Alastair Caplin
@alastaircaplin.bsky.social
Musician from Eilean Leòdhais
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I think those of us in Scotland who resent having Brexit imposed upon us against the will of the majority of Scots should adopt a new word which more accurately describes Brexit for what it really is. I suggest the Gaelic Sasamach, a portmanteau of Sasann 'England' and a-mach 'out'.
October 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I think those of us in Scotland who resent having Brexit imposed upon us against the will of the majority of Scots should adopt a new word which more accurately describes Brexit for what it really is. I suggest the Gaelic Sasamach, a portmanteau of Sasann 'England' and a-mach 'out'.
Stopped by a friend’s house in Edinburgh on the way back from last tour of the year for an advent celebration … I was not expecting this cornucopia of deliciousness!
Louisiana seafood broil 😮😮🤤
Louisiana seafood broil 😮😮🤤
December 3, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Stopped by a friend’s house in Edinburgh on the way back from last tour of the year for an advent celebration … I was not expecting this cornucopia of deliciousness!
Louisiana seafood broil 😮😮🤤
Louisiana seafood broil 😮😮🤤
Denmark is Narnia today.
November 22, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Denmark is Narnia today.
Magical wee break from the tour at a pal’s place in Argylle. Everything can be cured with a sauna on stilts in an icy loch.
November 21, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Magical wee break from the tour at a pal’s place in Argylle. Everything can be cured with a sauna on stilts in an icy loch.
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Important context here:
● over half of farms are less than 49 acres (20 hectares)
● "a big farm" is 217 acres.
Now let's see who's angry:
● Clarkson farm is 1,000 acres
● Lloyd Webber farms 4,000 acres
● Viscount Rothermere (Mail owner) 4,700 acres
● Dyson owns 36,000 acres
● over half of farms are less than 49 acres (20 hectares)
● "a big farm" is 217 acres.
Now let's see who's angry:
● Clarkson farm is 1,000 acres
● Lloyd Webber farms 4,000 acres
● Viscount Rothermere (Mail owner) 4,700 acres
● Dyson owns 36,000 acres
A message from a REAL farmer who hasn’t been brainwashed by the Tories, wealthy landowners and the right wing media👇🏽
#FarmersProtest
#FarmersProtest
November 20, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Important context here:
● over half of farms are less than 49 acres (20 hectares)
● "a big farm" is 217 acres.
Now let's see who's angry:
● Clarkson farm is 1,000 acres
● Lloyd Webber farms 4,000 acres
● Viscount Rothermere (Mail owner) 4,700 acres
● Dyson owns 36,000 acres
● over half of farms are less than 49 acres (20 hectares)
● "a big farm" is 217 acres.
Now let's see who's angry:
● Clarkson farm is 1,000 acres
● Lloyd Webber farms 4,000 acres
● Viscount Rothermere (Mail owner) 4,700 acres
● Dyson owns 36,000 acres
I’ve a few hours to kill in Stockholm before checking into hotel - any recommendations on things to do on a sunny Swedish morning?
#sweden #stockholm #recommendations
#sweden #stockholm #recommendations
November 16, 2024 at 8:48 AM
I’ve a few hours to kill in Stockholm before checking into hotel - any recommendations on things to do on a sunny Swedish morning?
#sweden #stockholm #recommendations
#sweden #stockholm #recommendations
Helpful for avoiding echo chamber syndrome
Here’s a centre right starter pack, for those who want to ensure this isn’t entirely an echo chamber go.bsky.app/DNLEPTu
November 15, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Helpful for avoiding echo chamber syndrome
Finland continues to be … cutely weird.
Last stop Helsinki tonight, Oslo tomorrow.
Last stop Helsinki tonight, Oslo tomorrow.
November 14, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Finland continues to be … cutely weird.
Last stop Helsinki tonight, Oslo tomorrow.
Last stop Helsinki tonight, Oslo tomorrow.
Musk gets job at head of Gov Efficiency Deparment.
On the day that Bluesky becomes No.1 download in US.
Beautiful.
On the day that Bluesky becomes No.1 download in US.
Beautiful.
November 13, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Musk gets job at head of Gov Efficiency Deparment.
On the day that Bluesky becomes No.1 download in US.
Beautiful.
On the day that Bluesky becomes No.1 download in US.
Beautiful.
Dead bird app - deactivated.
November 13, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Dead bird app - deactivated.
Heading over to Scandivia on tour for a few weeks - very excited to once again be pleasantly surprised by how high the standard of living is in well-funded fair democracies.
November 12, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Heading over to Scandivia on tour for a few weeks - very excited to once again be pleasantly surprised by how high the standard of living is in well-funded fair democracies.
Is it safe to listen to the news again yet?
November 11, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Is it safe to listen to the news again yet?
November 8, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Trump is president and Mark Francois is on the front bench … what feckin‘ year is it?!
November 6, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Trump is president and Mark Francois is on the front bench … what feckin‘ year is it?!
Well there was me today about to apply for my visa to do another year of touring out in the states with the band … need to think a bit more about that commitment now.
November 6, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Well there was me today about to apply for my visa to do another year of touring out in the states with the band … need to think a bit more about that commitment now.
Took some time away from election/budget anxiety today to do some seaweed foraging. Larders well stocked for winter now, cooking greatly enhanced once again :)
October 30, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Took some time away from election/budget anxiety today to do some seaweed foraging. Larders well stocked for winter now, cooking greatly enhanced once again :)
Ah yes, the annual pleasure of trying to explain the clock change to the hungry pets.
October 27, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Ah yes, the annual pleasure of trying to explain the clock change to the hungry pets.
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Music. It's bloody lovely, and one of the things that makes consciousness worth it.
October 26, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Music. It's bloody lovely, and one of the things that makes consciousness worth it.
Can’t do it anymore … have tried listening to Times Radio in the morning for a bit of a balanced view (and because Ferrari is, well…) but the weekend duo are so appalling bad. Genuinely embarrassed to be from the same part of the world as Calum MacDonald.
October 25, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Can’t do it anymore … have tried listening to Times Radio in the morning for a bit of a balanced view (and because Ferrari is, well…) but the weekend duo are so appalling bad. Genuinely embarrassed to be from the same part of the world as Calum MacDonald.
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seems Elon's voter payment/lottery thing violates both federal and state election law, and also Pennsylvania lottery law www.youtube.com/watch?v=waPn...
Musk's $1,000,000 Voting Lottery Illegal?
YouTube video by LegalEagle
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2024 at 6:08 PM
seems Elon's voter payment/lottery thing violates both federal and state election law, and also Pennsylvania lottery law www.youtube.com/watch?v=waPn...
Algorithm….?
Scottish Trad Music
Bluegrass
Scotland Rugby
Glasgow warriors
UK Politics
US Politics
Gàidhlig
🤞🤞🤞
Scottish Trad Music
Bluegrass
Scotland Rugby
Glasgow warriors
UK Politics
US Politics
Gàidhlig
🤞🤞🤞
October 23, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Algorithm….?
Scottish Trad Music
Bluegrass
Scotland Rugby
Glasgow warriors
UK Politics
US Politics
Gàidhlig
🤞🤞🤞
Scottish Trad Music
Bluegrass
Scotland Rugby
Glasgow warriors
UK Politics
US Politics
Gàidhlig
🤞🤞🤞
How the hell do you stop your feed being entirely anime or cartoon art on here? It’s all very lovely but just not what I’m interested in 🫥
October 23, 2024 at 8:26 AM
How the hell do you stop your feed being entirely anime or cartoon art on here? It’s all very lovely but just not what I’m interested in 🫥
Oh to be a dog and not have to write last minute funding applications because your government decided to axe the most important creative funding program for artists and musicians in Scotland with a week’s notice.
Also, it’s August ffs …
Also, it’s August ffs …
August 26, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Oh to be a dog and not have to write last minute funding applications because your government decided to axe the most important creative funding program for artists and musicians in Scotland with a week’s notice.
Also, it’s August ffs …
Also, it’s August ffs …
Devestated by the removal of the Open Fund For Individuals from Creative Scotland. I had just started a new application for a huge globe-spanning collaboration project with The Langan Band. I don’t suppose we’ll get to make that now.
August 19, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Devestated by the removal of the Open Fund For Individuals from Creative Scotland. I had just started a new application for a huge globe-spanning collaboration project with The Langan Band. I don’t suppose we’ll get to make that now.