Heather Clark
@heatherjc.bsky.social
Concerned and curious citizen of Edinburgh, Scotland. Ex-teacher of English to Speakers of other languages.
Scotland may have exited the World Cup early but their cultural legacy lives on Stateside
The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 3h ago“Tarps off,” the term coined for the trend of fans going shirtless at games, has captivated U.S. sports in recent months. Now, for every packed section of dad bods and farmer’s tans, there are double the number of empty seats.
The campaign on X against Monica Lennon is just very thinly veiled transphobia
I liked The Summer Book. Almost like meditation at times, beautiful music and scenery, gentle storytelling. youtu.be/tDYcCHgDdfI?...
THE SUMMER BOOK | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters September 19
YouTube video by Music Box Films
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About Monklands Hospital, there's a petition calling for a fit and proper healthcare hub for the area, rather than a litany of broken promises. 👇 c.org/qZx52495pB
Sign the Petition
Stand up for Monklands
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Glasgow Times@glasgowtimes.bsky.social · 3d agoMinisters accused of ‘cover-up’ on Monklands hospital replacement
Princes Street fire: Stark briefing spells out scale of task facing engineers trying to save former Debenhams store
Scale of task following Princes Street fire is spelled out
‘8 to 12 metres of unrestrained masonry... unstable stonework... lintels have failed’
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
The Southern Three-Banded Armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) is one of the only armadillo species capable of rolling into a completely sealed sphere: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFu...
I would be very interested to understand the rationale behind where the Scottish Government will fund the £2 cap and where it won't.
I love shopping on Vinted, but you do see some pretty weird stuff on there. This morning this nicely alliterative bikini bottom bookmark stopped my scrolling. The photo, with Harry peeking out from beneath the thong 🫣
I hadn't heard about this, but it seems like another example of the lack of transparency in Scottish politics when someone who reveals information they judge to be in the public interest gets done for misconduct.
Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Scottish News, Sport, Politics and…@dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy · 3d agoThe little bee was enjoying the hydrangea as much as I was.
That's another long ballot paper for Southside/ Newington.
The Edinburgh Reporter@edinreporter.bsky.social · 3d agoCouncil by-election – Southside/Newington – the candidates have been announced A by-election is being held in the Southside/Newington ward on 3 September. The position on The City of Edinburgh Council has been created by former Councillor Simita Kumar resigning on her election to The Scottish…
Love this puts Count Binface 2nd from top and Farage about halfway down.
Sweary Spider@swearyspider.bsky.social · 3d ago“BINFACE, Count” 🤣🤣🤣
'And hung the moles for traitors' wrote the magical John Clare around 1832. It's 2026 and the self-styled 'custodians' of our countryside still carry out this sick practice, an act of performative tradition with no other reason than to point out the difference between 'countrymen' and us. 51 bodies.
Can electoral lightning strike twice? #VoteBinface #Clacton
So it's farewell to the History subject area at the University of Hertfordshire, not the first nor the last to go. One of the best departments in the country, just extinguished like a snap of the fingers. Think of the waste. (1/2)
This month in Edinburgh 🌡️📈 16.5°C. This has been the warmest month ending 1st August since 2018. It was 1.6°C warmer than average. Average: 14.9°C · Trend: +0.21 ± 0.09 °C/decade #ClimateData #ClimateChange #Edinburgh #climate
Edinburgh · This month | TempHist
16.5°C. This has been the warmest month ending 1st August since 2018. It was 1.6°C warmer than average.
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So lucky to get into the Kings Theatre for the first time since its 4 year refurbishment. It's looking beautiful. Quite lovely to see the plaque for Councillor Val Waller.
Should you ever find yourself in Pontedera, home of Piaggio, and, tbh, there is no other reason why you would, you must go to its Vespa museum, a homage to Italian style, La Dolce Vita and Mods. And a genius post-war economic success story.
Regardless of industry whining, Edinburgh council is recruiting for 50 new jobs supported by the visitors' levy. Recruitment event on Tuesday 4 August 👇 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/visitorlevyj...
Visitor Levy jobs
Information on applying for new job roles supported by Edinburgh Visitor Levy funding
edinburgh.gov.uk
Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco@joshpizpom.bsky.social · 5d agoA leading trade group has criticised Edinburgh's roll-out of its 5% tourist tax. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2642649...
Spanish crochet teacher Eva Pacheco and her students created a street canopy in crochet and knitting, making welcome shade for the community of Alhaurín de la Torre, Malaga #WomensArt
Oh this is so cool! The original writers of the songs sing the songs. Hard to choose my favourite. Words and Music, Cults & Classics: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002yqlr via @bbciplayer
Words and Music - Cults & Classics
Tracey MacLeod introduces classic songs, stripped back to basics and sung by their original writers. Featuring Iggy Pop, Bee Gees, Sparks, Neil Finn, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein.
bbc.co.uk
This is absolutely gross. It smacks of the pandemic, when the only recreation that was sanctioned included everything the super-rich made a fuss about. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It’s alright for them’: private schools and golf courses stay green despite England’s hosepipe bans
As parks turn brown and paddling pools go unfilled, exemptions mean sports pitches can stay lush – even in school holidays
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