Malcolm Gillies, the university's vice chancellor, last week accused the UKBA of "rewriting its own guidelines".

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Its vice chancellor, Prof Malcolm Gillies, said the effect of the Border Agency's action had been "substantial" but that other factors were involved.

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Professor Malcolm Gillies, the vice chancellor, has described the UKBA's decision as "not particularly cogent" which is a polite way of saying sheer lunacy.

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The CD includes contributions from some well-known traditional Scottish singers and musicians, including Karen Mathieson, Dougie Maclean, Anne Lorne Gillies, Deaf Shepherd, Macumba, and Jim Malcolm.

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