Births

FORREST To Marion (nee Galbraith) and John of Knowehead, Roberton, Biggar, a daughter, April Forrest on April 26th 1997, first grandchild for Nancy Brackenbury, Toraston and first great-grandchild for Barbara Galbraith, Crossapol, Isle of Tiree.

GALBRAITH To Valerie and John, a son, Ruaridh Niall, on October 22nd 1997, brother to Iona and Sandy and another grandchild for Barbara Galbraith, Crossapol, Isle of Tiree.