As a Brit can I apologise for what has become of the BBC
Beth, a Womble
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In no particular order…Scotland, cats, books, penguins, Sweep, rugby & travel. 💜🏴🇪🇺
Ground Control To Major Canis, one of the Maggie's Art Trail Scotties. Designed by Jina Gelder, it can be found in the Rottenrow Gardens #glasgow #scottiesinthecity #sculpture #publicart #rottenrow
Good morning & welcome to #Caturday A fresh day brings fresh opportunities to be kind, to smile, and to appreciate the little moments that make life special. Whether today is full of adventures or perfectly peaceful, I hope it leaves your heart a little lighter.
#CommonwealthGames #Glasgow Games so far - Gymnastics. How do they do what they do on a 4 inch wide beam? Boxing. Never watched boxing before. It is a noble art. Athletics. Love track & field. But not in torrential rain, thunder & lightning sitting in an open stand. 💦 Waterproof coat! 😂
Little Sparta. Dunsyre. Artist, poet & gardener Ian Hamilton Findlay’s home and #gardens. Not your traditional garden, intriguing & thought provoking.. still trying to work out what some of the #sculptures mean! Well worth a visit. 😍
Andy! Yes you, Andy Burnham! Go look at Scotland and its success in education, health and social policies. Andy, you will learn a lot. It's better in the North! If you're reading this in Scotland please repost this message. We 🏴 have to enlighten them.
Sneaky wee weasel, off to the House of Lords to feed at the trough of mediocrity. Pathetic. 😡
The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2w agoAnas Sarwar was a 'failure' as Scottish Labour leader and his move to the House of Lords is 'shameful', top officials on the party's ruling body have told The National 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
The Big Butterfly Count 2026 is here and butterflies need our help! 🦋 From now until 9 August, spend just 15 minutes outside counting the butterflies you see and help us take nature's pulse. The best part? Anyone, anywhere can take part. Count yourself in 👉 https://butrfli.es/3SVFepj
To cool off & escape the heat and sunshine, what could be better than a visit to Rain. The 1597 copy of King James VI & I Daemonolo is on display. His totally bonkers book blaming witches for everything including rain. ☔️ 💦 Thoroughly recommend a visit. 📚 💜
National Library of Scotland@natlibscot.bsky.social · 2mo ago🌧️ Rain drops today! From James Hutton's Theory of Rain to Mackintosh coats, Tam O'Shanter to Daemonologie – explore Scotland's obsession with wet weather in our new exhibition, 'Rain'. 📅 Until 30 April 2027 📌 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh 🎟️ Free entry
😡 I was shocked till I remembered it’s in the US. Wonder what #GovernorNewsom thinks?
@albagubrath-ian.bsky.social · 4w agoRussia should not be allowed back into anything, until they completely withdraw from all occupied Ukrainian land, say sorry and pay reparations. Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympi...
IMO, today sees the #GrandDepart of the greatest sporting event on the planet - #LeTourDeFrance. 🚴🇫🇷 Sad that the young & incredibly talented #OscarOnley is out injured. Can’t wait for the #Edinburgh Depart next year. 🚴♂️ Safe ride to #Paris everyone.
The Alt text descriptions had me rolling on the floor laughing. 🐮 🐄
Tom Cox@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · last mo.I've decided to compile a definitive thread of photos of the best cattle I've photographed during my walks in the countryside, together with supporting biographical information. I will put the vital info about all the cattle in the alt text, since some of it is a little long to fit in a post.
Special Duglivery outside the Maggie's office on Dumbarton Road in the West End of Glasgow. Part of the Maggie's Scotties In The City Art Trail, it was created by Danielle Cassells and is sponsored by McGhee's. #glasgow #scottiesinthecity #publicart #sculpture #glasgowuniversity
The courageous Lewis Moody, picking up the fundraising baton from #DodieWeir and #RobBurrow to fight for a future without #MND. 👏🏻🥰
My Name'5 Doddie Foundation@mndoddie5.bsky.social · 2mo ago“We now have that torch and we’re going to take it, we’re going to take it a long way, and hopefully to the finish line.” What Lewis said - please continue with us on this journey. You know what to do, donate now: lewismoodyxv-cyclechallenge.com
I’m still shocked and angry we left the biggest trading block on this planet. 😡 Those three morons (& a few others) need locking up.
Toula Drimonis@mtltoula.bsky.social · 2mo agoTen years after Brexit. The front page of @theindependent.bsky.social
⚽️ Game day, or night! 2am kick off. 🤯 #Boston has been conquered & George Washington awarded #Scotland’s highest honour…he been coned. 🔺 Special shout out to the Tatran Ramy Dyslexic Brunch. 💙🏴
Craig Ferguson has officially raised £1 MILLION for SAMH 🏴 3,200 miles. A marathon a day. 109 days on the road, in a kilt, from Los Angeles to Boston. Later today, he’ll finally cross the finish line. A million for mental health. Take a bow, Craig. 👏🏴
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Scotland is for all who choose to make our country their home. We are enriched as a nation by the texture people bring from cultures across the world. Original artwork by @indyfilm.bsky.social @yeswestlothian.bsky.social
Scottish Greens@scottishgreens.org · 2mo agoHate, racism and intimidation don't have any place on the streets of Scotland. It's on all of us to stand up to build a kinder, fairer Scotland that is welcoming to all.
