Bill Berry was an inaugural member of the Aberdeen Sporting Hall of Fame
Bill Berry grew up on a farm in Blairdaff by Monymusk. He was educated at Kemnay where his school report and certificate reported him an excellent scholar in most subjects. He left school aged 15 and was first employed by Cluny Estates as a Kennel boy and trainee Gamekeeper. He then moved to Findrack Estate near Lumphanan, with another Gamekeeper to become an Under Keeper. Whilst there, in 1953 the Laird actually arranged for Bill to join the Scots Guards, which was to chart out the rest of his life.
Award for Tayside journalist for international work
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A Tayside journalist has been recognised for his work in promoting the relationship between Scotland and Japan.
Courier business reporter Jim Millar will be presented with the award of the Taisho Star by Lord Bruce in a ceremony at Broomhall in Fife.
The announcement was made after Fusion Whisky, the drinks firm co-founded by Mr Millar, released its fifth edition of The Glover whisky, a blend of Scottish and Japanese drams aimed at promoting the relationship between the two countries.