Louisemac.bsky.social
@louisemac.bsky.social
Former Director General at Scottish Govt; ex-IoD Scotland Nations Director; ex-CEO Young Scot; former Co-Chair NACWG | OBE | FRSE | She/Her
November 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
November 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Stunning Glasgow skyline with a birds-eye view #Photography #BlueSkyPhotography
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Stunning Glasgow skyline with a birds-eye view #Photography #BlueSkyPhotography
After a long wait for a lens repair, finally out in the autumn forest with my #Nikon. The sunshine meant the forest floor was glowing & blue skies made the colours fizz. Nature’s fireworks indeed. So beautiful & good for the soul. #NaturePhotography #Autumn #BlueSkyPhotography #Photography
October 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
After a long wait for a lens repair, finally out in the autumn forest with my #Nikon. The sunshine meant the forest floor was glowing & blue skies made the colours fizz. Nature’s fireworks indeed. So beautiful & good for the soul. #NaturePhotography #Autumn #BlueSkyPhotography #Photography
Wishing a blessed and happy Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Light with family, friends and communities across Scotland 🪔 🧡 #Diwali
October 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Wishing a blessed and happy Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Light with family, friends and communities across Scotland 🪔 🧡 #Diwali
Bright blue skies on our walk and then we watched the haar bank roll in - at pace. Very dramatic indeed. Perhaps the family camped out in deckchairs were being a teensy bit optimistic, but then again, if you wait long enough in Scotland… 🌦️ #Photography #NaturePhotography #BlueSkyPhotography
October 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Bright blue skies on our walk and then we watched the haar bank roll in - at pace. Very dramatic indeed. Perhaps the family camped out in deckchairs were being a teensy bit optimistic, but then again, if you wait long enough in Scotland… 🌦️ #Photography #NaturePhotography #BlueSkyPhotography
Autumn fireworks…the colours in the garden are giving all the joy. 🍂🍁 #Photography #NaturePhotography #BlueSkyPhotography
October 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Autumn fireworks…the colours in the garden are giving all the joy. 🍂🍁 #Photography #NaturePhotography #BlueSkyPhotography
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Rachel Ruysch (1664 – 1750), still-life painter from the Northern Netherlands who specialized in flowers, achieving international fame in her lifetime #WomensArt
October 15, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Rachel Ruysch (1664 – 1750), still-life painter from the Northern Netherlands who specialized in flowers, achieving international fame in her lifetime #WomensArt
October 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Finally made it to the Andy Goldsworthy 50th anniversary exhibition @nationalgalleries.bsky.social - just stunning #Nature #NaturePhotography #NatureArt 2of2
October 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Finally made it to the Andy Goldsworthy 50th anniversary exhibition @nationalgalleries.bsky.social - just stunning #Nature #NaturePhotography #NatureArt 2of2
Finally made it to the Andy Goldsworthy 50th anniversary exhibition @nationalgalleries.bsky.social - just stunning #Nature #NaturePhotography #NatureArt 1of2
October 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Finally made it to the Andy Goldsworthy 50th anniversary exhibition @nationalgalleries.bsky.social - just stunning #Nature #NaturePhotography #NatureArt 1of2
It’s that time of year, when the boats get lifted out of harbour. Always an interesting spectator sport! #FisherrowHarbour #Photography
October 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It’s that time of year, when the boats get lifted out of harbour. Always an interesting spectator sport! #FisherrowHarbour #Photography
Shifting sands and wild waves… #Photography #NaturePhotography
October 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Shifting sands and wild waves… #Photography #NaturePhotography
Glasgow city lights… #Glasgow #Photography
October 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Glasgow city lights… #Glasgow #Photography
Ashton Lane and (Storm) Amy… ☔️
October 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Ashton Lane and (Storm) Amy… ☔️
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall.
Her life’s work championing conservation, humanity and the natural world leaves an enduring legacy.
Our condolences to her family, the Jane Goodall Institute and all who draw hope from her example.
Her life’s work championing conservation, humanity and the natural world leaves an enduring legacy.
Our condolences to her family, the Jane Goodall Institute and all who draw hope from her example.
October 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall.
Her life’s work championing conservation, humanity and the natural world leaves an enduring legacy.
Our condolences to her family, the Jane Goodall Institute and all who draw hope from her example.
Her life’s work championing conservation, humanity and the natural world leaves an enduring legacy.
Our condolences to her family, the Jane Goodall Institute and all who draw hope from her example.
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St Andrew's House in Regent Road, Edinburgh. Headquarters of the Scottish Government. (1939) Pic: National Museums Scotland.
June 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
St Andrew's House in Regent Road, Edinburgh. Headquarters of the Scottish Government. (1939) Pic: National Museums Scotland.
Wishing a blessed Eid al-Adha for all those celebrating with families, friends and communities across Scotland and beyond ✨ #EidAlAdha2025 #Eid2025
June 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Wishing a blessed Eid al-Adha for all those celebrating with families, friends and communities across Scotland and beyond ✨ #EidAlAdha2025 #Eid2025
In 2018 I was a member of a delegation of women from Scotland to Srebrenica, with @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social It was harrowing, but vital to learn more about the genocide & to hear the memories of Bosnian Muslims. #WhiteArmbandDay
Never Forget. Never Again.
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Never Forget. Never Again.
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White Armband Day 2025 - Beyond Srebenica
On 31st May 1992, a radio message was broadcast across the Prijedor municipality in north west Bosnia. It instructed all Bosnian Muslims (Bosniaks) to wear white armbands and hang white sheets from t...
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May 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In 2018 I was a member of a delegation of women from Scotland to Srebrenica, with @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social It was harrowing, but vital to learn more about the genocide & to hear the memories of Bosnian Muslims. #WhiteArmbandDay
Never Forget. Never Again.
srebrenica.scot/2025/05/31/w...
Never Forget. Never Again.
srebrenica.scot/2025/05/31/w...
Wishing a Happy Easter with friends and family to all those who celebrate in communities across Scotland #Easter2025
April 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Wishing a Happy Easter with friends and family to all those who celebrate in communities across Scotland #Easter2025
Wishing all those in the Sikh community across Scotland a very Happy Vaisakhi - enjoy the celebrations with family and friends! 🪘🌾
April 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Wishing all those in the Sikh community across Scotland a very Happy Vaisakhi - enjoy the celebrations with family and friends! 🪘🌾
So spring Sunday mornings like this are why all the backbreaking bulb work in November & December was completely worthwhile #GardeningPayOff #Patience
April 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
So spring Sunday mornings like this are why all the backbreaking bulb work in November & December was completely worthwhile #GardeningPayOff #Patience
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April 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM