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Star of the 'Blaze Dog Detective' books, living 100% off-grid on the Isle of Skye, axe throwing & archery instructor. Also write monthly for iScot magazine.

Portree, Scotland
Joined January 2012
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Aye!!!
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As a marine captain, and ex Royal Navy, I would save someone in trouble at sea, regardless of what Westminster dictates, not because of any maritime laws, but because I'm a decent human being. How hard is this to understand Patel????
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Sky News just now. Should Scotland be 'allowed' to have a referendum? There's your problem expressed in that one word....
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Really proud of this one of The Cuillin and multi coloured skies. Not often I say to view full screen..but please do. Must get it framed.
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Drones spotted at Inverness airport......
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If it wasn't for Twitter, I'd be unaware that there was a court case last week in which government was found guilty of corruption.
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We didn't post details from yesterday's search for Max, the dog missing on the mountain, as even with a team of ten plus drones, we were unsuccessful. However, news just in, he has been found. HURRAH!!!
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Happy birthday tae me..............🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
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4 years
WALKIES TIME !!!!!!
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7 years
Those who think what's happening in Catalonia can't happen here aren't old enough to remember the police during the miners strike.
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I'm 11, born, 11/11/11. Dad days I'm the 'Special 1' ..
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This tweet is for information only. Please, no replies would be appreciated. Its with a heavy heart, I have to inform you, that due to complications from this mornings operation , Ghini passed this evening. He was a wonderful friend to all who met him. RIP. 24/3/2020 - 9/2/2021
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As an ex forces member seeing the Poppy porn. My final word on this. Responsibilities for looking after those who served should lie with the governments who sent you into battle and you should NOT have to rely on charity.
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Dad never complains about me jumping on the bed and cuddling in at night, even with newly laundered duvet, no matter how wet or muddy I am, because there will come a time he would swap all he has for just one more chance to do just that.
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Why does #Bbc describe the possible incoming Italian government as extreme far right, yet ignores that same fact when mentioning the Tory government?
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I know you're gone now Ghini, but we'll never walk alone. Goodnight oor dogsheep. Xxx
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English media licking their lips at the thought of Labour sweeping Scotland. Dunno about others but I'd never vote Labour or Tories.
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3 years
Dad's a tad woozy. We've given Ghini a traditional send off with a fine 12 year old whisky. I give thanks for the many 100's of you who have tweeted your memories of Ghini, the dogsheep. To the trolls who have deemed us a target for amusement, may you find peace in your hearts.
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There's a saying, "What goes around, comes around" I've always believed it to be thus. However, we got a message today to go into our local machinery supply shop for a surprise. We've just been given the Rolls Royce of generators. Dad is in tears. This is life changing for us
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No matter what they say, these resignations are out of self preservation, not out of any form of regret. They sailed on that rat ridden ship far too long and stayed silent.
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How quickly time passes....12 years in a heartbeat. #BirthdayBoy
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4 years
Do I really need to comment further? Yes, I do have principles.
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Had a tweet telling me to give Boris a break as he's doing his best. OK. Imagine the pilot on your plane had blagged his way into the job and is trying to fly you, badly, to your destination. Would you applaud him for just doing his best. Or would you prefer a qualified pilot?
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Labour saying if you vote SNP, you'll get Tories. Tories saying if you vote SNP, you'll get Labour. I reckon by voting SNP then we'll get SNP.
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Aye, bring it on #StormMalik
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5 years
Just popped out to check the chickens are in bed...and this is our view of the mountains over on Harris just now.
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So....the whole of feckin' Europe goes through a heatwave...meanwhile here on #Skye ..............
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2 years
Personally, I find Fabricants wig more distracting in Westminster than someones legs.....just saying....
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3 years
I could greet, and nearly did. Just 4 miles into today's walk, and Blaze was struggling. Gone is the pup that did many 100's of mountains and completed agility courses with ease. I think it's time we eased off and meet age with grace. 😭
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3 years
Ghini was not only a dog sheep, he was a chicken also.
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Just been oot for a walk. I wonder what the folk driving past think when they come across a man, 2 dogs, a lamb and a chicken strolling along the road together.
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I know many of you have been asking for us, and I will at some point soon get around to replying, but for now, we just need quiet, to walk the hills, sit & watch the deer & eagles to give us healing & peace at heart before diving back into social media. Hope you understand.
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I wonder if those folk fleeing to the Scottish islands are the same type that dinna give 2 fecks about folk drowning from a rubber dingy trying to cross the channel?
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Normally, me and Laoch sleep on the bed with Dad, yet last night, we slept on the floor and Mouse spent his last night cuddled in with Dad. The vet said xrays showed his wee body was shattered. He was so good natured and was purring as the needle went in. I hate cars that speed.
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Breaking news. Scottish FM daily Covid briefings to be replaced with replays of England winning the 1966 World cup.
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5 years
If there's a heaven....it will look like this.
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2 years
Hard to think that 8 years ago, we had the seeds of an independent nation in our grasp and it was squandered. Still hoping I see it happening in my lifetime.
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There's an empty space on the walks, on the bed, and in oor hearts. 😭
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No reason for this pic other than to show I'm still mair handsome than Laoch.
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Jeezo. An awfy lot of English tweeters jist now telling Scotland what they will 'allow' Scots to do and what we're not allowed to do. Canna make up my mind if they dinna like us, or love us so much they fear losing us....
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Being telt the Scottish economy will crash fae a country that's barely holding its own against the Ruble is gaslighting genius....
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I've had tae haud my weesht for what seems like ages, but can now announce that on Xmas Eve, myself and Laoch became uncles to baby Jack Donald Harrison. Congratulations to Matt and Ellie. @acetargetsports
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Oh James @mrjamesob You just stated yo don't want to see 'your country ' break up. England wouldn't be broken up without Scotland....it would still be England. UK is not a country.
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Guess who, against all odds will be one year old next week..........
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"Whits the haud up getting tae the summit Tam"? Oh...jist that #PermissionFromSajid hasnae come yet..........
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Folk used to save up in winter for a summer holiday. Now they'll be saving up in summer tae heat the hoose in winter. This is existing, not living ......
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4 years
Is England the only country in the world that can dictate what its neighbouring countries can or cannot watch on their TV?
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3 years
All the best to the greatest Twitter followers a dug could ask for. Stay safe as well and we'll meet you all again soon. Xxx
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2 years
I'm seeing a lot of comments saying the appetite for Independence is dead. Trust me, name a date for a vote and folk will be out campaigning in tens of thousands, if not more. We need a target to aim towards.
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One year ago today since oor pal Ghini went to heaven. Jeez, we miss him dreadfully.
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Talking of amazing sunsets, we climbed Scorrybreac above Portee, got mauled by midgies...but...got this shot of the Cuillin. (not often I recommend viewing full size, but in this instance....I do)... Never seen the sky with so many differing colours.
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5 years
Nae a bad view on the way back to the car, eh?
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Blazes Dad here...... Wishing my 'Special One'.... born 11/11/11 a Happy Birthday.
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Breaking news. The new national flag for Kent unveiled
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It's #NationalDogDay , so here's the THREE of us...
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I'd love to think that in a couple of years time, my grandkids will, like I did, be jumping in a van and freely tootling around Europe. They can always phone cheaply, what with there being no roaming charges. I'm voting for #ScottishIndependence2023 for them now, not for myself.
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😢😢😢
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Hard tae think in February, 2012, I went to live with Dad in my forever home... He's an awfy lucky man tae have been chosen by me.
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Jist found this pic.....wasn't he tiny....
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Wow...just wow!!! From my door looking west to Harris from #Skye
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Dunno why, but this printed by the Sun, written by @JeremyClarkson really hurts my heart. I can understand hatred of course, but this is utter hatred against someone for little or no reason. This is completely unhinged.
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CNN. The man who has the nuclear codes is deemed too dangerous to have a Twitter account. That's where we're at folks....
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New profile pic.
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9.33pm ootside just now. Isle of Harris in the distance.
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3 years
It's going to be weird sitting at the campfire during the day, and not have Ghini coming for a clap or a coorie.
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On the news this morning. Scotrail is now owned by the Scottish government. Naw, please report that it's now owned by the Scottish people.......words matter.... Energy should be next...and the sooner the better.
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Breaking. Starmer preparing to cross the floor and position himself as new Tory prime minister and make Brexit work....😂😂😂
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In a week today, seeing as I'm 'the special one', born 11/11/11 I'll be the grand auld age of 7. Best thing that Dad's ever had happen to him was me picking him to go and live with.
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After such a shit day, some things nature gives us reminds us why still being alive is previous. Tonights sunset over the Isle of Harris.
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When those in power are not subject to the same laws as I am, that's fascism folks, no ifs, no buts..... Scotland, for gods sake, dinna just run away, fecking gallop as fast as we can....
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Turn the tables @mrjamesob . Imagine if SNP pressurized the speaker of the commons to override a Labour motion in favour of an SNP amendment. English voters would be fuming....
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We really do appreciate all your thoughts and blessings that have been sent.
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Another milestone reached I think. 23K followers that we have never asked for, but glad we have. Thanks for sharing the laughs, and the occasional tear with us. Xx
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Hunt quotes that as PM, he will not 'allow' Scots to vote on their future for at least ten years.....aye right. Another colonial master then ....
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Wishing all our wonderful Twitter fowk as best a Xmas as possible under whatever circumstances you find yourself in. Blaze , Laoch, Ghini, the chooks. . . Oh, and Dad. Xxx
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Tae aw the lasses. Xxx
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.....and....it's done.... husband and wife.
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I guess the 'no animals on the bed' rule didnae last too long then....
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This Tory tweet had 21 likes.....how many can we get for vote Blaze?
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Douglas Ross MP MSP
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Great morning campaigning with our fantastic candidates in Keith. On the 5th May, vote @ScotTories and together we can beat the SNP.
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Eyes are the window into the soul
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Never mind the scenes in Glasgow. Today, Dad pulled over in a passing place, and the oncoming car driver never waved.... we're fuming. What's the world coming to?
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The bright lights of Portree have proved to be too enticing.... we're on the lash....
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Surprised he's made it tae 2 years auld... @WiiShiite
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Having now lived longer than both parents did, aunts and uncles, one wife, two partners, all who died before receiving a state pension they'd paid into all their lives, after more than half a century of work, time for the govt to cough up to me... I made it, and still healthy...
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Portree was mobbed this afternoon...
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I would appreciate if you please don't reply to this tweet. We just wish to inform you that Mouse, after many years of giving us joy, has had to make his final journey, and I'm sure he'll be waiting for us on the other side when it's our time to leave. 😢
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I said I'd post later what came in the post today. No sender's name, (please own up), but it's beautiful and will be installed on Ghinis gate tomorrow. #weepyeyes
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11 years ago, my Gotcha Day....oh my, what adventures we've had together.
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How it started versus how it's going. Happy 5th birthday Baby Laoch..... You're a wii shiite, but you're still Dads 3rd favourite dog ......and he only has two...😂😂😂
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Dad says it's ok that we're smiling, because it reminds him of happier times with Mouse.
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Kneel before me in awe of my creation. Maple syrup sponge laced with whisky soaked sultanas.
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Where did the years go....it's all happened in the blink of an eye. #elevenyears
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£30M tae protect Trump....and a gadgie wi' a parachute and a fan strapped oan his back just wheechs in.......😂😂😂👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Bonding....
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That's us brought Mouse back home where he belongs. Dad is now going to let us say goodbye to him. 😢
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Wee change of profile pic.
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It's #NationalPetDay , so here's a pic of me with mine. He answers tae Dad and is a faithful loyal servant to me...
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NINE. Many thanks for the birthday wishes, cards & presents from new followers, & from those who have followed me, Laoch, Mouse, Ghini, Buster & the chooks through our adventures over all the years. You folks are Twitter at its best. Xx
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Aye fond kiss.....
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Tonight it be like...... #StormIsha
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Oh ffs, can it get any more stupid. Just said on the news that in England, folk can partake in sport as long as they dinna share equipment... Then quoted basketball is fine. I'm no sports guru, but isn't the main item of equipment in basketball... the ball?
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