Gordon Brown pontificates. “Scotland’s got to find a way of living in cooperation with other countries, independence would not be the right way forward. We’re geographically, economically, socially, culturally linked to the rest of the UK, whether it’s Wales, England or parts of Ireland.” 1/

Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland advised that for 2025, 137,947 regulatory tests were carried out on samples taken from consumers’ taps, and 99.88% of these met the required standards. BBC Scotland's 'Disclosure' team wants to hear from the dissatisfied 0.12% for a SNPBAD special

BBC Scotland. RAJAR just published breakdown data for individual shows on localised BBC services only periodically through leaked internal data or specific quarterly releases. The figures reflect the shift following the restructuring of BBC Scotland's schedule: 1/

Neat (Not in Employment, Training) is the headline subject and narrative on BBC Scotland 'Breakfast' (Scotlands shite) as the UK figures including Scotland are released today Emphasis made that due to the difference in criteria for gathering the data in Scotland, they're not comparable with UK 1/

My goodness SKY News Conner Gillies is doing a hatchet job on Glasgow regarding housing, refugees, vigilantism. As predicted it follows the narrative set by BBC Scotland. The report lasting 5 minutes followed a general brief report on housing and refugee problems in England then - In Scotland!

Absofuckinglutely ✊️✊️✊️ #ScottishIndependenceNow

Prestwick Branch SNP@prestwickbranchsnp.bsky.social · last wk.

Scotland can learn from Canada . When your big powerful neighbour decides it wants to undermine your sovereignty then stick the middle finger up and fight back. We have for too long been held back by the Union and our neighbours. #snp #indy #scotland #indyref #Yes #indyref2

UK Government at decree that Local Mayors (In England) will have the power to overrule council planning decisions. Very Landburger Gessler

With the impending BBC Scotland jobs losses and possible closure of the BBC Scotland channel. There will be a departure of carefully nurtured and created 'media personalities and nation treasures'. Most likely to well-deserved and long-overdue obscurity. Here is my employee reference for them – 1/

Staff and Union Reaction: Reports of an "ashen-faced, ugly" mood among staff at Pacific Quay, with high uncertainty over role security. NUJ Scotland has strongly criticised the cuts, arguing they undermine quality public service journalism, and indicated that strike action is being discussed. 1/

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · last wk.

The BBC Scotland TV channel could be axed amid 'severe cuts' at the broadcaster, reports say 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Today's example of why we should ALL boycott the Britnat Broadcasting Cu..er,Corporation! #bbcbias #bbcpropaganda #bbcscotland

Talking-up Scotland@talking-upscotland.bsky.social · last wk.

Reposted as BBC Scotland persist in their attack on our sense of safety: talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/06/25/i...

Controversial broadcaster BBC Scotland Employs: Controversial Scotland Editor James Cook Controversial Political Editor Glenn Campbell Controversial Reporting Scotland presenters Laura Miller, Laura Goodwin, Sarah McMullan, Rebecca Curran. 1/

Douglas Alexander co-chaired Scottish Labour (Optional identity Title of a Regional Accounting Unit of the UK labour Party) dismal May election campaign election stated he misjudged how many people would vote for the SNP regardless of the Scottish government's record on health, education etc. 1/

My latest blog piece. BBC Scotland's hit piece on Glasgow tells us a lot more about the agenda of the BBC in Scotland than it does about Glasgow. The BBC's great unmentionable is the link between far right protests, Loyalism & British nationalism. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/t...

The BBC’s Glasgow hit piece says more about the BBC than Glasgow

I’ve already briefly mentioned BBC Scotland’s disgraceful hit job on Glasgow which was broadcast earlier this week, but it’s worth exploring the issues around the programme in mor…

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How to give the cycling classic tours that unexpected edge. Release the Ostrich! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotW...

Cyclists chased by an ostrich. The funniest thing you'll see today

YouTube video by Oleksiy

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BBC Scotland 'Disclosure' hatchet job on Glasgow was no more than setting the narrative to continue the long-term monstering of all things Scotland and SNP to replace the Ferries, SNP finances, Murrell, Sturgeon attack lines. See full article attached. Following is some balance. 1/ archive.ph/ZFwl7

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2w ago

A European TV journalist has called out the BBC, accusing it of 'selective' reporting on Glasgow that shows the city through 'the darkest lens' 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Historic Glen Elg rotating ferry between Glen Elg and Skye put at risk by absentee landlord Richard Eric Laurence Oliphant of that Ilk is the official Chief of Clan Oliphant. The sooner Scotland is Independent and the like of this Feudal overlordship is ended the better. archive.ph/3vo9c

So Andy Burnham has made another 'Vow' just one of many he has made since his premiership 2 weeks ago. For such passionate declarations and pledges it is only right that there should be a set ritual to be carried out in public set by the people. Here are some suggestions from history. 1/

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What would Scotland’s fiscal position be outside the UK?

By derekscott1953 Richard Murphy’s argument (above) demonstrates why the independence debate needs two sets of numbers, not one. 1. What is Scotland’s fiscal position inside the UK? GERS addresses …

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Ten countries already routinely issue iodine tablets to those near nuclear facilities but with the highest cancer rates in world, Scotland, dependent on Westminster laws, cannot

From the York Daily Record, two days ago: The Pennsylvania Department of Health will be distributing free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to those York County residents that live, lear…

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@para-handy.bsky.social · 2y ago

Costs and Liabilities rests with the taxpayer not the generator. Energy Company walks away with no legal recourse or responsibility for whatever happens during the Nuclear Power Stations operation and post operation. Therefore Nuclear Power Generation is neither Safe-Green-Clean

The UK Government post-Brexit policy of Union Jackery on packing and the elimination of the Saltire and 'Scotland' as the product source has backfired as the likes of Aldi and Lidl broke ranks and increased market share at the expense of the supermarket giants. Hell mend them - buy local.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2w ago

Major supermarkets are increasing their sourcing and promotion of Scottish food products 🛒

So BBC apologies after complaints from English viewers about Judith Ralston's Scottish accent. Not the microphone issue as being peddled by them to divert the messaging that the 'Kings English' is the expected norm. English Exceptionalism writ large. bsky.app/profile/para...

@para-handy.bsky.social · 2y ago

English Exceptionalism. Definition: The non-thinking hardwired mental auto reflex of English people designating that England=GB=UK all mean one of the same thing and no more than stating the obvious and the natural order of things. The explanation for the reasoning behind this is rather sad. 1/

Maureen O'Hara. During her US naturalization process in 1946, Maureen O'Hara refused to take the oath of allegiance under the conditions set by the U.S court clerks. When O'Hara filled out her paperwork, she listed her nationality as Irish. 1/

GERS 2025 Figures have been released 'Data is produced for Scotland as part of the UK – it does not model scenarios for an independent Scotland in which the Scottish Government would be enabled to make its own fiscal choices' Source: Deloitte who produce the figures to compile GERS. 1/

Who paid the Israeli firm to interfere with the Scottish election? A. Labour Friends of Israel B. Conservative Friends of Israel C. Lib-Dem Friends of Israel D. All 3 archive.ph/wmSqQ

The UK Government has refused to publish any information it holds on a shadowy Israeli firm caught meddling in Scottish Parliament Elections. The likely reason is that the publication would implicate Labour Friends of Israel, Conservative friends of Israel, and Lib-Dem friends of Israel involvement.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 3w ago

The UK Government has refused to publish any information it holds on a shadowy Israeli firm caught meddling in the Scottish parliament elections

Scottish Labour do not reveal how many members they have in the latest end of year accounts for the Optional Identity Title of the Regional Accounting Unit of the UK Labour Party. It is estimated to be 8,500 give or take a 100 Lets look at the numbers. 1/

Scottish Labour. Some facts. Scottish Labour is not a Political Party. No entity titled 'Scottish Labour Party' is registered with the electoral commission. Scottish Labour, however it is registered as an Optional Identity Title of a Regional Accounting Unit of the UK Labour Party. 1/

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Even before today’s results Scotland’s schools narrowed attainment gaps across the board and ‘most deprived’ 14/15 year-olds made major strides in literacy

The gutter press today, above, with the same old un-educated claims. The facts: Note how the those pupils from deprived areas improved by 10% while those least deprived barely did so. From Ach…

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Condolences on this sad news to all those at BBC Scotland, STV, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, SKY, Daily Record, Sun, Star, Mail, Scotsman, Telegraph. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time - but not in the way they would like.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 4w ago

NEW: Students in Scotland are celebrating a record year in exam results as the overall pass rate for National 5s, Highers and Advanced Highers have all increased for the second year in a row 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...