Far-right protests in Aberdeen are escalating, targeting asylum seekers with abuse & threats. This is causing fear, disruption & possible criminal offences. Police must act with the same urgency shown elsewhere. Freedom of speech isn’t freedom from consequence.

For three weeks in Aberdeen, far-right groups have targeted people seeking asylum. This is escalating from nightly abuse to physical and death threats. A disabled man was racially abused and another ambushed. People are targeted going to the mosque.

The legal aid crisis means 'equality of arms' in Scotland's JP courts is a myth. Like pitting plate armour against a potato peeler. If solicitors can't afford to be there, why not permit lay representatives in criminal proceedings? Urgent reform is needed. #AccessToJustice #LawScot

It pains me to witness the collapse of the rule-based post-war order. The ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and now Kashmir reflect a disintegrating international system that, despite its imperfections, represented a significant civilisational advancement.

#Photo of Seaton Park, #Aberdeen, #Scotland.

#Scotland #Photography #Aberdeen

Courageous, yet humble; righteous, yet gentle. A man who displayed greatness in simplicity. May all Catholics take the banners of social justice, equality and ecology. All that remains is hope. Gracias Papa Francisco.

#Photos of the beautiful Old Aberdeen Campus, #Scotland.

Another spring #photo of of #Aberdeen, #Scotland. #Photography

Spring in old #Aberdeen #Photography #Scotland

Another beautiful spring in #Edinburgh #photo.

The Scott monument, built in memory of Sir Walter Scott—one of the best novelists in Scotland and a renowned freemason. #Architecture #Photography #Scotland

Seaton Park #Scotland #Photography #Aberdeen

Bonnie #Aberdeen #Architecture #Photography

A geneodicial criminal next to a reckless clown.

Σήμερα ο Τραμπ ανακοινώνει το μπαράζ δασμών, προς "φίλους και εχθρούς", και για αυτό χρίζει την σημερινή μέρα "Ημέρα Απελευθέρωσης". Στο άρθρο αυτό συγκρίνω το σημερινό Τραμπικό "σοκ" με εκείνο του Νίξον το 1971. [Χρησιμοποιείστε Google Translate ή Deepl] unherd.com/2025/04/will...

The WS library. What a beautiful place!! #Edinburgh #Photography #Architecture

The University’s new Edinburgh Futures Institute #Photography #Scotland #Edinburgh

The human face of all those bullshit, blue tick Twitter accounts full of racism, lies, cowardice & cruelty…

Barriers to a legal aid career are high. The DPLP—our so-called “gateway”—costs about £10,200, yet SAAS offers only £7K for tuition and £4.5K for living. With annual living costs of £12–15K (£17.5K in Glasgow), it's really more of a golden gate for those that can afford it. #law #scotland #news

The UK is supplying weapons to a country whose leader is wanted for war crimes. How much simpler can we put it?

The stoic swan #photography #Scotland

New from Free Movement: High Court finds that three men were unlawfully accommodated at Wethersfield | Sonia Lenegan

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Had the pleasure of attending The World Wars of Disinformation, led by Dr Annelotte Jans, Prof Jesper Kallestrup & my former supervisor, Prof Thomas Weber. A fascinating (and free!) discussion on history as a tool to navigate disinfo. Big fan of Applied History! Key takeaways: #History #FakeNews

Mitchell's Hospital, Old Aberdeen. #Photography #Scotland #Aberdeen

Beautiful Old Aberdeen #Scotland #Photography #Aberdeen

Since moving to Aberdeen, I've noticed that Thomas Reid's underrecognised. Born in Aberdeenshire, he studied and taught at the UoA, yet only a humble plaque marks his legacy. While David Hume boasts an impressive statue on the Royal Mile there's not even a street in Reid's memory. #Philosophy #Scot

NEW: Activists have targeted one of Donald Trump’s Scottish golf courses Members of Palestine Action dug up the green at Trump Turnberry early on Saturday morning and spray painted the words 'Gaza is not for sale' across the lawn of the South Ayrshire course

I wonder about the price of moral consistency in the world of social media. I deleted X and all my Meta platforms (except WhatsApp) because I disagree with the "tech bros." However, it's hard to keep up-to-date with friends and family, especially when you live abroad. Give me an ethical IG and FB!

Pleasantly surprised to have found two Picassos in Braemar. The Fife Arms is an absolutely beautiful place. #Photography #Art

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#LegalAidMatters to me because without access to justice there can be no genuine democracy or effective rule of law. The old pomp, the fancy robes and grey wigs make little sense to ordinary people when justice appears to be more of an ideal rather than a principle. #law #Justice #Scotland #Uk

Aberdeen's public transport is not only unreliable but also very expensive. Why can't we have something that resembles the quality of Lothian Buses in Edinburgh? #Scotland #Transport

Spring is just 'round the corner. #Photography #Scotland #Aberdeen

#LegalAidMatters "The old pomp, the fancy robes and grey wigs make little sense to ordinary people when justice appears to be more of an ideal rather than a principle." #Justice #Law #Scotland #Education

The Guardian view on Haiti’s deepening crisis: abandoning people when they most need support | Editorial

Solidarity with all @ducuuo.bsky.social staff striking over the next three weeks. Dundee University management needs to rethink their plans. They need to get round the table with UCU to deliver the best future for the university, students, and staff. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen. PS: I hate that bin. #photography #Scotland

The ‘west’ is over. In the Trumpian era, Europe is on its own | Alexander Hurst

NEW: Young Afghan refugee brings legal case after move to prevent those who arrived on ‘dangerous journey’ from becoming a British citizen. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

📣 Our Senior Associate Lyndsay Fleming is on BBC Good Morning Scotland today, discussing Scotland’s legal aid crisis and its devastating impact on survivors of gender-based violence. 🎙️ Listen from 07:03: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #LegalAid #AccessToJustice #BBCScotland #GoodMorningScotland

Today, I'm proudly wearing the tartan scarf of the @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social . This beautiful tartan symbolises Scotland's diversity. Refugees are protected by international law to safeguard people from persecution. E.g Einstein, Freud, Trotsky and Isabel Allende were distinguished refugees.

EXCL: Aberdeen Uni whistleblowers say senior management has created a culture of "suspicion and fear" at the institution. An internal survey found that 11% of staff had been harassed or bullied. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493760...

Nothing to see here. Cows, just chilling. #Scotland #Photography #Fife #Aberdour #Burntisland

Plans are rapidly advancing today for Trump to visit Moscow, the first US President to do so since GWB. In return Putin will be given the full honours of a state visit to Washington. A reminder: Putin is wanted for war crimes. Russia has been committing war crimes in Ukraine for years. 1/2