Tina Jack
@tinaj68.bsky.social
Hillwalker, enthusiastic photographer. Owner of dodgy spinal cord with attractive syrinx. Lucky enough to call the Cairngorms home. 171/282
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Tina Jack
@tinaj68.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Correcting a bulging brain (Chiari Malformation)
YouTube video by Viz Medical
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Weird to see/visualise my decompression surgery - 15 year anniversary is next week 😊
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Absolutely stunning morning walk.
January 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Absolutely stunning morning walk.
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People fatally shot by UK police in 2024/25: 2
People fatally shot by US law enforcement in 2025: 1280
People fatally shot by US law enforcement in 2025: 1280
January 8, 2026 at 11:03 AM
People fatally shot by UK police in 2024/25: 2
People fatally shot by US law enforcement in 2025: 1280
People fatally shot by US law enforcement in 2025: 1280
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If you are heading for the hills (and can get there on the snowy roads!) be sure to always check the Scottish Avalanche Information Service. There's tons of unstable powder snow in many areas - always a good time to remember to be avalanche aware.
www.sais.gov.uk
www.sais.gov.uk
January 7, 2026 at 8:57 AM
If you are heading for the hills (and can get there on the snowy roads!) be sure to always check the Scottish Avalanche Information Service. There's tons of unstable powder snow in many areas - always a good time to remember to be avalanche aware.
www.sais.gov.uk
www.sais.gov.uk
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There's a new way to browse and find walks to do for 2026! A *much* requested feature - you can now browse a map of Scotland will ALL our route lines shown at once, to help you find the one you want to do (and easily see how they connect and intersect).
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/big-map...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/big-map...
December 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
There's a new way to browse and find walks to do for 2026! A *much* requested feature - you can now browse a map of Scotland will ALL our route lines shown at once, to help you find the one you want to do (and easily see how they connect and intersect).
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/big-map...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/big-map...
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You don't know what day it is.
You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between.
You're napping throughout they day.
Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.
You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between.
You're napping throughout they day.
Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.
December 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
You don't know what day it is.
You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between.
You're napping throughout they day.
Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.
You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between.
You're napping throughout they day.
Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.
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Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the land
The sleeping arrangements were carefully planned
Down in the kitchen, a picturesque scene
A mattress, a pillow, a washing machine
The sleeping arrangements were carefully planned
Down in the kitchen, a picturesque scene
A mattress, a pillow, a washing machine
December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the land
The sleeping arrangements were carefully planned
Down in the kitchen, a picturesque scene
A mattress, a pillow, a washing machine
The sleeping arrangements were carefully planned
Down in the kitchen, a picturesque scene
A mattress, a pillow, a washing machine
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This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.
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Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
December 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
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Sunday is the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere. The point in the year when daylight is at its shortest
Across the UK, daylight will be in short supply:
Less than 8 hours in the far south 🕑
And under 6 hours in the far north 🕑
Across the UK, daylight will be in short supply:
Less than 8 hours in the far south 🕑
And under 6 hours in the far north 🕑
December 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Sunday is the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere. The point in the year when daylight is at its shortest
Across the UK, daylight will be in short supply:
Less than 8 hours in the far south 🕑
And under 6 hours in the far north 🕑
Across the UK, daylight will be in short supply:
Less than 8 hours in the far south 🕑
And under 6 hours in the far north 🕑
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We love this beautiful documentary about life in #Assynt by @danlior.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/38acb2L
Earlier this year we announced our partnership to revitalise the area with the Assynt Foundation and Aviva. More on that here 👉 buff.ly/qQOMCK2
Earlier this year we announced our partnership to revitalise the area with the Assynt Foundation and Aviva. More on that here 👉 buff.ly/qQOMCK2
Assynt - Home is where the Croft is - A short cinematic documentary
ASSYNT - A short documentary
At the remote northern edge of Scotland, deep within the Highlands, lies "Assynt," a place time seems to have forgotten. A wild land of yellow Gorse, ancient mountains…
buff.ly
December 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We love this beautiful documentary about life in #Assynt by @danlior.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/38acb2L
Earlier this year we announced our partnership to revitalise the area with the Assynt Foundation and Aviva. More on that here 👉 buff.ly/qQOMCK2
Earlier this year we announced our partnership to revitalise the area with the Assynt Foundation and Aviva. More on that here 👉 buff.ly/qQOMCK2
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While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
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Sad news today as the historic former railway bridge over the River Spey at Garmouth has partly collapsed into the river. It can no longer be crossed, which means that the Moray Coast Trail cannot now be completed in full.
Thanks to Rachael Millar for providing the photos.
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Thanks to Rachael Millar for providing the photos.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Sad news today as the historic former railway bridge over the River Spey at Garmouth has partly collapsed into the river. It can no longer be crossed, which means that the Moray Coast Trail cannot now be completed in full.
Thanks to Rachael Millar for providing the photos.
//contd
Thanks to Rachael Millar for providing the photos.
//contd
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It's International Mountain Day, so here is a real beauty - stunning Beinn Dearg Mòr.
December 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It's International Mountain Day, so here is a real beauty - stunning Beinn Dearg Mòr.
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[1/3] We've been working alot on the tech side of Walkhighlands over the last few months. First challenge to make the site run faster and cope much better with the growth in AI bots, but more recently we've been working on redesigning some sections.
We've a new homepage, and new main pages for...
We've a new homepage, and new main pages for...
December 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
[1/3] We've been working alot on the tech side of Walkhighlands over the last few months. First challenge to make the site run faster and cope much better with the growth in AI bots, but more recently we've been working on redesigning some sections.
We've a new homepage, and new main pages for...
We've a new homepage, and new main pages for...
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The Herald's Christmas appeal, in association with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, asks you to give a child the gift of reading 📗
GET INVOLVED: www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
GET INVOLVED: www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Herald's Christmas appeal, in association with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, asks you to give a child the gift of reading 📗
GET INVOLVED: www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
GET INVOLVED: www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
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Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
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Sleigh training has started here at the reindeer centre. 🔔
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sleigh training has started here at the reindeer centre. 🔔
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
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Celebrate International Turd On A Mantelpiece Day by downloading Quite Ugly One Morning for only 99p, as it's today's Kindle Daily Deal.
November 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Celebrate International Turd On A Mantelpiece Day by downloading Quite Ugly One Morning for only 99p, as it's today's Kindle Daily Deal.
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Bloody foreigners coming over here and saving peoples lives.
November 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Bloody foreigners coming over here and saving peoples lives.
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There is a moment at this time of year when the word ‘apricity’ really comes into view. For those who don’t know it, it was recorded only once, in 1623, before slipping out of view. Apricity is the warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
October 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
There is a moment at this time of year when the word ‘apricity’ really comes into view. For those who don’t know it, it was recorded only once, in 1623, before slipping out of view. Apricity is the warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
An interesting close encounter on my wander in the woods this morning 😳
October 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
An interesting close encounter on my wander in the woods this morning 😳
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Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolitio...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
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Many cloud-based internet services may be down today, but we're glad to say Walkhighlands is still up and running as normal!
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
October 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Many cloud-based internet services may be down today, but we're glad to say Walkhighlands is still up and running as normal!
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..