Oh my goodness - I’ve been promoted to Professor of Engineering Education @OpenUniversity This will take some time to sink in. I’ve not had a conventional academic career - told at 17 not to apply to uni. Discovered the OU at 25 which changed my life.

A strong Aurora over Oban this evening. A gorgeous way to start 2025

Another beautiful Aurora over the Skye Bridge

It’s a bit dull on Skye but the wonderful guys at the Coffee Bothy are providing sunshine by helping me fundraise for @BreastCancerNow They have been baking some amazing cakes - complete with awful puns 🤦🏻‍♀️.

RT @EngProfCouncil: In case you missed it, do catch the wonderful @dawnbonfield on @BBCRadio4’s #TheLifeScientific on BBC Sounds. Dawn is….

#DesertIslandDiscs - stopped in my tracks by David Nicholls choosing ‘Who knows where the time goes’ - the song which always make me cry!.

RT @BladeoftheS: Nigel Farage has called the RNLI a taxi service for illegal immigrants, Ben Habib said the RNLI should be prosecuted for p….

Corona directly overhead from the Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye sunset

That’s a great start to the day. Arrived at the Coffee Bothy in Broadford for a late breakfast and find Andrew chatting to @DougieVipond for Landward. Definitely my favourite coffee shop

How lucky am I to wake up to this amazing view every day - OK, some days, when it’s not misty!

Thank you @RevRichardColes for a funny, gentle, informative evening @EdenCourt and for the book signing. Definitely worth the journey from Skye😄.

The beautiful colours of Broadford Bay, Skye - just so lucky to make the island my home.

Starting my overnight adventure to Milton Keynes.

Aurora over the Skye Bridge just now.

It’s been a beautiful day on the Isle of Skye

After a glorious day on Skye sunset from Kyle.

Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, with the mountains in fine autumn colours. On my way to Oban before heading home to Skye

A big day for me as I collect the keys to my new house on the Isle of Skye. Huge thanks to the wonderful team @rhouseskye for advice and build. I am over the moon 😀

An enjoyable @ORCA_web survey from Oban to Coll and Tiree on @CalMacFerries ‘Clansman’. Not many cetaceans around and a lumpy sea to contend with. Thanks to the captain and crew for welcoming us to the bridge. Hope to see you next season.

Another fantastic day for 4 crossings of the Little Minch aboard @CalMacFerries MV Hebrides for @ORCA_web survey. Not a great deal of activity but sightings of minke, common dolphins and harbour porpoise. So good to work with such a lovely team.