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@thisisfin

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News producer with BBC Scotland, currently touting my radio wares in Toronto at CBC News. Tweets about my work, jollies, & Hibs. (He/him)

Toronto via Glasgow
Joined April 2009
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Finlay Matheson
2 months
Back to doing what I do best… making radio news programmes! I’m freelancing at the CBC’s Toronto newsroom for the next month (and hopefully beyond!) I am - as ever - open to story pitches, coffees, beers… Get in touch! finlay.matheson @cbc .ca
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
🚨Job news! I’m over the moon to have accepted a permanent journalist gig at @BBCRadioScot . I’ve hung up my freelance boots and I’ll be putting together Good Morning Scotland, Lunchtime Live and Drivetime as a full-time job. Right then, who’s coming for a pint? 🍺
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1 year
After a rough week in my personal life, yesterday was exactly what I needed. It’s funny how football can suspend your reality and make you forget your problems for 90 minutes. Mega stuff from @HibernianFC in the Edinburgh Derby 💪
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
I produced my first radio programme! Thank you @Fionasstalker and the Drivetime team for seeing me through two hours of live radio 📻
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Finlay Matheson
6 months
We’ve lost a dear dear colleague and member of the Drivetime family. Today’s programme was dedicated to Nick and all the happy hours we spent together. I hope we did you justice. We’ll miss you so much, my friend.
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6 months
"Nick has been a wonderful colleague. He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author – and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them."   Head of News and Current Affairs at BBC Scotland Gary Smith pays tribute to Nick Sheridan.
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Finlay Matheson
6 months
Having a wee dram for our Nick on the coast of Arran today. Fitting that the next bit of land over the water is Ireland. Go well, my friend.
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BBC Scotland News
6 months
Funeral held for BBC presenter Nick Sheridan
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Finlay Matheson
5 months
Okay, big news time… I’m off to live in Canada for a bit! I’ve got a two-year working visa, with a plan to live and work in Toronto after a bit of travelling. I’m sad to say farewell to Scotland in a couple of weeks’ time, but very excited for a new adventure 🇨🇦
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Wow - what a day to produce my second ever radio programme… no pressure! A massive shift from the Drivetime team to stack up two brilliant hours of reaction and analysis of the First Minister’s resignation. None of us were expecting that when we came in this morning…
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Today we said bye to my partner’s grandad, who was a brilliant man. He went to his first Hibs game in 1934 and was there for it all. From the first ever Scottish game with floodlights, to watching the Famous 5, Turnbull’s Tornadoes, & a Scottish Cup win. A @HibernianFC legend.
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Finlay Matheson
10 months
Scotland’s best live band in Scotland’s best live venue. @Youngfathers 🤝 @TheBarrowlands
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Comunicado oficial: Buzzing like a faulty fridge to be going full-time with the BBC Scotland radio news team in the new year 🕺 You’ll be hearing a lot more stories I’ve worked on across #bbcGMS and Drivetime on @BBCRadioScot .
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Finlay Matheson
5 years
I drank bevvy in a safe standing section and watched sport in a football stadium today. And society didn’t crumble around our ears...? It’ll never catch on.
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Finlay Matheson
7 years
A year to the day since Hibs won the Scottish Cup for the 1st time in 114 years. The greatest footballing moment of my life. #GGTTH
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Finlay Matheson
5 months
One last burl around the BBC Radio Scotland airwaves for me! Producing for Drivetime has been the best gig I’ve ever had - it’s taught me so much about Scotland & the world, and I’ve grown so much as a person. It’s the best team in the biz. Thank you @Fionasstalker
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Finlay Matheson
7 years
Incredible Idlewild tonight. The original lineup, The Remote Part in its entirety, and the deep cuts from back in the day. @IdlewildtheBand
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
I’ve made it to sunrise following my first ever 04:30 alarm for #bbcgms @BBCRadioScot Time for a double shot!
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Finlay Matheson
12 years
Here's the podcast of @markdaly2 & @alextomo 's discussion/Q&A about the Rangers scandal. Worth a listen: http://t.co/NOLMaQzK #MediaMonday
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Finlay Matheson
4 months
Still pinching myself that I live here now. What a place!
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
I produced an OB! Great to have so much interest in the A9 story across @BBCRadioScot programming, from GMS, Mornings, Lunchtime Live, & culminating in a Drivetime special with @BBCJohnBeattie from Inverness. Thanks to the producers, reporters & presenters who made it happen
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Finlay Matheson
1 year
Feeling like a proud older brother as our Ollie heads off for pastures new. I was there for his first freelance shift on #bbcqt and waved him off to become a fully-fledged reporter with STV today. The newsroom isn’t going to be the same without you @ImOliverWright ! ❤️
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Finlay Matheson
9 months
The Good Ship Drivetime bids the mighty @BBCJohnBeattie a fond farewell this evening. It’s been an honour to call myself J.B’s producer, and I wish him all the best with the next adventure!
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Finlay Matheson
8 years
North Man in Journalism Graduation Success:
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Finlay Matheson
8 years
Lionel Nessie is ready for the big game tonight. #CZESCO
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Is it too early? Probably. Do we care? Not a jot!🎄
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
I did *say* I wanted to do the Edinburgh half-marathon in less than two hours… 😬 Skin of the teeth stuff!
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Some light in all this darkness: last weekend a tiny person arrived and made our family’s lives so much bigger. I became “Uncle Finlay” to Elsie Matheson 😍
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Today I made my BBC News Channel debut in the role of “radio producer wandering around in the background”. Apologies to @zsk for any distractions on your two-way!
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Good morning! I’ve sledged my way into Pacific Quay and ready to put together DriveTime with our @Fionasstalker . @BBCRadioScot from 4-6pm 🕺
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Finlay Matheson
5 years
I’m not sure my ears will stop ringing between now and watching @thetwilightsad support The Cure in August. A total honour to be in that room tonight for @bbcquaysessions .
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Finlay Matheson
5 months
Next stop Toronto! 🇨🇦
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
It’s amazing who you bump into on your travels! I think I’d fit in quite well as the third Proclaimer… 👓
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
WE DID IT! Marathon finishers 👊 Easily the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but honoured to have raised over £1600 for the @ICDCRoyalFree & @Refuweegee . Still time to donate here:
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
I did my first full five-day week of freelance journalism in ages this week! I know it’s the norm for anyone with a job, but it’s quite an achievement for me. So many times in the year before summer I felt like chucking it in, so the message to freelancers is: keep at it!
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Finlay Matheson
5 years
“A hand up. Not a handout.” Great tributes to Bradley Welsh at Easter Road today. #GGTTH
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Finlay Matheson
8 months
And that’s a wrap from the Drivetime team for Christmas! Seasons greetings from us to you 🎄 @Fionasstalker @AngelaCarr_ @DSiobhann @JudithRalston
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Finlay Matheson
10 years
Political apathy in the UK? Not at the sold out Hydro tonight. Alex Salmond's standing O. (Photo by @A_D_McLean ) http://t.co/cr156GHPaL
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
I’m having a birthday! 🎈
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Finlay Matheson
4 years
Loved @BBC6Music ’s tribute to Toots Hibbert of Toots & The Maytals last night (). Worth listening to for the reggae Radiohead cover alone.
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
This is not a drill - there’s a dug in the @BBCRadioScot office! All my dreams have come true.
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
What a programme… just the eight resignations while we were on air #bbcgms … “We need a lie down” says @BBCGaryR #bbcgms @LucyJWhyte
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
“We wanna get loaded and we wanna have a good time.” A near-religious experience watching Primal Scream do Screamadelica at Queen’s Park last night. Absolutely mega. Big thanks to @simonemarie4 for sorting us out and having us back for a beer after - great to meet you! 🍻
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Finlay Matheson
4 years
Top 10 for 2020. Reading has kept me going this year and here are my favourites from the 40+ books I got through.
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
It’s always a pleasure to work on the big stories, and they don’t get much bigger than #COP26 ! Brilliant to have a front row seat to the largest event in the world, and an honour to work on it for @BBCScotland #BBCDN #BBCGMS
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Finlay Matheson
1 year
An exciting morning in Radioland… our first programme from a brand new @BBCRadioScot studio! Exciting to think about the hours of news that’ll be broadcast from here. Bon voyage, Glasgow PQ2! #bbcGMS
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Finlay Matheson
5 years
TRNSMT fans in 2017: put more women on the bill please. TRNSMT fans in 2018: put more women on the bill please. TRNSMT fans in 2019: put more women on the bill please. TRNSMT lineup in 2020:
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Two days, almost 20 hours of live broadcasting, 40 guests “on the sofa” (or at least on a big screen next to the sofa), 81 constituency data profiles built... The 2021 Scottish election coverage is in the bag! An absolute privilege to work on my second election.
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Every radio producer today:
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Finlay Matheson
6 months
I’m off on a bit of an adventure in a couple of months (more on that later). But it means my job at BBC Radio Scotland is up for grabs! Producing radio news programmes is the best gig I’ve ever had. DMs open if you have any questions:
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Finlay Matheson
6 years
A touch of class from the people @TRNSMTfest yesterday. They could’ve sold the screen time for advertising money, but instead honoured @FRabbits ’ Scott Hutchison, just before Arctic Monkeys’ set.
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
506 days. There’s been loads of really lovely moments as we’ve started moving out of the pandemic, but getting back to Easter Road was massive tonight. Three goals. Three red cards. Loads of pantomime booing. Loads of exuberant celebrating. 506 days. It’s so good to be back.
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Good morning! And what a morning it is. DriveTime from 4pm on @BBCRadioScot . I’ll get the coffees in.
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Finlay Matheson
6 years
Update: Dulcie has been found and is back with her loved ones. Thank you all for your retweets and messages ❤️
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Finlay Matheson
6 years
Not my usual kind of Twitter post, but having had a, err... “chequered” history with running (I hated it), I’m feeling mighty proud of myself for completing my first ever 5K / @parkrunUK this morning!
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Finlay Matheson
5 years
@PauldMcNamee @Dennynews @BigIssue “Don’t be shy, give it a try” ♥️
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Finlay Matheson
1 year
Self Esteem, Barrowland Ballroom. Joyous.
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Last orders for the Scots in London. ¡Vamos @Scotlandteam !
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
We cracked open the good stuff for our first night as flatmates! 🍻 Cheerio Govanhill, hello Pollokshields 👋
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Some rearranged books means it’s time for a “shelfie”. On display at the moment is a signed first edition from Ali, a fresh paperback of Shuggie to replace the battered hardback passed around everyone I know, & the lovely cover art on Naoise Dolan’s Exciting Times.
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Finlay Matheson
4 years
Just caught this on iPlayer and it's a must-watch for music fans. It's bursting with love and shows what a difference great support makes to people in care: #SoulBoy @RichardSearling
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Proud as ever to support #RainbowLaces at @HibernianFC vs. @MotherwellFC today. Football against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia 👊
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Bonjour! 🇫🇷
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
What a day to win a World Cup playoff semi-final! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦 Scotland are two wins away from Qatar. Build-up to tonight’s game against Ukraine across #bbcgms , Lunchtime Live and Drivetime on @BBCRadioScot all day.
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Feliz navidad a todos!
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Finlay Matheson
1 year
Mister @mmgeissler behind the microphone for Drivetime for the next two weeks. A Hibee producing a Jambo… hands across the divide 🤝
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Finlay Matheson
8 months
Mince pie for brekkie, bags packed ready for a speedy getaway to the Highlands tonight. One last Drivetime before Christmas on-air from 1600 🎄
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Finlay Matheson
10 years
I'm now officially a card-carrying member of the Tartan Army! @ScottishFA #WellBeComing http://t.co/2L9r3ESMCZ
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Back to watching football together after a year and a half ♥️
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Content warning: harassment and sexual assault. Exclusive - Five women have told @bbcradioscot ’s Drivetime programme of cases of sexual assault in the Scottish traditional music scene. They say more must be done to tackle a “culture” of sexual harassment. @BBCJohnBeattie
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Off to Spain for a Christmas jolly. ¡Vamos!
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Finlay Matheson
1 year
Got freebies to see a friend of a friend’s gig in Glasgow last night, and he was very funny and profound. Go see his show if you can!
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Finlay Matheson
6 years
My partner’s sister, Dulcie, has been missing since last night in the Keighley, West Yorkshire area. She was last seen in black jeans, a hoodie, a pink cap and pink sliders. Call 101 and quote ref number 282645 if you have any info. All RTs greatly appreciated.
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Finlay Matheson
1 year
¡Vamos! What a result at Hampden tonight. Just a few minutes? More like 90!
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Finlay Matheson
4 years
On international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia I’m sending solidarity and love to @LEAPsports , @FvHScot , @proudjags , @CelticCSCPride , @IbroxPride , and all other orgs who make Scottish football a safe and welcoming space to all. @UnitedGlasgowFC
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Finlay Matheson
6 years
I’m struggling to find the words for how powerful @thetwilightsad were tonight. The old anthems, the new stuff, the incredible, emotional @FRabbits tribute. Not sure I’ve felt so much energy in a room for a band before. A huge 2019 awaits these boys.
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
From Question Time… to DriveTime! A quick turnaround for me but ready to make some radio 📻🎙
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Finlay Matheson
6 years
Hey, @ICTFC . We like the new mascot, but thought you should know the original and best Lionel Nessi and his Tartan Army have been supporting Scotland home and away for the past 4 years. #LNTA since 2014.
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Finlay Matheson
10 years
Undecideds and No voters - have a scroll through the #YesBecause hashtag for passionate, sensible reasons to vote yes in the #indyref .
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Jumping into the week like @jehnbeth @TheBarrowlands
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Finlay Matheson
7 months
@secondmentions of all the great lines in @libby_brooks ’ piece on the missing macaque, “simian hoopla” stands out as an all-time second mention.
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Slainte from the Lake District!
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2 years
Two hours of election results coverage in the bag, with the best in the biz behind the mic. A breeze when you’ve got @Fionasstalker behind the glass and @DSiobhann steering the ship 👊 @BBCRadioScot
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Finlay Matheson
6 years
Just been to see the powerful #NaePasaran @EdenCourt . An incredible story of the East Kilbride factory workers who stood in defiance against the Chilean dictatorship and in solidarity with the country’s workers. Go and see it, if you can ✊
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Finlay Matheson
11 months
A little pre-Edinburgh Derby gift waiting for Mr @mmgeissler this morning 😘 #GGTTH
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
This weekend I found out it IS possible to go to two weddings in two countries on back-to-back days. You just have to stay up for 21 hours. Sheffield and Dublin - what a buzz!
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4 months
Hiya from the Rockies. Bear spray thankfully not yet needed. Ice spikes very much are. Incredible hiking up Ha Ling Peak to kick off two weeks’ travel from Calgary to Vancouver.
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Reliving all my teenage emo dreams with a last-minute ticket to My Chemical Romance last night. 13 year-old Finlay would be thrilled!
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Finlay Matheson
2 years
Good morning! Headline of the day goes to the Edinburgh Evening News 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Finlay Matheson
3 months
Truly an incredible day on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Spotting a pod of orcas on a speed boat, a six mile run along the Pacific Trail, then front-row seats at the Pluvio restaurant open kitchen.
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Your boy’s first TV credits 🙋‍♂️ #bbcqt #bbcdn
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Finlay Matheson
10 years
Mighty impressive view of #Edinburgh from Murrayfield to the castle, taken from @EdinburghNapier 's 6th floor: http://t.co/rwhRBSYBVz
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Finlay Matheson
1 year
An absolute dream come true to spend five days on Worthy Farm at the best festival on the planet. Thank you @glastonbury !
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Finlay Matheson
6 years
My first 10K in the bag! Delighted to have finished it in 52 minutes, with a sprint finish chucked in for good measure.
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
A wee bump up the credits for me on last night’s shift! It was a pleasure to social media produce to half a million followers on the country’s biggest political programme. Big thanks to @MartyFletcher97 & @ImOliverWright for keeping me calm! #bbcqt
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Decisions decisions on @BBC6Music ’s #TShirtDay
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Finlay Matheson
6 years
I’ve been staying off social media for a while, but I couldn’t not talk about my pride for @thetwilightsad this week. Number 1 in the Scottish, indie, & vinyl charts. It Won’t Be Like This All The Time is intoxicating.
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
Yes the Hibs 💪
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2 years
Like most Invernesians my age, I feel like I grew up in the Ironworks. From seeing my first ever gig there to watching countless heroes of mine, having bands coming through the city was so formative. #bbcgms will hear from @BlazinBruce & Lunchtime Live hears from @ElephantSession
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BBC Scotland News
2 years
Ironworks venue in Inverness looks set to be demolished
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Finlay Matheson
7 years
Yes, Hibs! Dominant stuff from front to back and the win never looked in doubt. This photo of our @Average_Joe1 in the away end sums things up nicely!
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Finlay Matheson
3 years
How easy is it to check your HIV status? I found out on today’s Drivetime @BBCRadioScot Thanks to @Liam_Beattie and the Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk for coming on our programme. #GiveHIVTheFinger
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Finlay Matheson
4 months
A sub-two hour Toronto Half Marathon? On a dodgy ankle and hardly any training?
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Finlay Matheson
5 years
Kate Tempest🗣 Fontaines D.C🇮🇪 Self Esteem💅 Better Oblivion Community Centre🏢 The Twilight Sad🖤 Slowthai💣 And here they are on a playlist:
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BBC Radio 6 Music
5 years
What were your 6 favourite albums of 2019? 😎 Get to know our presenter favourites of the year here:
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