After a really challenging early shift it’s now time to relax and enjoy tonight’s Largs Lifeboat 60th anniversary ceilidh while also being the official photographer for the night. One of many events this year alongside 200 years of the RNLI #SARFamily #RNLI200 #LargsRNLI60

Disappointed I wasn’t able to make last night’s awards ceremony due to being on shift but hugely proud the team has been recognised and were finalists in the Emergency Services Hero category 🙌 #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Great to be back at Police Scotland College today for the Police Scotland Control Rooms Awards as part of the team recognised for excellence in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Proud of the work during my time in the division and will always have fond memories of that chapter of my career 🙌 #Team999

Busy night in digital media HQ setting up the final three laptops for the The Coastguard Association committee members. Sourcing refurbished devices not only keeps costs down but also makes a contribution to sustainability and waste reduction. Every little helps 🤓 #DigitalOps #Team999

Still very much readjusting to shift work again but already feeling like I’m getting outside in the fresh air much more, exercising more and spending lots of quality time with Cooper the labrador puppy who loves to pose for a photo! #Team999 #Largs #DogDad

After a week away on an intense course at Police Scotland College it’s been lovely to spend the afternoon relaxing with Cooper the labrador puppy who decided my lap was a good place to cuddle up for snoozles. He’s such an affectionate wee guy and always brightens up my day 🦮 #DogDad #DogsOfTwitter

Hugely proud of my wife Claire McRae who is in London today and attended Westminster Abbey representing Largs Lifeboat for a special service as the RNLI celebrate their 200th anniversary of saving lives at sea. Another historic day for search & rescue in the UK #SARFamily #RNLI200

Happy 200th Birthday to the RNLI. For two centuries now we have been working together to protect lives at the coast and to save lives at the sea, and our purpose is the same. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we are here to keep you safe #999Coastguard #RNLI200 #SARFamily

Another chapter closes after 6 1/2 years at Police Scotland Control Rooms. Huge thanks to everyone for the amazing gifts and all the help and support over recent years. Some big life events both personally and professionally during my time and excited for K-Division next week 🤙 #Team999

Second charity event of the day with Claire McRae supporting my RNLI colleagues at Largs Lifeboat with their Fish Supper & Bingo night at Largs Yacht Haven as part of the 200th anniversary celebrations of the charity that saves lives at sea ⚓️ #RNLI200 #LargsRNLI60 #SARFamily

Great afternoon in Hamilton with Claire McRae visiting the Thin Blue Bricks display and catching up with friends from the Tartan LUG all in aid of COPS. Hopefully the TheCoastguardTeam might be on display next year 🤓 #999Coastguard #LEGO #AFOL #Team999

It’s always a good day when a parcel arrives from ThruDark 💪 #GoDark #EndeavourThroughAdversity

Couldn’t miss the opportunity for a selfie while taking photos for my RNLI colleagues at Largs Lifeboat as part of their 60th anniversary celebrations this year. Hopefully picked up some brownie points with my press officer wife as well 🤓📸 #SARFamily #RNLI

Two weeks left in my current day job post before transferring to pastures new and doing what I can to make things a little bit better before I leave. Let’s see if they last the weekend! If you know, you know… #Team999 #FridayFeeling

Really enjoyable water rescue session last night with Ardrossan Coastguard at Saltcoats Harbour with the freezing conditions making for a realistic and valuable night in and around the water #999Coastguard #TrainingSavesLives

Wonderful afternoon making the most of winter sunshine and a random day off with dad and Cooper the labrador puppy exploring Whitelee Windfarm and doing a spot of geocaching 🤙 #RestDaysBestDays #FamilyTime

Tremendous winter wanderings around Saltcoats today making the most of the weather and the wonderful scenery right on the doorstep. Even managed to sort out a few new Geocaching locations as well 🤓 #CoastLife #BeachLife #Geocaching

Denmark you’ve been amazing and can’t wait to come back. First trip of the year done and now homeward bound 🇩🇰 #Copenhagen #Denmark #Travel #Adventure #YearsAndMilesFlyingBy

Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of history in the making. Europe’s longest reigning monarch Queen Margrethe II returning to the palace on her last public appearance before stepping down. The first such resignation in Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy in nearly 900 years.

Making the most of the winter weather in Copenhagen with some kit testing of the Peli UK G5 Personal Utility RF Field Wallet. Comfort, safety and security all in one small indestructible case! #Travel #Adventure #YearsAndMilesFlyingBy #Denmark 🇩🇰