Colin Stone
Colin Stone | |
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 Stone in 2023 | |
| Born | 31 October 1991[1] Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | Glasgow Caledonian University |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, musician |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Employer(s) | STV (2014–2017) Radio Clyde (2017–2019) |
| Website | colin-stone |
Colin Stone (born 31 October 1991) is a Scottish broadcaster and musician best known for his work in Scottish Gaelic metalcore band Gun Ghaol.
Biography
[edit]Stone grew up in Castletown and attended Thurso High School.[2]
He studied multimedia journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University, graduating from a class which included Amy Irons, Aoife Moore, and Sky Sports News producer Sahil Jaidka.[3] In 2011, Stone won an NCTJ award for his shorthand accuracy.[4] In 2013, he became the manager of the university's student radio station Radio Caley[5] and began working for YOUR Radio in Dumbarton.[6]
Stone joined STV Glasgow in 2014 as the channel's roving reporter[7][8] on flagship programme The Riverside Show.[9][10]
In January 2016, Stone moved to STV News as a reporter and news anchor.[2][6]
Stone joined Radio Clyde as Senior Reporter in 2017.[11] He later started the Week In The Weeg podcast with colleague Natalie Crawford.[12]
In 2020, Stone began leading media training courses for Pink Elephant Communications.[13] In 2024, a Freedom of Information request found Stone had led a series of training sessions with Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater.[14]
Gun Ghaol
[edit]Stone founded Gun Ghaol, the world's first Scottish Gaelic metalcore band, in 2023[15] after posting a Celtic metal-inspired TikTok that went viral.[16]
The band's debut album Leum, which came out in October 2024, was streamed in more than 50 countries in the first week.[17] It features a cover of Òran na Cloiche, which celebrates the return of the Stone of Destiny to Scotland.[18]
Stone credits his Gaelic-speaking mother for sparking his interest in starting the project.[17]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Leum - 2024
Singles
[edit]Personal life
[edit]Colin is the younger brother of comedian ML Stone, who played the role of Maggie LaBeau[22] on BBC Scotland comedy series Scot Squad.[23]
Colin is the son of Royal National Mod Gold medalist Christine Stone[24] and Free Church of Scotland minister Howard Stone.[25]
References
[edit]- ^ @GunGhaol (31 October 2024). "spooky desktop balloons" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 February 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Making news is all in a day's work for Colin". JohnOGroat Journal. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Multimedia Journalist Interview". Offbeat, unusual, unconventional & interesting career interviews. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Shorthand success celebrated in Glasgow". National Council for the Training of Journalists. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ Stone, Colin (1 March 2013). "Smells like team spirit" (PDF). GCU Alumni: The magazine for graduates and friends of Glasgow Caledonian University: 13.
- ^ a b Fulton, Rachael (20 April 2016). "How I became a national news reporter: Colin Stone, STV | Source Magazine". Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ Horne, Margaret. "Graduates help launch new TV station - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage". HoldtheFrontPage. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Former Thurso High pupil lands STV reporter job". JohnOGroat Journal. 11 May 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ The Riverside Show (Talk-Show), David Farrell, Jennifer Reoch, Storm Huntley, STV Productions, 2 June 2014, retrieved 21 February 2025
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Admin, Kibble (15 January 2015). "The Riverside Show Visits The Experience". Kibble: Specialist services & support for young people facing adversity. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ @Clyde1News (25 April 2018). "At 5: MSPs hear about the effects of poverty on school kids in #Scotland , our senior reporter @Colin_Stone_ has more from the murder trial of a #Paisley dad & lawyer for #AlfieEvans says they seek 'care not cure'" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 February 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ "A Week In The Weeg". www.radioline.co. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ Crae, Ross (26 October 2020). "Glasgow training company offers unemployed job-seekers free virtual sessions to help find new role". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ Walker, David (13 October 2024). "Lorna Slater splashed out £3k of public cash on media training as Minister". Scottish Daily Express. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "The musician recording Gaelic metalcore songs in Larbert". BBC News. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "'World's first' Scottish Gaelic metalcore album launches after singer's viral fame". The National. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ a b Crae, Ross (3 November 2024). "Thousands of listeners worldwide are streaming Gaelic metalcore". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Gun Ghaol". 24 January 2025 – via Amazon.
- ^ "Suidh Sìos, by Gun Ghaol". Gun Ghaol. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Marbhtach, by Gun Ghaol". Gun Ghaol. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Bha Thu Ceàrr, by Gun Ghaol". Gun Ghaol. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "BBC Scotland - Scot Squad - The Scot Squad — who's in charge, who's on the beat and who's making the tea?". BBC. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ Lyons, Beverley (27 October 2014). "Siblings compete for audiences as they try to take over TV". Daily Record. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ Henderson, Michelle (19 October 2022). "Caithness poet uses inspiration from her life to win gold at Royal National Mod". Press and Journal. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Caithness minister celebrates 30 years in the role with family and friends". JohnOGroat Journal. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
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