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St Andrews and Dundee Uni's. Retired teacher. Mother and grandmother. Pro Scottish Independence for my 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

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mayscot.bsky.social @mayscot.bsky.social · Nov 16

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mayscot.bsky.social @mayscot.bsky.social · 1h

I'm surprised that you feel the need to report this as an exceptional experience.
Normal for me here in Scotland.
Pleased to see something positive about NHS England!

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Ros Taylor @rostaylor.bsky.social · 10h

I’m afraid that if you emigrate to Dubai for the tax breaks and 24-hour security, you really should give up your citizenship here for someone who wants it.

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((Wee G )) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 8h

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The SNP @snp.org · 3h

We’ve seen what Westminster chaos brings - it’s time to take control and build a fairer, more hopeful Scotland. The need for independence has never been greater. #SNP25

Promotional graphic for SNP Annual National Conference 2025 featuring a quote from John Swinney MSP on Scotland's political challenges and independence.

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The SNP @snp.org · 3h

We’ll fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland - building the mandate, the movement and the plan to make it happen. #SNP25

Graphic: Independence: A Fresh Start for Scotland.” The text lists six key points: fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland, win a Holyrood majority for a lawful referendum, deliver a democratic legal path back into the EU, launch a Scottish Constitutional Convention, build a cross-party civic campaign, and publish a shared independence plan and clear answers for voters. SNP and Scottish flag logos appear at the bottom, with a circular “YES” badge at the top right.

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 1h

My wish for this/any platform, is that we might all attempt to see the best in each other (and life) & find enough commonality to get along together.
Contrary to some people’s opinion, the last thing I want is to create enemies & friction.
Less hate… more understanding. 👍

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Kat @phoebe11.bsky.social · 20h

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((Wee G )) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 7h

Clydeport was privatised in extremely dubious circumstance in 1994 which made the directors multi-millionaires overnight. It eventually ended up in the hands of English based Peel Ports
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles 👇

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 2h

Arresting 6 year olds.

Donald Trump making America a Fascist shithole.

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Kat @phoebe11.bsky.social · 22h

THIS!!! 👇

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mayscot.bsky.social @mayscot.bsky.social · 1h

Disappointed.
I'm a party member but my loyalty is to Scotland not SNP.
Won't change my mind.
SNP 1 and ScotGreen 2

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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 2h

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MonzaGT @monzagt.bsky.social · 13h

Currently working their magic in Portland.

alexis simpson @amutepiggy.bsky.social · 14h

hell yeah

Cover of the classic children's book Frog And Toad Are Friends.

Drawing of Toad, a brown toad, sitting on a bench, dressed in a green jacket and slacks. He is reading a book to his friend Frog, a green frog dressed in a brown jacket and slacks. They are surrounded by green plants and mushrooms. There is a silver Caldecott Medal in the corner.

Text has been altered from original. It reads
Fiftieth Anniversary
Frog and Toad Are Antifa
by Arnold Lobel

Commemorative Edition

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Sandra. @sandratofriends.bsky.social · 4h

We're not really seeing this in the headlines. 🤔

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ScotLassie(Extremist apparently😁) @scotlassie.bsky.social · 4h

SNP delegate...and I quote:
"SNP....the only party that managed to fill a conference hall this week" 😂
#SNPcon2025
#IndependenceIsNormal

two women are sitting next to each other and one is pointing at the camera

ALT: two women are sitting next to each other and one is pointing at the camera

media.tenor.com

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mayscot.bsky.social @mayscot.bsky.social · 1h

Disappointed.
Definitely think indy majority is priority.
Voted SNP 1 and 2 and ended up with tories from list.
Beyond May 26 I could see a reasonable cooperation between SNP and Greens.

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hannah @hannahkateboast.bsky.social · 12h

obsessed with the antifascist frogs in Portland, I hope they continue to multiply 🙏

Person in frog costume with poster saying 'frogs together strong'

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mayscot.bsky.social @mayscot.bsky.social · 1h

Yes. SNP 1 AND Scottish Greens 2.

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Chickyholic 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @chickyholic.bsky.social · 3h

IF I lived in England my vote would definitely go to the Greens. As my home is Scotland and I want to see my home an independent country, my vote has to be SNP 1, Greens 2.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12h

Let's make hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 21h

“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”

Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.

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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 3h

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mayscot.bsky.social @mayscot.bsky.social · 10h

Here's an idea.
When Scotland is independent, rUK will be free of all their generous subsidies to us. Won't have to plough vast amounts into eg moving vast amounts of energy to the south.
You'll be free of us and self-reliant. Why hang on to such a burden?

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Dorothy Bruce @dorothybruce.bsky.social · 20h

Well seeing there's an election in the offing. Plenty vows, promises and commitments will be made along with numerous hints dropped. But as soon as the votes are counted all will evaporate as before and the focus will shift again to Westminster leaving Scotland even worse off.

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Dusti Wales RN @dustiwales.bsky.social · 1d

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mayscot.bsky.social @mayscot.bsky.social · 11h

For decades it's been the aim of BBC, rt-wing papers and WM ( tory and labour) to undermine the Scottish government.
Spinning and twisting news to present negativity and deny successful outcomes.
To ignore the mitigations put in place to protect Scots from WM policies.
Taste of your own medicine?

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Nash Is Here for It @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 1d

It’s hard to award the Nobel Peace Prize to a guy that maybe brokered a temporary peace deal after he ordered 500 tons of nutrient rich biscuits destroyed instead of saving the lives of desperate, starving babies.

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