Halloween fright night: Spinal Surgery Anniversary.

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October 31st 2001 – Halloween. I look to my right as I’m being wheeled down to theatre on a hospital gurney. People are busying themselves putting up spooky decorations ahead of a fancy-dress party later that evening. There’s a sort of calm before the storm. I, on the other hand, was anything but calm. Kicking and screaming – literally – I was scared for my life. I was 11 years old, and already had several …

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48hrs in Inverness: An Itinerary

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Inverness: a cathedral city like no other, steeped in Gaelic history and revered by all those that visit.  If the walls of the Highland’s capital could speak, they’d tell tales of political uprising, bloody battles, and even stories of the odd prehistoric burial ground.  There’s much to see and do in Inverness, and within this blog, you’ll find a rundown of suggestions, based on the 48hr I recently spent in the city.  First things first, …

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