22/05/2014 Reporting Scotland

start to the weekend, some sunshine filtering through. By Monday feeling

warm for all. The fishermen who're

lucky to be alive. The grandfather and grandson -

thought lost at sea off the Aberdeenshire coast say they

never gave up hope of being found. We didn't understand where we were.

Because of the fog on the first night, we were completely lost.

The pair were found almost 50 miles out in the North Sea.

Neil Lennon leaves Celtic after four years in charge at Parkhead.

He says it?s time for a new challenge.

The Forestry Commission says we need to plant more trees

if we want to hang onto jobs in the timber industry.

A game of football survival skills as Hibs take a 2-0 lead

That is tilting. Find out what it is later in the programme.

Two fishermen who'd been thought lost at sea off the Aberdeenshire

coast say they never gave up hope that they'd be found alive.

Two days of searching had found no trace of Jim Reid

and his grandson David Irvine, who set off in their 16-foot creel

boat from Goordon in Aberdeenshire at five o'clock on Tuesday morning.

When they failed to return at midday,

That search was called off this morning, with the pair

Then, just half an hour later, they turned up alive -

Steven, it's been quite a few days for the two men.

As you say, they said they never gave up hope, they knew they would

be found. 50 miles in an open boat in the hostile environment of the

North Sea, discovered by chance this morning by a fishing boat not long

after the official search was called off. Jim revealed at the first night

he set off two flares and David told how he forgot his mobile phone when

the pair set off from here on Tuesday and had no way of contacting

the emergency services. Are you well question mark after 50

hours lost in a small boat in the North Sea, Jim and his grandson are

back safe and well. The ordeal came to an end this morning picked up by

a passing fishing boat 50 miles out at sea. It was relief and shock and

unbelievable. We saw many that were far away and could not reach. We

were wavering. They sailed on past. I am waving and waving. Finally they

came back. For two days a huge search found no

trace, a faulty compass and thick fog left the men unable to find

land. I didn't understand where we were. The compass wasn't showing us

where to go and because of the fog we were lost.

Their trusty boat, the Water Rail sank as it was being towed back to

land. They were given a hearty breakfast by the rescuers but they

had little to sustain them while lost. Two biscuits! That was it. Two

stone lighter. I could hardly believe it. Anxious relatives

maintained a vigil in the harbour throughout. David describes the call

to his mother to tell her he was safe. I said hello, I said I was on

my way to Montreux is. She thought it was my brother on the phone. She

wasn't expecting me. And then she sort of went to bits and I said I

will see you in a couple of hours, eight hours. Not much was said,

hello. Relatives spoke of the relief at having the men back. My other

brother-in-law phoned early and said they had been found. Oh, my God. The

mother went out and shouted at the sea, give them back! What has it

been like? Awful. Will it be long before you

are back on the water? Depends what my wife says. What did she say? She

never said anything. She just looked.

Jim taking everything in his stride. When told of the newspaper headlines

about his demise, he said smiling he intended to sue. More seriously,

both men were thankful to the fishing boat, the Sylvia Bowers,

they rescued them and also the massive search effort that went on

to try to locate them. The search only went out 30 miles by helicopter

and also the lifeboats and fishing boats here. Both men thankful that

people were looking for them. The coastguard say they're confident

they did everything to try to find the men.

Neil Lennon has quit as manager of the Scottish football champions

Mr Lennon says he leaves the club in a very strong position.

Our sport presenter David Currie is at Celtic Park for us this evening.

David, has this news come as a surprise?

Sally, there had been a growing feeling among supporters and in

the media that Neil Lennon wouldn't be in charge of Celtic next season.

Not because of any off the field aggravation or threats

he'd received over the years but simply because he'd taken

Indeed, it seems it's frustration at the limited financial resources

at his disposal for next season have contributed to his decision.

The club have thanked him for bringing it success and wish

Phil Goodlad reports on the day Lennon left Celtic.

A title winning celebration, Neil Lennon is calling time on four

eventful years. A period that thrust the man into the headlines on and

off the field. He took over and underachieving side in 2010, the

following season came the first of five trophies. And an old firm clash

remembered for the wrong reasons. If you speak to those who know him

socially and have a drink with him they find them quite a private

placid unaggressive and affable guy. So, it remains intriguing. His

public image and private image are strikingly different. Three league

titles had the fans happy. Matters off the field threatened to engulf

him. Three years go, bullets and bombs were sent to him in the post.

It led to the Northern Irishman being assigned security. Weeks

later, he was attacked by a fan at Tynecastle. It shocked football. In

the end, matters on the field and frustrations over his budget that

seem -- have seen him leave. He says...

His departure came as a shock to the fans. I am gutted. I was shocked. I

did not know about it. Well, the management is about success. I

suppose he has taken things as far as he can. The manager isn't getting

enough time. It will be harder to qualify for the champions. Lennon

will help Celtic find a successor. It is highly unlikely that person

will make as many headlines as the man who he will be replacing.

You're watching Reporting Scotland from the BBC.

Still to come on tonight's programme:

Meeting with a chorus of approval - Commonwealth Games staff

and volunteers take delivery of their new uniforms.

And we take a look at the efforts to re-introduce

This summer, Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games.

The huge festival of sport begins with the opening

But it all comes with a big price tag.

The cost to the public purse is just over ?460 million.

So beyond the sport itself, what does Scotland get for its money?

Our Games reporter Lisa Summers has been to see how Dumfries and

This is the Commonwealth Village, during World War I 30,000 workers

from the British Empire were brought here to work in a local munitions

factory. Many stayed and a street names reflect the connections. As

you can imagine, in the local school there was much activity linked to

the Commonwealth Games. As part of the dividend, some go to Belfast on

Friday for the Queen's Baton Relay and is. Before it goes to their

school in June. Dumfries Galloway is cheering on Northern Ireland and

grenade. I am going to Belfast to compete. Different schools will be

coming to the village and a chance to see it when it comes to the

school -- the bat on. The Commonwealth Games has been used to

create opportunities for the future. The benefits are not just

bore, physical activity for the elderly, it is about enhancing a

cultural offering and a good economic opportunity. 50 miles west

is the 18th-century palace hotel and golf course. They are part of a

partnership they got funding because of the games. It is paying off.

Advance bookings are ahead, if that is an indication of the summer, then

that is good for the region. And if we get more because of the games, it

is great. Dumfries we get more because of the games, it

is great. Galloway is on the ball when it comes to capitalising on the

Commonwealth Games, even if the local golfers are not.

Voting is underway in the elections to the European parliament.

Polling places opened at seven o'clock this morning and

The result will decide which 6 MEPs will be sent from Scotland,

as part of the contingent of 73 European parliamentary

members representing the United Kingdom for the next five years.

The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland has passed a resolution

saying Scottish independence would be an act of treason.

The Church Synod says it provides no security for the rights or

privileges of the Church which is secured by an oath from the Queen.

The Church has about one thousand two hundred members in Scotland.

The Better Together campaign says it doesn't share the Church's view,

while the SNP government has pledged to retain the monarchy

And experts from the Forestry Commission are warning if more trees

are not planted soon, there could be a major decline in the availability

That means a threat to thousands of jobs here, and a multi-million

Craig Swan reports. The lumberjacks of the past have been replaced by

high-tech. Forestry is big business. One machine like this costs

?250,000. Having a supply of trees is essential to ensure that

investment and jobs can be supported. But the industry is

worried. We planted a lot of trees in the 20th-century, but we stopped

in 1990. There is a time lag. Trees take about 40 years to grow.

Scotland is currently producing record levels of timber, but look

ahead and forecasts show the supplies dwindling. It is a question

of what you do beyond the year 2040. This sawmill is typical. It needs a

constant and predictable supply of logs. With long-term forecasts that

the supply will drop that will affect decisions that this company

makes today. This company would be looking 35 years ahead to justify

investment. It is vital that we have the timber we require for the next

50 years. Keeping the forestry machine Fed will mean planting many

more cheese over the next few years. That means persuading and perhaps

subsidising farmers and landowners who need money now to make the

investment which will take decades to mature.

The BBC has learned that diesel production at the Ineos refinery was

only running at 70% capacity last week because of a technical problem.

Petroineos say there was a reduction in the amount

of diesel available for collection from the refinery but that the unit

is now back in operation and supplies are returning to normal.

A full emergency was called today at Inverness Airport

after an ice warning alert onboard a full aircraft carrying 37 people.

The Loganair plane was going from Aberdeen to Shetland but diverted to

It landed safely just after half past three.

Plans have been announced to cut the speed limit on a section

Transport Scotland wants a 50-mile an hour limit brought in on a

15-mile stretch of the road between Fort William and Ballachullish where

there are already speed limits in place on the section around Onich.

Warning sirens have been installed at Eyemouth lifeboat station to

alert the public that the boats are about to launch.

In previous years rockets were fired but they were withdrawn some years

Since then locals haven't known the lifeboat is heading out until

The sound of the sirens will signal that

the volunteer crew will arrive at the station and launch the vessel.

Motorists in Orkney are being warned to check under their bonnets

regularly, after a spate of car fires caused by birds making their

In the latest incident a car in St Margaret's Hope was destroyed by

a fire started by a starling's nest which had been built in one evening.

Scotland's busiest snowsports resort says it saw skier

and snowboarder numbers tumble by a third last winter.

Despite being one of the snowiest winters in decades,

a combination of too much snow and high winds hampered the

operation of lifts and the funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain.

Now I'm guessing most people will not have heard

This is a medieval sport which dates back hundreds of years.

Tournaments are still held in Southern Denmark

and a team has come over to Selkirk in the Borders to try to encourage

The Scottish Borders is famous for its love of horses. It is the

perfect place to try and revive this sport of tilting. What is tilting?

Tilting is picking up this little ring which will be hanging from the

gallows and the horse must be countering well you do it. It is

very technical? Yes, but it is great fun. 24 brings. If you get all 24

then you go into a knockout and the ring gets smaller and smaller. The

sport is very popular in Southern Denmark. You are part of the team

from Denmark. It is very popular in Southern Denmark. It is a big event

every summer. 50 villages and towns are involved. People come back home

for this special event. You have been training all winter. There is a

competition tomorrow. Will you take on the Danes? Absolutely. Fighting

top. There is a demonstration here and a competition tomorrow night.

Now the sport and back to David at Celtic Park.

We're here because Celtic are looking for a new manager.

Neil Lennon has quit after four years in charge

of the club - but he says he'll help them find his successor.

Joining me to talk about that and who the next manager might be is

the editor of the Celtic Quick News website Paul Brennan.

Has Neil Lennon gone simply because Celtic were not able to bankroll his

champions league ambitions? No. It is a career decision. He has done

well. He has won the lead three times. There is no challenge

domestic league. He has over performed in the Champions League.

There are big risks ahead. Qualification for the Champions

League next season is not guaranteed. Success in the group

stage is not guaranteed. Is he going while things are good? Look at how

quickly managerial stock can fall. If he does not qualify for champions

league football he makes me looked on less favourably by a potential

employer. Neil Lennon says he will help the club with the recruitment

of his successor. Henrik Larsson is a firm favourite amongst the

supporters. David Moyes is out of a job. What is the kind of person

Celtic will be recruiting? David Moyes is a quality manager, but I

have concerns about his appetite right now. Henrik Larsson is at the

same stage in his career as Neil Lennon was four years ago. There is

a season to bed him in the fight domestic challenge. But I do not

think he will be top of the list at this point in time. We need a

student of the game, somebody who understands tactically where the

game is. Six weeks into the season you will need to deliver a few other

manager of Celtic. It is all over for Neil Lennon as Celtic manager.

But is it all over between Hibs and Hamilton in the fight for a place

As Rhona Macleod reports Hibs take a 2-0 lead into the home leg

Relief for Hibs' players and manager.

The scoreline was doubled in the second half, a double

There is still the second leg. It is finished. We can never say we are

safe. Fingers crossed. Three days to get ready for the second leg on

Sunday. If we play like we did tonight we have a chance. Hibernian

had two opportunities and we had five opportunities. The supporters

will be cheering us on. We want to make the most of it and enjoy the

occasion, but make sure that we play well. A home crowd for Hibernian on

Sunday, that Hamilton Academicals a it is not over yet.

There is more about Celtic and Neil Lennon on our website.

Volunteers at this summer's Commonwealth Games have begun

More than 15,000 people have signed up to volunteer as a ?Clydesider?

It is time for the volunteers to look the part. We need Clydesiders.

They are the smiling faces of the games. 2000 people will be coming in

every day to pick up their uniforms. There are 20,000 polo shirts to pick

up as well as 20,000 ambulance. What do the Clydesiders make of the

outfits? We thought there would be a lot of tartan. It is really good. It

is very comfortable. I am very much part of the Clydesiders now. The

Commonwealth choir has plenty to sing about. With umbrellas and what

proves as a key part of the uniform the volunteers are ready for the

Scottish summer. Here is the weather. Fairly cloudy

across many parts of the country. Most of the rain on the East Coast.

Still some heavy showers on the Firth of Clyde. They should ease

off. As we head to the next few hours the rain across Aberdeen

should fade away. Elsewhere the showers in the Southwest will fade.

There will be some clear skies. Abbott cold in the countryside. Most

towns and cities will be about five Celsius. Tomorrow there will be rain

across the far North. Still windy in Shetland. There will be some

brighter skies coming through. The Clyde should break up -- the cloud

should break up. Quite cold down the West Coast at times. Improving for

Orkney and Shetland. Overnight the showers could push them towards the

central belt. At the weekend low-pressure is here to stay. It

will be changeable, but not a wash-out. Largely dry and bright in

the West. Some sunshine on Friday. Cloudy through the weekend.

That is all for now. Goodbye. from snow-capped mountains

to arid plains and thick forests.