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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 23h

#WIN 4 new books inc. Precipice by @robertharrishome.bsky.social

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Ends 14 Oct. UK only. Random winner.

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[Book images courtesy of Waterstones]

WIN:

1. Precipice by Robert Harris

2. The Wedding People by Alison Espach

3. Watching You by Helen Fields

4. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 NEW REPORT: ‘Rethinking ScotWind’

Scotland has some of the world’s best offshore wind resources.

But who really stands to benefit from our offshore boom?

Our new report argues that we need a better deal for taxpayers, workers and supply chains.🧵

⬇️ www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...

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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 7d

#WIN 4 new books - inc. the latest from Richard Osman (Hardback copy of The Impossible Fortune).

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[Book images courtesy of Waterstones]

WIN:

1. The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman

2. The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins

3. The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

4. You Are Here by David Nicholls

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 7d

Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay from team #dotScot ☕️

dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 8d

A really beautiful idea for a #Scottish site for sharing condolences, stories, and celebrating the lives of families and friends for generations to come. RIP(dot)scot is the subject of our new .scot feature. dot.scot/stories/12420/

RIP.scot • dotScot Registry

What inspired you to create RIP.scot? I was raised in Coatbridge with my parents and older brother. During my childhood, I was particularly influenced and encouraged by my grandmother on my mother’s s...

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 12d

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 14d

Fat Bear Week! Who knew? www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...

Fat Bear Week is upon us. Which of these big, beautiful chonkers will come out on top? | CBC Radio

It's time once again for Katmai National Park's annual Fat Bear Week contest, in which nature lovers around the world vote in a tournament-style bracket for their favourite fuzzy fatty at the remote A...

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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 14d

#WIN 4 new books including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "James".

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Ends 30 Sept. UK only. Random winner.

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[Book images courtesy of Waterstones]

WIN:

1. James by Percival Everett

2. The Daughter by TM Logan

3. A Death in Berlin by Simon Scarrow

4. Love Untold by Ruth Jones

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 15d

All this & a great internet address too! Nice piece in @heraldscotland.bsky.social via @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social on ada(dot)scot

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2548659...

Festival aims to attract more women and girls to computing

The Ada Scotland Festival, named after famous mathematician Ada Lovelace, runs from 29 September to 10 October.

www.heraldscotland.com

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 16d

New week, new Internet address? Easy to register & so many great #dotScot names still available domains.scot

Register your .scot domain today • dotScot Domains

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 20d

#Scotland making the news in #Canada #pockling

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Stone-skimming championship in Scotland gets rocked by cheating scandal | CBC Radio

At the World Stone Skimming Championships off Scotland’s west coast, hundreds of contestants go the distance to be crowned champion. But at this year’s event, on the tiny car-free island of Easdale, s...

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 21d

‘In the evolving geopolitical situation in Europe, many Scots are looking to underline both their #Scottish roots and their #European identity. A .scot domain is a perfect way to express this common identity and help them be part of the European 'Digital Single Market' 🙏@thegreenplace.bsky.social

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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 21d

#WIN a hardback copy of "The Secret of Secrets", the new #DanBrown book +++

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Ends 23 Sept. UK only.

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[Book images courtesy of Waterstones]

WIN:

1. The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

2. Killing Moon by Jo Nesbo

3. The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden

4. The New Neighbours by Claire Douglas

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 21d

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World Athletics Championships: Scottish trio 'could complete 1500m clean sweep'

Scottish former 1500m runner Chris O'Hare thinks Josh Kerr, Jake Wightman and Neil Gourley have a chance of winning all three medals in Wednesday final at the World Athletics Championships.

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · Jul 22

“The ‘.scot’ domain is new, fresh and- distinctive, and I feel it sets my online presence apart from other musicians and bands using more traditional domains.”

Next up on #dotScot websites we love, #Glasgow #producer & #musician Sithu Aye 🎸🎸🎸🎤

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Sithu Aye

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Pavilion Poetry @pavilionpoetry.bsky.social · 27d

We’re thrilled to announce that Archivum by Theresa Muñoz has been longlisted for The Saltire Society’s National Book Awards in the Poetry category!

Congratulations to @munozpoems.bsky.social and to all the remarkable poets recognised this year.

A promotional graphic for The Saltire Society’s National Book Awards 2025. At the top, text reads “Poetry Longlist 2025.” Below is a photo of poet Theresa Muñoz outdoors, smiling softly, alongside the pink cover of her book Archivum.

A promotional graphic for The Saltire Society’s National Book Awards 2025 Poetry Longlist. The pink book cover of Archivum by Theresa Muñoz appears on the left. On the right, judges’ comments praise the book as 'an elegant and ambitious exploration of archival memories... warm, loving and connected.'

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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 28d

#WIN amazing children's books by @erandalljones.bsky.social @trulyjwrites.bsky.social @mazevansauthor.bsky.social +

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[Book images courtesy of Chicken House Books]

WIN:

1. The Scream of the Whistle by Emily Randall-Jones

2. The Shell Keepers by Truly Johnston

3. One Chance Dance by Efua Traoré

Bonus book:

4. The Last Bard by Maz Evans (published on 11/09/2025)

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · Sep 6

Looks great Glen especially with the Moyer tartan

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · Sep 6

Oldie but goodie 🏉#dotScot

dotScot Registry @registry.scot · Sep 4

Join our #dotScot family wherever you live See domains.scot to register your perfect name.

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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · Sep 2

#WIN books by @radiomukhers.bsky.social @richardosman1.bsky.social ++

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[Book images courtesy of Waterstones]

WIN:

1. Hunted by Abir Mukherjee

2. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

3. The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden

Bonus book:

4. We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · Aug 26

#NiceBag #dotScot

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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · Aug 19

#WIN @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social's DI Erika Piper trilogy. Plus, an @adamhamdy.bsky.social bonus book!

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Ends 26 Aug. UK only.

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[Book images courtesy of Waterstones]

The DI Erika Piper trilogy by Chris McDonald:

1. A Wash of Black

2. Whispers in the Dark

3. Roses for the Dead

Bonus book by Adam Hamdy:

4. Red Wolves

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · Aug 18

#monday #dotScot domains.scot

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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · Aug 15

#weekendvibe domains.scot

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