Ian Hamilton

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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 Graeme Johncock who will appear in the episode youtube.com/watch?v=09E3X1…

Time for a break and to plan future work. Pottery Interval open.substack.com/pub/ihamilton/… #throwingpots

“What should I call you... is it blind?” “No. Try Ian. It’s worked so far.” open.substack.com/pub/ihamilton/… Everyone needs a label these days. My subctack this week

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

Here I am with some of the hardest men in football

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. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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… via @YouTube

I’m slowly populating my YouTube channel of clips from #MyKindOfTownScotland series, please subscribe. @MyKindofTownScotland/videos" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@MyKindofTownS…

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 open.substack.com/pub/ihamilton/…

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

All Change at My Kind of Town open.substack.com/pub/ihamilton/…" #mykinfoftownscotland

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

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/…

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/…

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

The Jobs I Was Meant to Do… open.substack.com/pub/ihamilton/… #careers

Have a read my latest Substack, my trip to a football match, my first for 30 years. open.substack.com/pub/ihamilton/…

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 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A numb bum and sent home early! open.substack.com/pub/ihamilton/… #motherwellfc

@GaryDelaney Jazz musicians, are always blowing their own trumpet

Aprils Fool’s day is great. Grandad really believes that I’m coming to collect him at the hospital.