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Throughout our life with Hercules we have been fortunate to have been involved with some very special people. I would like to acknowledge them for their kindness, wisdom, help and friendship.

Firstly, David Summnall of Middlechild Productions, with whom we entrusted Hercules’s story – thank you David.

My mum, dad and family, especially my sister Hazel and her family, who are always there for us.

My cousin John Maclean of North Uist and his family, who helped us enormously with the moving of Hercules to his final resting place.

My relatives and the islanders of Grimsay and North Uist for their friendship and support.

Roger Wheater, the former Director of Edinburgh Zoo.

Numerous friends and neighbours who took to living with a bear as the most natural thing in the world.

Our dear friend the late Sir Hugh Fraser for his boundless enthusiastic support.

The late Eddie Orbell of the Highland Wildlife Park, a man full of kindness and an immense love of animals.

Hercules’s fans and admirers who touched our subconscious mind and taught us to appreciate our fellow man.

Anne Logan, our kindest caring vet, who helped us through.

My heroes, local farmers David Johnman and Jimmy Patterson, always ready to help.

Martin Palmer and Toby Buchan at John Blake Publishing for believing in our story.

And finally, the British media, who treated Hercules and ourselves with respect.

MAGGIE ROBIN