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Keith Irving

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CEO of Cycling Scotland. Foundation of Hearts supporter. PACTS trustee. Personal views.

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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 9h
Lovely long weekend on Arran with friends. A fantastic place #Scotland #outdoors #cycling #walking
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The latest results from the @cyclingscotland.bsky.social traffic survey, shows the continuing success of building high-quality cycle lanes in encouraging more people to cycle in #Edinburgh Find out more at cycling.scot/news/scotlan...
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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Side road zebras are coming to Sheffield! www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transpo...
yorkshirepost.co.uk
New zebra crossings plan for Sheffield side roads to improve safety for pedestrians
A scheme to test out improving road safety by putting zebra crossings on side roads in Sheffield is being trialled in the city.
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Among the findings: ➡️ More bikes than cars at rush hour for first time on Edinburgh’s Leith Walk ➡️ Record cycling modal share on Edinburgh’s York Place (4.7%, up from 2.1% in 2021) ➡️ Three Glasgow streets see highest ever cycling modal shares ➡️ Cycling more than doubles on Glasgow's East City Way
cycling.scot
Scotland’s bike lane networks break new records
More bikes than cars on Leith Walk, and record cycling on routes across Glasgow and Edinburgh. Explore the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis.
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Alastair Dalton @alastairdalton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
More bikes than cars recorded on Edinburgh rush hour route for first time - and this may be why @cyclingscotland.bsky.social www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
scotsman.com
More bikes than cars recorded on Edinburgh rush hour route for first time
Highest figures also notched up on major Glasgow cycle routes too
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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
✈️ The Committee’s advice to the UK Government on proposed Heathrow Airport expansion is now live. 📄Read the full report: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/advice-to-the-uk-government-on-proposed-heathrow-airport-expansion/
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚲 "The point is just to have that choice for everyone, regardless of how old they are or where they live." @annaholligan.bsky.social shares the freedom and joy that cycling has brought her as a working parent and reporter in the Netherlands. @lesswastelaura.bsky.social #CyclingScotlandConf
BBC journalist Anna Holligan addresses the Cycling Scotland Conference in Perth.Anna Holligan and Cycling Scotland Conference Chair Laura Anderson take part in an audience Q&A.
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Stephen Flynn, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, addresses #CyclingScotlandConf in Perth: "As a parent to two young boys, cycling is at the heart of how we travel, whether to school, park or into town."
Stephen Flynn, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, addresses #CyclingScotlandConf in Perth
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Ben: "I'm hugely honoured. It's a big surprise. I'm standing on the shoulders of many other campaigners and I want to pass on my thanks to everyone who took part in @pedalonparliament.org and made it happen. We're looking forward to next year - watch this space!"
Ben Seven, Scotland's Cycling Champion of the Year 2026, pictured with his award outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 14/09/2026
#CyclingChampionAwards 2026 ? Can you imagine anyone more deserving than Ben of @edi.bike+@pedalonparliament.org 🤩 We can't! - Congratulations Ben!! @keithirving.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.com @sw20.info
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 10/09/2026
🙋 Just 3 days left to win £!000 towards a #CargoBike, £200 towards an #ebike, cafe vouchers or loads of other great prizes.. @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @srd.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @tracygriffen.bsky.social @marklazarowicz.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
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The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Edinburgh Bike Station launches crowdfunder after flooding An Edinburgh bike charity has launched a crowdfunder after their workshop was affected by flash flooding.... theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/09/…
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
Edinburgh Bike Station launches crowdfunder after flooding
An Edinburgh bike charity has launched a crowdfunder after their workshop was affected by flash flooding. The Bike Station’s basement workshop in Tollcross was forced to close for eight days, after torrential rain caused their underground workshop to flood on 19 August. Their team was able to get the shop back up and running in “record time”, but the work stoppage caused a 30% drop in bike repairs compared to the previous month. Thousands of pounds of revenue were lost at what is usually the workshop’s busiest time of year.
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
BBC news correspondent @annaholligan.bsky.social joins us at the #CyclingScotlandConf in a few weeks' time, to share her experience of living and reporting in the Netherlands and pioneering mobile journalism from the cycle path 🎤🚲 📍 Perth 📅 16 Sept 2026 👉 Book tickets: buff.ly/ZJP91DX
Anna Holligan, BBC Foreign Correspondent, pictured on her bike on a cycle path in the Netherlands.
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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Crime figures for July 25-June 26 published this week: ❗Dangerous & careless driving ⬆️ 10% on 24-25 🍺Driving under the influence ⬇️1% 🛑Speeding ⬇️ by <1% 🚗Vehicle defects ⬆️18% & ⬆️ 113% on 21-22 💺Seat belt offences ⬆️15% 📵Mobile phone offences ⬇️1% but ⬆️75% on 21-22 www.gov.scot/news/recorde...
gov.scot
Recorded Crime in Scotland, year ending June 2026
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
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👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 25/08/2026
everybody is (rightfully) remembering her incredible charity work, the 300 million books and counting for kids, the moderna vaccine, all of it she also wrote 'I Will Always Love You' and 'Jolene' on the same dang day. absolutely peerless
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 24/08/2026
Happy 35th anniversary to Ukraine, a country I first visited when it was still part of the Soviet Union. In a single generation Ukraine has transformed itself into a symbol of bravery, resilience and independence. Ukrainians should be proud.
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🚲🎒 "𝗜 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. 𝗜𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻. 𝗜 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴." - Ethan, P6 A new school term means one thing... #BikeabilityScotland is back! Building skills for life, boosting independence and helping make cycling a real choice for everyday journeys for years to come.
A small image of a boy and girl riding their bikes as part of a Bikeability Scotland on-road Level 2 cycle training session, with text reading: "Active travel unlocked. Bikeability Scotland is the national cycle training programme for school children."
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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland @wwctrustscot.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Angus Cycling Festival Coast Challenge 2026 is coming to NCN Route 1 on Saturday 5th Sept, with riders travelling between Arbroath and Dundee!🚲 It’s free, family-friendly & open to all abilities. 📍If you’re planning to use the route, expect it to be busier than usual that day!
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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
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Rebecca McQuillan @becmcq.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This year’s wildfires point to an unavoidable conclusion: we have to stop with the excuses and cut climate emissions, fast. My piece in tonight’s Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2647...
heraldscotland.com
Scotland is burning and we can no longer pretend this is normal
From the Cairngorms to communities across Europe, devastating wildfires are becoming a defining feature of modern summers.
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Our petition is top on the government portal. Please sign and share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... We are calling for a televised emergency briefing on the climate and nature crisis, introduced by the MP and delivered by independent experts. It's #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"Everywhere that I go with my bike, I know what to do and where to go." - Issy, P6 ✏️🚲 It's back to school for pupils across Scotland this month! Which means more young people gaining essential life skills and cycling confidence through #BikeabilityScotland training. buff.ly/XiqvzBP
A young girl taking part in Bikeability Scotland Level 2 on-road cycle training smiles at the camera. Overlaid text reads: "Bikeability Scotland. Confidence unlocked. Bikeability Scotland is the national cycle training programme for school children".
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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Long overdue reporting on this escalating oppression: Sep 21: No high school Nov 22: No parks, public baths Dec 22: No university Aug 24: banned from raising voices in public Dec 24: No midwife and nursing training May 26: legal approval for child marriage www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
bbc.co.uk
Afghan women speak to BBC after five years of Taliban rule
Since seizing power in 2021, the ultra-conservative rulers have severely restricted the freedoms of women and girls.
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Pᴜʀᴇ Dᴇᴀᴅ Gᴀᴍɪɴɢ @puredeadgaming.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The results of the video I posted earlier was this iconic shot 👏 Danny León and his crew smashed it.
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Cllr Richard Watters, Convenor of Perth and Kinross Council’s Climate Change and Sustainability Committee will provide a welcoming address to #CyclingScotlandConf delegates in Perth. 📍 Perth 📅 16 Sept 2026 🎟️ Tickets and info: buff.ly/Gkr3QfH
Councillor Richard Watters, Convenor of Perth and Kinross Council's Climate Change and Sustainability Committee.
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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Fascinating to hear Kate Adie at Fringe by the Sea and still horrifying to hear her first-hand account of the Tiananmen Square massacre, all these years later.
Audience facing stage with 2 people sitting on it- Glenn Campbell amd Kate AdieBeach and harbour at North Berwick with blue water and blue aky
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🚲 "It's so much quicker than commuting by car, and it makes me feel a lot better. I don’t have to sit in traffic, which is a waste of time. You’re able to reorganise the day in your mind, and it’s a bit of exercise too." Helena, on why she cycles to work #CycleToWorkDay
Helena, pictured smiling with her bike on her way to work.
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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Key conclusions: - 206 billion tonne-kilometres of domestic freight were moved in UK in 2024. 168 by road, 21 by water & 17 by rail - Rail freight emits 76% less CO2 per tonne than road freight - Road freight is at least 78 times more dangerous than rail freight @transform.scot @spokes.org.uk
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
This summer, hundreds of young people are riding bikes that would otherwise have gone to landfill – thanks to a pilot project giving brand new life to old bikes: buff.ly/M9gzWL6
A father and son cycle together across a bridge in central Glasgow.
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
📣 Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Stephen Flynn MSP, will address this year's national #CyclingScotlandConf in Perth, to outline the Scottish Government's priorities in supporting everyday cycling in Scotland. 📍 Perth 📅 16 Sept 2026 🎟️ Tickets and info: buff.ly/Gkr3QfH
Stephen Flynn MSP, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport.
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Leo Hickman @leohickman.carbonbrief.org · 30/07/2026
++BREAKING++ The UK and Spanish governments have issued a joint statement overnight: "[We] agreed that this summer’s wildfires demonstrated that climate change was now a national security emergency facing Europe and threatening our way of life." www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Dani Garavelli @danigaravelli.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
It's July 25, the anniversary of the fall of fascism in Italy, so, in town squares everywhere, people are gathering to eat "anti-fascist pasta", a tradition started by a family who fed their village to celebrate on the day. It's a lovely communal affair with partisan songs. The food was delicious!
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Holiday in the climate emergency. No that’s not AI or edited, just a snapshot I just took with my phone on Lacanau beach in France. What future will this boy grow up in? It is in our hands, but time is running out.
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Andy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
A home burns in Le Porge, in southwestern France. 📷 Clement Viala/infobassin.com/ABACA/Shutterstock
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Number 10 North already making a tangible difference! www.ft.com/content/cdb3...
As Manchester prepared to welcome Andy Burnham to his new northern Number 10,
one nearby office employee had already found an unexpected upside.
"I've been trying for three months to get
" he said
them to jet-wash that square," he said approvingly as a band of men in hi-viz jackets blasted the ground outside on
Thursday.
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🚲 Heading to the #Glasgow2026 Commonwealth Games? More and more people are cycling in the city thanks to new protected infrastructure and dedicated paths, with cycle parking to take advantage of at many of the #CyclingFriendly Games venues! Check out the travel advice here 👇
glasgow2026.com
Get Set Hub | Travel
Plan ahead for the Commonwealth Games with Get Set Hub travel advice, including transport updates, local access information and practical guidance for residents and businesses.
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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 21/07/2026
A clear explanation of why some "legality" tests catch legal cycles, upon which many Disabled people rely. We're delighted to be working with forces and training providers to solve this problem while helping address the danger caused by illegal e-motorbikes shorturl.at/9roas
bbc.co.uk
Birmingham man's legal e-bike seized and destroyed by police in error
The BBC finds the bike was legal and supplied as part of a scheme to reduce pollution in the city.
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 20/07/2026
#PrincesStreet fire 👍 #Voi bikes to the rescue! 👍 Most flexible form of transport in an emergency --> www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @alastairdalton.bsky.social @moh-kohn.eurosky.social @keithirving.bsky.social
From council press release...

Trams are currently only able to operate between the Airport and Shandwick Place but all options are being explored to re-establish operations along the full route as soon as possible.

Officers are working closely with Voi Bikes to provide additional capacity, particularly in and around Leith, and will be expanding the fleet from 800 to 1000 bikes by the end of next week. Additional bike parking infrastructure is being arranged in the city centre to accommodate those travelling into the city from Leith and Newhaven.

Complex and time-consuming work is ongoing to make the fire-damaged building safe, alongside preserving as much of its heritage value as possible.picture of the Princes Street fire
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Richard Hebditch @richard.hebditch.org · 14/07/2026
Greenhouse gas emissions from transport stats out today. We really should be talking a lot more about the need for action on transport emissions. www.gov.uk/government/s...
Graph showing how transport had been the biggest emitting sector in UK since 2016 with little decline compared to other sectors
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Six years on from the Covid-19 pandemic, cycle instructors are reporting a concerning rise in young people unable to ride a bike when starting #BikeabilityScotland training (age 10-11). We explore the causes and what needs to be done to ensure that all children learn this essential life skill. 🚲
cycling.scot
Every child in Scotland should have the chance to learn to ride a bike: let’s give them freedom and confidence
Even with the support available, cycle instructors across the country are reporting an increase in young people being unable to ride a bike. We explore the reasons why this may be, and what needs to b...
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Naomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Frankly terrifying speaking to Irish people today who fled a wildfire on a French campsite - will change how I think about safety. It was just “minutes” from seeing smoke to the fire overcoming the place - they lost everything but the clothes they were wearing www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
irishtimes.com
Irish holidaymakers leave belongings and flee French wildfires
More than 10,000 evacuated near Perpignan as blaze threatened villages close to French border with Spain
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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
On this day 5th July 1948 the NHS was born. (The Nurse, 1963 Artist: John Berry)
The illustration that became a cover picture for the book, showing a nurse in traditional uniform supporting a young girl in a red coat and with her leg in plaster
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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Good to see the bollards on the road, rather than the narrow footway as well.
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Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Pretty big move for the Culture Secretary to leave X, saying her department will too.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 01/07/2026
Voting is officially OPEN 📢 This year’s Britain’s Favourite Path shortlist is here! Our judges have had their say...now it’s over to you to VOTE! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 www.ramblers.org.uk/britainsfavouritepath
A wooden signpost pointing to a "Footpath" with a coastal view in the background. Text on the image reads, "Voting is now open! Britain’s Favourite Path 2026.
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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This week's Private Eye cartoon. While this is a joke (?), there's always more to learn about the horrors perpetrated at sports stadiums: whether Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Al-Rasheed Stadium in Raqqa or Velodrome d'Hiver in Paris...
Cartoon of a football World Cup stadium. 1 USA fan saying 'when the tournament is finished, all this will be converted into a detention centre'
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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 30/06/2026
We support @livingstreets.bsky.social #PavementOverload campaign to get delivery robots off our pavements. Pavements are already inaccessible for many #Disabled people, and these robots will make them less safe and more inaccessible. #TakingTheDis
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 26/06/2026
As cars get bigger & bigger they take up more space on streets & in car parks and pose an increasing safety risk to road users. 👏LTDA for raising this issue with Wimbledon & their fleet of 170+ SUVs for tennis players🎾 Wouldn't smaller safer vehicles be better? www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
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Keith Irving @keithirving.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Metallica live at Hampden Park last night. Enjoying a great experience in a football stadium- a rare treat...
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