Man says he 'takes sheep by train as he can't drive' after viral Scots station picture
A man spotted walking a sheep at a Scots railway station says he takes the animal on trains because he can't drive.
Jai Gibson, 61, was captured on CCTV with the sheep attached to a lead at Paisley Gilmour Street station on Monday, July 14.
ScotRail staff and passengers were left bewildered after the rail operator shared the bizarre scene on social media.
The former Royal Marine said the lamb, whom he calls NJ, is the latest of many pet sheep he has taken care of over the past decade.
Mr Gibson revealed that he first came to care for sheep after discovering a lamb in distress as he walked through a field in rural Renfrewshire. He then carried the animal for several miles to the farmer to ask him what he should do.
The farmer is said to have told Mr Gibson that he would now have to look after the lamb as it would have become attached to him.
He says he and the farmer then 'struck an agreement' where he would care for orphaned lambs in exchange for him staying on his land.
Since then, Mr Gibson says he has cared for almost 200 orphaned lambs. He added that he has been travelling by train with his pet lamb because he cannot drive.
Mr Gibson explained he struggles around people, and caring for the lambs gives him a focus and a direction.
He claimed that NJ will now have to stay at the farm after people reportedly complained about his train journeys. However, he will still be feeding NJ, so she does not feel abandoned.
The post on X was captioned: "Well, ewe don't see that every day at Paisley Gilmour Street! #WhatTheFlock #EweWontBelieveIt."
ScotRail's website does not state whether or not people can bring sheep on its services. However, there is a list of pets that can be brought on board.
Passengers can bring two domestic pets with them, including dogs, cats, and even tortoises, as long as they are on a lead or in a travel cage.
One commuter who was on the train said: "I was on the packed train to Ayr on Saturday morning.
"Everyone thought it was cute until it decided to do the toilet."
A ScotRail spokesperson said: "Monday evening brought one of the more ewe-nique sights on Scotland's Railway.
"We're used to livestock on the line causing disruption, but thankfully, this visitor at Paisley Gilmour Street was on a lead and well baa-haved."
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Jai Gibson was captured on CCTV with the lamb, whom he calls NJ, on Monday. A man spotted walking a sheep at a Scots railway station says he takes the animal on trains because he can't drive. Jai Gibson, 61, was captured on CCTV with the sheep attached to a lead at Paisley Gilmour Street station on Monday, July 14. ScotRail staff and passengers were left bewildered after the rail operator shared the bizarre scene on social media. The former Royal Marine said the lamb, whom he calls NJ, is the latest of many pet sheep he has taken care of over the past decade. Mr Gibson revealed that he first came to care for sheep after discovering a lamb in distress as he walked through a field in rural Renfrewshire. He then carried the animal for several miles to the farmer to ask him what he should do. The farmer is said to have told Mr Gibson that he would now have to look after the lamb as it would have become attached to him. He says he and the farmer then 'struck an agreement' where he would care for orphaned lambs in exchange for him staying on his land. Since then, Mr Gibson says he has cared for almost 200 orphaned lambs. He added that he has been travelling by train with his pet lamb because he cannot drive. Mr Gibson explained he struggles around people, and caring for the lambs gives him a focus and a direction. He claimed that NJ will now have to stay at the farm after people reportedly complained about his train journeys. However, he will still be feeding NJ, so she does not feel abandoned. The post on X was captioned: "Well, ewe don't see that every day at Paisley Gilmour Street! #WhatTheFlock #EweWontBelieveIt." ScotRail's website does not state whether or not people can bring sheep on its services. However, there is a list of pets that can be brought on board. Passengers can bring two domestic pets with them, including dogs, cats, and even tortoises, as long as they are on a lead or in a travel cage. One commuter who was on the train said: "I was on the packed train to Ayr on Saturday morning. "Everyone thought it was cute until it decided to do the toilet." A ScotRail spokesperson said: "Monday evening brought one of the more ewe-nique sights on Scotland's Railway. "We're used to livestock on the line causing disruption, but thankfully, this visitor at Paisley Gilmour Street was on a lead and well baa-haved."
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