Louise Welsh
@louisewelsh00.bsky.social
2.3K followers 670 following 220 posts
Writer, The Cutting Room, Plague Times Trilogy, To the Dogs & more. Prof Creative Writing, Glasgow University. Hon Prez Scottish PEN. Podcast Who Owns the Clyde. Librettist Anthropocene. Theatre, movies, cats, life 🏳️‍🌈
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Reposted by Louise Welsh
uofglasgow.bsky.social
Congratulations to UofG's @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and architect @judebarber.bsky.social on winning an Inspiring City Award for their podcast 'Who Owns the Clyde?' 👏

The awards mark Glasgow’s 850th anniversary and celebrate those making a positive impact on city life.
Inspiring City Awards winners announced in Glasgow
The winners of the Inspiring City Awards were announced this afternoon, celebrating a significant milestone in Glasgow’s long and proud history.
www.heraldscotland.com
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Join us today! 2-5pm at Woodlands Community Garden and Woodlands Community Hub. All welcome, drop in, eat cake, listen, watch, chat 😀🌱
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Bonus episode of Who Owns the Clyde - some reflections on recent actions including meeting with Colombian River Guardians of the Atrato, our Mapathon, petition progress & much more! podfollow.com/who-owns-the... @judebarber.bsky.social @halinarifai.com
Reposted by Louise Welsh
asls.org.uk
Profs @zoestrachan.bsky.social & @louisewelsh00.bsky.social on “Families in Time, Families in Crime” – from 17 June

“Reading Scotland” is a virtual community run by JGU Mainz, bringing together Germans & Scots & all who have an interest in Scottish life & literature
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT8o...
Reading Scotland with Zoë Strachan and Louise Welsh
YouTube video by Reading Scotland
www.youtube.com
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Haha - thanks so much Christine! 😅
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Couldn't have done it without you
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
In other news #WhoOwnstheClyde has won an AJ100 Award! Thanks to everyone who supported us. Looking forward to the next stage @judebarber.bsky.social @halinarifai.com
@chrislesliephoto.bsky.social
@collectivearch.bsky.social
@archifringe.bsky.social
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who participated in our live Citizen #Mapathon at the Briggait yesterday! #CitizenAction @archifringe.bsky.social #WhoOwnstheClyde @judebarber.bsky.social
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Congratulations to @collectivearch.bsky.social on being awarded Employer of the Year in #AJ100 awards! Hugely well deserved 👏 👏👏👏👏💐💐💐
Reposted by Louise Welsh
ourstoryscotland.bsky.social
Song From The Back Of The Bus, marks the repeal of Section 28 twenty five years ago today - hear @valmcdermid.bsky.social @suejohn.bsky.social @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and more discuss the campaign and how this informs their worries today 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 open.spotify.com/episode/7lrP...
Songs From the Back of the Bus
OurStory Scotland · Episode
open.spotify.com
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Our live Citizen, Who Owns the Clyde #Mapathon kicks off 2pm tomorrow, 21st July at the Briggait. You can buy or pay a land search forward via our Crowdfunder or just rock up on the day. We've a small exhibition, library & lots of chat! @archifringe.bsky.social
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/who-owns-t...
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Thanks so much Louise! I'm excited too! 💛
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to our #WhoOwnstheClyde crowdfunder! We're looking forward to our Live Mapathon this Saturday, 21st June. Do join us at The Briggait if you can, mapping begins at 2pm www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/who-owns-t... @archifringe.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social 🌊
Who owns the Clyde? Citizen Mapathon
To contribute towards a live mapathon into fragmented and opaque land ownership along the River Clyde via the purchase of 'citizen bonds'.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
Reposted by Louise Welsh
uofgsociology.bsky.social
Here's a chance to shed some light on the privatization of the Clyde riverside with @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and others. See also this new podcast: #WhoOwnstheClyde
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Hey! Thanks Doug! I've not received a copy yet 🤣😅
Reposted by Louise Welsh
womenslibrary.bsky.social
We’re delighted to be featured in The Herald following the news that we've received #LibraryOfSanctuary status!

Thank you to The Herald for helping us share this recognition of our work to make the library a safe, welcoming space for all women.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2523480...
Glasgow Women's Library becomes first in Scotland to earn UK sanctuary award
Glasgow Women’s Library has become the first in Scotland to be officially recognised as a Library of Sanctuary.
www.heraldscotland.com
Reposted by Louise Welsh
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Thanks for your support!
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Looking for something to put in your ears? 🎧 Check out #WhoOwnstheClyde podcast. Start at episode 1 or dive into our most recent release for music, poetry & discussions from informed contributors on river ownership, river rights & citizen action. The future is present! podfollow.com/who-owns-the...
Who owns the Clyde?: Ep4 Run River Run
Episode Four further explores river rights and access to waterways. It opens with a poem by Edwin Morgan read by Marc Cairns of New Practice and ends with a newly commissioned poem by Tawona Sitole...
podfollow.com
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Delighted re cross party support @glasgowcc.bsky.social activation of River Clyde & explorations around ownership Thanks to council for commending #WhoOwnstheClyde Making🌊https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottishnews/25178687.glasgow-river-bus-clyde-explored-council/ @judebarber.bsky.social
Glasgow 'river bus' to be explored by council in bid to boost the Clyde
Opportunities to introduce a river bus along the Clyde while promoting options for water sports will be investigated by Glasgow City Council ...
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
Reposted by Louise Welsh
judebarber.bsky.social
It was incredible to meet River Guardians from Colombia with @louisewelsh00.bsky.social via @uofglasgow.bsky.social and @sciaf.bsky.social 👇
uofglasgow.bsky.social
From Colombia's Atrato River to the River Clyde, communities are sharing how we can protect our rivers from harm to help them thrive.

The UofG & @sciaf.bsky.social talk on the topic included the Atrato River Guardians @mohume.bsky.social @louisewelsh00.bsky.social & @allangillies.bsky.social.
UofG, SCIAF, river guardians and others including: Alexander Rodriquez Mena, Prof Mo Hume, Viviana Gonzalez, Jude Barber, Bernardino Mosquera,  Prof Louise Welsh bottom and Dr Allan Gillies
louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Great privilege for me & @judebarber.bsky.social ##WhoOwnstheClyde @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social to meet with Colombian River Guardians
uofglasgow.bsky.social
From Colombia's Atrato River to the River Clyde, communities are sharing how we can protect our rivers from harm to help them thrive.

The UofG & @sciaf.bsky.social talk on the topic included the Atrato River Guardians @mohume.bsky.social @louisewelsh00.bsky.social & @allangillies.bsky.social.
UofG, SCIAF, river guardians and others including: Alexander Rodriquez Mena, Prof Mo Hume, Viviana Gonzalez, Jude Barber, Bernardino Mosquera,  Prof Louise Welsh bottom and Dr Allan Gillies