By a remarkable coincidence Neil Oliver has stepped down ‘as intended‘ only days after being exposed as being in a bromance with the less than appealing and racist Dr Starkey.
In a sample by the HeyUPal.gov polling agency, 100% of respondents over 4 said ‘Aye Right!‘
Any Oliver story presents me with an opportunity to share older ones. There some fine photos:
BBC Scotland urged to replace Neil Oliver to placate historians and attract broader range of viewers
National Trust sacking Neil Oliver will enhance Scotland forever: https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2020/05/24/national-trust-sacking-neil-oliver-will-enhance-scotland-forever/
Neil Oliver in the limelight again reminds me of his cancerous presence: https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2020/02/22/neil-oliver-in-the-limelight-again-reminds-me-of-his-cancerous-presence/
Talking-up Scotland 'Albatraz' 
Nothing became him in his office like the leaving it . That’s the prospect of an ermine- trimmed jaiket gone for a Burton unless he can find some other route to the upper chamber pot .
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Alas, the sales of snake oil will decline as this oleaginous creep leaves the stage.
No doubt to re-appear on the BEEB, who maintain a special place for Brit Nat hucksters.
“Look! Look at me, as I swirl my locks and turn to the camera (my BEST side). I will explain why Scotland never really existed in the “his-tory story” I promote, my neckerchief hiding my brass neck”.
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Ah well as far as the NTS concerned
They forgot that Auld bit o Grannies Wisdom
Whit ye sow ye reap
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I thi k those who chose Neil Oliver should step down also.
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I suspect they would have chosen Oliver because of his media profile, rather than any knowledge of of his opinions.
The only Trustee I am aware of, is the excellent Murray Pittock—an actual historian—as apposed to Nellie’s preposterous posturing.
I often imagine people recruited to these posts of public trust, are there for the freebies and perks. I might be wrong, of course.
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It would be pretty remiss of the trustees to employ someone in such a high profile position without a more detailed look at his background. I think you’re being too kind.
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I think it was SIRI wot did it! Take a look, the last straw surely, and his outward condoning of a rabid racist Starkey of course.
Second down. One of my favourite sites, if you need a laugh, here it is.
https://munguin.wordpress.com/2020/06/29/just-for-a-laugh-79/
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Yes, I’m a fan!
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Best to hold fire on the celebrations until we see his replacement.
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I am sorry people find it necessary to slag of one of their own Is it because he’s a no voter ? I for one find him to be a true Scot & enjoy watching & listening to him Good luck Neil
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Morag?
You better not be my sister Morag!
One of their own! Billy Bragg is one of my own!
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