Books,Craic,Cake
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Love reading books. Other interests - pets, food, history & historical researching, wildlife & photography
THE NEED: Scotland's Heritage Hub The heritage sector is shifting rapidly, shaped by changing expectations, financial pressure and more. By establishing a national hub, we can create a space for the future of Scottish heritage, building resilience for generations: www.socantscot.org/support/what...
📆 Don’t miss this event at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social! Louise Heren , author of Scottish History in 15 Violent Crimes, joins Morgan Cry & Kate Foster on Sunday 20th September at 10:30. 📕 https://bit.ly/4ymVwYF 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4h9CjDx
Scam Alert - if your pet is missing and you get a call from a vet’s to say they have been found and need immediate payment for emergency treatment, call them back on their official number.
Sound on. Watched from start to finish The smile was still on my face at the end What a mood buster!
Jonathan Slater@jonathanslater.bsky.social · 2d agoNeed something today? Here
From my wanderings y’day. More of a test to see if I can post more than 1 image. Not been able to post multiple images now for 5 days 🤔
Time is running out to book your space on this fantastic event with Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels 👇
Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels@scotsquirrels.bsky.social · last wk.We’re running a workshop as part of NESBiP’s Aberdeen City BioBlitz at The James Hutton Institute on Friday 14 August. Come along to pick up some ID tips, learn about our monitoring methods and find out the best places to spot red squirrels in the city. Book your slot here: buff.ly/IxNNkcQ
The next Deskford Session will take place at Deskford Hall (AB56 5YD) on Thursday 20 August at 7:30 pm. Deskford Sessions is an informal and friendly event.
I was off on a long(ish) jaunt y’day - a rural church ruin and an auld cemetery. 29 degrees so I thought I’d tank up on fluids first at the nearest village Spotted the half hidden sign As I hadn’t even been to the cemetery Wondered if someone knew Something I didn’t or Maybe I had peaked too soon 👀
Great news! Plan to conserve three of Inverness's oldest graveyards https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3rlr9zny3o
Plan to conserve three of Inverness's oldest graveyards
It is hoped the scheme will lead to an "enhanced visitor experience" at the three city centre burial grounds.
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Well now, that was fun. Apparently, there’s an eclipse going on behind that black cloud. 😂 Birds did stop singing for a while but chirping away again by 19.21.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOm1... This woman has been taking care of this moose since he was a calf, in a wildlife park. #wildlife #RescuedAnimals #animals #moose
A Moose and His Girl
YouTube video by TheOpenLens
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What a mystery to try to solve, if it is true… Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction. Sometimes, myth busting finds its own surprises. https://www.facebook.com/HistoryHit/videos/is-this-mystery-headless-man-really-simon-fraser/1786451828373604/
830K views · 159 reactions | "I think we've just raised more questions than we've answered..." In a story of war, politics, betrayal, scandal, murder and a cracking forensic science mystery, Dan Snow joins Professor Sue Black, one of the world’s most respected forensic anthropologists, to expore the potential tomb of Simon Fraser - the last person in history to be beheaded by the British state for treason. What would the forensic team discover? | History Hit
"I think we've just raised more questions than we've answered..." In a story of war, politics, betrayal, scandal, murder and a cracking forensic science mystery, Dan Snow joins Professor Sue Black,...
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Hildur Knútsdóttir@hildur.bsky.social · 4d agoAnd this tiny mausoleum gets an honourable mention, not because I like the look of it, but because a friend* told me that even though there are only five names on it, they discovered a sixth body when they opened it up some years ago and nobody knows who that sixth person is.
Improved an article on one of my she-roes @clairekc.bsky.social As well as a bit of copy editing, I created sub-headings to give separate emphasis to her distinguished law career and her phenomenal campaign work as one half of #Witches of Scotland. Love the photo! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claire_...
Claire Mitchell - Wikipedia
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The 77th Sachensymposion Conference is taking place at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social this year and is proudly sponsored by @socantscot.bsky.social. We are offering bursaries for students and ECRs to help with the costs of attending the conference. More info and apply now at scarf.scot/student-netw...
It never ceases to amaze me how the skills of various stonemasons around the country, could create so many different facial expressions on the deid heids (skulls). This is a belter…I should probably start a rogues gallery of them 🤔
Ian Ebbage@ianebbage.bsky.social · 5d agoIn Lauder churchyard in the Scottish Borders #mementomorimonday
1. Will I be able to post my own post with images today? 2. Why, Nevis? Why have you plonked your hairy tennis ball into the dishwasher?
As of around 3 hours ago, I’ve been unable to originate my own posts with images. I can reply to people and include images in the reply. I’ve tried shutting down Skeets, logging off and back on again but still no. This is just a test really. I want to see if I can post with just plain text.
Mouse Buddy Hunt A Mouse Buddy Hunt takes place from the 10th to the 17th August inclusive in Cullen. Mouse Buddy Hunt Forms can be obtained from Intricate Designs and Garden House Trading in the Square or by e-mailing kaygauld@gmail.com
More from Kainnaird Head. Scotlands first official lighthouse that’s now the Scottish Lighthouse Museum. It was built on part of an old castle. The dinky lighthouse is what replaced it. They now, at last have funding to repair the buildings that were trashed by Storm Arwen and included their cafe.
Digital cameras better than smart phone cameras… Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly599xlllyo
Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real'
We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?
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Cullen Deep Cuff Beanie Hat (Price includes P&P) - Discover Cullen
Keep your head warm with this French Navy Blue deep cuff beanie hat with the Cullen logo embroidered on the front. Double layer knit Cuffed design 100% soft touch acrylic. Price: £14.99 including post...
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Back in stock - Cullen Deep Cuff Beanie Hat As autumn approaches and winter beyond, it's time to buy your essentials to keep warm with this French Navy Blue deep cuff beanie hat with the Cullen logo embroidered on the front.
Going into the weekend Hope everyone’s flashing apparatus Is in good order D&C Stevenson - 1st cousins of Robert Louis Stevenson Stevensons - a lighthouse building dynasty Knobs around the inside top of the lighthouse Push pull for ventilation Domestic lightbulb at the top Made us laugh Kinnaird 📷
I came across this exhibition by accident at the Atkinson Southport #WW1 It’s about the legend of the Angel of Mons including art and books Well worth a visit if you are nearby. theatkinson.co.uk/exhibition/a... theatkinson.co.uk/exhibition/a...
Lots happening in September Hopefully a new list for 31DaysOfGraves I don’t think A Sair Heid Will make the list So I’m posting it now Sadly, it’s all that survives On the stone I’ve seen other sair heids elsewhere In statue form or carved on tablets Not to be confused with the cakes
Yes All of these Then you push/pull Push back Pull yourself up It takes time Be patient Take that downtime But don’t stay down Nor isolate too long Push back
Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken@papawoof.bsky.social · last wk.
You could prepare by reading my book 10 Scotland Street - a house through time. Nobody famous, but such characters and adventures from Edinburgh to the world.
Old Edinburgh Club@oldedinburghclub.bsky.social · last wk.Set your TV reminders or watch on iPlayer: BBC 2 A House Through Time Thursday 13th August at 9.00 p.m www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
He fought to have photography recognised as a legitimate form of fine art rather than a purely mechanical process.
Love this romantic image of the Leeds and Liverpool canal at Kildwick. The Alexander Keighley photograph is dated 1931 He was born in the town that carries his name in 1861 and was influenced by the work of Henry Peach Robinson, the pioneering "pictorialist" photographer.
