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ScaryHighlander

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Software developer for underwater / drone survey & integrity. Scottish Independence! Old BMWs (no modern ones thanks), bicycles, cats, skiing. Ex ROC.

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · Feb 2

The more I look at the craziness in the world right now the more I think that an Independent Scotland could be a beacon of sanity. A nation run for the wellbeing and benefit of those who live in it, not those who own it. We have nothing to lose but Westminster shackles! #ScottishIndependence

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Stephen Schwartz @atomicanalyst.bsky.social · 2d

Today in 1974, the missile submarine USS James Madison (SSBN-627) collided with a Soviet attack submarine in shallow waters as it departed the sub base at Holy Loch, Scotland, leaving a 9-foot scratch on the Madison’s hull. The United States did not report the accident to avoid embarrassing the UK.

A color photograph of the Lafayette-class, nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS James Madison underway at sea on the surface. The hull number 627 is painted in white on the starboard side of its sail.

A copy of a formerly Secret/Eyes Only cable dated November 3, 1974, from Deputy National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft to National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger:

“Have just received word from the Pentagon that one of our Poseidon submarines has just collided with a Soviet submarine. The SSBN James Madison was departing Holy Loch to take up station when it collided with a Soviet submarine waiting outside the port to take up trail. Both submarines surfaced and the Soviet boat subsequently submerged again. There is no report yet of the extent of damage. Will keep you posted.

Warm Regards.”

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 2d

Time for #ScottishIndependence
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558793...

Revealed: Scotland to supply 70 of UK wind energy in new exploitation storm

Scotland is expected to generate nearly three quarters of Britain’s onshore wind power with in five years — sparking fears the country is facing…

www.heraldscotland.com

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 5d

That is an amazing road for a drive with a decent cafe at the far end. But not one for novice drivers or very low cars.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 5d

This is the Royal equivalent of the amputation of a gangrenous limb to stop the rest of The Firm getting infected.

An act of self-preservation.

If it was integrity, then they'd have booted Andrew out years ago.

They didn't.

www.ft.com/content/a7d6...

King Charles strips Andrew of prince title and ejects him from mansion

Royal subject to ‘censures deemed necessary’ in sharp change of tone by Buckingham Palace

www.ft.com

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 6d

Recorded crime in Scotland is at one of the lowest levels since 1974.

Police numbers are higher than when the SNP came into office.

And all that Anas Sarwar offers is empty rhetoric, hypocrisy and no solutions.

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D Mcguire @dmcguirecfc67.bsky.social · 11d

I present to you the Scottish Cops and how they treat certain Football fans ,I say certain as some Football Fans get treated better than others it depends what Team you support and Your Colour of top !!!! 1312 🤬

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Scotch Whisky Truths 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @specialscot.bsky.social · 11d

If you're a bit silly, you probably don't realise, the UK Government uses Scotland, to dump and hide dodgy stuff.

Decrepit old Nuclear Power Stations and Weapons, Old and Rotting Nuclear Subs, from the 1970s.

Scotland has NO SAY, over ANYTHING.

Only a fool doesn't want Independent Scotland.

Dounreay waste particle 'most radioactive' find for three years

The fragment has been categorised as "significant" and was found during monitoring work around the nuclear power plant, near Thurso.

www.bbc.com

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Gavin Greig @ggreig.com · 11d

Labour completely misunderstood their win in Scotland at the last election. They were given a last chance mission to undo at least some of the chaos the Tories have caused, and they’ve totally borked it in the pointless pursuit of fascist votes. They’re done.

Scottish Labour figures believe Keir Starmer will quit if SNP wins at Holyrood

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been urged to be bolder while another insider urged party MPs north of the border to "shut the f**k up".

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 12d

I wanted a career in submarine sonar but ended up in underwater survey writing the software that makes all the different sensor data hang together (serious fun). Worked with a lot of ex-naval folk and heard a lot of interesting Cold War tales over beer. Clancy had a lot of it right.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 12d

MSPs have backed renewed calls for a statue of an acclaimed socialist to be installed in a major Scottish city

🗣️ 'John Maclean was a hero of the Scottish working class and a brave and honest man'

'Hero of the working class': MSPs back bid for statue of John Maclean in Glasgow

www.thenational.scot

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 12d

I've got a lot of the older Clancy books. Hunt for Red October inspired me to write a Type 22 frigate game for the Sinclair QL which bought my first car followed by Type 23 for the Atari ST (written in C!). But watching The Diplomat recently Trump makes it seem like a bad joke.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 12d

Independence is normal.

And if independent countries like Ireland, Denmark and Finland can be wealthier and fairer than the UK, so can Scotland.

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PeatWorrier @peatworrier.bsky.social · 17d

I thought exile, the Tower, or the Malmsey butt were more traditional ways for English kings to dispose of unwanted royal brothers – but last week we saw a new innovation. www.thenational.scot/politics/255...

Andrew Tickell: Andrew agrees to relinquish his titles – except, of course, ‘prince’

I THOUGHT exile, the Tower, or the Malmsey butt were more traditional ways for English kings to dispose of unwanted royal brothers – but last week…

www.thenational.scot

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 18d

Don't Panic!

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 19d

Prince Andrew has given up his royal titles including Earl of Inverness after discussions with the king. Time to #AbolishTheMonarchy

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 20d

www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/summit-acces...

Cairn Gorm Summit Access Trials To Take Place - Cairngorm Mountain

More visitors to Cairngorm Mountain could access pathways from the top station of the funicular railway to the summit of Cairn Gorm – if upcoming trials prove successful.

www.cairngormmountain.co.uk

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 21d

Scotland didn't vote for #Brexit but we got it anyway. When we have 57 out of 650 MPs that's no surprise. Westminster can and does ignore Scots. It's time for #ScottishIndependence, time to make our own choices.

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 22d

Top idea! But as Aviemore SNP organiser I would say that :-)

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PeatWorrier @peatworrier.bsky.social · 29d

After almost 50 years, the Scottish Government is finally revisiting the rights of children and parents to opt out of religious observance in schools. But somehow, ministers have managed to bungle what ought to be a basic question of children's rights. www.thenational.scot/news/2551810...

Andrew Tickell: Scotland’s schools still force children to pray. That needs to change

MY wee sister will never forgive me. In the early 2000s, you apparently couldn’t have a school assembly without involving God, prayers and Bible…

www.thenational.scot

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Grumpy Brian🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇪🇺 @brian770.bsky.social · 27d

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Grumpy Brian🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇪🇺 @brian770.bsky.social · 27d

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 27d

I want to live in Scotland free from child poverty, where we look after the vulnerable, where people feel part of strong, supportive communities.

Organisations like Fresh Start in north Edinburgh are vital partners in building that fairer, more caring Scotland.

Thank you for all you do. 💛

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Picture This Scotland @74frankfurt.bsky.social · 28d

The Emigrants by Gerald Laing (1936–2011) in Helmsdale.

The statue commemorates the huge numbers of people evicted from their ancestral homes during the Highland Clearances.

Pic: Carsten Flieger

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ScaryHighlander @unixnerd.bsky.social · 29d

Fun fact, Sid James wore a Top Time in Bless this House.

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Samantha Hay @samanthah.me · 29d

Oh look a private company with a nice gov contract making a huge profit while providing a substandard service. Every fucking time this is what happens. #KeepThePrivateSectorOutOfPublicServices
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Asylum hotel provider makes £180m profit despite claims of inedible food and rationed loo paper

Asylum seekers and charities tell BBC of

www.bbc.co.uk

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