Senior Broadcast Journalist and documentary maker, BBC Scotland. My Kind of Town presenter. Interested in social affairs & politics. ian.hamilton.01@bbc.co.uk
Joined February 2009
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You can also find me at Blue Sky Social. bsky.app/profile/ianhamilton…
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This week I put a link to my YouTube Channels. One has links to My Kind of Town (Scotland) and the second is a humorous take on challenging sighted people about what blind people can actually do! #enable #ability #scotland
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Scotland has more disabled MSPs than ever but challenges remain bbc.in/4vF1HVX
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May 31
While waiting for a Guide Dog, life seems to be moving in ever decreasing circles No dog on the horizon open.substack.com/pub/ihamil…
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May 28
I’m slowly putting up clips for #MyKindOfTownScotland a series I present for Bbc Scotland. youtu.be/ZQCotnc8F3o?si=9kNO…
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May 21
What goes on behind the scenes on My Kind of Town? Lots. That's the short answer. Here's a chat with some of the people making the programme, James our cameraman and Duncan our Producer/Director. Also Graeme Johncock who will appear in the episode
youtube.com/watch?v=09E3X1CY…
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May 17
Time for a break and to plan future work.
Pottery Interval open.substack.com/pub/ihamil… #throwingpots
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May 10
“What should I call you... is it blind?” “No. Try Ian. It’s worked so far.” open.substack.com/pub/ihamil… Everyone needs a label these days. My subctack this week
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For Visually impaired voters in Scotland only, there is a new system which might make it easier to vote. Let me know how you get on. #vote #votingscotland
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What could have been? Here's the story of when Scotland qualified for the World Cup but decided not to go. It certainly wouldn't happen now. Our latest story is below.
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Do you want to see me terrify a producer watch to the end. #MyKindOfTownScotland Can#Arbroth a Blind Man Drive Bumper Cars? Arbroath Funfair Adventure youtu.be/AVtIOKuJTao?si=c33b… via @YouTube
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I’m slowly populating my YouTube channel of clips from #MyKindOfTownScotland series, please subscribe. youtube.com/@MyKindofTownSco…
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In the '80s, I travelled blind with no tech, just instinct. Today, GPS and apps are everywhere, yet somehow the nerves still come along for the ride.Read this week’s blog.
#BlindTravel #Disability #Travel #AssistiveTechnology
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Apr 29
BBC Scotland's 'My Kind of Town' is filming in St. Andrews this summer. We want to hear about the town, who to talk to, and what to film. Golf and history are taken for granted, but we also want to hear about things people might not know about .Email us on mykindoftown@bbc.co.uk
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Apr 25
On the 7th of May here in Scotland there is a new template to help Blind people vote. To understand more watch this short video
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Apr 24
My latest report is about a new voting system for the Blind. On the 7th of May at the Scottish elections will be the only place in UK where the new template will be used. To find out more, read my on-line article here. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp86…
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Apr 21
Where have you seen littering? Our latest story, out everywhere today, is about the road along Loch Lomond, the A82, and the funding cuts that are having an impact on rubbish collection in such a stunning environment bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7j…
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