Sir Jimmy Shand.
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Did Adolf Hitler play an unlikely role in music hero Sir Jimmy Shand’s rise to global stardom?
The Nazi leader is said to have stepped in to allow a German-built accordion to be sent to Sir Jimmy’s home in Dundee in 1939 as war clouds were gathering over Europe.
The former miner from Fife went on to become known as the King of Scottish Dance Music whose recordings sold by the million as he enjoyed worldwide success.
After a year of cancellations, plans have been put in motion to bring back a popular race next year. Entries are now open for Kirkbride half marathon and the organisers of the road race have set a date for Sunday, April 25. Dozens of people are expected to take part in the event, which is due to start 800 metres from The White Heather Hotel. The race is described as flat and is a must for anyone looking for a personal best. The roads are quiet country roads and very flat with one small climb that gives runners a downhill run towards the finish.