Countess and Earl of Forfar paid a virtual visit to Guide Dogs Scotland. IT was a royal visit with a difference on Wednesday as Their Royal Highnesses, Earl and Countess of Forfar paid a virtual trip to Scotland. Guide Dogs Scotland welcomed Sophie, Countess of Forfar and Edward, Earl of Forfar to the online engagement on Wednesday. The royal couple heard how the Guide Dogs charity has supported 2.5 million people with sight loss They also heard from Hamilton Guide dog owner Dianna Simpson, from Hamilton. Ms Simpson’s son, Gordon, has suffered from a visual impairment since he was 17 months old. She praised the charity for going “above and beyond” throughout the pandemic.