Daniel Bennett
@dbennettnews.bsky.social
Senior Journalist/Producer in Society and Health at BBC Scotland News. Once deemed "not quite Terry Wogan" by a listener. ✉️ : daniel.bennett@bbc.co.uk
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This series of #BlueLights has been great, but this minute of TV is exceptional, and the drone shot to hand held is sublime. When one-shot was used in Adolescence I think we were all primed for it, but here I think it ups the jeopardy and adrenaline of the scene. 10/10.
October 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This series of #BlueLights has been great, but this minute of TV is exceptional, and the drone shot to hand held is sublime. When one-shot was used in Adolescence I think we were all primed for it, but here I think it ups the jeopardy and adrenaline of the scene. 10/10.
The view from the top of Ben Lomond today. Of course, it brightened up on my way down
August 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The view from the top of Ben Lomond today. Of course, it brightened up on my way down
For viewers across the UK, do yourself a favour and get BBC Two on now. All-Ireland final day and you’ve the chance to see the fastest sport on grass. Cork v Tipperary is one of the massive heavyweight clashes in sport. Try it, you won’t be disappointed
July 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
For viewers across the UK, do yourself a favour and get BBC Two on now. All-Ireland final day and you’ve the chance to see the fastest sport on grass. Cork v Tipperary is one of the massive heavyweight clashes in sport. Try it, you won’t be disappointed
Absolutely brutal day of work recently at the Guide Dogs national centre. Sad to say I wasn’t able to save our cameraman from getting savaged (licked)
July 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Absolutely brutal day of work recently at the Guide Dogs national centre. Sad to say I wasn’t able to save our cameraman from getting savaged (licked)
Best thing about this time of year is light for photos. This is like looking down on the northern lights but eh.. sadly it’s just algae in a Glasgow pond
May 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Best thing about this time of year is light for photos. This is like looking down on the northern lights but eh.. sadly it’s just algae in a Glasgow pond
Busy morning in NYC visiting the Rockefeller center
May 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Busy morning in NYC visiting the Rockefeller center
A few images from droning around after a week at home in Ireland. Some new builds, some old builds, some rubble.
March 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A few images from droning around after a week at home in Ireland. Some new builds, some old builds, some rubble.
Just take 30 seconds to enjoy a 500-year old castle keep, amid the rolling hills of Carlingford and Warrenpoint
March 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Just take 30 seconds to enjoy a 500-year old castle keep, amid the rolling hills of Carlingford and Warrenpoint
Briefly back at home in Ireland for a week. Fired the drone up to see a bridge being built between NI and ROI that must have taken roughly 30 years to get over the line. Every time I come home there’s something else changed and it’s really great to see sometimes
March 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Briefly back at home in Ireland for a week. Fired the drone up to see a bridge being built between NI and ROI that must have taken roughly 30 years to get over the line. Every time I come home there’s something else changed and it’s really great to see sometimes
So what does it mean for key services, like healthcare? Scottish Care's Dr Donald MacAskill says "Social care is not a cost, it's an economic driver to revitalise these communities. Once social care disintegrates, then you get the school closing, then the community shop."
March 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
So what does it mean for key services, like healthcare? Scottish Care's Dr Donald MacAskill says "Social care is not a cost, it's an economic driver to revitalise these communities. Once social care disintegrates, then you get the school closing, then the community shop."
Mull & Iona Community Trust are building, with the help of Council and Scot Gov money. "In many cases it'll give (key workers) a toe-hold. If they can't come here, they'll never find a place to live," says MICT's manager, Moray Finch
March 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Mull & Iona Community Trust are building, with the help of Council and Scot Gov money. "In many cases it'll give (key workers) a toe-hold. If they can't come here, they'll never find a place to live," says MICT's manager, Moray Finch
Local landowner, Tom Nelson, had some farm houses lying vacant. Noticing the issue with housing, he converted them, making 5 homes. "We had 45 applications for the 5 homes," he said, underlining the scale of the challenge in Mull. He's not the only one trying to address the issue
March 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Local landowner, Tom Nelson, had some farm houses lying vacant. Noticing the issue with housing, he converted them, making 5 homes. "We had 45 applications for the 5 homes," he said, underlining the scale of the challenge in Mull. He's not the only one trying to address the issue
"I think we need a miracle," says Rebecca MacLennan, a charity worker in Mull. She and her family spent years in a small flat, another family who struggled with Scotland's rural housing crisis. She works with young families and says housing always comes up in conversation
March 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"I think we need a miracle," says Rebecca MacLennan, a charity worker in Mull. She and her family spent years in a small flat, another family who struggled with Scotland's rural housing crisis. She works with young families and says housing always comes up in conversation
Have to say, what a place
February 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Have to say, what a place
Enjoying a bit more drone flying, this time around the Doulton Fountain in Glasgow Green. Designed in 1887, but something I've never looked at in detail until now. Also, the People's Palace which is getting refurbished and the old carpet factory/West Brewery, where you get Glasgow's best beer
February 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Enjoying a bit more drone flying, this time around the Doulton Fountain in Glasgow Green. Designed in 1887, but something I've never looked at in detail until now. Also, the People's Palace which is getting refurbished and the old carpet factory/West Brewery, where you get Glasgow's best beer
For some reason, there is a seat dedicated to Elvis Presley in the Glasgow Film Theatre. Sad to report this seat is not upholstered with blue suede.
January 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
For some reason, there is a seat dedicated to Elvis Presley in the Glasgow Film Theatre. Sad to report this seat is not upholstered with blue suede.
Really enjoying catching up on #TheTraitors (no spoilers please) but with that huge production budget, you're telling me they only found one bird sound effect that's repeated every episode?!
January 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Really enjoying catching up on #TheTraitors (no spoilers please) but with that huge production budget, you're telling me they only found one bird sound effect that's repeated every episode?!
I've been in New Zealand for three days and learned that:
a) the beer is good, very good
b) Despite being Irish, I can cope pretty well in the sun and
c) where you're allowed to fly a drone, it becomes an absolute treat
a) the beer is good, very good
b) Despite being Irish, I can cope pretty well in the sun and
c) where you're allowed to fly a drone, it becomes an absolute treat
January 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I've been in New Zealand for three days and learned that:
a) the beer is good, very good
b) Despite being Irish, I can cope pretty well in the sun and
c) where you're allowed to fly a drone, it becomes an absolute treat
a) the beer is good, very good
b) Despite being Irish, I can cope pretty well in the sun and
c) where you're allowed to fly a drone, it becomes an absolute treat
To connect with my heritage, I've been taking weekly Irish lessons in Glasgow and testing out the dreaded Duolingo. I was excited for the app's "Talk About Ireland" lessons. Would I talk about my town or learn to describe our stormy history? Eh... No. The mention of bogs was relentless
January 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
To connect with my heritage, I've been taking weekly Irish lessons in Glasgow and testing out the dreaded Duolingo. I was excited for the app's "Talk About Ireland" lessons. Would I talk about my town or learn to describe our stormy history? Eh... No. The mention of bogs was relentless
Only just warming up from filming and producing at a very chilly Scottish distillery. We're looking at how sustainable the industry is, watch this space @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social
November 28, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Only just warming up from filming and producing at a very chilly Scottish distillery. We're looking at how sustainable the industry is, watch this space @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social
What a beast of an album, finally getting my hands on a #vinyl copy of "GANGS" by NI's premier post-rockers, ASIWYFA. The album that was essential listening as I moved from school to university, very glad it's been reissued #nowspinning
November 24, 2024 at 5:20 PM
What a beast of an album, finally getting my hands on a #vinyl copy of "GANGS" by NI's premier post-rockers, ASIWYFA. The album that was essential listening as I moved from school to university, very glad it's been reissued #nowspinning
A close (brief) encounter this morning in Victoria Park, Glasgow
November 17, 2024 at 12:38 PM
A close (brief) encounter this morning in Victoria Park, Glasgow
A recent project myself and @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social worked on is on BBC Radio 4 tonight. Tune in to In Touch to hear blind yoga on the radio, then breathe in.... And relax
November 12, 2024 at 5:24 PM
A recent project myself and @ianhamiltonbbc.bsky.social worked on is on BBC Radio 4 tonight. Tune in to In Touch to hear blind yoga on the radio, then breathe in.... And relax