Niall Connell FRCVS
@niallgrimc.bsky.social
Veterinary surgeon with multiple sclerosis. RCVS Fellowship Board chair. Scottish SPCA Trustee. Past RCVS President & Treasurer. NO DMs!
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FB 7 & 8 years ago memories of meeting Zoe Ball on the train home after November RCVS council meetings. Zoe is always so friendly and down-to-earth. It looks like we now share a bond to pancreatic cancer awareness, Zoe through her Mum’s very sad passing and my wife, Colette as a 10 year survivor.
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
FB 7 & 8 years ago memories of meeting Zoe Ball on the train home after November RCVS council meetings. Zoe is always so friendly and down-to-earth. It looks like we now share a bond to pancreatic cancer awareness, Zoe through her Mum’s very sad passing and my wife, Colette as a 10 year survivor.
Excellent random edifice in a magical leafy lane. One day we must bring a wee table & chairs, some nibbles, a bottle of wine and have lunch here.
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Excellent random edifice in a magical leafy lane. One day we must bring a wee table & chairs, some nibbles, a bottle of wine and have lunch here.
"Arrrrr, Jim Lad!"
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Arrrrr, Jim Lad!"
That's a coincidence! I have this to hand on my desk
October 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
That's a coincidence! I have this to hand on my desk
BCVA Congress, representing BSAVA. Terrific experience with great discussions & talks. Couldn't resist photo opportunity with the amazing student BCVA stewards. Representing 8 vet schools across UK, eager to get into agricultural practice, they're a credit to our veterinary education system #BCVA
October 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
BCVA Congress, representing BSAVA. Terrific experience with great discussions & talks. Couldn't resist photo opportunity with the amazing student BCVA stewards. Representing 8 vet schools across UK, eager to get into agricultural practice, they're a credit to our veterinary education system #BCVA
I'm glad to see my impromptu pep talk to the Aberdeen football players other day at BSAVA Alba must have helped. The team won their first game of the season on the weekend, beating Dundee 4-0. You're welcome, lads ;-)
October 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I'm glad to see my impromptu pep talk to the Aberdeen football players other day at BSAVA Alba must have helped. The team won their first game of the season on the weekend, beating Dundee 4-0. You're welcome, lads ;-)
September 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Miko the cat wanted this bed, attempted a mugging and we were required to intervene. Bree wisnae for moving
September 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Miko the cat wanted this bed, attempted a mugging and we were required to intervene. Bree wisnae for moving
An emotional day, saying farewell to the magnificent Prof Max Murray & meeting up with good @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk friends and colleagues. Raised a glass of wine tonight while having a lovely meal with Colette at the ClockTower restaurant in Auchincruive, on the old Scottish Agricultural College estate
September 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
An emotional day, saying farewell to the magnificent Prof Max Murray & meeting up with good @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk friends and colleagues. Raised a glass of wine tonight while having a lovely meal with Colette at the ClockTower restaurant in Auchincruive, on the old Scottish Agricultural College estate
I really like this picture of the SRUC @srucnews.bsky.social graduation ceremony at Glasgow University @uofglasgow.bsky.social Bute Hall a couple of weeks ago. Colette and I are in the front row. The new Registered Veterinary Nurses are graduating before they take their professional declarations.
September 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I really like this picture of the SRUC @srucnews.bsky.social graduation ceremony at Glasgow University @uofglasgow.bsky.social Bute Hall a couple of weeks ago. Colette and I are in the front row. The new Registered Veterinary Nurses are graduating before they take their professional declarations.
American tourist in our Cambridge hotel yesterday morning. I tried to hear if he was telling folk he was Vinz Clortho, keymaster of Gozer and that "Gozer the Traveler will come in one of the pre-chosen forms"
#whoyagonnacall?
#whoyagonnacall?
September 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
American tourist in our Cambridge hotel yesterday morning. I tried to hear if he was telling folk he was Vinz Clortho, keymaster of Gozer and that "Gozer the Traveler will come in one of the pre-chosen forms"
#whoyagonnacall?
#whoyagonnacall?
On a Sunday morning, a wee salute to the different roles, skills, and responsibilities taken on every day in our veterinary world; because in this line of work, we don’t just wear many hats…we can make them look good! :-D
August 31, 2025 at 7:45 AM
On a Sunday morning, a wee salute to the different roles, skills, and responsibilities taken on every day in our veterinary world; because in this line of work, we don’t just wear many hats…we can make them look good! :-D
I am so very proud to receive an honorary
fellowship from SRUC @srucnews.bsky.social
fellowship from SRUC @srucnews.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I am so very proud to receive an honorary
fellowship from SRUC @srucnews.bsky.social
fellowship from SRUC @srucnews.bsky.social
I am over the moon to receive an honorary Fellowship yesterday from @srucnews.bsky.social , a marvelous organisation which impressively operates a coordinated approach to research, education and training across all rural economy & communities in Scotland and beyond. Colette and I had a lovely day.
August 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
I am over the moon to receive an honorary Fellowship yesterday from @srucnews.bsky.social , a marvelous organisation which impressively operates a coordinated approach to research, education and training across all rural economy & communities in Scotland and beyond. Colette and I had a lovely day.
Lovely Glasgow Vet School graduation ceremony yesterday in @uofglasgow.bsky.social chapel with admission into RCVS. Congratulations to our new vets!
Image 1: Ceremony in the chapel
Image 2: Prof Ewan Cameron, past Head of School, Tim Hutchinson RCVS JVP and me
Image 1: Ceremony in the chapel
Image 2: Prof Ewan Cameron, past Head of School, Tim Hutchinson RCVS JVP and me
August 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Lovely Glasgow Vet School graduation ceremony yesterday in @uofglasgow.bsky.social chapel with admission into RCVS. Congratulations to our new vets!
Image 1: Ceremony in the chapel
Image 2: Prof Ewan Cameron, past Head of School, Tim Hutchinson RCVS JVP and me
Image 1: Ceremony in the chapel
Image 2: Prof Ewan Cameron, past Head of School, Tim Hutchinson RCVS JVP and me
than my original diagnosis and subsequent conversations suggested all those years ago. I am grateful for still being able to play a small part in our veterinary world. The dial always gets cranked up to eleven.
August 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM
than my original diagnosis and subsequent conversations suggested all those years ago. I am grateful for still being able to play a small part in our veterinary world. The dial always gets cranked up to eleven.
Bree and Miko flat out on the floor
August 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Bree and Miko flat out on the floor
Three Vet buddies at BEVA Congress 6 years ago. It really was great craic. Simon was still the @britishvets.bsky.social BVA president at this point. Thinking about you, Simon.
Prof Simon Doherty FRCVS
Prof Simon Doherty FRCVS
August 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Three Vet buddies at BEVA Congress 6 years ago. It really was great craic. Simon was still the @britishvets.bsky.social BVA president at this point. Thinking about you, Simon.
Prof Simon Doherty FRCVS
Prof Simon Doherty FRCVS
A plaque honours victims, women and men, of the Peebles witch trials (c.1629), where the church aided in accusing and executing many, including 27 in 1629 and 41 in Peeblesshire overall. In March 2022, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon formally apologised for the witch hunt atrocities.
August 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
A plaque honours victims, women and men, of the Peebles witch trials (c.1629), where the church aided in accusing and executing many, including 27 in 1629 and 41 in Peeblesshire overall. In March 2022, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon formally apologised for the witch hunt atrocities.
Heartbroken that St Mungo’s Church and the Cottage Theatre in Cumbernauld have both burned down. These iconic places shaped my childhood, from school days and farewells at St Mungo’s to drama, bands, including Chou Pahrot & MacFloyd - music and memories at the theatre. Huge losses for the community
August 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Heartbroken that St Mungo’s Church and the Cottage Theatre in Cumbernauld have both burned down. These iconic places shaped my childhood, from school days and farewells at St Mungo’s to drama, bands, including Chou Pahrot & MacFloyd - music and memories at the theatre. Huge losses for the community
Magic Scenes. The Dark Hedges, avenue of beech trees in County Antrim. The Kings Road in Game of Thrones.
July 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Magic Scenes. The Dark Hedges, avenue of beech trees in County Antrim. The Kings Road in Game of Thrones.
I exhorted Colette to check out the Titanic exhibition while Bree and I wait outside with a coffee. I've seen it before. Dogs not allowed in. At least 12 dogs were on the fateful Titanic sailing. Three dogs survived, two Pomeranians and a Pekingese.
July 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I exhorted Colette to check out the Titanic exhibition while Bree and I wait outside with a coffee. I've seen it before. Dogs not allowed in. At least 12 dogs were on the fateful Titanic sailing. Three dogs survived, two Pomeranians and a Pekingese.
Every maniac on the bridge today was taking mad pictures with the clock in the background. Thought I need to get some of that action. Useful day, working with DEFRA as a representative of BSAVA, looking at a potential new Veterinary Surgeons Act. Some very good conversations were had.
July 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Every maniac on the bridge today was taking mad pictures with the clock in the background. Thought I need to get some of that action. Useful day, working with DEFRA as a representative of BSAVA, looking at a potential new Veterinary Surgeons Act. Some very good conversations were had.
It is interesting to occasionally come across a personal image that can subtly yield a sense of true self.
July 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It is interesting to occasionally come across a personal image that can subtly yield a sense of true self.
Doing some work just now and was wondering, who would win in a cage fight?
1) WW2 Tiger tank
2) Batman and Robin in the Batmobile
3) A large metal hollow frog
1) WW2 Tiger tank
2) Batman and Robin in the Batmobile
3) A large metal hollow frog
July 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Doing some work just now and was wondering, who would win in a cage fight?
1) WW2 Tiger tank
2) Batman and Robin in the Batmobile
3) A large metal hollow frog
1) WW2 Tiger tank
2) Batman and Robin in the Batmobile
3) A large metal hollow frog