year, and a chance to start

from scratch. A I would not recommend it to anyone to go

through, but I now feel I have gone to hell and comeback -- I have come

The dry conditions are set to continue for the weekend. High-

pressure keeping the weather fronts and those systems at bay. Across

the North West some light and patchy are bricks of rain through

the North West Highlands, and that cloud at working southwards. For

Saturday it is a largely dry day, there will be some brightness

coming and going, sunny intervals for central, southern and eastern

parts of the country. Thicker cloud towards the far north and North

West. Temperatures of mind to ten Celsius and light winds, quite a

pleasant day. In towards the her -- in towards the Highlands, thicker

cloud. Like a at Briggs of rain and patchy drizzle. -- liked outbreaks

of rain. If you but walking or climbing, away from the North West

it is reasonably dry. Temperatures at Munro never all that. The best

of the sunshine towards the South East.

The best of the brightness towards the east, a north-westerly forced

four to force five. If you are thinking about skiing,

those like winds continued. -- light winds.

We could see light and patchy rain across the North West tomorrow

night. Sunday sees a big weather front moving southwards, but for

most of us are dry, restored a cloudy day. Slightly more than them

on Sunday, though. Temperatures around eight, it may be nine

Celsius. The chance of some light rain around the North West. Next

week a high pressure tends to slip away, but the settled conditions

and will last into the beginning of and will last into the beginning of

the new week. Now, a reminder of tonight's main

news in brief. It's emerged in the last hour that

police from Dumfries and Galloway, and officials from the Crown Office,

have been in Libya this week as part of the investigation into the

Lockerbie bombing. The Scottish survivor of Tuesday's

balloon crash in Egypt is on his way back to Britain. 49-year-old

Michael Rennie from Perth leapt to safety, but his wife Yvonne died

after the balloon caught fire before crashing to the ground. This

afternoon a memorial service was held at the site of the crash near

Luxor. David Cameron has insisted that the

Conservatives can win the next general election, despite coming

third behind UKIP in the Eastleigh by-election. The Prime Minister