Rambling Adventures Words by Harvey Smart & Photos by Stephen Durand Back in 2023, six-year-old Ollie Durand and his dad Stephen walked the West Highland Way in support of local charity Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels, a distance of nearly 100 miles between Milngavie and Fort William. No mean feat even for experienced Clydesider Editor • Adventure
Lily Loves Munros Words by Jim Duncan, Photos by Andrew McBride & Jim Duncan “My name is Lily McBride and I live in Balloch, I am a 13-year-old girl who loves climbing Scotland’s Munros.” A Munro is a Scottish mountain that is over 3,000 feet (914 meters) tall, the name comes Clydesider Editor • Adventure
IMG_0016 Voices of the Future Words by Layla Blackwell & Photos by Caroline Finn From the moment you pass through the doors in Kilpatrick School, you know you are somewhere different. The excitement here is contagious as you are greeted with enthusiasm from every member of staff and student. The corridors are full of colourful Clydesider • Accessibility
A Tale of Dungeons, Dragons & Spiff the Dog Words by Tibbs Weir Photos by Caroline Finn & Susan Laws Storytelling has existed in some form or another in every community throughout all of history. Cave paintings danced on walls lit by flickering fire, theatres were packed with working folk, stories were passed down through generations. The modern day Clydesider Editor • Creative
Creative Spotlight: Musical Youth by Angela Clark Photo courtesy of Evie McColgan Teenager Evie McColgan hopes to carve out a career in musical theatre and inspire others to do the same. The St Peter Apostle pupil auditioned for The Voice Kids show with her singing partner Jack. The duo got through to the blind Clydesider Editor • Creative
School Takes Eco Action Words by Addison Noble & Grace McGrath S3 students Photos from Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School Our Lady and Saint Patrick’s High School in Dumbarton is one of many establishments working to make a difference in our environment and to our world. The many eco-friendly programmes, Clydesider Editor • Community
