... New Deer Primary School, Aberdeenshire scooped the honours by emerging triumphant at the Scottish First Minister's annual National Reading Challenge held, this year, in Glasgow on Monday.

Pictured receiving the prestigious award are my lovely wee granddaughter, Freya (left) and one of her fellow pupils, called Mia. Moreover, I've since heard that my grandson, Ewan - who's just completed his 1st year of Secondary Education - has gained Certificates of Merit in Science & Social Studies at Mintlaw Academy.

https://www.buchanobserver.co.uk/new...ward-1-4946316

... Little wonder, then, I'm bursting with pride!