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The new addition is a white ball of fluff

The end of last year was difficult for Coinneach MacLeod, aka The Hebridean Baker, and his partner, BBC Alba presenter and author Peter MacQueen.

They lost their beloved West Highland terrier, Seoras, who was 14-years-old.

He had become famous in his own right, after appearing in MacLeod’s TikTok videos - a platform on which he has 265.7k followers - and as a cover star for all of his owner’s three cookbooks, including My Scottish Island Kitchen.

After taking some time out from dog ownership, the Isle of Lewis based couple have brought home a new pup, Floraidh, who is also a Westie.

She’s already had her debut on TikTok, as she took a trip in a kayak and snuggled in front of a wood-burning stove in the cabin that MacQueen wrote about in his book, The Art of Hutting.

The new addition to the family has come in advance of Black & White Publishing’s release of MacLeod’s new read, Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook, which will be out on October 10. It’s his forth release, and will continue the theme of ‘food, folklore, travel and the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Hebrides”.

To mark the release, MacLeod will be appearing at events including one at Waterstones Princes Street, Edinburgh, on October 23, Aberdeen’s branch on November 15, and Topping & Company, Edinburgh, on November 27, among other dates.

He’s also currently shooting a TV series, to be released sometime in 2025. Whether the adorable Floraidh will make an appearance is yet to be announced.

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The Hebridean Baker shares photos of his new West Highland terrier

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