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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 4d

Wales’ translation sector contributes up to £8 million annually to the Welsh economy, according to a major new report

Welsh translation sector worth up to £8 million a year - new report

Wales’ translation sector contributes up to £8 million annually to the Welsh economy, according to a major new report. The study, carried out by research company Arad, provides the most detailed pictu...

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 4d

Post bloga ùr:

An Trianaid ann am Birmingham! (A' coimhead air mar a bhios an Caledonian Sleeper a' stad ann an Birmingham bho seo a-mach) treanaichean.wordpress.com/2025/10/03/a...

An Trianaid ann am Birmingham!

Tha tòrr air a bhith sna naidheachdan bho chionn ghoirid mun Chaledonian Sleeper agus mar a tha e gu bhith a’ stad ann am Birmingham a dh’aithghearr. Dealbh sanasachd aig Caledonian Sleeper Leugh m…

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 27d

A new issue of an Teachdaire Pàrlamaideach, the Scottish Parliament Gaelic newsletter is now out!

This time our leaners section looks at railways and why bicycles create difficulties for translators!

tinyurl.com/m6vsa5x

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 27d

Tha an iris as ùire den Teachdaire Pàrlamaideach, cuairt-litir Pàrlamaid na h-Alba a-mach!

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 27d

Thathar a' cur fàilte air teachdaireachdan Gàidhlig san leabhar cho-fhaireachdain airson Seòras Reid nach maireann.

The Scottish Parliament @parliament.scot · 27d

A Motion of Condolence will be debated in the Parliament on the afternoon of Thurs 18/09 following the death of former Presiding Officer and MSP, Sir George Reid.

An online book of condolence is available for people who wish to leave messages of sympathy: feedback.parliament.scot/s/book-georg...

Sir George Reid stands next to a window with views of the Parliament building, Arthur's Seat and Hollyrood park in the distance. Harry Benson, the name of the photographer, is written on the image.

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John Walsh @nuachainteoir.bsky.social · 28d

An rud is annamh is iontach.

Rare use of Irish in private sector advertising, inspired by bilingual announcements on public transport. Interesting use of slang too.

Feicthe ar an DART i mBaile Átha Cliath.

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 27d

Sgoinneil fhèin!

Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 28d

This is painfully linguistically wrong and insulting to Gaelic speakers in Glasgow.

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Akerbeltz / Mìcheal an Fhaclair / LowRisingTone @akerbeltz.bsky.social · 29d

Abair dìmeas air Glaschu 's air a' Ghàidhlig. 'ghlascu' mo thòin...

Glasgow Live @glasgowlive.co.uk · 29d

The work, by Glasgow-born artist Dr Edward H. Chisnall, is titled ‘Ghlaschu 850’, and features a collage of Glasgow’s most important landmarks, characters, and innovations.

New artwork celebrates Glasgow's past, present and future on 850th anniversary

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 29d

Oxford is to get a congestion charge of £5 per car per day, starting this autumn. Charges will be levied for driving past one of six camera sites. The decision, intended to accelerate bus services and encourage cycling/walking, was taken at an Oxfordshire County Council cabinet meeting this morning.

Buses on the High Street, Oxford. Photo by Roger Close.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are excited to announce North Lanarkshire's first Scots Language Book Festival - Check it Oot! supported by @handsupfortrad.bsky.social

Across four events with top Scots authors and writers, we're hoping you'll join us for the celebration.

More info: culturenl.co.uk/Oot

#CheckItOot

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yay! Bliadhna Gàidhlig Mhanainn. Gaelg aboo!

Tuairisc @tuairisc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Blein ny Gaelgey 2026 – ceiliúradh bliana ar an Manainnis fógartha
tuairisc.ie/blein-ny-gae...

Blein ny Gaelgey 2026 – ceiliúradh bliana ar an Manainnis fógartha

An sprioc atá luaite le Bliain Manainnise a bheidh ar siúl in 2026 ná muintir an oileáin a spreagadh an teanga a úsáid

tuairisc.ie

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks - that makes sense.

Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Deputy mayor says "funding may be an issue" but are there actually any costs for stopping more trains at a station that is already open?

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Iomairt chudromach airson ceann a tuath Northumbria. B' àbhaist dhan stèisean seo a bhith na cheann-rèile airson meur-loidhne gu Seahouses.

Brynley Heaven @brynleyheaven.bsky.social · Sep 5

North Northumberland Rail Campaign
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Chathill plea for more trains at bypassed railway station

Currently only two of the 140 trains that pass each day stop at Chathill in Northumberland.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Aonghus Ó hAlmhain @aonghusoha.bsky.social · Sep 4

Blein ny Gaelgey 2026 – ceiliúradh bliana ar an Manainnis fógartha
tuairisc.ie/blein-ny-gae...

Blein ny Gaelgey 2026 – ceiliúradh bliana ar an Manainnis fógartha

An sprioc atá luaite le Bliain Manainnise a bheidh ar siúl in 2026 ná muintir an oileáin a spreagadh an teanga a úsáid

tuairisc.ie

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Planaichean rèile mòra airson Oxford. Math fhèin!

Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · Sep 4

Five new stations and an “Oxfordshire Metro” are at the heart of a rail plan unveiled by Oxfordshire County Council today. The plan also envisages electrification, single lines returned to double track, and an expanded Oxford station, plus direct services to Bristol and Cambridge.

Oxfordshire railways indicative future frequency diagram

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Aye - but it can sound be really menacing the way some people say it :)

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · Aug 25

In Scotland it only became common in the 1990s and I thought it was an English thing when it started. May be wrong though...

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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · Aug 25

📖 🏆Tha nas lugha na mìos ri dhol gu cuirm nan Duaisean Litreachais 2025. Cùm sùil a-mach a-màireach airson fios mu na geàrr-liostaichean!

Less than a month to go until The Gaelic Literature Awards 2025. Come back tomorrow when we’ll be announcing the shortlists!