The day Sully came to stay, my latest blog, my new guide Dog has landed. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...
A new chapter begins
(Picture of Ian in profile looking at his new Guide Dog in training called Sully)
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Ian Hamilton
@ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social
Journalist, guide dog owner, potter
My Kind of Town has wrapped in St. Andrew's! What a week. We've filmed with charities, learned about the history of the town and university. I also tried some #golf. While we've not been filming, I've tried to brush up on some darts and pool #standrews #history #flying #scotland
For our latest filming, I spoke to a man was a pilot at RAF Leuchars. I got an aircraft tour of the St. Andrew's area, but when our cameraman came to do extra shots, for some reason he wanted a professional pilot and not me #Scotland #mykindoftownscotland #aircraft #flying
I have a connection to #StAndrews. Danny Rooney met one of my own previous #guidedogs! He met Renton, a German Shepherd I had, and was inspired to become a puppy raiser. Great to meet him and Sultan and I hope he goes on to become a great working dog for someone #dog #scotland
Before coming to St. Andrew's, I thought it was all history, education, and golf. But there is another side here that students and tourists don't see. I met some people who are making a difference to those experiencing hard times #mykindoftownscotland #scotland #standrews #scottish #BBCScotland
Our second full day of filming in St. Andrew's is done. We delved into the history of this ancient Fife town, finding out about its origins around religion and education. I walked on a road that thousands of pilgrims took here #mykindoftownscotland #scotland #history #scottishhistory #fife #religion
This year, St. Andrew’s is My Kind of Town! Here’s the start of our filming. It started with me being abandoned in blazing sunshine with no water. So far, so good… youtube.com/shorts/TDWX2...
Gowns in the Town without a frown! Day 1 filming in St. Andrew's #mykindoftownscotland #bbc
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Cowboy hat and clogs, my take on the World Cup. Read my latest blog. Please subscribe. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...
Imagine a World Cup where every country had to wear one item of national dress.
It would certainly give the tournament a different kind of flair.
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In this year’s Commonwealth Games, there are more medals available for parasport than in any other previous Games. 47 are up for grabs. I met one hopeful, wheelchair racer from Team Scotland, Melanie Woods #scotland #Glasgow #glasgow2026 #commonwealthgames #sport
What did the Romans ever do for us, sorry, I mean what did AI ever do for me? my latest blog. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...
My Invisible Friend
What has AI ever done for me?
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In my new blog I have just published links to#MyKindOfTownScotlan YouTube channel. Plus I had a dig around in the archives and found my #BlindManWith series have a Reid and click on the videos open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...
Blind Man with a hedge Trimmer!
Above is a screen shot of the You Tube Channel And here is the link You Tube clips
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No dog on the horizon
Ever-Decreasing Circles
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I’m slowly putting up clips for “ my kind of town” a series I present for Bbc Scotland. youtu.be/ZQCotnc8F3o?...
The Hidden History of Hartwood Hospital Asylum
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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 featured is Graeme Johncock who will appear in the episode www.youtube.com/watch?v=09E3...
Making My Kind Of Town: The Behind-the-Scenes of St Andrews
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Back from my recce and back on the wheel. My latest Substack. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...
Pottery Interval
(Picture of a pot ready to come off the wheel)
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I’m slowly populating my YouTube channel of clips from #MyKindOfTownScotland series, please subscribe. www.youtube.com/@MyKindofTow...
My Kind of Town Scotland
My Kind Of Town is a BBC Scotland series presented by journalist Ian Hamilton. Ian travels across Scotland meeting the people who make towns and communities what they are. From local characters and h...
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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.https://open.substack.com/pub/ihamilton/p/the-great-british-leap-of-faith-navigating?r=2loqbe&utm_medium=ios
The Great British Leap of Faith: Navigating the Eighties Without a Map
(picture of Ian and his Guide dog Major being carefulngetting off the train.
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Tomorrow I head out to do a recce for the new episode of #MyKindOfTown. To find out where we’re heading read my latest blog. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...
All Change at My Kind of Town
Photo of Ian, with his guide dog Major( who passed away last year)
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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
On the 7th of May at the Scottish election a new voting system will be available for blind voters. It’s the only place in the UK where this will be used. Read more here. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Polling day to mark launch of new voting system for blind people
An improved system to safeguard the anonymous vote will be used across Scotland on 7 May.
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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 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Funding cuts turning beautiful Loch Lomond into 'rubbish dump'
Lost funding means a community group is no longer able to empty bins on the Loch Lomond tourist route.
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Is it too late for a call-up? I think Steve Clarke is looking for a goalkeeper, what are my chances? Anyway, filming at Hampden for a fascinating football story coming up in the next few weeks
Have a read my latest Substack, my trip to a football match, my first for 30 years. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...
A numb bum and sent home early!
Back at Fir Park After Thirty Years
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They've long been our best friend - but could #dogs now save us in an emergency? They're partnering with paramedics who go to Search and Rescue operations in central #Scotland. Read more below, and look out for TV coverage www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dogs drafted in to help paramedics in water rescue searches
Handlers say the dogs can quickly search large areas, allowing specialist crews to focus on rescue work.
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A numb bum and sent home early, my latest Substack. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilto...
A numb bum and sent home early!
Back at Fir Park After Thirty Years
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Tomorrow morning 9am #MyKindOfTown watch me on #BBCTwo where I explore #BathGate