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Kiltarlity youngster gives gritter ‘gangsta’ name

Eight-year-old Kyle Mackay of Kiltarlity.
Eight-year-old Kyle Mackay of Kiltarlity.

A Kiltarlity youngster has unveiled BEAR Scotland’s new “Gangsta Granny Gritter” after naming the winter vehicle after a character from his favourite book.

Eight-year-old Kyle Mackay unveiled the latest addition to the fleet during a visit to the Inverness Depot yesterday.

The young lad was recently praised by Scotland’s Transport Minister Humza Yousaf for his dedication in helping to clear pavements of snow and ice in his home village.

Kevin Campbell, BEAR Scotland Winter Manager for the North West of Scotland said: “We have been extremely impressed by Kyle’s initiative and determination to keep his home village safe during the recent bad weather.

“His community spirit is to his and his family’s credit. We were thrilled to offer him the opportunity to visit our depot and name one of our gritters.”

Kyle chose the name Gangster Granny Gritter in tribute to a character from his favourite book, written by David Walliams.

Proud mum Allana Mackay said her son was delighted at being asked to take part.

“Kyle was over the moon to have the chance to name one of BEAR Scotland’s winter gritters after his favourite character.

“We’re grateful to BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland for the opportunity to do so and I know Kyle can’t wait to see it out on the road.”