Mark Spencer Turner
@marcasmac.bsky.social
Marcas Mac an Tuairneir. Gaelic Editor Northwords Now / Poet, Cultural Commentator and Singer-Songwriter / Polaris, Cruinneachadh, Speactram OUT NOW / #Gàidhlig 🏴 #Gay #Genderqueer 🏳️🌈 / My views, here (he/him/e/esan) marcasmac.scot
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Please Help Me On My Neurodiversity Journey
It's humiliating having to do this, but with #NHSLothian's inability to let me see a #neurodiversity specialist timeously, or recognise my private #diagnosis and medicate, I feel I am left with no choice but to take this route.
gofund.me/18d703ba
It's humiliating having to do this, but with #NHSLothian's inability to let me see a #neurodiversity specialist timeously, or recognise my private #diagnosis and medicate, I feel I am left with no choice but to take this route.
gofund.me/18d703ba
See how the reunion pans out but I think we're at an impasse in Salt Lake City.
#RHoSLC needs a shake-up and it's gonna have to be Lisa on the exit ramp - she brings no value.
Upgrade Britani to full-time - she's put in a stellar shift as a friend. Time she got her due.
#RHoSLC needs a shake-up and it's gonna have to be Lisa on the exit ramp - she brings no value.
Upgrade Britani to full-time - she's put in a stellar shift as a friend. Time she got her due.
January 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM
See how the reunion pans out but I think we're at an impasse in Salt Lake City.
#RHoSLC needs a shake-up and it's gonna have to be Lisa on the exit ramp - she brings no value.
Upgrade Britani to full-time - she's put in a stellar shift as a friend. Time she got her due.
#RHoSLC needs a shake-up and it's gonna have to be Lisa on the exit ramp - she brings no value.
Upgrade Britani to full-time - she's put in a stellar shift as a friend. Time she got her due.
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Look out for our brand new single 'Fo Reul-iùil Dhubh' coming on Friday to Bandcamp!
The song is taken from our forthcoming performance at Celtic Connections, Depositions, featuring an all star cast of singers and poets:
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #CelticConnections #Glasgow #GaelicMusic #ScottishMusic
The song is taken from our forthcoming performance at Celtic Connections, Depositions, featuring an all star cast of singers and poets:
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #CelticConnections #Glasgow #GaelicMusic #ScottishMusic
January 14, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Look out for our brand new single 'Fo Reul-iùil Dhubh' coming on Friday to Bandcamp!
The song is taken from our forthcoming performance at Celtic Connections, Depositions, featuring an all star cast of singers and poets:
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #CelticConnections #Glasgow #GaelicMusic #ScottishMusic
The song is taken from our forthcoming performance at Celtic Connections, Depositions, featuring an all star cast of singers and poets:
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #CelticConnections #Glasgow #GaelicMusic #ScottishMusic
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Cois locha -
ceilear Cèitein,
moch-mhadainn.
Cois cladaich -
dìosg dèile,
lochan-tàimh.
~ Màiri Anna NicUalraig, 'Camhanaich, Loch Sharbot'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #ScotLit
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Cois locha -
ceilear Cèitein,
moch-mhadainn.
Cois cladaich -
dìosg dèile,
lochan-tàimh.
~ Màiri Anna NicUalraig, 'Camhanaich, Loch Sharbot'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #ScotLit
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Reposted by Mark Spencer Turner
Stephen Colbert on the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good: “The message from this administration is clear. Only they determine the truth. And when their forces come to your city: obey or die. And if you die, you clearly didn’t obey. This should be an alarm bell for the entire country.”
January 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Stephen Colbert on the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good: “The message from this administration is clear. Only they determine the truth. And when their forces come to your city: obey or die. And if you die, you clearly didn’t obey. This should be an alarm bell for the entire country.”
Aithris air leth air a dhèanamh air Sradagan san Iarmailt san iris Celtic Life International. Mo thaing don sgioba airson cothrom a thoirt do na bàird ar cuid bheachdan a thoirt seachad is aire a thoirt dar cuid saothrach.
#Gàidhlig #Gaelic #CelticLifeInternational #CelticLifeInternationalMagazine
#Gàidhlig #Gaelic #CelticLifeInternational #CelticLifeInternationalMagazine
January 7, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Aithris air leth air a dhèanamh air Sradagan san Iarmailt san iris Celtic Life International. Mo thaing don sgioba airson cothrom a thoirt do na bàird ar cuid bheachdan a thoirt seachad is aire a thoirt dar cuid saothrach.
#Gàidhlig #Gaelic #CelticLifeInternational #CelticLifeInternationalMagazine
#Gàidhlig #Gaelic #CelticLifeInternational #CelticLifeInternationalMagazine
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Trobhad leam tro Ghlaschu,
an grafitti comharrachadh gach àite
far an robh sinn ri guil, ri gràdh ’s ri gàire
~ Niall O'Gallagher, 'Grafitti'
#Gàidhlig #Glaschu #Glasgow
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Trobhad leam tro Ghlaschu,
an grafitti comharrachadh gach àite
far an robh sinn ri guil, ri gràdh ’s ri gàire
~ Niall O'Gallagher, 'Grafitti'
#Gàidhlig #Glaschu #Glasgow
January 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Bu tusa an gobhlan-gaoithe,
eun air faondradh, eun-imrich
ag itealaich gu sunndach gu grinn
~ Deborah Moffatt, 'Na Thig leis a' Ghaoith'
#Gàidhlig #Gaelic #Scotland
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Bu tusa an gobhlan-gaoithe,
eun air faondradh, eun-imrich
ag itealaich gu sunndach gu grinn
~ Deborah Moffatt, 'Na Thig leis a' Ghaoith'
#Gàidhlig #Gaelic #Scotland
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Àite mo shinnsrean ’s m’ òige fhèin,
chun nan stuaghan ’s nan eilean stòlda,
dromannan dubh-ghorm sa chiaradh.
~ Lisa NicDhòmhnaill, 'Ealasaid (21)
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Àite mo shinnsrean ’s m’ òige fhèin,
chun nan stuaghan ’s nan eilean stòlda,
dromannan dubh-ghorm sa chiaradh.
~ Lisa NicDhòmhnaill, 'Ealasaid (21)
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland
December 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Àite mo shinnsrean ’s m’ òige fhèin,
chun nan stuaghan ’s nan eilean stòlda,
dromannan dubh-ghorm sa chiaradh.
~ Lisa NicDhòmhnaill, 'Ealasaid (21)
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Àite mo shinnsrean ’s m’ òige fhèin,
chun nan stuaghan ’s nan eilean stòlda,
dromannan dubh-ghorm sa chiaradh.
~ Lisa NicDhòmhnaill, 'Ealasaid (21)
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Dhòirt na Fir-Chlis fuil theth às gach fèith,
’S nochd am manadh air olc: crotal ruadh air na slèibh.
~ Sandaidh NicDhòmhnaill Jones, 'Na Fir Chlis'
#Scotland #ScottishPoetry
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Dhòirt na Fir-Chlis fuil theth às gach fèith,
’S nochd am manadh air olc: crotal ruadh air na slèibh.
~ Sandaidh NicDhòmhnaill Jones, 'Na Fir Chlis'
#Scotland #ScottishPoetry
December 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Dhòirt na Fir-Chlis fuil theth às gach fèith,
’S nochd am manadh air olc: crotal ruadh air na slèibh.
~ Sandaidh NicDhòmhnaill Jones, 'Na Fir Chlis'
#Scotland #ScottishPoetry
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Dhòirt na Fir-Chlis fuil theth às gach fèith,
’S nochd am manadh air olc: crotal ruadh air na slèibh.
~ Sandaidh NicDhòmhnaill Jones, 'Na Fir Chlis'
#Scotland #ScottishPoetry
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland #ScottishBooks
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland #ScottishBooks
December 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland #ScottishBooks
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland #ScottishBooks
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig
December 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland #ScottishBooks
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland #ScottishBooks
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland #ScottishBooks
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#ScottishPoetry #Scotland #ScottishBooks
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Saorsa is farsaingeachd rùintean
mo dhùrachd bhith ’n dàn dhut, mo luaidh.
~ Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, 'Dannsam led Fhaileas'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #GaelicPoetry #ScottishBooks
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Saorsa is farsaingeachd rùintean
mo dhùrachd bhith ’n dàn dhut, mo luaidh.
~ Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, 'Dannsam led Fhaileas'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #GaelicPoetry #ScottishBooks
December 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Saorsa is farsaingeachd rùintean
mo dhùrachd bhith ’n dàn dhut, mo luaidh.
~ Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, 'Dannsam led Fhaileas'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #GaelicPoetry #ScottishBooks
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Saorsa is farsaingeachd rùintean
mo dhùrachd bhith ’n dàn dhut, mo luaidh.
~ Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, 'Dannsam led Fhaileas'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #GaelicPoetry #ScottishBooks
December 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Tha na Sradagan air an lasadh!
Mo thaing dhuibh uile a bha nar cuideachd a-nochd, agus do Niall còir a chuir an tachartas air dòigh fo bhratach an Oilthighe.
The Sparks are flying!
Thanks to everyone that came out tonight, and to Niall for hosting us on behalf of the University.
#Gàidhlig
Mo thaing dhuibh uile a bha nar cuideachd a-nochd, agus do Niall còir a chuir an tachartas air dòigh fo bhratach an Oilthighe.
The Sparks are flying!
Thanks to everyone that came out tonight, and to Niall for hosting us on behalf of the University.
#Gàidhlig
December 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Tha na Sradagan air an lasadh!
Mo thaing dhuibh uile a bha nar cuideachd a-nochd, agus do Niall còir a chuir an tachartas air dòigh fo bhratach an Oilthighe.
The Sparks are flying!
Thanks to everyone that came out tonight, and to Niall for hosting us on behalf of the University.
#Gàidhlig
Mo thaing dhuibh uile a bha nar cuideachd a-nochd, agus do Niall còir a chuir an tachartas air dòigh fo bhratach an Oilthighe.
The Sparks are flying!
Thanks to everyone that came out tonight, and to Niall for hosting us on behalf of the University.
#Gàidhlig
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
’S fheàrr Gàidhlig bhriste
na Gàidhlig sa chiste…
ach a bheil sin dà-rìreabh ri ràdh
nach bu chòir dhuinn fiù ’s feuchainn
ri a càradh?
~ Anna Frater, 'Morghan'
#Gàidhlig
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
’S fheàrr Gàidhlig bhriste
na Gàidhlig sa chiste…
ach a bheil sin dà-rìreabh ri ràdh
nach bu chòir dhuinn fiù ’s feuchainn
ri a càradh?
~ Anna Frater, 'Morghan'
#Gàidhlig
December 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
’S fheàrr Gàidhlig bhriste
na Gàidhlig sa chiste…
ach a bheil sin dà-rìreabh ri ràdh
nach bu chòir dhuinn fiù ’s feuchainn
ri a càradh?
~ Anna Frater, 'Morghan'
#Gàidhlig
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
’S fheàrr Gàidhlig bhriste
na Gàidhlig sa chiste…
ach a bheil sin dà-rìreabh ri ràdh
nach bu chòir dhuinn fiù ’s feuchainn
ri a càradh?
~ Anna Frater, 'Morghan'
#Gàidhlig
Reposted by Mark Spencer Turner
“Meal do naidheachd!” to Rob Dunbar who has won the RSE Sir Walter Scott Medal for his work on language policy, literature and culture. We spoke to students Elizabeth and Chris about the man behind the medal: https://llc.ed.ac.uk/news/professor-rob-dunbar-wins-the-rse-sir-walter-scott-medal
Professor Rob Dunbar wins the RSE Sir Walter Scott Medal | Literatures, Languages & Cultures | Literatures Languages and Culture
We speak to the medallist and his students about his work promoting and protecting minority languages.
llc.ed.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
“Meal do naidheachd!” to Rob Dunbar who has won the RSE Sir Walter Scott Medal for his work on language policy, literature and culture. We spoke to students Elizabeth and Chris about the man behind the medal: https://llc.ed.ac.uk/news/professor-rob-dunbar-wins-the-rse-sir-walter-scott-medal
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #ScotLit #Poetry
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #ScotLit #Poetry
December 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Reposted by Mark Spencer Turner
We're thrilled to launch Sradagan san Iarmailt ('Sparks in the Firmament'), the first anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years!
Join Niall O'Gallagher and book editor Marcas Mac an Tuairneir on 16 December in 40 George Square for great readings and conversation 📚
🎟️ edin.ac/49bdO3x
Join Niall O'Gallagher and book editor Marcas Mac an Tuairneir on 16 December in 40 George Square for great readings and conversation 📚
🎟️ edin.ac/49bdO3x
Book launch - Sparks in the Firmament: A New Generation of Gaelic poets
Join us to celebrate the launch of Sradagan san Iarmailt, the first new anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years.
edin.ac
December 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We're thrilled to launch Sradagan san Iarmailt ('Sparks in the Firmament'), the first anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years!
Join Niall O'Gallagher and book editor Marcas Mac an Tuairneir on 16 December in 40 George Square for great readings and conversation 📚
🎟️ edin.ac/49bdO3x
Join Niall O'Gallagher and book editor Marcas Mac an Tuairneir on 16 December in 40 George Square for great readings and conversation 📚
🎟️ edin.ac/49bdO3x
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
’s iomadh uisge ’s sruth a dh’èireas
is a thuiteas
ri aodann creige ’s slèibhe,
~ Niall Gòrdan, 'Gnùis Shoilleir'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Poetry #ScotLit #ScottishLiterature
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
’s iomadh uisge ’s sruth a dh’èireas
is a thuiteas
ri aodann creige ’s slèibhe,
~ Niall Gòrdan, 'Gnùis Shoilleir'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Poetry #ScotLit #ScottishLiterature
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
’s iomadh uisge ’s sruth a dh’èireas
is a thuiteas
ri aodann creige ’s slèibhe,
~ Niall Gòrdan, 'Gnùis Shoilleir'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Poetry #ScotLit #ScottishLiterature
A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
’s iomadh uisge ’s sruth a dh’èireas
is a thuiteas
ri aodann creige ’s slèibhe,
~ Niall Gòrdan, 'Gnùis Shoilleir'
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Poetry #ScotLit #ScottishLiterature