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Granted, when they ask to go for a walk on your holiday, but you want to eat. 🐐🌿😂 She’s not actually in this Mallorca clip, but that wild goat must signify something monumental—a new IG profile photo, perhaps?

Classic 'pull' strategy. It’s the same tedious cycle we've seen for a year, yet people still dutifully fall for it. The adventure and companionship you select for a holiday fail to shine through on the page.

#mallorca #wildlife #holidays #animals

It's safe to slow down…It is usually best to rein in when that desperate craving for the prize pool kicks in—known as SH. She feels anxious when the bills aren’t paid on time. Can SH handle them this week? Meanwhile, the fool allows himself to be thoroughly subdued 😵‍💫

The world Vs ArgenFifa ⚔️🌍

Every decision is causing uproar. Clear yellow-card tackles are going unpunished, and the row is already boiling over ahead of the final. 👀 Spain 🇪🇸 must brace for a bruising battle

By the way. Article 34.3 of Fifa's rules prohibits the display of any political messages or slogans by players before, during or after a match ⚽️

#FIFA #FIFAworldcup2026

How old are the people in this video? Are you sure they are of legal drinking age? 🧐

Alcohol advertising in the UK 🇬🇧 is subject to exceptionally strict regulations. These rules are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which works with the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) to set standards for marketers and Meta's advertising policies. The ASA states that alcohol ads must not show people drinking and behaving in an adolescent or juvenile manner, or reflecting youth culture (under-18s).

Alcohol advertisements should never encourage excessive drinking. Unlike major brands (such as whisky, gin, or vodka manufacturers) that display warnings on their social profiles encouraging followers to drink responsibly, no such note is visible here, posted by SH. Most of these rules are simply common sense

Because alcohol is an age-restricted product, marketers must implement specific safeguards to ensure their advertising reaches the correct demographic.

While this post is obviously identifiable as a marketing communication promoting SH’s @gallowaydistillery, it raises serious questions regarding whether the advertisement has been appropriately targeted. Furthermore, it appears to irresponsibly encourage excessive drinking and breaches the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code) by featuring individuals who are, or appear to be, under 25 years of age.

#ASA #CAP

Posted 16th July 2026

#fifaworldcup2026 #england #argentina

#fifaworldcup2026 #england #argentina

Cigar Snob!🚬

At the No. 6 Cavendish a premier cigar shop and sampling lounge in Central London with their Havana Club astray they strike the customary pose—that of the sophisticated aficionado pretending to be a seasoned expert—yet offer precious little substance.

Furthermore, SH still hasn’t learned how to hold a cigar correctly; one might have expected him to be weighed down by his usual array of cheap silver rings, but even in their absence, his grip remains hopelessly awkward—a predicament compounded by his total lack of experience 😵‍💫

Wonder to know if SH knows the difference between Premium selections from Cuba, Nicaragua, The Dominican Republic & Honduras cigars at the No.6 Cavendish Cigar Merchants.

Do you see the difference in the photo ⬇️ of Arnold Schwarzenegger? The classic grip involves holding the cigar with your index finger, middle finger, and thumb. Avoid the 'hook' style used by SH; do not squeeze the cigar firmly like a hook, as it is not recommended and is not considered a refined cigar etiquette💁

Posted 14th July 2026

Spain's shining power! 🇪🇸

Fantastic game; Superb Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final. Spain have provided a masterclass in holding on to the ball and blunting their opponents.

Spain will face either England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 or Argentina 🇦🇷 in the final on Sunday

📽️ai_withvicky

#fifaworldcup2026 #spain #france

Legends are forged in battle!

France 🇫🇷 vs Spain 🇪🇸 | World Cup Warriors in the semi-finals.

#FIFAworldcup2026 #mbappe #france #spain #worldcup #yamal #football ⚽

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Posted 14th July 2026

Happy National Day!

July 14, it's much more than a parade! 🇫🇷

In the air and on the ground, the Air and Space Force Aviators participate in this iconic day.

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Joyeux 14 Juillet !

Le 14 Juillet, c’est bien plus qu’un défilé 🇫🇷

Dans les airs comme au sol, les Aviateurs de l’armée de l’Air et de l’Espace participent à cette journée emblématique.

#14juillet #arméedelairetdelespace #armée #arméedelair #militaire #airforce #military

Happy Bastille Day from Paris 🤩💫

Paris made history! 🇫🇷✨ For the first time in recent history, the Bastille Day fireworks took place last night, July 13th!

14 juillet 🎉

📍 Tour Eiffel

#eiffel #eiffeltower #toureiffel #parisfrance

Happy Bastille Day! 💙🤍❤️

If you're going to Paris and want to stay on trend, you can search for something different from the classics, and you can find it. Super sweet but super pretty. I know some of you love sweet shots, so this one's for you, my friends x

French Kiss Shots

1 part Grenadine

1 part Irish Cream Liqueur

1 part Tequila Rose 🌹

À votre santé!

Cheers!

#FrenchNationalDay #14juillet #fêtenationale #cocktailswithkhush

Posted 14th July 2026

Did you know that Sam Heughan’s original inspiration for Claire while preparing for his role in Outlander came from a portrait in our own collection?

When Sam first read Cross Stitch, he used a postcard of Lady Agnew, as a bookmark after visiting the National gallery in Edinburgh. Struck by the portrait’s resemblance to Claire, it became his visual inspiration for the character.

You can see Gertrude Vernon, Lady Agnew of Lochnaw (1892) for yourself, free to visit at the National, and even pick up your own copy of the book Sam is holding.

Sam recently joined Chair of the Board Catherine Muirden for a conversation about the importance of art, wellbeing, and his childhood visits to the galleries.

Filmed by @sandybcamera

Posted 14th July 2026

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Outlander (published in the United Kingdom as Cross Stitch) is a historical fantasy novel by American writer Diana Gabaldon, first published in 1991.

ROAD TO GLORY!

The final race for football immortality begins ⚽🏆

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi-Finals Set!

Four giants remain. Four dreams are still alive.

One step away from the biggest stage in world football.

France and Spain rekindle one of Europe's fiercest rivalries, while defending champions Argentina face an England side eager to rewrite history. Every tackle, pass, and goal could shape a nation's legacy.

#FIFAWorldCup2026 #RoadToTheFinal #football #FrancevsSpain #ArgentinavsEngland #four #SemiFinals

WHEN YOU TRY TO EXPLAIN BIKE PROBLEMS TO YOUR “MOTORCYCLIST” GUEST 😵‍💫

Huhh? Novice Biker's Language🫣🤣

Leading a motorcycle group ride is a serious responsibility that requires a highly experienced, predictable rider. An inexperienced motorcyclist should never lead a ride. Putting an unqualified person in charge creates severe safety risks, as group participants may be forced to ride outside their abilities just to keep up.

This is a negative review—written not merely from the perspective of a female fan of Sam Heughan, but as a motorcyclist who actually participated in the "Ride Galloway" event. Regarding the latter, I have a few specific points to make. It is profoundly ironic that while the distillery's front door proudly boasts a TripAdvisor endorsement logo for this year, both Sam Heughan and the distillery management chose to treat a paying guest with such dismissive indifference on that very platform. The shambolic handling of the event played out entirely online for all to see. Heughan’s star power was heavily amplified, as was that of his guest—despite her glaring lack of motorcycling knowledge. It seems Heughan decided against wasting his precious time offering her any riding tips. Mind you, even if he had, it clearly would have been a wasted effort, given that she managed to learn absolutely nothing, if he tried to explain the bike problems 🔝

A motorcycle group ride leader serves as a facilitator rather than a star. Since participants trust the leader with their event experience, the lead's primary job is to manage the route, pace, and safety while catering to the group's needs, not to seek the spotlight. The trouble is, we have SH at the helm. He possesses absolutely no experience leading a motorcycling group—chiefly because he barely has enough experience. He is far more interested in basking in the centre of attention.

The Ride Galloway Debacle: A Masterclass in Mismanagement

SH, acting as host, made a series of spectacular miscalculations during Ride Galloway, neatly compromising both physical safety and professional boundaries. To look at this disaster objectively, we must break it down into two distinct categories of failure:

1. The Safety Failure

• The Wrong Machinery: Placing an inexperienced rider—as SH's personal guest-on a heavy, powerful motorcycle is a safety risk of monumental proportions.

• The Wrong Terrain: Launching a complete novice onto an unfamiliar route is a guaranteed recipe for panic and user error.

• The Inevitable Outcome: Dropping a bike on a public road is not a minor mishap; it is incredibly dangerous and could easily have been fatal.

2. The Professional Failure

• Romantic Nepotism: Mixing romance with business rarely ends well, particularly when the partner lacks the basic skills for the job. SH's guest was cast in a role requiring high social awareness and focus. Naturally, a stressed rider sliding across the asphalt is poorly equipped to manage an event's public image.

• Host Accountability: As the host—and the person who invited the late Irish singer's widow to the ride-Sam Heughan was personally responsible for the safety of his participants and the success of the event. He failed on both counts by placing his guest in a position she was entirely unqualified to handle.

Why Did He Do It?

It has already been suggested that he might lack a certain backbone and wisdom, but his behaviour here stems from a few specific, glaring blind spots:

• Ego Over Logic: There is a possibility he simply wanted to 'show off' his not-a- profile guest at his event, completely ignoring the logistical reality of keeping her away.

• An Inability to Say No: He clearly lacks the boundaries required to tell a guest 'no' when she expressed an interest in participating.

• Severe Underestimation: He profoundly underestimated how difficult road riding is for a beginner, and exactly how much effort it requires to stay upright.

The Fallout

Was there major motorcycle damage? Quite likely.

Is he now trying to decide how to confront her, or simply scrambling to fix his battered business reputation?

Taking an inexperienced person onto fast roads on an oversized motorcycle puts them in extreme danger. The host's decision to mix a guest's lack of experience with public relations duties-while failing to enforce basic safety limits—borders on negligence.

Why This Was So IIII-Advised

• Oversized and Out of Depth: Riding a motorcycle that is too large or powerful is a leading cause of loss of control. Without the foundational experience to handle the weight and throttle, a crash is a matter of 'when', not 'if'.

• High-Speed Roads: British roads are unforgiving environments for novices. In the UK, learner drivers are heavily restricted for a reason: high speeds and rapid traffic flow require instant reflexes.

• The Priority of Safety: One should never allow a rider to exceed their skill level, let alone unleash them onto a high-speed route.

• The Perils of Mixing Business with Pleasure:

Incorporating a guest into an event team when they possess zero relevant skills creates an immediate liability. A competent host should know how to keep novices off the road, drawing a very clear line between romantic entanglements and professional event responsibilities.

Motorcyclists who vastly overestimate their abilities while blithely ignoring the fundamentals pose a rather predictable hazard on the road—which brings us neatly to the individual Sam recently invited along. If Sam hasn't noticed yet, it is high time he woke up. His riding companion on the Galloway route displayed a truly astonishing flair for overstating her own competence, and Sam, with rather touching naivety, swallowed every single word.

Relationship built on lies is a fast track to paranoia and total burnout. Coping with a manipulator who plays the oracle—a tragic side effect of deep-seated insecurity, usually masking itself as a desperate need to show off—is the classic sign of a toxic relationship. Most people would run a mile to save their sanity. Yet, SH remained blissfully oblivious to being completely taken for a mug. While he and his guest were merely enthusiastic bikers, the genuine riders spotted the charade immediately. After all, it takes a special kind of genius to miss that putting a complete novice like Sam’s guest, Steph Bullock French, on a rocket of a motorbike is an absolute recipe for disaster. Even a total blockhead could see that.

When a dealer provides a bike, responsibility for repair costs depends entirely on the written loan agreement signed before the journey. Generally, the dealer covers mechanical failures caused by normal wear and tear, while the rider pays for damage resulting from negligence or drops. So, if the bike suffers a breakdown because the rider dropped it, that’s on them. Naturally, our genius of a host was utterly convinced his Canadian guest actually knew how to ride, when in reality she thought motorcycle horsepower literally involved actual horses, so now he gets to face the music. What an absolute muppet.

It appears the little joyride Sam's guest treated herself to proved rather costly—to say nothing of the sheer mortification he endured before the Dumfries & Galloway motorcycle dealer 😳

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https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/ladyb387/Review/1066141637

Posted 13th July 2026

Heartbroken 💔 Farewell to a Legend, Sir Sam Neill, One of New Zealand's Finest.

A legend 65 million years in the making 🦖

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, and best known for portraying Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78.

For generations of film lovers, Sam Neill will forever be our favourite palaeontologist. Dr Alan Grant, the man who made us believe dinosaurs could walk the Earth again in Jurassic Park.

Some actors want to be stars. Some simply want to tell stories and bring joy to audiences. Sir Sam Neill was firmly in the latter group, and it earned him the admiration and respect of people around the world.

He was born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. His mother was English, and his father (a New Zealander) was serving in the British Army there. He moved with his family to Christchurch, New Zealand, at age seven. Studied at both the University of Canterbury and Victoria University of Wellington.

Wellington played a pivotal role in his journey. He spent six years at the New Zealand National Film Unit in Miramar as a writer, director and editor, often describing it as his real film school. He also performed regularly at Circa Theatre, first appearing there in 1976, and returned earlier this year to celebrate the theatre's 50th anniversary.

He worked extensively in Australian film and television—becoming a beloved figure there—and sadly passed away in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by his family. His family described his passing as "sudden and unexpected" and said he had remained cancer-free following his battle with blood cancer.

In 2023 Neill disclosed that he had been diagnosed with cancer, describing it as "a ferocious type of aggressive" non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In April of this year he revealed that he was cancer free after undergoing CAR-T cell (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell) therapy.

In his memoir, Did I Ever Tell You This?, revealed that he had stage-three blood cancer. The book itself was written pell-mell, because, "The truth was, I didn't know how long I had to live. What I had was aggressive. I thought I'd better scribble down some stuff before I shuffle."

He wrote it while undergoing treatment for stage-three blood cancer as a way to keep himself busy and record stories for his children. The book was published in March 2023. You can find purchase options and retailer details for the memoir through Waterstones or Amazon UK.

But his incredible legacy stretches far beyond Isla Nublar, of course, Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, Neill brought intelligence, warmth and dry wit to every performance. Despite global fame, Sam Neill remained unmistakably Kiwi.

Neill won his first big international role in 1981 as Damien Thorn, the son of the devil, in Omen III: The Final Conflict. That same year, he played the co-lead in Andrzej Żuławski’s cult film Possession, starring Isabelle Adjani.

After narrowly missing out on the role of James Bond when Roger Moore was thinking of bowing out of the role, Sam Neill earning acclaim for his roles, Across a career spanning more than five decades, Neill starred in over 50 films, including Jurassic Park, The Piano, Dead Calm, Event Horizon, In The Mouth Of Madness, The Dish, The Hunt for Red October, and so much more. He was widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most celebrated actors.

One notable late career hit for Neill was the New Zealand production The Hunt For The Wilderpeople, directed by Taika Waititi.

Neill had completed filming on two upcoming productions, Godzilla v Kong: Supernova and The Last Resort. Both are in post-production and are upcoming 2027 films that prominently feature legendary actor Sam Neill in one of his final posthumous performances on the big screen.

Later on, Neill would appear in various TV shows including The Tudors, Crusoe, Peaky Blinders, The Twelve and Untamed.

Neill (pictured with Murphy in “Peaky Blinders”) was in the first two seasons of the show, which became a phenomenon with A-lister fans. ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

In TV Sam Neill starred in Peaky Blinders as the ruthless Chief Inspector/Major Chester Campbell, a primary antagonist in the first two series. His character, an Ulster Protestant policeman drafted from Belfast, was tasked by Winston Churchill with recovering stolen weapons and became a relentless, cunning rival to Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy)

@ samneilltheprop OSCAR! Here's me pal #CillianMurphy the next day with the Gold Fella, and me. I could not be more thrilled, as you see. So well deserved. We had a great catch up. And a Bloody Mary. Or two. What an actor, what a performance and what a movie #Oppenheimer #iscars #peakyblinders - 12 March 2024

In television Sam Neill won the Silver Logie for Best Lead Actor in a Drama at the Australian TV awards for his role as Brett Colby in The Twelve. His character in The Twelve is an effortless legal genius in court, an understated Romeo outside it, having a long-range affair with another barrister, Meredith, played by Frances O’Connor. He also received two Primetime Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nominations for his work in television.

Here are some of Neil's other award wins and nominations: Logie Awards: Won the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor in 2023 and for Most Outstanding Actor in 2005 for the miniseries Jessica. BAFTA Awards: Won Best Actor in 1984 for his breakthrough role in the mini-series Reilly, Ace of Spies.

Golden Globe Nominations: Nominated for Reilly: Ace of Spies (1984), One Against the Wind (1991), and Merlin (1999). Emmy Award Nominations: Nominated for Merlin (1998) and Wild New Zealand (2017)

Sir Sam Neill was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1991 for services to acting. He was later made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2007, and in March 2023 he was awarded a knighthood in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to film,” a title approved by the late Queen Elizabeth II. He accepted a knighthood after changes to New Zealand's honours system allowed recipients to adopt titular honours.

Sam Neill considered himself primarily a New Zealander, living on his farm and winery in Central Otago. That humility shone through on his wonderfully entertaining social media, where fans loved following life at his Central Otago vineyard, Two Paddocks, and the antics of his Hollywood-named farm animals.

Rest in peace, Sam Neill 1947-2026 🕊️🎬 Thank you for the wonder, the fear and a lifetime of unforgettable cinema ❤️

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#SamNeill #JurassicPark #AlanGrant #Cinema #RIPSamNeill #OBE #knighthood #actor

Posted 13th July 2026

@allblacks A pleasure to host some of the cast of Lord of the Rings last night, we think they loved the anthem 🖤🇳🇿 Mind you, if SH is indeed in the new film—not that there’s any proof—his character must be rather secondary, seeing as the All Blacks completely blanked him from the guest list in Christchurch during the rugby match 🏉 Nations Championship 2026.