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Chris Paton

@chrismpaton.bsky.social

Genealogist/sloinntear, writer, tutor, happy bunny, Ayrshire based. Have written a good few books. Laphroaig every time. Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thàinig sibh...!

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Past Glasgow@pastglasgow.co.uk · 2d ago

When Mandela arrived in 1993, he addressed a crowd of around 15,000 in George Square. Today, 33 years to the day after that visit, a bronze statue of Mandela by sculptor Alan Herriot will be unveiled in Nelson Mandela Place. The unveiling is at 4pm.

Dave Annal Lifelines Research@davelifelines.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I’ve just watched the final episode of Series 6 of A House Through Time and I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that the current series has been the best of the lot. In fact, I’ll go even further and say that it’s one of the best factual TV series that I’ve ever seen. Outstanding stuff…

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Chris Paton@chrismpaton.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Valtos and Lana Pheutan are absolutely rocking it at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, abair gaisgich! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏👍

Chris Paton@chrismpaton.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This may be the most boring World Cup tournament I've ever watched, matched by the most boring final ever. Never thought I'd be grateful to watch an England game, but their game against France was the only dramatic game this summer!

Chris Paton@chrismpaton.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Back from a great family holiday on Crete, staying in Gouves, where my dad previously lived for 15 years. Trip included return visits to Heraklion, Knossos, Agios Nikolaus, and Spinalonga. Also caught up with some good family friends, including Spyros, who runs the best Cretan restaurant in Gouves!

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Chris Paton@chrismpaton.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Just caught up on the Ruth Madeley episode of Who Do You Think You Are? The first episode of this series I've properly enjoyed, and I have to say, I think it's one of the best episodes in years. Proper detective work, good use of DNA, a great story, and a very likeable celeb. Nice one! #genealogy

Jon of The North@krauza.bsky.social · 3mo ago

You're going to get left behind if you don't use Al." Leave me then. Leave me with my critical thinking skills, my ability to read and write long- form, and books without needing Al summaries.

Chris Paton@chrismpaton.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Doon the watter today, from Glasgow to Dunoon. Thanks to a friend I was able to visit the bridge, chat to the captain, and also to a cadet in Gaelic (she was from Mull!). Great day, despite the weather!

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