Today the Nuncio and I joined His Majesty The King in Windsor for the blessing of a Cedar of Lebanon given to Queen Elizabeth II last year by Pope Francis on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee. 📷Buckingham Palace

The Armed Forces in Scotland Armistice Day Service in the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle. On the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month we Remembered them.

Rent was also found to be the cheapest in the index with an average asking rent of £700 per calendar month. dlvr.it/SzqWQ7 🔗 Link below

Happy Christmas to all those deployed and on duty, which this year includes my son Owen Phillips in his first year in Royal Air Force. There’s an empty chair tomorrow as he’s on duty RAF Boulmer (Home of 19 Sqn, 20 Sqn and 144SU) but we’re very proud of him & his colleagues keeping us safe.

Congratulations to Major Lori Seed Royal Artillery on securing 2nd place in the Giant Slalom at the British Telemark championships in Pralognan la Vanoise #GunnerTelemark

OK I can’t believe I’m having to explain this… The Jacobite/Redcoat building is a complimentary set. Their names are deliberate because they are conjoined. IF YOU HAD EVER ACTUALLY GONE THERE YOU WOULD KNOW THIS. Stop protesting about sh*t you don’t understand.

Had a few old university mates visiting so nowhere better for a few pints and a fantastic meal than Nick Henderson #bestintheborders #scottishborders #melrose

A night of judging a Southside boxing show in Glasgow. Took me back in time!! The value of boxing clubs is significant. I often hear Scottish politicians talking about “cross community”. Nah! I saw everyone together that night. We’re one community. 🥊

Well that’s my ticket bought for the Tweed. The season starts on April Fools Day, a theme that belies my fishing thereafter.

The last Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2024 window closes #OnThisDay next week! Check out all of our current #ArmedForcesCovenant signatories and ERS Award holders on our Interactive Map: hrfca.co.uk/interactive-map. 🏆⏳🏆 #SilverERS24 #GoldERS24

Preparing for State Ceremonial and Public duties in Scotland, BKA Coy were today inspected by Comd 51X. When not committed to ceremonial duties, BKA Coy are a Rifle Company with all the skills of a modern-day infantry force.The SCOTS BKA OC

Looking and sounding good 👀🎵 ICYMI this was the moment The SCOTS Balaklava Company received a Fit For Role inspection to show they are ready for their upcoming state ceremonial duties 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳🏰 📺 Watch here 👇

Hey The City of Edinburgh Council you might wanna check this out. Princes Street turned river.

What other poor behaviours have you observed that you feel greatly erodes trust in a leader, and how might any of these be addressed? #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipTheory #Motivation #inspiration

Scottish politics tonight

I’ll always have a soft spot for the Hants/Wilts area. So many years of my career spent down there. So it was wonderful to guest my London-based brother for a day on the Test. He loves the break from the City; for me it’s “home from home” ❤️

“Our class of European securocrats, most fawningly servile in Britain, were elevated to their roles precisely because of their commitment to dependency: Washington has now abandoned them as abruptly as it did its Afghan equivalents”. Good read. unherd.com/2025/02/the-fa…

Funny, isn’t it, how women who’ve been raped or beaten are accused of ‘weaponising’ their trauma when they ask for male-free spaces, but trans-identified men who claim using the Gents has a higher mortality rate than armed combat are met with credulity and simpering concern.

Rooney right about the Arsenal fans tonight, so quiet. #arsenal

This is great news for UK, and more specifically Glasgow & Scotland 👍