Colin Stone
Birth date31 October 1991 (age 34)[1]
Birth placeEdinburgh, Scotland
OccupationBroadcaster, musician
Years active2013–present
Alma materGlasgow Caledonian University
EmployerSTV (2014–2017)
Radio Clyde (2017–2019)
Websitecolin-stone.com

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

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

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

Studio albums

  • Leum - 2024

Singles

  • "Suidh Sìos" - 2025[19]
  • "Marbhtach" - 2024[20]
  • "Bha Thu Ceàrr" - 2023[21]

Personal life

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

  1. ^ "spooky desktop balloons.". No. 1851948446925635866. October 31, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "Making news is all in a day's work for Colin". JohnOGroat Journal. 2016-02-23. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  3. ^ "Multimedia Journalist Interview". Offbeat, unusual, unconventional & interesting career interviews. 2018-12-12. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  4. ^ "Shorthand success celebrated in Glasgow". National Council for the Training of Journalists. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  5. ^ Stone, Colin (1 March 2013). "Smells like team spirit". GCU Alumni: The magazine for graduates and friends of Glasgow Caledonian University
  6. ^ Fulton, Rachael (2016-04-20). "How I became a national news reporter: Colin Stone, STV | Source Magazine". Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  7. ^ Horne, Margaret. "Graduates help launch new TV station - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage". HoldtheFrontPage. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  8. ^ "Former Thurso High pupil lands STV reporter job". JohnOGroat Journal. 2014-05-11. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  9. ^ "The Riverside Show" (Talk-Show), STV Productions, 2014-06-02, retrieved 2025-02-21
  10. ^ Admin, Kibble (2015-01-15). "The Riverside Show Visits The Experience". Kibble: Specialist services & support for young people facing adversity. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  11. ^ "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'.". No. 989170922761355264. April 25, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  12. ^ "A Week In The Weeg". www.radioline.co. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  13. ^ Crae, Ross (2020-10-26). "Glasgow training company offers unemployed job-seekers free virtual sessions to help find new role". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  14. ^ Walker, David (2024-10-13). "Lorna Slater splashed out £3k of public cash on media training as Minister". Scottish Daily Express. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  15. ^ "The musician recording Gaelic metalcore songs in Larbert". BBC News. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  16. ^ "'World's first' Scottish Gaelic metalcore album launches after singer's viral fame". The National. 2024-10-18. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  17. ^ Crae, Ross (2024-11-03). "Thousands of listeners worldwide are streaming Gaelic metalcore". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  18. ^ "Gun Ghaol". 24 January 2025. – via Amazon.
  19. ^ "Suidh Sìos, by Gun Ghaol". Gun Ghaol. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  20. ^ "Marbhtach, by Gun Ghaol". Gun Ghaol. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  21. ^ "Bha Thu Ceàrr, by Gun Ghaol". Gun Ghaol. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  22. ^ "BBC Scotland - Scot Squad - The Scot Squad — who's in charge, who's on the beat and who's making the tea?". BBC. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  23. ^ Lyons, Beverley (2014-10-27). "Siblings compete for audiences as they try to take over TV". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  24. ^ Henderson, Michelle (2022-10-19). "Caithness poet uses inspiration from her life to win gold at Royal National Mod". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  25. ^ "Caithness minister celebrates 30 years in the role with family and friends". JohnOGroat Journal. 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2025-02-21.