Talented musician follows dream career thanks to local funding

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iOS - Android The Academy of Music course was therefore best suited for her needs. However, SAAS were only able to fund part of the course.Isla, from Coalburn, was also helped with travel costs thanks to Banks Renewables’ Connect2Renewables initiative.The partnership with South Lanarkshire Council helps local young people into employment through training, advice, and financial support.It's now allowed Isla to follow her dream.The aspiring musician is one of more than 300 young people supported by the scheme which covered the shortfall in her fees.Isla, a former pupil of Lesmahagow High School, said: “From a young age, I have been obsessed with music, I live and breathe it!