Shirley 🏴
@ochil1965.bsky.social
I can see the Ochil Hills from my wee hoose. 💕
She/Her. Live in Clackmannanshire. 🏴
Mezzo Soprano in a community choir.
She/Her. Live in Clackmannanshire. 🏴
Mezzo Soprano in a community choir.
😅
January 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Now this takes me back
January 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Now this takes me back
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Pictures that explain things
Contour lines
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
(Understanding Map, 1967)
Contour lines
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
(Understanding Map, 1967)
January 9, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Pictures that explain things
Contour lines
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
(Understanding Map, 1967)
Contour lines
Artist: Ronald Lampitt
(Understanding Map, 1967)
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I, I will be twix
And you, you will be the creme egg one
And you, you will be the creme egg one
January 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
I, I will be twix
And you, you will be the creme egg one
And you, you will be the creme egg one
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I just got sent a bizarre politics survey which acknowledged that I'm in Scotland but then proceeded as if there were only one Green Party, the SNP didn't exist and Your Party was a meaningful political entity. I wish I knew whose it was because the results should go straight in the bin.
January 3, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I just got sent a bizarre politics survey which acknowledged that I'm in Scotland but then proceeded as if there were only one Green Party, the SNP didn't exist and Your Party was a meaningful political entity. I wish I knew whose it was because the results should go straight in the bin.
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Bit of personal trivia. Anthony Gottleib, @davidedmonds100.bsky.social and me are all sons of fathers who came to the UK as children on the Kindertransport fleeing from the Nazis, and we all write about philosophy in ways that try to reach a broader public.
My @thetls.bsky.social review of Anthony Gottlieb’s new biography of Ludwig Wittgenstein (behind a paywall) www.the-tls.com/philosophy/h...
His critique of pure raisin
Most biographies and memoirs of Ludwig Wittgenstein show, rather than say, that he could be a jerk. Some writers excuse his behaviour because he was so clearly a genius, others because he had a specia...
www.the-tls.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Bit of personal trivia. Anthony Gottleib, @davidedmonds100.bsky.social and me are all sons of fathers who came to the UK as children on the Kindertransport fleeing from the Nazis, and we all write about philosophy in ways that try to reach a broader public.
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Bluesky pals, here's an early preview exclusive:
Painted these A4-sized abstract koi fish with vibrant Japanese watercolours + fine liner. Truly some of my finest work! So freshly done I haven't even signed them yet.
Any takers before I list them? £180 each or £300 both, get in touch (UK only) 😊
Painted these A4-sized abstract koi fish with vibrant Japanese watercolours + fine liner. Truly some of my finest work! So freshly done I haven't even signed them yet.
Any takers before I list them? £180 each or £300 both, get in touch (UK only) 😊
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Bluesky pals, here's an early preview exclusive:
Painted these A4-sized abstract koi fish with vibrant Japanese watercolours + fine liner. Truly some of my finest work! So freshly done I haven't even signed them yet.
Any takers before I list them? £180 each or £300 both, get in touch (UK only) 😊
Painted these A4-sized abstract koi fish with vibrant Japanese watercolours + fine liner. Truly some of my finest work! So freshly done I haven't even signed them yet.
Any takers before I list them? £180 each or £300 both, get in touch (UK only) 😊
Must remember Sloan's wording on this for future reference!
they really don't understand that transition changes a person's physiology. they've convinced themselves that a trans person is a cross dresser.
that ignorance is the root of almost all their bigotry.
that ignorance is the root of almost all their bigotry.
December 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Must remember Sloan's wording on this for future reference!
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Talk Talk
Iggy Pop
Coctau Twins
Simple Minds
Big Country
Talk Talk
Iggy Pop
Coctau Twins
Simple Minds
Big Country
November 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Talk Talk
Iggy Pop
Coctau Twins
Simple Minds
Big Country
Talk Talk
Iggy Pop
Coctau Twins
Simple Minds
Big Country
Anyone else hear the commentator shouting "shoot" at McLean tonight? I'm convinced it was McFadden. 😉
November 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Anyone else hear the commentator shouting "shoot" at McLean tonight? I'm convinced it was McFadden. 😉
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Celtic Park to open on Christmas Day and feed Glasgow's most vulnerable - Glasgow Live share.google/PhKTqFURSbyu...
Celtic Park to open on Christmas Day and feed Glasgow's most vulnerable
The initiative began back in 2023 and has now become an annual tradition, offering a safe community space for those who would have faced the Christmas period alone.
share.google
November 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Celtic Park to open on Christmas Day and feed Glasgow's most vulnerable - Glasgow Live share.google/PhKTqFURSbyu...
🤭
November 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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What the....?
Videos seen thousands of times on Facebook claim the government is banning people from using their central heating after 9pm from 1 November.
But this is completely false. There is no such policy.
But this is completely false. There is no such policy.
No, the government isn’t banning central heating after 9pm – Full Fact
Videos being shared on Facebook falsely claim the government is introducing a 9pm cut-off for using your central heating, with people who breach it at risk of fines.
fullfact.org
November 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
What the....?
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES | LYNX TO SCOTLAND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER (2 POSTS)
Help assess the feasibility of reintroducing lynx to Scotland
Salary: £25,983
Hours: 35hrs/pw
Deadline: 3 November 2025
Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...
@scotlandtbp.bsky.social @lifescape.bsky.social
Help assess the feasibility of reintroducing lynx to Scotland
Salary: £25,983
Hours: 35hrs/pw
Deadline: 3 November 2025
Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...
@scotlandtbp.bsky.social @lifescape.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
JOB OPPORTUNITIES | LYNX TO SCOTLAND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER (2 POSTS)
Help assess the feasibility of reintroducing lynx to Scotland
Salary: £25,983
Hours: 35hrs/pw
Deadline: 3 November 2025
Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...
@scotlandtbp.bsky.social @lifescape.bsky.social
Help assess the feasibility of reintroducing lynx to Scotland
Salary: £25,983
Hours: 35hrs/pw
Deadline: 3 November 2025
Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...
@scotlandtbp.bsky.social @lifescape.bsky.social
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Do yourselves all a favour: hop onto this # and block every account using it
When the radio first appeared, people feared job loss, propaganda, and even a loss of touch with reality, and this concern is still present today with AI. Especially since it is very advanced. Everyone talks about how realistic videos look and how robots will replace us. #MEDIA180_F25_930
October 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Do yourselves all a favour: hop onto this # and block every account using it
It really is! Also, a tad creepy?
Sound ON! This is so cool 🌳 💚
Let's hear what the huge tree has to say..
Have you heard the sound of a big tree before?
🌳
#intunewithnature #naturesounds #trees #nature
Have you heard the sound of a big tree before?
🌳
#intunewithnature #naturesounds #trees #nature
September 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It really is! Also, a tad creepy?
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✨ We’ve Moved! ✨
Thank you to the 42,890 people who have signed, shared and supported our letter so far: Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community.
🌐 NotInOurName.org.uk
Thank you to the 42,890 people who have signed, shared and supported our letter so far: Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community.
🌐 NotInOurName.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
✨ We’ve Moved! ✨
Thank you to the 42,890 people who have signed, shared and supported our letter so far: Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community.
🌐 NotInOurName.org.uk
Thank you to the 42,890 people who have signed, shared and supported our letter so far: Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community.
🌐 NotInOurName.org.uk
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This is Lilla & she has a v important job-helping people at Oslo airport who might be anxious about their flight. She’s a cuddle dog, there to provide emotional support for travellers 🤎
September 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
This is Lilla & she has a v important job-helping people at Oslo airport who might be anxious about their flight. She’s a cuddle dog, there to provide emotional support for travellers 🤎
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Facts not the nonsense spouted on social media
September 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Facts not the nonsense spouted on social media
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Still over 100 left!
These books are free to anyone who wants them. They come from my late ex-publisher. If you want one, let me know in the replies (there are 200 in total).
If you can afford the postage, brilliant. If not, no problem. I'll still sign & post one to you tomorrow.
P.S. Stephen Fry called it "hilarious"
If you can afford the postage, brilliant. If not, no problem. I'll still sign & post one to you tomorrow.
P.S. Stephen Fry called it "hilarious"
September 3, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Still over 100 left!
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As an immigrant and artist, one of the ways I express my profound love & gratitude for how welcome I've felt in Scotland has been my abstract Scottish landscape paintings.
Here are some still available at wgsaraband.com/scottish-landscapes
“THE COBBLER” - 70x80cm / 28x31 inches, acrylic on canvas
Here are some still available at wgsaraband.com/scottish-landscapes
“THE COBBLER” - 70x80cm / 28x31 inches, acrylic on canvas
August 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
As an immigrant and artist, one of the ways I express my profound love & gratitude for how welcome I've felt in Scotland has been my abstract Scottish landscape paintings.
Here are some still available at wgsaraband.com/scottish-landscapes
“THE COBBLER” - 70x80cm / 28x31 inches, acrylic on canvas
Here are some still available at wgsaraband.com/scottish-landscapes
“THE COBBLER” - 70x80cm / 28x31 inches, acrylic on canvas
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⏰ Last chance to apply! Step into the role of Legal Officer (solicitor) and empower the Commissioner to act when children's rights aren't respected.
Applications must be submitted before midnight on Wednesday 27th August.
Apply: bit.ly/40I5X9Y
Applications must be submitted before midnight on Wednesday 27th August.
Apply: bit.ly/40I5X9Y
August 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
⏰ Last chance to apply! Step into the role of Legal Officer (solicitor) and empower the Commissioner to act when children's rights aren't respected.
Applications must be submitted before midnight on Wednesday 27th August.
Apply: bit.ly/40I5X9Y
Applications must be submitted before midnight on Wednesday 27th August.
Apply: bit.ly/40I5X9Y
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🎓 A record number of teens from Scotland’s most deprived areas have secured a university place.
📈 Overall university acceptances for young Scots are at an all-time high – up 4%.
💪 Free tuition, fair access, and record results. That’s the SNP delivering for young people.
📈 Overall university acceptances for young Scots are at an all-time high – up 4%.
💪 Free tuition, fair access, and record results. That’s the SNP delivering for young people.
August 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🎓 A record number of teens from Scotland’s most deprived areas have secured a university place.
📈 Overall university acceptances for young Scots are at an all-time high – up 4%.
💪 Free tuition, fair access, and record results. That’s the SNP delivering for young people.
📈 Overall university acceptances for young Scots are at an all-time high – up 4%.
💪 Free tuition, fair access, and record results. That’s the SNP delivering for young people.
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Have you ever wondered why you keep looking? It’s because you’re looking for hope 💜
August 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Have you ever wondered why you keep looking? It’s because you’re looking for hope 💜