Bede Butler
@kiltedhiker.bsky.social
Retired, kilted hiker who is a Greekophile. I post mostly about Greek archaeology and history (particularly Occitanie & Albigensian).
well as the occasional rant about politics and social issues. Most people would probably say I’m a bit of a lefty.
well as the occasional rant about politics and social issues. Most people would probably say I’m a bit of a lefty.
The weekend just passed was a “single stick “ tournament. Literally a straight stick with a small hand guard and one target only-head. Based on navy sabre training, it can be brutal. Example here but not me. 😉🗡️
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The weekend just passed was a “single stick “ tournament. Literally a straight stick with a small hand guard and one target only-head. Based on navy sabre training, it can be brutal. Example here but not me. 😉🗡️
Life comes at you fast
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Life comes at you fast
A slightly illegal move, don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A slightly illegal move, don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
@smartreads.bsky.social thanks for the reposts. Nasty pumpkin 😂😂
November 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
@smartreads.bsky.social thanks for the reposts. Nasty pumpkin 😂😂
A weekend of tournaments and classes:
November 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A weekend of tournaments and classes:
Weather : day one
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Weather : day one
Really 🤷♂️🤭@tractusfynn.bsky.social @smartreads.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Really 🤷♂️🤭@tractusfynn.bsky.social @smartreads.bsky.social
This is chateaux of Montillou. The entire village was “interviewed” by the inquisitors.
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
This is chateaux of Montillou. The entire village was “interviewed” by the inquisitors.
Cutting practice:
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Cutting practice:
How it should be done-my instructor
November 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
How it should be done-my instructor
Some more from Sunday:
November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Some more from Sunday:
This from Sunday. I’m on left.
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This from Sunday. I’m on left.
It’s marginally better but we have elections next year so ……….🤷♂️
I’m well enough & swording every week. We have a broadsword event next week #broadswordfest and a single stick tournament at the end of classes. Lots of opportunities to be boffed on the head. Video from the last event.
I’m well enough & swording every week. We have a broadsword event next week #broadswordfest and a single stick tournament at the end of classes. Lots of opportunities to be boffed on the head. Video from the last event.
October 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It’s marginally better but we have elections next year so ……….🤷♂️
I’m well enough & swording every week. We have a broadsword event next week #broadswordfest and a single stick tournament at the end of classes. Lots of opportunities to be boffed on the head. Video from the last event.
I’m well enough & swording every week. We have a broadsword event next week #broadswordfest and a single stick tournament at the end of classes. Lots of opportunities to be boffed on the head. Video from the last event.
A Sunday morning stroll:
October 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A Sunday morning stroll:
Fireworks on Bastille Day
July 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Fireworks on Bastille Day
Sunny South of France 🇫🇷
July 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sunny South of France 🇫🇷
Weekend shopping done.
July 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Weekend shopping done.
France 🇫🇷 loves Scotland. #oldkiltedhiker #Chaillion sur Indre
July 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
France 🇫🇷 loves Scotland. #oldkiltedhiker #Chaillion sur Indre
Sometimes I wonder if teaching my granddaughter martial skills is wise! 🤔
She’ll be after my swords soon.
She’ll be after my swords soon.
June 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Sometimes I wonder if teaching my granddaughter martial skills is wise! 🤔
She’ll be after my swords soon.
She’ll be after my swords soon.
A friend of mine did the Tour of Glasgow Central Station (Glasgow) for his birthday, with the amazing @plyons65.bsky.social
Don’t miss this tour if you’re in Glasgow
Don’t miss this tour if you’re in Glasgow
June 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A friend of mine did the Tour of Glasgow Central Station (Glasgow) for his birthday, with the amazing @plyons65.bsky.social
Don’t miss this tour if you’re in Glasgow
Don’t miss this tour if you’re in Glasgow