04/07/2014 Reporting Scotland

A reminder of the main story, Rolf Harris is beginning a

Tonight, on Reporting Scotland. The Queen formally names the largest

warship ever built in the UK and assembled at Rosyth.

Also on the programme tonight. The Motherwell tower block evacuated

after an asbestos alert. Residents will have to stay away from their

homes until Monday. The Scottish Formula 1 driver

who's made history by becoming the first woman in two decades to drive

in a Grand Prix weekend. Hundreds turn out to see the

Commonwealth Games baton as it passes through the Highlands and

Perthshire. And shaken but not stirred - Fort

William is struck by the strongest earthquake for years.

The Queen has given her name to the largest warship ever built

HMS Queen Elizabeth took seven years to build and cost over ?6 billion -

The great and the good were joined at Rosyth dockyard by 3500 people

who have been involved in the design and construction of the

Our political correspondent Glenn Campbell joined them.

In all, and with the new. It is the largest British warship ever built,

dwarfing the ageing carrier HMS illustrious dogs alongside. --

docked alongside. The Queen came to formally lend

the carrier her name. But first, a Royal Air Force salute

for the pride of the Royal Navy. It will be a national instrument of

power. That means she will be a national symbol of authority, and

that means she will be a national icon too. All the while, helping to

keep the great in Great Britain and the Royal in the Royal Navy.

Watched by shipyard workers and their families,

Naval officers and crew, the Queen performed her formal task.

I name this ship the Queen Elizabeth. May God bless this ship

and all who sail in her. Malt whisky from Bowmore

distillery was used rather than champagne adding a Scottish flavour

to this very British celebration. The Royal Navy has chosen

American Independence Day to name Yet this ceremony marks the UK's

intention to continue to independently project power around

the world for decades to come. It is a long-term investment in

Scotland's security. This will help to keep us safe, and that is a vital

investment. But if Scotland votes

for independence the current Scottish government

would make no claim on the aircraft I think we will concentrate on the

North Atlantic and fulfilling that gap in the defences at the moment,

which will be one of the prime responsibilities of an independent

Scotland as part of the NATO alliance.

Many of the leading lights in the "no" campaign turned out today.

As did Mr Salmond and his father - a 92-year-old Royal Navy war

veteran who he says is definitely voting "yes".

The big choice that Scotland faces has loomed large at the naming

And we'll have more from Glenn in a moment - But first

our economics correspondent Colletta Smith joins me now.

Colletta, this is certainly a ship with some

At 65,000 tonnes it is Britain's biggest ever aircraft carrier.

Looking at the dimensions it's 920 ft

in length, which is more than twice the size of the hydro in Glasgow.

It has 12 decks with thousands of cabins inside.

On the top there's four and a half acres of space on the flight deck,

and that's room for 40 joint strike fighter jets to land and take-off.

The Queen Elizabeth ship has been a lifeline to

the Scottish staff and companies involved in the construction.

From the first cut of metal to the final touches, this aircraft carrier

has been responsible for halting the decline in Scotland's ship building.

May God speed to her and all who sail in her.

The Govan yard was, in it's heyday, the busiest shipyard in the world.

Even now BAE's shipbuilding business still keeps 3000 people

The contracts to build these two giant aircraft carriers that have

Everyone should be proud of what we've managed to do here,

this is an engineering and construction programme

of a massive scale, probably one of the biggest that we've done in

the country, and it involves this ship and the second ship as well.

The fact that two ships were commissioned over a longer time

period has been the perfect opportunity to develop the skills

of the future, with 400 apprentices involved in construction.

I'm really looking forward to the new ship getting built because

I'll be more involved, get to see it from the ground up, getting built

to obviously getting named and sent off again, it'll be very exciting

I've been really fortunate to have 3 placements within the QEC.

I've worked with the assembly team for queen elizabeth, I've worked

in the engineering team for queen elizabeth, and I now currently work

with the manufacturing team for Prince of Wales, which is really

exciting to see it from a completely different angle.

But while the mood is bouyant today and staff here in Govan are shifting

their focus to the second of the two giant ships, the prospects further

Despite today's celebrations, those working in the industry now that the

future is far from certain. Well, before we came

on air I spoke to our political correspondent Glenn Campbell and I

asked him how much the future of shipbuilding on the Clyde might

depend on how Scotland votes These carriers are supposed to last

so long that it will be a very long time, if ever, before another

aircraft carrier is built in the UK, regardless of what happens in

the referendum, but those who want Scotland to stay inside the union

think that you are disliked this will depend on that for future

orders. The Scottish Government says there is no reason why the Clyde

could not prosper with orders from both the UK and the Scottish

ministries of defence in the event of independence. This is the sort of

battle that will continue right up to the referendum. Who is winning?

It is hard to say. A reminder that no politician, no political idea is

universally popular. 120 tenants evacuated

from a Motherwell tower block will not be allowed back

into their flats until Monday. They were moved from

their homes yesterday, after workers North Lanarkshire Council has

arranged accommodation It was during work yesterday that

was being undertaken by ScottishPower contract is on the

mains cable at the flats that a wall was disturbed that is lined with

asbestos. Monitoring and test took place and it was decided that the

best thing to do was to evacuate all the residents, more than 100 who

stayed in the flats. Some have gone to stay with relatives, others have

been put up in hotels. This tenet came back this morning to see if

there was any news of getting back on. It doesn't matter where you are

staying. You still want to go home as soon as possible. I know the

people I am in the hotel with will want to get home. The council has

decided these people will not be getting back into night or this

weekend. We have decided that the residents cannot go back in until

Monday. We need to carry out a full clean-up operation on the tower and

to the common areas within the tower. Our primary concern is the

welfare of our tenants. The delay will come as a disappointment to

residents, many of whom are elderly and left with very little loathing

and personal belongings. There will be an investigation into how the

work disturbed it as here. -- disturbed asbestos here.

Two men were taken to hospital this evening in Edinburgh following

an armed struggle in the city centre Princes Street was brought to

a standstill after police tasered a man who'd been wielding a knife.

He was taken to hospital where he's being held in police custody.

One officer was also treated for a shoulder injury sustained

Thousands of people are heading to Ingliston on the outskirts

of Edinburgh this evening for a concert by a DJ from Holland.

The event was to have taken place earlier this year but was

rescheduled after a gig in Belfast by the same DJ saw a hundred

youngsters treated by paramedics for the effects of alcohol and drugs.

Catriona Renton has been following the story.

These fans haven't let the weather put them off as they arrived at

Ingliston earlier this evening. This was what happened when this DJ came

to Belfast. The Ambulance Service described the scene as a major

incident. More than 100 people had to be treated or drinking too much

alcohol and in some cases were taking drugs. He had been meant to

perform just two days later, but the council and police cancelled it due

to safety concerns. There is a significant police presence here

tonight. We will have a number of police officers within the venue

itself, along with a number of plain clothes officers out there. There

are also drug dogs who will be going up and down the lines around the

venue, so if you have anything you should not have, you will be cot.

The DJ is a Dutch producer and positions. He is known for his live

set at music festivals. The doors are just opening just now. These are

the early, as. Around 11,000 people are expected here this evening. The

music will go on until 4am this morning. These fans have been

thinking about safety. We are not going to be alone. It was cancelled

last time. It should be better this time I to Mac police say that if

people follow their advice it will be an enjoyable event.

Now time for a look at some other stories from across the country.

A man has died after falling more than 600 feet

The accident happened this lunchtime in Glen Einich near Rothiemurchus.

Cairngorm Mountain rescue and an RAF helicopter took the dead man

The population of Kirkwall looks set to almost

double this weekend with a massive invasion of cruise passengers.

Three liners are set to arrive there tomorrow.

Between them, they're due to bring 7000 visitors to the town.

It's the largest number of cruise passengers that has ever descended

The Forestry Commission's set out a plan to manage deer in Scotland's

The Commission, which culls 30,000 of the animals every year,

said excessive deer numbers can damage the landscape, but it wants

to help deer make a positive contribution to the environment.

And the former Olympic champion Alan Wells has received an honorary

34 years after he won gold in the 100 metres, he was handed the honour

alongside his wife Margot who coached him at the Moscow Games.

Both were recognised for services to sport.

In less than three weeks, the Commonwealth Games will be upon

us and more than 6000 competitors and officials will have taken up

residence in the Athletes' Village in Glasgow.

Big names like Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and Tom Daley will be here,

alongside first time competitors from all over the world.

Our Commonwealth Games reporter, Lisa Summers, is getting the chance

These houses here are going to be used by athletes from all different

countries during the games. They are the most accessible and after the

games are over, they will be turned into a care home. Tonight, people

are staying in the village testing the facilities. With me is the man

in charge of putting on the commonwealth games. It really does

feel at that things are about to kick off? It is such an exciting

time for us. One week to go until we start to open our doors for the

athletes. This will be their home from home. We are absolutely

excited, and tonight is about making that everything is good for them

when they come. There will be over 6000 athletes and officials here.

What sort of things do you have to put in place? We need to make sure

the village is comfortable and that people can relax. At the same time,

we want the athletes to be able to get to know each other better and

celebrate their success. Thank you very much. There will also be

medical facilities and a gym. An enormous canteen with 2000 dishes on

the menu. All we need now are the athletes.

And staying with the Commowealth Games,

the Queen's baton has headed down from the Highlands into Perthshire.

These were the scenes as hundreds of people turned out on the streets

Earlier in the day, our reporter, Cameron Buttle, caught up with

the relay as it passed through the centre of Aviemore.

There you go, the Queen's Baton is working its way through Aviemore

this morning. As you can see, a fantastic turnout here this morning.

They love their outdoor life here. A great reception as the Queen's Baton

works his way down the Main Street here. What did you think of the

Queen's Baton coming through, then? I think it is a great thing for the

community, it brings everyone together. And you are involved with

active Scotland, what is that about? It is all about helping the

community and kids, and giving people easier access to sports. What

did you think of that? I was up late last night thinking about it, it is

an amazing feeling to reality with so many people and who have so much

support. It is great for the community. We are at about the

halfway stage now, and we are still waiting for the Queen's Baton to get

to Glasgow for the opening ceremony. Well he's had to be prised away

from the World Cup to do some work But he's here now with

all tonight's sport. Scots driver Susie Wolff is

the first woman in more than twenty years to take

part in a Formula One racing event. She was part of the Williams

practice team at the British Grand didn't all go to plan though

as Alasdair Lamont reports. It was a practice day like any other

at Silverstone. All of the British favourites were in attendance, as

well as a new kid on the block. There was plenty of support for the

31-year-old from open as she completed the first lap of the

famous circuit. Going out onto the track was the best feeling, because

hello there has been a lot of media around it, when you are in the car,

it is the best. It is just you and the car. As soon as I left,

everything felt good and I had a good feeling out there. And day got

even better. For the six women in history to take part in a race

weekend, that was as good as it got. A problem with oil pressure soon

brought her day to an end. She looked on the bright side. It was

good to get that first run on an actual base that Mac -- actual race

in the bag. It was good to know exactly how it will feel. She hopes

this will be another step towards her dream role as a teen driver.

Now, a look at what else is happening across Scottish sport.

In man has died while climbing in the Cairngorms. Some fans have been

quick to criticise it. The manager wants them to be patient when

judging him. It would be very easy to bring in ten or 15 players, but

they would not necessarily be the right ones who I could take them to

where I wanted them to go. If it means waiting a few extra days, I am

prepared to do that. Aberdeen's manager says he is delighted with

their first win in the Europa League qualifier. They took a five

millilitres to Latvia for the second leg. Lindsay Sharp has become the

second woman ever to run 800 metres in under two minutes. She did it in

a race in Switzerland that was won by a Kenyan woman. Stephen Gallacher

has dropped down the leaderboard at the French Open. Six under par

yesterday. He is now three under. Read all about our sports news on

the BBC website. If you are watching from the Fort William area, are you

aware there was an earthquake yesterday evening? To date, the

British geological survey says that it had a magnitude of three. Some

residents reported hearing a large bang, while another said it had

caused her teacups to rattle. Seismic impact of the great Glen

fault made itself felt last night. The epicentre of the quake was near

Fort William. The tremors were felt as far apart as open and Sabine

Bridge. It was little more than a neat trembler, but talking to people

in Fort William, it seemed the earth had moved for most of them. It

sounded a bit like a thunderstorm, but I knew it wasn't. I didn't

really know what to make of it. It felt like a train was coming

through. That was my initial reaction. I think I gave some of the

people in the library a bit more of a skier with my shouting rather than

the actual earthquake. We are going to Turkey next week, is it is the

kind of thing you would expect there. You are looking at the

biggest earthquakes in the world, that would be a nine, so a magnitude

of three would be strongly felt, but it wouldn't do any damage. There are

around 300 earthquakes in the UK each year. The one must night was

certainly more unexpected than the traditional summer rain and make

cheese. -- and flies. It let people slightly shaken but only a little

stirred. Meanwhile, a mini tornado has been spotted in Glasgow. A

viewer spotted it whipping up dust and rubbish on Bedford Street. He's

dust devils are caused by a rising column of hot air that begins to

rise as it stretches, throwing up degree. They are pretty unusual

here. We don't get too many of them in Scotland. Now for the weather.

There will be some sunshine and also some showers. We have had a band of

rain tracking east, but note the skies are brightening across the

East. Cloudy conditions for eastern Scotland and some patchy rain, which

will clear, although we will see rain returned to the Borders in the

early hours. Otherwise, it will be dry overnight, with some clear

spells and some light winds. It will be colder than last night, with

temperatures of as low as four or five in Aberdeenshire and Angus.

Away from the east coast, there will be some thicker cloud first thing

and some patchy rain, which will then clear. Then it is a process of

the cloud building up as the day goes on, and still some decent sunny

spells to be had. Not everywhere will catch those showers. When you

do get them, they will be heavy. But also some lovely sunshine from --

for Dumfries and Galloway, Angus and pressure. Some heavy showers in the

Highlands. -- temperatures for most of us 16 Celsius to 18 Celsius. For

Shetland, rain will return later in the afternoon. A few are heading to

the hills tomorrow, always the risk of a shower, especially across the

more northern areas. Generally, temperatures of four Celsius to

eight Celsius. Winds from the west or south-west at ten to 20 mph. For

the rest of the afternoon and evening to moral, still that mix of

clear spells and showers. On Sunday, relatively dry, although low

pressure will still be near. If anything, those showers will develop

a bit more widely on Sunday and will be heavier. Still some decent spells

of sunshine in between, although there could also be some hail and

some blunder. That is your forecast. -- some thunder. That is all for

now. I will be back at 10pm. Have a very good weekend.