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The way I interface with the rest of the world seems somewhat off-kilter.
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We deserve a system within which we can fulfil our collective and individual potential.
#scotland
#independentscotland
#scottishindependence
(This isnāt just true for my wee country, this is true across the whole globe ā¤ļøā¤ļø)
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Broken Sleep Books
5 days ago
Occupational Phenomena by Henry St Leger is a razor sharp pamphlet that turns the language of job interviews, productivity culture and corporate aspiration into a theatre of surreal dread.
www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page...
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āBuy my book, itās all in my book. Which is called āMelaniaā. Buy it.ā
#melania
#epstein
5 days ago
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Rob Chapman
7 days ago
Not only is this a book that needed to be written, it needed to be written and curated like this. One review I read praised it but said it lacked an overall historical arc. Nonsense. The participants are the historical arc. John tells their tale beautifully. Lyrical, nuanced, poignant witty and wry
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Bunch of hocus pocus cunts.
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Canāt get enough of waking up at 2am in a blind panic and then taking a couple of hours to calm the fuck down again.
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Anon Opin
8 days ago
Duvets should be zoned. Thinner at the top, thicker at the bottom where my freezing toes are.
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Itās all going a bit 1940.
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This Is My Glasgow
10 days ago
Men, Myths and Monsters: A Brief Introduction to Glasgow's Many Weird and Wonderful Architectural Sculptures. I will be running my first walking tour of the year in central Glasgow next Sunday (12 April 2026) looking at the city's architectural sculptures. Cont./
#glasgow
#architecture
#sculpture
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A shop local to me sells koeksisters and I can only presume that I have immigration to thank for this welcome development!
10 days ago
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Bet he canny teleport aid to a disaster site though. Shite superpower.
12 days ago
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Spent 50p on this todayā¦
thebookishtype.co.uk/products/def...
#jkrowling
#bigot
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Deface a Page of H*rry P*tter
5x Mind your Business stickers designed by Weird Wednesday
https://thebookishtype.co.uk/products/deface-a-page-of-harry-potter-the-chamber-of-secrets?_pos=1&_psq=defac&_ss=e&_v=1.0
16 days ago
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Itās about 3 years since I stopped taking coke and I think at this point, when I look at my shit life, I have to admit that itās me thatās the problem after all.
18 days ago
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Katy Perryās vapid blinking into the camera for four minutes in zero g.
27 days ago
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Matcha is a foul substance.
29 days ago
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Was out in a pub Edinburgh last night and the doors to the toilets were labelled āurinals and cubicleā and ācubiclesā and thatās all the information I needed really.
about 1 month ago
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This Is My Glasgow
about 2 months ago
Looking up at the central oculus in the rather stunning dome of the Hamilton Mausoleum to the southeast of Glasgow. Built as the final resting place for the Dukes of Hamilton in the 1840s and 1850s, it was designed by David Hamilton Cont./
#glasgow
#hamilton
#architecture
#oculus
#echo
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Edinburgh O'Clock
about 2 months ago
Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train. A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in
#Scotland
very often
#Edinburgh
and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
. Please repost with your own caption.
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Tom Duffin Photographer
about 2 months ago
Princes St in the wet gloam. Beginning to lose faith completely in all socials as very few people are seeing them. If you like them please do share them. Thanks neebs.
#Edinburgh
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Cheese is awesome.
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Meidas Scotland š“EU
about 2 months ago
I'm sick of Jackie Baillie, Sarwar, Marra, Findlay, Alexander et al with their relentless vitriolic, scathing vilifying maligning attacks on the Scottish NHS.
meidasscotland.eaction.org.uk/hospitals
I've created a Have Your Say and poll to gather your own personal views on our Scottish NHS.
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Maureen Pickering
about 2 months ago
A message for Scotlandās voters as Labour double down on nuclear ā Researchers revisit study of Essex nuclear power station and breast cancer incidence among mature women nearby to find an even greater risk, āestablishment bias and cover-upā
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/20/a...
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A message for Scotlandās voters as Labour double down on nuclear ā Researchers revisit study of Essex nuclear power station and breast cancer incidence among mature women nearby to find an even greate...
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at: on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account ā 12266421 Name ā JOHN ROBERTSON The Blackwater, Crouch, Roach and Colne Estuarā¦
https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/20/a-message-for-scotlands-voters-as-labour-double-down-on-nuclear-researchers-revisit-study-of-essex-nuclear-power-station-and-breast-cancer-incidence-among-mature-women-nearby-to-find-an-even-great/
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Doghouse Reilly
about 2 months ago
One of the lessons I hope people take away from Jesse Jacksonās life and the outpouring of remembrances small and large is that progress is made and measured in every act and utterance against oppression and not measured solely in legislative or electoral victories.
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The National
about 2 months ago
Developers behind one of the biggest horror franchises in the world have opened up about how a fishing village in Fife was the inspiration for the setting of their new game
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Scottish fishing village inspires setting for new Silent Hill game
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25862422.tiny-fife-fishing-village-inspired-new-silent-hill-game/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1771337215-2
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Ben Phillips
about 2 months ago
I donāt know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
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Oliver
2 months ago
"Scotland just delivered one of the most powerful clean-energy statements in modern history. On multiple occasions, the countryās wind turbines generated around 200% of national electricity demand, producing far more power than Scotland itself needed"
www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
via Fact World
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Stephen Lockyer
2 months ago
I know itās only February, but Iāve just finished āThe Namesā and think itās already a book of the year. An extraordinary read. Brutal in places, but beautifully written and quite emotional (lots of trigger warnings)
amzn.to/4kl0VsC
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The Names: 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times
The Names: 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times
https://amzn.to/4kl0VsC
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Michael Warburton
2 months ago
Remembering WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS ā born 112yrs ago today.
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Victor Von Doomscroll
2 months ago
i think we all need to step back and realize that peak art was made when neolithic pot in the shape of a pig was fired
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Independence Forum Scotland (IFS)
2 months ago
A great day out in prospect at Oran Mor, Glasgow on Saturday 14 March! Conference event from 10-4, with Lesley Riddoch and Phil Boswell speaking, and a spectacular music event with Eddi Reader and friends in the evening. Read all about it and buy tickets here:
independenceforum.scot/wp-content/u...
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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland
2 months ago
again "a man is known by the company he keeps" š
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The bulldozers will be in in no timeā¦
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Trump says heās closing Kennedy Center until 2028 after artists pull out
A slew of artists have canceled or relocated performances at the national performing arts center to protest takeover
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-kennedy-center-renovations-closure-b2911879.html
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Rachel Handley š³ļøāš
2 months ago
Get some excellent sci-fi, fantasy, and horror plugged right into your brain by joining me and some fabulous authors for a free online reading! I'll be reading from Possible Worlds and Other Stories and I am PUMPED. 6th Feb, 5 pm GMT! TIckets:
www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...
#SWSWQR
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Meidas Scotland š“EU
2 months ago
Morning Folks. I've put a draft letter of complaint to BBC Scotland re QEUH on our website for guidance and structure. Next step is OFCOM Don't simply copy and paste this, as any near-identical letters will count as only one complaint. See
free-scotland.scot/bbc-scotland...
Get writing folks.
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3 months ago
You wonāt be laughing so hard when it receives the coveted FIFA Best Picture award.
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The National
3 months ago
The dates and locations for all 2026 All Under One Banner marches have been announced
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Dates announced for the 2026 All Under One Banner independence marches
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25806186.dates-2026-one-banner-independence-marches/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1769624897-2
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Scottish Greens
3 months ago
Two people have been abducted from Scotland in the middle of the night by the US military. Despite an order from our highest court that they be kept here. The Scottish Government must show that actions have consequences by evicting American troops from their base at publicly-owned Prestwick Airport
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Given that these kids have the bollocks to do this, I should certainly take the time to draw attention to them.
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
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Marc AugƩ and Zygmunt Bauman hanging out at a service station drinking machine coffee and eating disappointing sandwiches while they marvel at the spatial horrors of late capitalist modernity.
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Lauren Turek
3 months ago
Sharp as ever from
@mcsweeneys.net
: A Message from Your Federal Overlords
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A Message from Your Federal Overlords
āEven as videos emerged that contradicted the governmentās account, the Trump administration was in a race to control the narrative around the kill...
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-message-from-your-federal-overlords
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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland
3 months ago
Banned Documentary on Scottish Oil The McCrone Report š
youtu.be/v96-EvO6pf8?...
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Banned Documentary on Scottish Oil The McCrone Report
YouTube video by #highland profile
https://youtu.be/v96-EvO6pf8?si=uYcOjz1gD_sJem4C&sfnsn=scwspmo
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Talking-up Scotland
3 months ago
As Tory MSP tries to dig dirt in the Daily Record today, what she doesn't want you to know - NHS Ayrshire & Arran Health Board is performing well above the 90% targets and above the national average on four important targets
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/06/n...
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NHS Ayrshire & Arran Health Board may be in considerable debt but is performing well above the 90% targets and above the national average on four important targets
BBC Scotland, other Scottish media and opposition politicians have been making hay with NHS Ayrshire and Arranās level of debt, revealed in a recent Audit Scotland report. Theyāve had nā¦
https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/06/nhs-ayrshire-arran-health-board-may-be-in-considerable-debt-but-is-performing-well-above-the-90-targets-and-above-the-national-average-on-four-important-targets/
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C20 Society
3 months ago
ā”ļø50 years ago today, the first commercial
#Concorde
flights took off from London and Paris Join C20 for a special lecture on the design and lifestyle of Concorde, with Grammy Award-winning graphic designer Lawrence Azerrad šļø Tue 24 Mar, 6.30ā8pm š Online šļø
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
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3 months ago
This march which will serve as a welcome boost for all involved towards the final few days of campaigning and the securing of a Pro Independence Government at the election. Make sure to attend the National demonstration for self determination at Glasgow on Saturday 2 May. (2)
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Maureen Pickering
3 months ago
BBC Scotland deliberately misleads on hospital-acquired infections ā there was no āfatal infectionā nor did āinfection lead to deathā
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/18/b...
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BBC Scotland deliberately misleads on hospital-acquired infections ā there was no āfatal infectionā nor did āinfection lead to deathā
BBC Scotland returns once more to the tragic death of a child cancer patient. This case has run for nine years now, during which Anas Sarwar has cynically appeared with the parents, platformed wideā¦
https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/18/bbc-scotland-deliberately-misleads-on-hospital-acquired-infections-there-was-no-fatal-infection-nor-did-infection-lead-to-death/
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The National
3 months ago
A taproom in Glasgow has announced a series of free live music sessions running every Sunday throughout this year's Celtic Connections š
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Free gigs every Sunday at Glasgow taproom for Celtic Connections
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25773911.celtic-connections-free-gigs-every-sunday-innis-gunn-taproom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1768656936
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Irish Literary Times
3 months ago
Have a look out for these debut authors!
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Irish fiction debuts to look forward this year from Neil Tully, Ana Kinsella to Colin Morgan
āIām happy to say that rights have been optioned for TVā: A rich crop of fiction is set to emerge this year
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2026/01/14/irish-fiction-debuts-to-look-forward-this-year-from-neil-tully-ana-kinsella-to-colin-morgan/
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Trickcyclist š¦š“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æšŖšŗ
3 months ago
As a recent immigrant to Scotland, I am not sure if most Scots realise how different services are in England. It was a very pleasant surprise when I moved here how much better things were in so many aspects of life. Donāt be fooled by the likes of Farage he will destroy everything youāve got.
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If one more person messages me saying āI asked chatgpt and it said BLAHBLAHBLAH, is this correct?ā Iām going to kick aff.
3 months ago
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