“Motherwell has a way of making the melancholic joyful, using his poetic flair and ear for melody to draw you into his world which is equally as heartwarming as it is life affirming, and that is a skill that few can manage.” loveismusic.co.uk/album-reviews/… #grateful

I have this coming up in September if you’re inclined. It’s a solo gig for me, I’ll be playing a few songs and performing a few spoken word pieces from the new album, along with the old family favourites. A few friendly faces would be nice Very limited tickets. www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-mc...

Tickets here for this in September. www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-mc...

Hopefully the rain has helped in Nethy Bridge. In 2023 it was Rhodes, now it’s Spain and Italy… and Scotland too.

On a work day too! A great nature day up in Spey Bay Nature Reserve (morning) and my local patch (Barrcraigs) tonight. Highlights: Otter, Roe Deer, Arctic and Sandwich Tern, over 100 Goosander, Swifts, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper chicks and loads, loads more. No Dolphins tho’. #grateful

Black-tailed Godwit today at @rspbscotland.bsky.social Lochwinnoch.

In light of the celebrations being held today in America for the 250th anniversary of the signing of their Declaration of independence, and in recognition of Scots migrating and goodwill with the good people of America, I present this affirmation. t.co/FtdCzN8xli

Delighted to tell you that I have a new batch of Child in the Growing Old books since the last lot sold out. You can get them from my Bandcamp page below or at any of my gigs. bobbymotherwell.bandcamp.com

A Declaration for an Independent Scotland.

That face. You’ve walked him for over an hour, dried him, fed him and sat down in your favourite armchair with cup of coffee. Then you hear him rummaging in his toy box. He never stops. #grateful

I am hearing that Elon Musk is set to become the richest man in the world. I doubt it. I know many men who I’d confidently say were much richer than him, and include myself among them. #grateful

Avocet and chick. Leighton Moss RSPB.

I find Gorecki a wonderful way to begin morning. Enjoy your Sunday folks.

Thanks to Iain Anderson and Richard Bull for featuring my poem The Swift in the Passing - about Alexander Wilson - on their show. Music and guitar by @jamthrawn #grateful

Some pictures from @HACIrvine @Freckfest Alistair Mulhearn on Friday night. Fair enjoyed it masel. #grateful

A beautiful orange sky this morning to waken up to. A lovely work and play day yesterday, and the same today hopefully. With skies like these to inspire… #grateful

Who made it mandatory for a bruised rib to be accompanied by a persistent tickly cough? If I could get my hands on them!

There are only seven tickets let for this on Friday night. Go get them here wegottickets.com/f/14008

Reinstated.

Oran Mor on Saturday followed by my book launch on Sunday at the Lochwinnoch Arts Festival.

Keir Starmer's attempt to paint the Greens as extremists yet again reveals his intolerance of political difference. His instincts are illiberal and authoritarian.

Airdrie Town Hall. No Regrets for. Brian Doig.

Delighted to be a part of this.

2026

Pre Xmas gig at the Bungalow. Potentially where I picked up b this cold. Potentially not.

What pictures do you keep in your wallet? If indeed you still have a wallet.

Thanks to everyone who came along last night to Sulidae and Adam Holmes at The Boarding House. A packed out room and some friendly faces made for a very special night. Keep supporting live music. #grateful

We dug deep for sticks, kicked clods of shed beech between dirt and decay. We danced between the poles of spirit and nature, all our souls emerged between damp grey and apricitic blue.