Original sentence: Because of his position as "local bobby," he must often work outside official channels, as the detectives from neighbouring Strathbane CID do not appreciate his help.Hamish Macbeth has a reputation for laziness; because he loves his native town of Lochdubh (meaning 'black lake' (loch) in Gaelic and pronounced Loch-doo), he avoids promotion, occasionally even deliberately destroying attempts to give him recognition for his accomplishments.Hamish comes from a large family; his parents are farmers and he has three brothers and three sisters (all younger).Hamish is very attached to his pets, first his dog Towser, then in later books his dog Lugs (Scots for "ears") and a "domesticated" wild cat named Sonsie (Scots for "cheeky").He has hazel eyes and long eyelashes.His hair is red
Edited sentence: Despite this, it is Hamish's natural "Highland curiosity" and local knowledge and intuition that combine to solve crimes.Hamish Macbeth is the eldest of seven siblings and has three brothers and three sisters.Hamish avoids promotion, occasionally even deliberately destroying attempts to give him recognition for his accomplishments.Hamish has a reputation for laziness.Hamish is very attached to his pets, first his dog Towser, then in later books his dog Lugs (Scots for "ears") and a "domesticated" wildcat named Sonsie (Scots for "cheeky").He has hazel eyes and long eyelashes and fiery red hair.He is occasionally occasionally gulity of poaching a salmon, sometimes for himself, but often as a gift or bribe for others.He lives in Lochdubh's police station and keeps some sheep and chickens and grows some vegetables.He loves the town of Lochdubh (meaning 'black lake' (loch) in Gaelic and pronounced Loch-doo) and is content and at peace with his life and lacks ambition.His parents are crofters and as the eldest son, Hamish is expected to contribute to his family's income.His position as "local bobby," sees him sometimes left out of official investigations and he must often work outside official channels, as the detectives from neighbouring Strathbane CID do not appreciate his help