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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · 20d

This is the kind of engine I could do with on my tandem bike. Sadly, instead, they use 9 of these to launch rockets. Out filming at Skyrora, a Scottish rocket manufacturer today #space #rockets

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · 28d

You're nicked! ... if you don't tune in to this week's My Kind of Town. It's in Peterhead where I learned about one of the former major employers; the Peterhead Prison. It's now a museum but was home to some of Scotland's most notorious prisoners. On the BBC Scotland channel, 8pm tomorrow night

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · 29d

The next episode of #MyKindOfTown #Peterhead it’s on Wednesday this time at 8pm, #BBCScotlandChannel, brought forward a day because of the football. Here is a link to my latest blog with more. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

PETERHEAD MY KIND OF TOWN

Picture of James the camera man taking a photograph of my “fishy” graphic shirt in honour of my visit to Peterhead

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Oct 3

If he didn’t catch the new episode of #MyKindOfTown you can watch it on the iPlayer when I find out all about Alloa. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

My Kind of Town - Series 6: 1. Alloa

Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major visit Alloa, a town famous for brewing and glassmaking. Ian takes on a judo champion and tries the beer at the town’s last remaining brewery.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Oct 1

We've been flat to the mat this summer, as I've been throwing my weight around in Alloa for #mykindoftown . Tomorrow night, at 8pm on the BBC Scotland channel and iPlayer, it's a new town and yet another new outfit.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Sep 29

No tablet or fudge was harmed in the making of this - but some was sampled by myself for quality control. Helen at the Ochil Fudge Company oversaw my trial shift. Eventually, I cracked it. Here’s a sneak peak at the new My Kind of Town in Alloa, on BBC Scotland channel Thursday at 8pm and on iPlayer

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Sep 28

#MyKindOfTown returns Thursday, the 2nd of October 8pm on the #BBCScotlandChannel we’re in #Alloa read my blog for some background details. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

“My Kind of Town” comes to Alloa

2nd October BBC Scotland Channel 8pm

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Sep 21

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More sun and frolics, some fun in a sea of crazeyness

Car sick, Sea Sick, love sick

Video of Ian in the far distance on the beach, he is a little dark profile against a huge stormy sky and Major is running towrds him

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Sep 14

Hope you are all having a good Sunday. Here is my latest blog on my adventures in the Western Isles. Enjoy. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

Wind, Waves and Ferry Tantrums

Cheerfulness personified, that was us

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Here is my latest blog. It’s a guest post this week from my friend Mark in London about his new guide dog and when they met up with the boarders. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

Hunting Zebras And Life with the Boarders

Last week I touched on the role of the Puppy Walkers, sorry, I should say Puppy Raisers as they’re now called.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Read my latest blog about my visit to the guide dog Centre visit in Forfar last week. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

They Don’t Train Guide Dogs the Old Way Anymore.

Forget firm corrections or a stern voice.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Aug 26

Knock knock.

Who's there?

It's me again on BBC Radio 4's #InTouch programme.

I've been to the #EdinburghFestival and spoken to some visually-impaired performers. It's on air at 20:40 this evening on #bbcradio4. Here's a taster of tonight's pack.

No heckling here.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Aug 24

From plaster cast to standing ovation and near miss with the telly, my latest blog. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

Carry On Crutches.

From plaster cast to standing ovation, and a near-miss with the telly.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Aug 17

My latest blog, for you lovers of the #EdinburghFestival and theatre. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

Edinburgh Fringe, and a German Shepherd with Stage Ambitions

(There are two people visible in the image.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Aug 10

My guide dog Major retires at Christmas. I’m currently going through the application process for a new one. In my blog the continuing tail of my friend going through his training for a new dog. I hear about the new training methods. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

Polly the Wonder Dog

For regular readers, you’ll know I’ve been following the story of my friend Mark in London as he’s been getting to know his new guide dog.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Aug 4

Last week we filmed with Ally, who's become Scotland's first wheelchair-using racing driver. He says he's determined to become professional, and race at the highest level. See our story across Radio Scotland TV today.

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Paralysed teenager becomes racing driver in Scottish first

Ally Chalmers, 17, took up motor racing after being paralysed from the waist down in a skiing accident.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Aug 3

My latest blog, try the telephone it still works. The art of communication. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

The art of communication

Why soft skills still matter. Pick up the phone. It works.

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Jul 27

Here is my latest blog read and enjoy. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

“It’s Not Easy Being Green” as Kermit the Frog Once Said.

“Being blind isn’t as good as being sighted.” Obvious, isn’t it?

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Jul 13

Here is my latest blog. Apologies to those with a vivid imagination, particularly for the second half of my musings. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

Body Rubs and Close Shaves

“I was spread out like a starfish and covered in warm oil.”

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Jul 6

My latest blog travelling to India first class so many buttons. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

Travel to India: So Many Buttons, So Little Time

(Ai generated photo of a man sitting on a plane bamboozled with the number of buttons on the arm of his chair)

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Jun 29

Here is my latest blog please share. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...

Life Is a Stage.

“Oops. The actress has just been smacked in the face by a flying raspberry ripple.”

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Jun 13

The bags are packed. The dog treats are ready. The crew has been assembled. Time to head to #Peterhead for another My Kind of Town. A couple of weeks ago, we went for a nose about as you'll see in this short film

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Peterhead - My Kind of Town

YouTube video by Ian Hamilton

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Jun 13

#disability #disabled #news #education #ASN

Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Jun 13

Our latest TV report for BBC Scotland News. I spoke to a family who have begun receiving debt collection letters over a disputed fee for their daughter's support and care while at Scotland's only college for students with complex disabilities.

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Debt collectors sent to claim money from young disabled woman

YouTube video by Ian Hamilton

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Ian Hamilton @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social · Jun 12

Our latest story is online. You can get more on Reporting Scotland on BBC One at 18:30

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Teen with learning disabilities made to pay Corseford College costs

Lorna Greenaway says her local council is billing her daughter £5,500 for support such as transport over the past two years.

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