David Whannel
@whannel.bsky.social
I love messing with music production software, #TranceFamily and some of the comedy on here. Tweets to be taken with a pinch of salt, and tequila. Accessibility slave. https://music.scot
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David Whannel
@whannel.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Easily block all those responsible for Scotland being dragged out the EU against our will.
Block these British democracy deniers with one click.
I'll keep this block list updated as more appear to try and control the narrative.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#YouYesYet #indyref2 #ScottishIndependence
Block these British democracy deniers with one click.
I'll keep this block list updated as more appear to try and control the narrative.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#YouYesYet #indyref2 #ScottishIndependence
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The Usual Suspects JE-8086, free Roland JP-8080 Synthesizer using DSP emulation: available now
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#synthesizer #synth #musicproduction #musicproducer #synthanatomy
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#synthesizer #synth #musicproduction #musicproducer #synthanatomy
The Usual Suspects JE-8086, free Roland JP-8080 Synthesizer using DSP emulation: available now
The Usual Suspects JE-8086 is an upcoming free Roland JP-8080 Synthesizer emulation for macOS, Linux, and Windows, using its DSP chip emulation method.
synthanatomy.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Usual Suspects JE-8086, free Roland JP-8080 Synthesizer using DSP emulation: available now
synthanatomy.com/2025/12/the-...
#synthesizer #synth #musicproduction #musicproducer #synthanatomy
synthanatomy.com/2025/12/the-...
#synthesizer #synth #musicproduction #musicproducer #synthanatomy
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"The news that Galloway is no longer under consideration to be Scotland’s next National Park should send a chill down the spine of everyone campaigning to make the world a better place."
Our reactions to the axing of the planned Galloway National Park yesterday
aprs.scot/press-releas...
Our reactions to the axing of the planned Galloway National Park yesterday
aprs.scot/press-releas...
APRS response to National Park axing - Action to Protect Rural Scotland
Following the announcement from the Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon, that there will be no National Park in Galloway APRS and
aprs.scot
May 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
"The news that Galloway is no longer under consideration to be Scotland’s next National Park should send a chill down the spine of everyone campaigning to make the world a better place."
Our reactions to the axing of the planned Galloway National Park yesterday
aprs.scot/press-releas...
Our reactions to the axing of the planned Galloway National Park yesterday
aprs.scot/press-releas...
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The Scottish Government has dropped plans for a national park in Galloway, citing “insufficient local support” and lack of clarity despite the area meeting the legal criteria. The move follows a divisive consultation process 🧵
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
Scottish Government abandons plans to create national park in Galloway
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon made the announcement at the Scottish Parliament this afternoon.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
May 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Scottish Government has dropped plans for a national park in Galloway, citing “insufficient local support” and lack of clarity despite the area meeting the legal criteria. The move follows a divisive consultation process 🧵
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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We've waited two decades for our 3rd national park, so we're disappointed to see this opportunity missed.
A new Galloway NP, if delivered well, had potential to attract funding, promote responsible outdoor recreation & support people of all backgrounds to walk in this beautiful corner of Scotland.
A new Galloway NP, if delivered well, had potential to attract funding, promote responsible outdoor recreation & support people of all backgrounds to walk in this beautiful corner of Scotland.
New Scottish national park proposals in Galloway dropped
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon says the Scottish government weighed up arguments for and against.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We've waited two decades for our 3rd national park, so we're disappointed to see this opportunity missed.
A new Galloway NP, if delivered well, had potential to attract funding, promote responsible outdoor recreation & support people of all backgrounds to walk in this beautiful corner of Scotland.
A new Galloway NP, if delivered well, had potential to attract funding, promote responsible outdoor recreation & support people of all backgrounds to walk in this beautiful corner of Scotland.
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As members of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance, we're incredibly disappointed by the Scottish Government's decision today to scrap plans for a Galloway National Park.
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May 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
As members of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance, we're incredibly disappointed by the Scottish Government's decision today to scrap plans for a Galloway National Park.
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🚨BREAKING
The Scottish Government has announced it's cancelling Scotland's new National Park in Galloway.
This is devastating news for the local community and nature, slamming the door on the new investment and powers it would have brought.
A betrayal of people and planet.
The Scottish Government has announced it's cancelling Scotland's new National Park in Galloway.
This is devastating news for the local community and nature, slamming the door on the new investment and powers it would have brought.
A betrayal of people and planet.
May 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚨BREAKING
The Scottish Government has announced it's cancelling Scotland's new National Park in Galloway.
This is devastating news for the local community and nature, slamming the door on the new investment and powers it would have brought.
A betrayal of people and planet.
The Scottish Government has announced it's cancelling Scotland's new National Park in Galloway.
This is devastating news for the local community and nature, slamming the door on the new investment and powers it would have brought.
A betrayal of people and planet.
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Our reaction to the Scottish Government's decision not to continue with a new National Park in Galloway.
May 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Our reaction to the Scottish Government's decision not to continue with a new National Park in Galloway.
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The scrapping of Scotland's new national park in Galloway is bad news for people and planet.
May 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The scrapping of Scotland's new national park in Galloway is bad news for people and planet.
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April 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#Arran surely has to be considered for inclusion in Scotland's upcoming National Park, with the Scottish Governments SEA map option 5's buffer as the official boundary. Firth of Clyde and Solway as marine NPs.
@unesco.org Geopark and Biosphere yes please.
#NewNationalParkScotland #NationalParkWeek
@unesco.org Geopark and Biosphere yes please.
#NewNationalParkScotland #NationalParkWeek
April 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#Arran surely has to be considered for inclusion in Scotland's upcoming National Park, with the Scottish Governments SEA map option 5's buffer as the official boundary. Firth of Clyde and Solway as marine NPs.
@unesco.org Geopark and Biosphere yes please.
#NewNationalParkScotland #NationalParkWeek
@unesco.org Geopark and Biosphere yes please.
#NewNationalParkScotland #NationalParkWeek
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After a few false starts this has finally been published. A two year love affair with a Galloway glen and an introduction to the wildlife that lives here. From the elusive Red Grouse of the high tops to the swarms of Common Scoter out in the Solway. And everything in between.
February 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
After a few false starts this has finally been published. A two year love affair with a Galloway glen and an introduction to the wildlife that lives here. From the elusive Red Grouse of the high tops to the swarms of Common Scoter out in the Solway. And everything in between.
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Our April issue is now out! Topics this time include proposals for a National Park in Galloway, new bee discoveries, mistreatment of wild mammals, the role of planting in rewilding projects, and much more.
For more information, visit www.britishwildlife.com/back-issues/...
For more information, visit www.britishwildlife.com/back-issues/...
April 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Our April issue is now out! Topics this time include proposals for a National Park in Galloway, new bee discoveries, mistreatment of wild mammals, the role of planting in rewilding projects, and much more.
For more information, visit www.britishwildlife.com/back-issues/...
For more information, visit www.britishwildlife.com/back-issues/...
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"A carefully managed #lynx reintroduction would make Scotland’s natural world richer and stronger, providing wider benefits for #biodiversity, #climate resilience and economic #prosperity.”
It’s time to bring back Scotland’s #native missing animals 💪 Email John Swinney 👉 https://buff.ly/3X96H6a
It’s time to bring back Scotland’s #native missing animals 💪 Email John Swinney 👉 https://buff.ly/3X96H6a
February 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"A carefully managed #lynx reintroduction would make Scotland’s natural world richer and stronger, providing wider benefits for #biodiversity, #climate resilience and economic #prosperity.”
It’s time to bring back Scotland’s #native missing animals 💪 Email John Swinney 👉 https://buff.ly/3X96H6a
It’s time to bring back Scotland’s #native missing animals 💪 Email John Swinney 👉 https://buff.ly/3X96H6a
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I have Autism. It makes a lot of things difficult for me. But you know what it doesn't do?
Make me a racist, bigot, or perform Nazi salutes.
Make me a racist, bigot, or perform Nazi salutes.
February 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I have Autism. It makes a lot of things difficult for me. But you know what it doesn't do?
Make me a racist, bigot, or perform Nazi salutes.
Make me a racist, bigot, or perform Nazi salutes.
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The Biosphere strongly support a new National Park in Galloway and are encouraging local people to respond to the consultation
The public consultation on the proposed #GallowayNationalPark closes on 14/02 and we have published the GSA Biosphere Partnership's response in full on our website. We encourage everyone who lives/works in the proposed area to take part in the survey too.
www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/gsa-biospher...
www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/gsa-biospher...
GSA Biosphere Partnership submits ‘Strong Support’ response to Galloway National Park Consultation - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere
The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership (GSABP) has published in full its response to the public consultation on the […]
www.gsabiosphere.org.uk
February 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Biosphere strongly support a new National Park in Galloway and are encouraging local people to respond to the consultation
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🔴 NEW: Private landowners related to the former Conservative Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, have been accused of covertly backing a campaign to block plans for a new national park in Galloway.
Find out more: theferret.scot/landowner-ba...
Find out more: theferret.scot/landowner-ba...
Revealed: landowner backing for anti-national park campaign
Private landowners related to the former Conservative Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, have been accused of covertly backing a campaign to block plans for a new national park in Galloway.
theferret.scot
December 19, 2024 at 8:24 AM
🔴 NEW: Private landowners related to the former Conservative Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, have been accused of covertly backing a campaign to block plans for a new national park in Galloway.
Find out more: theferret.scot/landowner-ba...
Find out more: theferret.scot/landowner-ba...
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British Virgin Islands accused of ‘shameful’ attempt to avoid financial crime crackdown.
UK has responsibility for good governance, does little.
UK Crown Dependencies and the City of London are global fiddle factories.
40% of the world's dirty money is laundered by them.
Govts protect them.
UK has responsibility for good governance, does little.
UK Crown Dependencies and the City of London are global fiddle factories.
40% of the world's dirty money is laundered by them.
Govts protect them.
British Virgin Islands accused of ‘shameful’ attempt to avoid financial crime crackdown
MPs write to premier over BVI proposals for new register of who owns firms registered on islands
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
British Virgin Islands accused of ‘shameful’ attempt to avoid financial crime crackdown.
UK has responsibility for good governance, does little.
UK Crown Dependencies and the City of London are global fiddle factories.
40% of the world's dirty money is laundered by them.
Govts protect them.
UK has responsibility for good governance, does little.
UK Crown Dependencies and the City of London are global fiddle factories.
40% of the world's dirty money is laundered by them.
Govts protect them.
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Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).
February 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).
Couple of substitutions in tonight's late #BurnsSupper, finally brought to you by SP Energy Networks.
We share dinner on here, right?
Haggis, maize and sonsie faces, with a dangerously thin pepper sauce.
#Masterchef #RateMyPlate
We share dinner on here, right?
Haggis, maize and sonsie faces, with a dangerously thin pepper sauce.
#Masterchef #RateMyPlate
January 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Couple of substitutions in tonight's late #BurnsSupper, finally brought to you by SP Energy Networks.
We share dinner on here, right?
Haggis, maize and sonsie faces, with a dangerously thin pepper sauce.
#Masterchef #RateMyPlate
We share dinner on here, right?
Haggis, maize and sonsie faces, with a dangerously thin pepper sauce.
#Masterchef #RateMyPlate
"May the last king be hung in the guts of the last priest"
#RobertBurns #SocialistSunday #ScotlandIsNow
socialismtoday.org/reclaiming-r...
#RobertBurns #SocialistSunday #ScotlandIsNow
socialismtoday.org/reclaiming-r...
Reclaiming Robert Burns – Socialism Today
socialismtoday.org
January 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"May the last king be hung in the guts of the last priest"
#RobertBurns #SocialistSunday #ScotlandIsNow
socialismtoday.org/reclaiming-r...
#RobertBurns #SocialistSunday #ScotlandIsNow
socialismtoday.org/reclaiming-r...
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We're at the Mitchell Library on Tuesday to celebrate 200 years of braille!
The event has been organised in partnership with Glasgow Libraries and is open to all, and promises a day of engaging activities and informative talks!
More info can be found here: bit.ly/3E7Ro7c
The event has been organised in partnership with Glasgow Libraries and is open to all, and promises a day of engaging activities and informative talks!
More info can be found here: bit.ly/3E7Ro7c
January 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We're at the Mitchell Library on Tuesday to celebrate 200 years of braille!
The event has been organised in partnership with Glasgow Libraries and is open to all, and promises a day of engaging activities and informative talks!
More info can be found here: bit.ly/3E7Ro7c
The event has been organised in partnership with Glasgow Libraries and is open to all, and promises a day of engaging activities and informative talks!
More info can be found here: bit.ly/3E7Ro7c
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'What a tax on earnings does not do is to get a proper contribution from those who possess great wealth in the form of assets'
A crucial point from Seamus Logan that #TaxJusticeScotland has also made. Time for Scottish Ministers to think big and find innovative ways to target wealth.
A crucial point from Seamus Logan that #TaxJusticeScotland has also made. Time for Scottish Ministers to think big and find innovative ways to target wealth.
✍️ 'Predictably, it’s something millionaire Labour branch manager in Scotland Anas Sarwar has already rushed to the barricades to oppose' // Seamus Logan on wealth taxes
Full piece 👇
www.thenational.scot/politics/248...
Full piece 👇
www.thenational.scot/politics/248...
January 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
'What a tax on earnings does not do is to get a proper contribution from those who possess great wealth in the form of assets'
A crucial point from Seamus Logan that #TaxJusticeScotland has also made. Time for Scottish Ministers to think big and find innovative ways to target wealth.
A crucial point from Seamus Logan that #TaxJusticeScotland has also made. Time for Scottish Ministers to think big and find innovative ways to target wealth.
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👋 Hello to everyone joining Bluesky!
We’ve got a few new followers, so we thought we’d re-introduce ourselves.
We’re an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger together. Follow us for news about hunger in Scotland and info on how we can end the need for food banks. 💚
We’ve got a few new followers, so we thought we’d re-introduce ourselves.
We’re an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger together. Follow us for news about hunger in Scotland and info on how we can end the need for food banks. 💚
January 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
👋 Hello to everyone joining Bluesky!
We’ve got a few new followers, so we thought we’d re-introduce ourselves.
We’re an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger together. Follow us for news about hunger in Scotland and info on how we can end the need for food banks. 💚
We’ve got a few new followers, so we thought we’d re-introduce ourselves.
We’re an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger together. Follow us for news about hunger in Scotland and info on how we can end the need for food banks. 💚