I would hope the last person to host in Scotland will pass Bacon to Aidan.
If dates suit I am still up for hosting Bacon for a couple of days in Glasgow area. He has some long lost relatives who are hoping to see him during the festive period as well as some other surprises.
I could then pass him on to somebody in South West Scotland to get to one of the Ferries to Ireland (or could do it myself). I have no diary plans between 19th Dec and 29th Dec so could fit something in during those days or on my return from London on the 2nd January.