Brian McRoberts
@brimcrob.bsky.social
Fifer.
Software Tester.
Raith Rovers and Scotland.
Living in Leith.
Posting mostly random music, Scottish Football, Software Testing, and writing. Shall follow ye back.
Illegitimi non carborundum.
https://threechordthrash.wordpress.com
Software Tester.
Raith Rovers and Scotland.
Living in Leith.
Posting mostly random music, Scottish Football, Software Testing, and writing. Shall follow ye back.
Illegitimi non carborundum.
https://threechordthrash.wordpress.com
Pinned
Captain Beefheart - Sure Nuff 'N Yes I Do
YouTube video by Revanlation
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February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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the Spectator accidentally recycled a subhed from a previous day’s article about Tehran
February 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
the Spectator accidentally recycled a subhed from a previous day’s article about Tehran
The British remake of Charlies Angles is about to drop...
Kate Stewart, Dr Who and the Rani
February 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The British remake of Charlies Angles is about to drop...
Oh man I could fair go to the pub and just sit there all evening...however..
a man says that 's not gonna happen
ALT: a man says that 's not gonna happen
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Oh man I could fair go to the pub and just sit there all evening...however..
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😂
25th Winter Olympics Commence With 25th Explanation of What Curling Is
25th Winter Olympics Commence With 25th Explanation of What Curling Is - Unsourced News
The 25th Winter Olympics officially opened this week with broadcasters once again attempting to explain what curling is to a confused public.
unsourcednews.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
😂
I have been catching up the BBC Civilisations: Rise and Fall and ever time the Luke Kemp appears I think of him sitting in New Wave Teepee playing bongos and chanting.
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
I have been catching up the BBC Civilisations: Rise and Fall and ever time the Luke Kemp appears I think of him sitting in New Wave Teepee playing bongos and chanting.
Its Scottish Cup weekend.Raith are knocked out so no stress for me. Maybe a bit of stress for St Mirren fans as they head to Airdrieonians who might fancy a cup upset. Live on BBC Scot if you dont want to watch the Winter Olympics opening.
#ScottishCup
#ScottishCup
Airdrieonians vs St. Mirren: Scottish Cup video stream, live text & updates
Watch Sportscene and follow live text commentary, score updates and match report from Airdrieonians vs St Mirren in the Scottish Cup.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Its Scottish Cup weekend.Raith are knocked out so no stress for me. Maybe a bit of stress for St Mirren fans as they head to Airdrieonians who might fancy a cup upset. Live on BBC Scot if you dont want to watch the Winter Olympics opening.
#ScottishCup
#ScottishCup
A few years back we were visiting Zakopane. It was mid summer and so rather warm. We visited the Olympic Sky jump there and were lucky enough to see some of the Ski Jumpers practising. Not sure who they were assuming they were Polish team. Quite something to see it from this view.
#WinterOlympics
#WinterOlympics
February 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
A few years back we were visiting Zakopane. It was mid summer and so rather warm. We visited the Olympic Sky jump there and were lucky enough to see some of the Ski Jumpers practising. Not sure who they were assuming they were Polish team. Quite something to see it from this view.
#WinterOlympics
#WinterOlympics
Edinburgh :
I think they are trying to attract the MSP's from over the road.
Talking of MSP having quick pint, used to see one or two of them sneaking up to the old Holyrood Bar when it wa just a boozer. Sometimes the BBC jorno's as well... They would lurk up the back...
#EdinburghPubs
I think they are trying to attract the MSP's from over the road.
Talking of MSP having quick pint, used to see one or two of them sneaking up to the old Holyrood Bar when it wa just a boozer. Sometimes the BBC jorno's as well... They would lurk up the back...
#EdinburghPubs
New name unveiled for ‘landmark’ Scottish pub ahead of £170,000 refurbishment
A ‘landmark’ Scottish pub is set for a huge refurbishment, as owners unveil its new name.
www.scotsman.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Edinburgh :
I think they are trying to attract the MSP's from over the road.
Talking of MSP having quick pint, used to see one or two of them sneaking up to the old Holyrood Bar when it wa just a boozer. Sometimes the BBC jorno's as well... They would lurk up the back...
#EdinburghPubs
I think they are trying to attract the MSP's from over the road.
Talking of MSP having quick pint, used to see one or two of them sneaking up to the old Holyrood Bar when it wa just a boozer. Sometimes the BBC jorno's as well... They would lurk up the back...
#EdinburghPubs
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i'm a fan of @richardwalker5.bsky.social's work. he doesn't disappoint here either...
"That they have not already done so poses important lessons that pro-independence parties in Scotland need to show they have learned as soon as possible to strengthen their case and guard against any repetition."
"That they have not already done so poses important lessons that pro-independence parties in Scotland need to show they have learned as soon as possible to strengthen their case and guard against any repetition."
We already suspected that the Westminster system was out of step with modern Scotland. Events since the referendum have done nothing but confirm that, writes Richard Walker✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politi...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politi...
February 6, 2026 at 10:23 AM
i'm a fan of @richardwalker5.bsky.social's work. he doesn't disappoint here either...
"That they have not already done so poses important lessons that pro-independence parties in Scotland need to show they have learned as soon as possible to strengthen their case and guard against any repetition."
"That they have not already done so poses important lessons that pro-independence parties in Scotland need to show they have learned as soon as possible to strengthen their case and guard against any repetition."
I bet there is stoney silence from the majority of the US media. Or twist themselves into knots trying parse it as anything other than pure and utter racism which of course it is.
Just confirmed it myself by viewing the video on Truth Social. This is real. He really did this and he has not deleted it.
February 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM
I bet there is stoney silence from the majority of the US media. Or twist themselves into knots trying parse it as anything other than pure and utter racism which of course it is.
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Lothian Road this grey morning, looking past the blanditechture of the modern financial district buildings
#Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #architecture
#Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #architecture
February 6, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Lothian Road this grey morning, looking past the blanditechture of the modern financial district buildings
#Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #architecture
#Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #architecture
The people who live in the flat across from us still have their Christmas tree up. I am hoping they go for March this year.
February 6, 2026 at 9:33 AM
The people who live in the flat across from us still have their Christmas tree up. I am hoping they go for March this year.
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Very good substack post about or potential new manager
#AberdeenFC
open.substack.com/pub/redpoint...
#AberdeenFC
open.substack.com/pub/redpoint...
Aberdeen’s Calculated Gamble: Is Eirik Horneland the Right Man for Pittodrie?
A tactically assertive coach with a history of transformation, Horneland could reshape the Dons — if he has learned from a turbulent spell in France.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Very good substack post about or potential new manager
#AberdeenFC
open.substack.com/pub/redpoint...
#AberdeenFC
open.substack.com/pub/redpoint...
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overpass in Seattle rn. LED lighting ftw
February 6, 2026 at 1:53 AM
overpass in Seattle rn. LED lighting ftw
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Trump is seeking to undermine British and European democracy and anyone who takes the money and does his bidding should be called out fir what they are
Remember the controversy when Obama was accused of intervening in UK politics? This is the current US government openly seeking to undermine liberal democracy in Europe.
February 6, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Trump is seeking to undermine British and European democracy and anyone who takes the money and does his bidding should be called out fir what they are
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I am shocked by the debt England's university students are saddled with, and the outrageous interest rates they are charged.
I am very relieved to be Scottish and for my youngsters to be students in Scotland, where education is valued as a common weal and is accessible to more of our people.
I am very relieved to be Scottish and for my youngsters to be students in Scotland, where education is valued as a common weal and is accessible to more of our people.
“The combined tuition fees of the entire Question Time panel would not cover my cost for 1 year of uni. Is that fair?”
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
February 6, 2026 at 9:13 AM
I am shocked by the debt England's university students are saddled with, and the outrageous interest rates they are charged.
I am very relieved to be Scottish and for my youngsters to be students in Scotland, where education is valued as a common weal and is accessible to more of our people.
I am very relieved to be Scottish and for my youngsters to be students in Scotland, where education is valued as a common weal and is accessible to more of our people.
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I wish I could tell people like me, who first came to Bluesky and felt pummeled by performative scolding, that now it feels a lot less like that and a lot more like that brief window when Twitter was pretty good: useful, occasionally ridiculous, a place to discover new thinkers & writing
February 6, 2026 at 4:13 AM
I wish I could tell people like me, who first came to Bluesky and felt pummeled by performative scolding, that now it feels a lot less like that and a lot more like that brief window when Twitter was pretty good: useful, occasionally ridiculous, a place to discover new thinkers & writing
This is what happens when we let these offshore/shell companies/investment groups, buy up large tracts of land and property.
#Fife
#Fife
In search of 'faceless' property landlords behind Fife village mass evictions
The Courier has made extensive efforts to speak to Torah Capital about their plans for 30 Fife homes.
www.thecourier.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 AM
This is what happens when we let these offshore/shell companies/investment groups, buy up large tracts of land and property.
#Fife
#Fife
Scottish Football
A break out of 'Summer Man Flu' is predicted in the central belt of Scotland on June 15th
#FIFAWorldCup
#Scotland
A break out of 'Summer Man Flu' is predicted in the central belt of Scotland on June 15th
#FIFAWorldCup
#Scotland
Four Scots councils won't grant bank holiday after Scotland opening World Cup match - United Kingdom
It's understood that Edinburgh, Fife, Borders and Falkirk councils don't plan to treat June 15 as a public holiday.
www.europesays.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Scottish Football
A break out of 'Summer Man Flu' is predicted in the central belt of Scotland on June 15th
#FIFAWorldCup
#Scotland
A break out of 'Summer Man Flu' is predicted in the central belt of Scotland on June 15th
#FIFAWorldCup
#Scotland
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What’s happening in America is technofascism. It could happen here
Peter Thiel's data company is powering ICE operations in the US. In part 2 of the Nerve’s Palantir series, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social argues that the UK will be next - and we map Thiel’s network🧵
www.thenerve.news/p/technofasc...
Peter Thiel's data company is powering ICE operations in the US. In part 2 of the Nerve’s Palantir series, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social argues that the UK will be next - and we map Thiel’s network🧵
www.thenerve.news/p/technofasc...
January 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
What’s happening in America is technofascism. It could happen here
Peter Thiel's data company is powering ICE operations in the US. In part 2 of the Nerve’s Palantir series, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social argues that the UK will be next - and we map Thiel’s network🧵
www.thenerve.news/p/technofasc...
Peter Thiel's data company is powering ICE operations in the US. In part 2 of the Nerve’s Palantir series, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social argues that the UK will be next - and we map Thiel’s network🧵
www.thenerve.news/p/technofasc...
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One of the three ancient Clava Cairns that stand in a line five miles east of Inverness. Dating back some 4,000 years, they are less well known than their near neighbour Culloden battlefield, but every bit as evocative. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #ClavaCairns #Inverness
#Scotland #ClavaCairns #Inverness
February 6, 2026 at 7:01 AM
One of the three ancient Clava Cairns that stand in a line five miles east of Inverness. Dating back some 4,000 years, they are less well known than their near neighbour Culloden battlefield, but every bit as evocative. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #ClavaCairns #Inverness
#Scotland #ClavaCairns #Inverness
Morning Blue Sky Peeps,
Lets start our FridaYaYing now.
Lets start our FridaYaYing now.
Why Don't You: Intro 1985
YouTube video by smiler2075
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February 6, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Morning Blue Sky Peeps,
Lets start our FridaYaYing now.
Lets start our FridaYaYing now.
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I have absolutely no idea why I find this so funny.
February 4, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I have absolutely no idea why I find this so funny.
Chapterhouse - Falling Down
YouTube video by ChapterhouseVEVO
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM