On this day in history. Robert Burns was born 267 years ago today, on 25 January 1759, and his birthday is celebrated around the world. This is the Burns Monument in Alloway in Ayrshire. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...

#Scotland #OnThisDay #RobertBurns #Alloway #BurnsMonument #Ayrshire

We translate books because reading, writing, creating, sharing with others, bridging cultures and communicating are human activities that give us a reason to live. Take the human element out, and what even is the point? Why do it if humans are not enjoying the process or the product?

A mural of the Statue of Liberty in Lille, France. All around the world, people are watching and horrified as America descends into authoritarian fascism. So profound is the ignorance and stupidity in 2025 America, it is as if 1930s Nazi Germany never happened. 😳👇

The deliberate and relentless killing of Palestinian journalists is sickening beyond words — and is a desperate attempt to silence the truth about Israel’s ongoing crimes against humanity.

Shame on all those who empowered Israel to murder with impunity.

Dundas House on Buchanan Street in Glasgow. Designed in a Free Style by John A. Campbell, this elevator building, it was constructed in 1898 for the British Workmen's and General Assurance Company.

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#glasgow #architecture #buchananstreet #buildingphotography #architecturephotography

A new report from Human Rights Watch spotlights the widespread discrimination and violence unleashed upon LGBTQ+ people since Uganda enacted the world’s harshest anti-gay laws two years ago. You should never be outlawed or abused for loving who you love: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Slava Ukraini.

MAGA are mad at Zelenskyy for not wearing a suit for an official White House meeting.

Meanwhile:

Bus shelter, Isle of Lewis. Pic: David Steele.