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Once we were lawyers. Scottish, European, Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award. Born @ 312.2 ppm. MD Ant. Largs Thistle F.C. books, writing, music, art, film, photo, nature, climate. 'cela nous concerne tous'
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The UK's anti-protest laws pre-legitimise far right authoritarianism. Labour must repeal them now. My column today. www.theguardian.com/global/comme...

submitted 21 hours ago • 72 comments

Wolfie's oboe concerto tonight at the City Halls. Bit of peace in an extremely troubled and troubling world. youtu.be/5VsbeskvV2k?...

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Here's another one at it. 'Awkward gesture', my arse. 'Roman salute', my arse. 'No significant meaning', my arse.

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

🌧️🌳 Scotland’s #rainforest is a rare and precious habitat, thriving in mild temperatures, clean air, and high rainfall. 🌿 Want to see a beautiful example of community-led action that is protecting rainforests for future generations? Watch this film 🎥 👉 youtu.be/K1hcIkFz5oU?...

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

🌊 If you care about our ocean, watch this.   We’ve just launched a LIVE oil spill tracker, exposing the shocking scale of pollution in UK waters. Our director @hugotagholm.bsky.social is here with an urgent call to action - because our seas can’t wait.   Watch, share, and join the fight! 👇

submitted 3 days ago • 2 comments

I've just heard about this and I couldn't be more sorry to hear it. She seems a decent soul and is a great broadcaster. Best wishes to her and her family.. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

submitted 5 days ago • 2 comments

Daughter no.1. got her gladrags on yesterday and went to the BAFTAS as part of Medicinema's crew. Here she is holding the BAFTA given for outstanding contribution, between Colin Lawrence the CEO and Mary Blake the coordinator. See alt text with the photo. #medicinema

submitted 5 days ago • 5 comments

Wee cheer for my hometown football side, who beat Armadale Thistle today to make the semi finals of the Scottish Junior(semi-professional)Cup. 'Mon the theesel'

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

And what about custard creams and the fact that the designs on the biscuits are ferns, the 'begetter' of said custard creams being part of the Victorian craze for ferns too.

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

#ChallengePhotoADay #fmspad 14/02/2025 N comme Néant (Comme un monde sans culture)

submitted 8 days ago • 2 comments

‘It became a lifeline’: the charity bringing cinema to hospital patients www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...

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