Author. Columnist. Comms. Charity. Celebrant. Cadets. Caley. Veteran. Ex TV newsman. Dementia campaigner. 31 yr Army Reserves, Iraq & Afghan. Deputy Lieutenant.
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“The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!"
Eisenhower
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Lest we forget.
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It is my privilege to be a trustee & ambassador of the Erskine veterans charity. And I was deeply honoured to host the annual service of remembrance at the Erskine garden of reflection. Lest we forget. @ErskineCharity
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Very honoured to open this series of talks about Helensburgh’s own John Logie Baird, the Scot who invented television, tonight. It’s 100 years since he made the first public display of his creation. Looking forward to it!
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Down many decades I have worn many hats. Tonight I was honoured to represent the Secretary of State for Defence, who is busy elsewhere, at the Lord Provost’s Reserves & Cadets awards at the city chambers in Glasgow. @Lowland_RFCA @LordProvostGCC @GlasgowCC @ReportingGandL
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25 Dec 2025
Charlie Charlie one to any callsign on this net who is struggling today. I am a 30 year veteran, Iraq & Afghan etc. DM me on this means if you need to swing a lantern or vent. I would rather talk to you than read about you. You are not alone. You are never alone. Out.
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16 Dec 2025
It is my privilege to be a Deputy Lieutenant. Today I was humbled to meet 106 year-old David Niel & present him with (another) birthday message from the King. An army veteran of North Africa & Italy, his secret to longevity is a bowl of cornflakes & banana every morning.
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13 Dec 2025
Great result!!! Five points clear with a game in hand. Going up anyone??
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5 Dec 2025
Please no Zaire, no Iran, no Peru, no Costa Rica, no Brazil, no Germany, no England. Give us Lesotho, Kuwait, Ascension Island & Accrington Stanley (reserves) please. 🏴🏴🏴🏴
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13 Nov 2025
Honoured to be President of the Hamilton Burns Club for 25/26 & hugely privileged to see the fabulous gift from the Mitchell Library in Glasgow, who hosted our summer visit & gave us access to their amazing collection of Burns ephemera, including original Kilmarnock editions.
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11 Nov 2025
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Lest we forget. And please remember veterans at Erskine on this special day. @ErskineCharity
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9 Nov 2025
It is my greatest honour to be a Deputy Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire and to lay a wreath at my local war memorial on behalf of His Majesty the King on Remembrance Sunday. As a veteran myself now, it is especially poignant. Lest we forget.
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5 Nov 2025
Already busy working as a funeral celebrant in Glasgow & Inverclyde but now looking forward to helping bereaved families in Inverness & the Highlands. It is lovely to receive messages of thanks from people after I’ve led a family funeral - I am delighted to be able to help.
5 Nov 2025
The former STV news journalist has covered myriad disasters and murders, but is now working as a celebrant to help bereaved families. dlvr.it/TP5KmB
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31 Oct 2025
Goodnight Willie Young. Heading the ball must be removed from football to prevent dementia. The name of the sport is a give away. How many more players must die before the governing body takes action? @FIFAcom @TheIFAB @UEFA share.google/6m2FiR0NlBjbhz4…
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29 Oct 2025
Deeply honoured to be a Deputy Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire. I enjoyed our meeting in Bearsden tonight but the solemnity of the role was reinforced when we were issued with our wreaths which we will each lay at war memorials throughout the Lieutenancy on Remembrance Sunday.
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25 Oct 2025
All the very best of luck to the Scotland shinty manager, my dear pal Alan MacRae today. I’m very proud of you mate! Alba gu bràth. @camanachd
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24 Oct 2025
Friday night empty. Time to let the saltire sing.
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20 Oct 2025
Make me an offer I can’t refuse. Mint in box. Size seven UK. Adidas Stratos. Very, very rare.
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20 Sep 2025
Well done lads. That’s another great three points. Things I thought I’d never say, but I’m looking forward to going to Larbert very soon. CATW. @ICTFC
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