I posted this up on Facebook as a status update, but I thought I’d share it here too: The other day I ran into one of the blokes who bullied me at school. Always had visions of retribution in mind should I ever meet any of the plebs that made my first year of High [...]

Everyone has been to Largs at least once in their lifetime! I was back there twice last week. I’d been invited up by Gordon Weir to visit the Teen Challenge Bus ministry on the Tuesday, and a concert at Brisbane Evangelical Church on the Saturday.  The bus was situated in a car park just up [...]

Just a wee note as its late, and I plan to write, in depth, about my first visit to the Keswick Convention.  I feel incredibly blessed to have been here and taken part.  My family spent the week here with me which is the icing on the cake for sure!  I am inspired, revived, determined, [...]

Had the wonderful privilege of being involved at CLAN gathering 2011.  This was my 2nd visit to CLAN.  The first was in 2006 whilst a resident at the Bethany Christian Centre; the homeless hostel where I started rebuilding my life.  It was an incredible experience the first time round.  I got to hear some great [...]

Today I had the great privilege of sharing my testimony and music at the Living Oasis book shop , formally Wesley Owen, in Manchester. It was the first, of hopefully many, events held in the basement which has been transformed into a mini venue complete with comfortable sofas, chairs, giant pillows, stage, and lights. I [...]

It’s been a long 2 weeks.  The first of the 2 was very lonely as my family left me home alone to visit Granny Macleod on the Isle of Lewis.  I had lots to do to keep me out of trouble.  Wednesday to Saturday, both this week and last, I played at Charlotte Chapel in [...]

Hard times do fall.  It is usually in such times of sorrow that I actually stumble across something completely humbling and reviving.  Sometimes it is of a large nature that has taken the test of time to reveal itself.  Other times it is a passing thought or a whisper on my heart.  Rest assured that, [...]

I have been hit hard this last week with a nasty virus.  It was a reminder that, although I feel on top of things at the best of times, I still suffer from mental health issues.  As a recovering alcoholic I understand that a successful recovery has no end.  Recovery is constant and has no [...]

Time has flown by the past month since my time in Berlin.  I had a great time in Germany, and are supporting the German football team in the World Cup.  They are doing very very well.  That’s all I’ll say about the footie. Things have gotten really busy and the gigs have come and gone, [...]

Last weekend was the first time I had been abroad from my family.  I really missed them when I traveled to Berlin for a weekend of concerts, meeting friends, and seeing the great country that is Germany, again. There are many things I love about Berlin.  The public transport is brilliant.  Considering I had been [...]