I talked to Alex Mair, who turned 102 this month, about his role in setting up Grampian TV in 1961 and helping it to punch above its weight in news, current affairs, sport and entertainment. Alex still believes it was a mistake when the station was swallowed up by STV in 1997 and I think he’s right. Grampian was a precious part of many people’s lives in the north of Scotland! #GrampianTV #STV #AlexMair #FionaKennedy #NormanMacleod https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6621775/alex-mair-102-has-never-forgotten-launching-grampian-tv-more-than-60-years-ago/

Janet MacDonald grew up on the Isle of Lewis and watched her father travelling off to far-flung corners of the world. Now, in her 60s, the former BBC producer has visited the likes of Syria, Gaza and Lebanon in recent months and chronicled the destruction of democracy in these places. She doesn’t hold back about her anger at the way millions of young people’s hopes are being shattered and destroyed! #Lewis #BBCAlba #Lebanon #Syria #PatriciaMacleod https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6607709/lewis-lebanon-janet-macdonald-film-maker/