02/11/2016 Reporting Scotland

There's a large police presence at this bombing range

in the Highlands, as they continue to investigate the death

of a soldier during a live firing exercise.

Opposition MSPs out-vote the SNP and call for the repeal

of the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act.

It's fifty years since five people tragically died

when Aberdeen University's zoology building collapsed.

Memories of the rescue operation live on.

We made a chain of human firemen to the entrance of it. And I said when

I give the word pulled you are coming out.

Also on the programme, the Scotland manager Gordon Strachan

is adamant he didn't consider quitting his post following

a disappointing start to the World Cup qualifying campaign.

The government called in the National Guard.

And we'll be on the red carpet with Ewan McGregor

An MoD firing range in the Highlands is under lockdown tonight 24 hours

after a soldier was killed during a live firing exercise.

There is still a big police presence and details are scant,

although police say there is no risk to the local community.

Our reporter Craig Anderston is there.

No more than we knew a ago. It was around six o'clock

yesterday evening that police and ambulance crews raced to this range,

30 miles north of Inverness, amid reports that an incident had

occurred during a live firing exercise involving troops. Now the

police issued a statement in the early hours of this morning saying

that, tragically, one person was dead but they insisted no one else

had been injured, that the incident, as they called it, had been

contained, and they were adamant that there had been no threat to the

public. Although primarily a bombing range

for the RAF and carries out target practice here the Tain range has

increasingly been used by the army. Yesterday troops were taking part in

a training exercise using live ammunition. It is thought more than

20 members of the Black Watch based at Fort George near Inverness were

involved. The death of their colleague has sparked an intensive

investigation. We've got 30 detectives that we've allocated to

the inquiry, we have initially resourced from Tain and we are

taking more officers from across Scotland to support the inquiry, we

also have more officers on the scene of controlling entry and monitoring

the scene to support the investigation. Since 2135 UK Armed

Forces personnel have died on exercises or training, a level of

them in live firing operations. Two months ago Black Watch Private Conor

McPherson from Paisley was shot dead in a live firing exercise in

Northumberland. I have a daughter serving in the Royal Air Force and I

was on that editorial army myself. I know the training needs to be of the

highest possible standard and this must include live firing but we had

yesterday's tragic events. So I am saying this is to be an exhaustive

inquiry. Whatever it takes to find out what happened. The local MP has

called for a full inquiry to put community concerns are addressed.

Meanwhile both the Prime Minister and First Minister have offered

their condolences to the family of the victim.

The Minister of defence tonight said they were offering their full

support to the family of the victims. Yet 24 hours and there are

still more questions than answers over this incident. For instance

there is no confirmation of the identity of the servicemen who has

died. We don't know where they were based which regiment they came from.

And crucially as this major inquiry continues, the police cannot say

whether this was in some ways a deliberate act or a tragic accident.

Thank you, Craig. MSPs have voted to urge

the Scottish government to repeal its Offensive Behaviour

at Football Act. Opposition parties united behind

a motion condemning the legislation, which was designed to tackle

sectarianism at football matches, Our Political Correspondent Andrew

Kerr watched the debate. Keeping an eye out for offensive

behaviour at the football but for how much longer with the police

operate under the current laws? I call on Douglas Ross... Blount the

opposition rounded on the government and Holyrood calling for legislation

to be appealed in the appropriate language. They are behaving like a

football club that have used all their subs but would rather leave an

injured player on the pitch rather than removing him for a benefit for

their team. There are moments when a change in criminal law is

appropriate and in this case the view of legal practitioners is that

they were already adequate laws in place and those should be used to

prosecute this behaviour rather than verifying football and its thousands

of fans. Defending the government line, the minister said the powers

are being used by the authorities. I would point out that the statistics

clearly demonstrate that the prosecution rate for the act is

comparable to other prosecution rates. The latest information covers

2014-15 and shows that proceedings have been carried out so far in 19

places, 76 people convicted, a conviction rate of 84%. Backed up

from the backbenches, today's events have been described as an opposition

ploy. That has nothing to do with trying to improve the legislation

and everything to do with trying to defeat the government. This is a

political stunt. But the opposition, still smarting, claimed the

legislation was pushed through without regard women as NP have the

power to do so. It was introduced and believed by the Justice

Secretary and by government showing scant regard for this parliament for

civil liberties over the complexities of the problem they

sought to address. Time for an early bath for this legislation, said, the

government was then defeated. Yes, 64, no, 63, the motion is therefore

agreed. Labour now see the act is dead in the water and want action.

The government must therefore bring forward immediate plans on how they

will repeal this act as a matter of urgency. The presiding officer said

Parliament had made its view clear, it was up to the Scottish Government

to reflect on how to respond. Andrew care, Reporting Scotland.

I'm joined from Holyrood by our political editor Brian Taylor.

Brian, has the government given any reaction?

They have, they say they will review the act. We should add that the

government only escaped in defeat tonight on an NHS motion because the

Green party voted with them. On this football act all the opposition

parties voted together to defeat the government 64-63. We caught up

shortly after the vote with the Justice Secretary, Michael Matheson.

Mainly unanswered questions from the opposition parties. They have to be

addressed. This legislation deals with more than tackling offensive

behaviour, it also deals with certain communications which can be

used as well. We need to make sure we address these issues when looking

at these matters. I think if we did not do that it would be reckless and

some of the behaviour that we saw from the opposition today is

bordering on reckless. Strong words. At the end of an acerbic debate. Do

I think that he will tear up the act and start a game? I don't. I think

he will do one of two things, on the online are threatening to medication

is adamant, an area where he believes this is vital to Scotland,

he will challenge those opposition parties that voted against the act

tonight to say what they would do in its place. They say you don't need

anything in its place, scrapped the act and rely on existing static is

like a breach of the peace. They will be a detailed review. I don't

think the act will stay as it is, I think there needs to be change. To

be simple, Parliament has spoken. Thank you.

Senior politicians from across the political divide in Scotland

have endorsed the Prime Minsiter's criticism of football's

Theresa May has described the actions by Fifa

as "utterly outrageous" for banning Scottish and English footballers

from wearing poppies during their World Cup qualifier

A Labour MP has been cleared of attacking a Yes

in Glasgow on the day of the independence referendum.

Marie Rimmer, who's the MP for St Helens South and Whiston,

faced two charges following an incident outside

Shettleston Community Centre on 18th September 2014.

Yesterday, the 69-year-old was cleared of a charge of abusive

Today, Ms Rimmer was acquitted of assaulting 52-year-old

Patricia McLeish by kicking her, after a sheriff found the case

I am absolutely delighted and very, very grateful and thankful for and

support that everybody has put in with me. I want to really get back

now to go on and do the job I was elected to do, representing my

constituents in St Helens and wisdom.

A memorial service is being held this evening

to remember those who died when Aberdeen University's Zoology

It was under construction on November 1st 1966,

when the steel and concrete frame failed with tragic consequences.

Our reporter Steven Duff has been speaking to two men

When I arrived there, I was absolutely appalled and could not

understand how we could deal with the situation. It was one pile of

steel girders, steel pipes, concrete, and everything else. I had

seen the buildings standing, it was eight stories high, and suddenly

there were eight stories, fallen on a house of cards, I felt that if you

had stood you could have touched the top floor. Five people lost their

lives that day in 1966, these are one building at Aberdeen University

which was under construction collapsed. 92-year-old John Burgess

was senior fire officer in charge that today. He helped to rescue one

of three workers who survived after being buried in the rubble. That's

me. We made a chain of human firemen to the entrance of it. I said, when

I give the word Paul, you are coming out. I yelled at the top of my

voice, pull, and I could shout in those days. And we all came out and

the only injury he got was the abrasions we called pulling him out

of this little part with he was -- the abrasions that we caused. Good

in case we had been a news reporter for only eight days when he was sent

to the scene of the collapse. He remembers the final survivor

emerging. I don't remember any emotion, none of the cheering or

applauding you to get nowadays. He was helped to an ambulance, is a

militia kiss hands, -- somebody shook his hands, we were awfully

glad to see a survivor. After the tragedy, the construction was

completed and the building stands today. This evening 50 years on a

service of remembrance at Aberdeen University for the five men who lost

their lives. Stephen Duff, Reporting Scotland, Aberdeen. It's just after

20 minutes to seven. A bombing range in the Highlands

is cordoned off as the investigation continues into the death

of a soldier. Celtic players believe they can beat

the Catalans in Glasgow One of Scotland's biggest energy

providers says onshore wind development will come

to a standstill if the UK Government The Conservatives made a general

election pledge to end Our environment correspondent

Kevin Keane reports. When all of these blades are fitted

this one wind farm will contain almost 100 turbines. They will

generate enough electricity to power 150,000 homes. And this has been

replicated across Scotland. It is a Windrush and from the air the scale

of the construction work is clear. This is one of eight wind farm

projects being undertaken by ScottishPower alone. To qualify for

subsidies they need to be built and running by the end of March. What

happens to this industry then is not clear. In stark terms the industry

will come to a standstill, it's impossible to move forward now

without some kind of framework mechanism to work with the

government to allow this activity to carry on. What we are asking for is

a level playing field, a contract to help underpin some of the risks of

making these big long-term investments. We are not asking for a

subsidy, just a contract to underpin the risk of the investment. With

that guarantee would come more security for jobs, thousands are

employed in construction, the industry says there is strong

potential for more onshore wind in Scotland but not without a

commitment. We are saturated. The UK Government

says its focus now is on offshore wind which will be subsidised, but

renewable firms think Scotland is being let down. The UK Government

has locked future development out of the energy market. If we are to

stand any chance of meeting our climate change targets, we need to

double our renewable energy capacity. It is vital the UK

Government tells us what the future of onshore wind is going to be and

allow it to compete in that energy market. The race is on to get all

these wind farms finished by the deadline at the end of March. What

happens after that, is up in the air.

A look at other stories from across the country.

Aberdeen City Council has become the first local authority

The stock market bonds, worth ?370 million,

will go towards the council's capital plan, which includes

redeveloping the city centre, building schools and houses,

A Glasgow hospital has failed to improve the cleanliness of some

equipment in operating theatres despite concerns being

Health inspectors issued a requirement in 2015 that

Gartnavel Hospital should ensure the equipment was "clean

A follow up visit in August found this requirement had not been met,

although other improvements had been made.

Health officials said action would be taken

Borders-based Spark Energy is to create 69 new jobs

The announcement was made at the official opening

of its in-house training centre, the Spark Academy,

The 69 posts will take total staff numbers to over 400.

An orphaned grey seal pup found washed up on an Aberdeenshire beach

has become the first of the season to be cared for at the Scottish

SPCA's national wildlife rescue centre at Fishcross in

The pup, just a few days old, has been named Snowy by staff.

It is being rehydrated and will then be fed a diet of fish soup,

The Scotland manager Gordon Strachan says he didn't

consider quitting his post following a disappointing

start to the world cup qualifying campaign.

He's just named his squad for next week's world qualifier

As expected, his former captain Scott Brown has been

picked after coming out of international retirement.

Back in Scotland and back in the national squad. Celtic's inform

captain, returning home with his club at the Champions League duty in

Germany. Soon, he will be reunited with the Scotland manager, following

a short lived international retirement. The backroom staff have

done a final build-up conversation that went on. He was thinking about

trying to get back in the squad and making himself available. From then,

we checked it out and that is the case. We spoke on the phone and we

are back together again. Is the reunion and long-term thing or a one

night stand, beginning and ending with the game against England at

Wembley. Hopefully it is a decision we are all happy with. Then after

that we will decide what the future is for everybody. That will be the

process. What about the manager's commitments? His resolve to stay in

position is as strong, if not stronger than ever. Here EU is

reacting to suggestions he considered stepping aside after the

recent defeat by Slovakia. If you honestly think that from that

moment, maybe 24 hours after the defeat, I was thinking about myself,

then you don't know me. I think at that point, how do I get this group

of people, the fans, the players, the backroom staff into a major

tournament? That is all I am thinking about. I am 59 years old,

do you think I was thinking about myself at that point? The Scots are

fourth in their qualifying group, three points behind England. Defeat

at Wembley wouldn't kill Scotland's prospects of qualifying, but it

would render them are pretty slim, with or without Scott Brown in the

Hopes of remaining in the Champions League have been

kept alive at Celtic, after last night's draw

They face Barcelona again at Parkhead later this month

and players believe that the Catalan team can be beaten.

Back on home soil, if not returning in trying, at least they are

satisfied on a job well done in Germany. It was a result which could

have been even better, but when it came to the crunch, Callum McGregor

couldn't convert at 1-1 against ten came to the crunch, Callum McGregor

man Borussia Monchengladbach, chances don't come much better. You

have got to do it to them. It is a learning curve and we will learn

again and go again in the next game. Spare margins after separate the

good and great in football. But the quality of Celtic's performance has

boosted belief. We keep fighting until the end. We have Barcelona at

home. Celtic Park will be electric and the team will be looking forward

to that game. Is it a winnable game? We always go into every game

thinking it is a winnable game and we give it 100%. The best efforts

will be required if they want to we give it 100%. The best efforts

finish third in group C and drop down to the Europa League after

Christmas. A win at home to Barcelona or a win away to

Manchester City in December. If we perform like that, we have a chance

in the game. We will concentrate on taking our performance up to that

level. If we can do that, we still have a chance. After losing 23 of

their previous 25 Champions League away trips, going behind must have

had that familiar feeling for Celtic. Borussia Monchengladbach had

a half-time lead. The margins I mentioned earlier also apply to the

home team. Having lost to the Germans a fortnight ago, Celtic made

amends when Lucent Dan Bailey scored a penalty. Had his team-mate been as

cool in the closing moments, Celtic's European prospects would be

even brighter. Scots actor Ewan McGregor's

in Edinburgh this evening for the Gala screening of his film

'American Pastoral'. He's not just lead actor

in the movie, it's his The Perth-born star has also been

voicing views on Scottish politics Morag Kinniburgh has

managed to catch a word American Patoral tells the story of

a 1960s white family whose lives are torn apart by political violence.

Ewan McGregor, a tough subject, especially for your first feature as

director, but does it have relevance for today? You cannot help but see

relevancy is in the film. I didn't make it as a vehicle to make social

comment about society, but I think there are things that will spark you

to think about things that are happening in a very divided America

at the time. The film and the book was set post-war America when most

generations collide with their children's generations in the 60s. I

focused mainly on telling that story. Politics at home and Scotland

on your mind at the manner, where do you think we are with Scotland post

Brexit? I don't really know. I guess we won't know until we know what

Brexit means. It is up in the air. I was in Scotland when we were

shooting Train Spotting on the night of the Brexit vote. I couldn't

believe the outcome of the vote. So I don't know. I was very angered by

it and when I saw the map, having been someone who voted to stay in

the union, I felt we were going in two different directions. I am sure

it is difficult to know what the best thing is to do in Scotland

until we know what Brexit means. How was it filming the Trainspotting

sequel? It was great. It was lovely to be on set with Robert Carlyle and

the others. It was great to be back in Scotland. Even the first train

spotting film we shot in Glasgow. Any train scenes were shot in

Princess Street. This one we shot in Edinburgh and it plays a part in

this new film. The trailer is out tomorrow and the film comes out in

January and I think people will like it. Better let you get your popcorn

hour. American Patoral is on general release next week.

Now here's Shelley Joffrey with details of Scotland 2016.

Tonight, should the full-time whistle be blown on the offensive at

football behaviour. Is it too late to bridge the gap between what

people should be putting away for their retirement and what they are

actually saving? Generally dry and bright conditions

for many, but a change on the way as we had overnight with cloudy, wet

weather moving in. You can see on the chart behind me, we have this

weather front edging in and the high pressure will slip away tomorrow.

Starting tonight as the cloud builds across the Highlands and Islands.

The further east you are, we have a chilly evening before the cloud

builds. But the cloud and the rain for the most part and the

temperatures recover. For many, settling at around eight Celsius

overnight. It does mean it will be a cloudy and wet day for many. The

rain heaviest and persistent across western part of the country. The

further east you are, the rain is lighter and more patchy in nature.

By mid-afternoon we are looking at temperatures of eight to 10 Celsius,

but with the cloud and the rain it will feel cool. Later, the wind will

vary towards the north-west and brighter conditions coming across

parts of the Western Isles to end the day. Shetland faring well. So

largely dry and bright for you for most of the day. The wet weather

continues to sweep eastwards, breezy from the north-west. Showery too.

Into Friday, low pressure is still in charge. There will be outbreaks

of rain but that will slip away by the weekend, introducing a cold,

northerly airstream. Quite bitter for some. But whether in the south

at first. Another band of rain in the north edging southwards. Snow on

the hills. At the weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, most of the

mainland will be crisp, sunny but cold and then showers around the

coast and across the islands. Sunday will be similar. Bear in mind, at

night some shop, widespread frost despite the sunny skies in the day.

That is the forecast. Now, a reminder of

tonight's main news. An MoD firing range is locked down

after a soldier was killed during a live firing exercise. I am back at

8pm and the late bulletin just after the Ten O'Clock News. Until then,

enjoy your evening.