Thomas Lynch
@thomaslynch.bsky.social
Co-founder and exCEO of @dadsrockorg.bsky.social now working in the public sector. Edinburgh
The Burnham Bounce - The shift we’re seeing isn’t coming from nowhere, it’s coming from people who’ve felt politically homeless for months. Since Andy Burnham became Labour leader, many who had drifted to the Greens or Liberal Democrats are now returning. Story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: New bus routes to beat George Street gridlock, Princes Street reopening timeline extended, galleries staff to strike on Friday + monthly Water of Leith wildlife update ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
In case any Edinburgh social history people are interested: I have an MSc student looking at bath- and wash-house usage statistics, and he's turned up a Carnegie report from 1918 with these photos of the Simon Square wash-house.
I'm hiring! Come and join my amazing team in Edinburgh Central. I'm hiring a full time (30hrs) and a part time (22.5hrs) Casework & Constituency officer.
☔️ Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Princes St summit, 'new contender for world's worst cycle lane', Trainspotting musical cancelled + Shed of the Year winner in Morningside ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
Let's talk about street weeds, my blog: scottarthurmp.wordpress.com/2026/08/02/l...
Let’s talk about street weeds.
There can be few clearer signs that Edinburgh is Scotland’s worst funded local authority than the weeds now spreading across streets throughout our capital city. The photo below was taken on …
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High street names in the UK you don't see any more - number 41 Bradford & Bingley Building Society
In politics, hope will always be more powerful than division. My blog on the Greater Manchester Mayor election: scottarthurmp.wordpress.com/2026/08/01/i...
In politics, hope will always be more powerful than division.
People said the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election would be the first major test for Andy Burnham. Others claimed it would be one of the biggest by-elections in modern British political history…
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Proud of our team. Over 900 constituents helped in July. 💪♥️
Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹@drscottarthurmp.bsky.social · 6d agoIt's 31 July, so how did my office perform last month? 📈 We opened 923 new cases and completed 1,074. 📂 We currently have 972 cases open and just 38 emails awaiting action. Since July 2024 when I was elected, we've completed 14,715 cases. That's roughly 20 cases every single day for over 2 years.
Lots going on in August for dads and families across Scotland including: 🌳Trips to Kay Park and Calder Glen 🎶Songwriting, hair and sleep workshops 🎭Activities at the Fringe and the Book Festival Read more on our latest blog 👉 www.dadsrock.org.uk/latest-news-...
Wondering what this is on Calder Road? All is explained: scottarthurmp.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/e...
Evaluating ‘driver distraction’ in Edinburgh South West
The Scottish Government is deploying new camera technology for the first time to understand the scale of mobile‑phone use and seatbelt non‑compliance among drivers, these are considered to be ‘driv…
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Amazing to see North Bridge finally nearing completion after eight long years.
Look, I get it. The BBC just doesn’t have money any more. But this was the important one for stand-ups coming through. A chance to do your own stuff, in front of a huge crowd, beautifully produced, looking shiny and amazing. Huge thanks to Anthony Caveney who produced it for years.
Chortle@chortle.bsky.social · last wk.Live At The Apollo is dead
🚧 BREAKING NEWS: This section of Princes Street is expected to remain closed until mid-August. 💊 Boots on Princes Street will be able to re-open from the weekend. 🚎 Bus diversions via Queen St and George St to continue. 🚊 And still no trams to Leith for at least 3 more weeks.
Last week I experienced something new: I stepped inside a Maggie's Centre for the very first time, and it was not just any Maggie's Centre - it was the 1st one ever built, at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. @maggiescentres.bsky.social My blog: scottarthurmp.wordpress.com/2026/07/28/a...
A visit to Maggie’s in Edinburgh to see where it all started
I’ve mentioned here before that I’ve had the privilege of meeting Maggie’s Chief Executive, Dame Laura Lee, on a couple of occasions. I also learned that she was the cancer nurse …
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Took me three children to learn that you don’t have to go to Clarks to discover a child’s shoe size.
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Council considering 'moving trams by road', trams saga 'destroyed trade in Leith' + £20k raised in under 24hrs for murdered mum's family ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
This morning I made it through to Glasgow for the first session at Scotstoun Stadium for the Commonwealth Games. Good luck to everyone who took part, and many thanks to all the staff and volunteers who kept us safe.
We need more Council homes in Edinburgh - A coalition of charities is calling on the Scottish Government to commit to matching the Andy's ambition and ensure that any additional funding as a result of Barnett consequentials are spent on council housing. See: share.google/0oNqNh8J23kU...
Charities call on Scottish Government to ‘build like Burnham’ on council housing
A coalition of charities have called on the Scottish Government to “build like Burnham” and commit to delivering funding for more council housing.
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was looking through this delightful collection of posts on old british comic covers and one of then is one i drew. still happy with it.
@britishcomiccover.bsky.social · 3w ago
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Overnight works in race to get North Bridge open, new Fringe ticket lottery system, nearly 1,000 university workers leave jobs + emotional night as King's Theatre reopens ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 27 July 2026
Overnight works in race to get North Bridge open, new Fringe ticket lottery system, nearly 1,000 university workers leave jobs + emotional night as King's Theatre reopens
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£10.8 billion for the UK economy - My visit to Farnborough International Airshow: scottarthurmp.wordpress.com/2026/07/26/m...
My visit to Farnborough International Airshow
I had a fascinating day at the Farnborough International Airshow this week. People who follow this page will know that I have a keen interest in transport and aviation. I certainly wouldn’t c…
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Here we are in 2026 and this song is just as relevant now as it was when it was created. ‘Stop, Hey What's That Sound’ Buffalo Springfield Released December, 1966
While tourism brings enormous benefits to our capital, we also need to be honest about its challenges. My blog on Edinburgh's "Tourist Tax": scottarthurmp.wordpress.com/2026/07/26/e...
Edinburgh’s Tourist Tax Is Long Overdue, Now We Must Make It Count
I’m incredibly proud of Edinburgh. I’m proud that our city attracts people from all over the world because of its stunning architecture, vibrant arts scene, outstanding bars and restaur…
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Quite the irony in Edinburgh tonight. Blessed relief, after almost 2 weeks with no rain, it's much needed. In a few months time the rain will never stop! 😀
Great to see the Kings theatre reopening at Tollcross - looking forward to seeing inside @captheatres
