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@DarkGalloway@mastodon.scot · 14h ago
Monreith Bay has many a tale to tell. St Medana was miraculously transported here on a floating rock, to found the beautifully atmospheric church of Kirmaiden. One of the oldest churches in Scotland. #Scotland #history #legend #folklore #blackandwhitephotography
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@DarkGalloway@mastodon.scot · 1d ago
The gatehouse of Crossraguel Abbey, near Maybole in Ayrshire. Founded in the 13th century by Duncan, 1st Earl of Carrick. It is halfway between Paisley and Whithorn on the pilgrims' trail to the shrine of St Ninian. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Ayrshire #SouthernScotland
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@DarkGalloway@mastodon.scot · 2d ago
Dunure Castle, Ayrshire. They say that sometimes, you can still hear the screams of Allan Stewart, the Commendator of Crossraguel Abbey, as he was being roasted alive here by the Earl of Cassillis in 1570. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Ayrshire #SouthernScotland
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@outdoorsbeth@mastodon.scot · 2d ago
Isle of Skye people... How much Gaelic is spoken routinely? Do you know place names by the English name: e.g. Portree, or Port Righ? And especially where the names are vastly different (like Dingwall on the mainland is Inbhir Pheofharain) which is the most used? Are some areas vastly different? Thanks #Gaelic #Gaidhlig #Skye #Scotland
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@FibroJedi@gamepad.club · 4d ago
So I've managed to get throat ulcers, a painful chesty cough and a very sore voice box. The last few days I've done little beyond the absolutely necessary housework. I'm still trying to get out for a walk though. Especially this week, as we have actual sunshine for once. #Bluesky #TheRealBlueSky #Nature #Scotland #Highlands
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@ObsidianUrbex@mstdn.social · 6d ago
Nestled deep in the Highland forests of Scotland lies an abandoned Opel Olympia. Trees and undulating ground surround the car; it is a considerable distance from the nearest road. A strange scene, but a beautifully photogenic one. More photos and my article about my visit - https://www.obsidianurbexphotography.com/other/abandoned-opel-olympia-in-the-woods-scotland/ #Scotland #Highlands #Adventure #Photography #WeirdCarMastodon #ClassicCar #Forest #Rust
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@C_Miller@mastodon.world · Apr 18, 2026
I would quite like to be reincarnated as an otter that causes mayhem at a peaceful garden centre!!! BBC News - Otter caught by vets after Closeburn garden centre 'break-in' - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c30ry3y9g92o #News #Newstodon #NewsTooter #Otter #Otters #Scotland #Closeburn
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@paka@mastodon.scot · Apr 12, 2026
No 2nd Scottish #referendum says #Streeting #ToxicLabour Streeting said UK Govt will not “give” people of #Scotland referendum on #independence He refuses to give the people of Scotland the #democratic choice to decide country’s future #SNP leader and First Minister John #Swinney warned that the UK Government “can’t stand in the face” of Scottish independence if the SNP are voted back into power in the Holyrood elections in May https://www.thenational.scot/news/26014245.no-second-referendum-scotland-even-snp-majority-wes-streeting/ #authoritarian #freedom #DemocracyNOW
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@KristoferKeane@glasgow.social · Apr 12, 2026
Scotland currently has the largest and most centralised local authorities in Europe, leaving many communities feeling disconnected from the decisions that affect them. I am campaigning to revitalise our local democracy by creating smaller, more localised councils that return power and accountability directly to the towns and neighborhoods they serve. #scotland #eastkilbride
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 08, 2026
undefined | Indonesia extradites Scottish man sought by Spain as crime boss Indonesia extradited a 45‑year‑old Scottish national, Steven Lyons, to Spain on Wednesday after his removal had been delayed several times while police continued an ongoing investigation. Lyons, described by law‑enforcement as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate, was flown from Bali to Amsterdam and is to be transferred onward to Spain to face charges of drug trafficking and money‑laundering, officials said. Lyons was arrested on 28 March at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali after arriving from Singapore, when Indonesia’s immigration system flagged him through an Interpol Red Notice issued at Spain’s request. He is alleged to be the leader of the “Lyons crime family” and has been on Spain’s wanted list for about two years following a 2024 killing there. Authorities say his transnational network, operating out of Scotland, controlled narcotics routes between Spain and the United Kingdom and laundered proceeds through shell companies across Europe and the Middle East, including in Spain, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain and Turkey. Prior to his arrest, coordinated raids in Scotland and Spain led to multiple detentions, and additional suspects were seized in Turkey, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. Lyons arrived in Bali with two companions who remain on the island, although he claimed to have travelled alone. Media reports note that Lyons survived a 2006 shooting in Glasgow that killed his cousin, later moved to Spain and settled in Dubai, and that his brother and an associate were killed in a suspected gang‑land attack at a beachfront bar in Fuengirola, southern Spain, last year. Read more: undefined #indonesia #scotland #spain #interpol
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@FibroJedi@gamepad.club · Apr 07, 2026
I shared this #photo with wifey, who is away with NJ right now. She said it looks like the sky is fake. And yeah, it looks like an old version of TerraGen made it. But I added #NoFilters to this photo off our rugged home landscape. #highlands #Scotland
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@wood5y@mastodonapp.uk · Apr 05, 2026
"Seat projections by Professor John Curtice suggest the SNP would get 57 seats, Labour would emerge with 20 and Reform UK would get just 16." That's still 16 too many in Holyrood. #Scotland #Elections2026 #ReformUKLtd 🐸 https://www.thenational.scot/news/25996427.reform-uk-support-scotland-slumps-lowest-year-poll-shows/
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@ObsidianUrbex@mstdn.social · Apr 05, 2026
⛪Somewhere in Scotland. This decaying ruined chapel is simple and relatively plain; the beauty here comes from the natural decay. Years of neglect are taking their toll. The roof is collapsing in several places. Dried leaves and twigs litter the floor, a dusting atop rubble and fallen plaster. #Scotland #Abandoned #Explore #Photography
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@wood5y@mastodonapp.uk · Apr 04, 2026
Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved matters, study finds. #Cymru #Scotland #Elections2026 #UK_Politics https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/apr/04/voters-in-wales-failed-by-inaccurate-uk-media-reports-on-devolved-issues-study-finds
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@fediboard_travel@flipboard.social · Mar 30, 2026
Tell us about a trip to Scotland https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/mar/30/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-scotland?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F Share a tip about a favourite break in Scotland, whether it was in the Highlands and islands or in a town or city – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break #travel #scotland
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@Av8rdan@squawk.mytransponder.com · Mar 30, 2026
Sitting on the virtual ramp in Inverness, Scotland watching the sun come up after flying from Iceland to complete a North Atlantic crossing in my #Xplane #flightsim #Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet. Going to bop around the EU for a while, but first I need to top off with Jet-A. Good price today on their virtual fuel here, $0.00/L which translates to USD$0.00/L. I just need to find a pub and a pint or three. #aviation #avgeeks #flying #Scotland #travel.
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@bbcnewsfeed@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 28, 2026
Eighteen arrested after Palestine Action protest outside New #Scotland Yard The demo on Saturday comes days after the Met said it would resume arrests against anyone displaying support for the banned group. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg730nrlk81o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (c) #BBC #News
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@bbcnewsfeed@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 28, 2026
Major Scottish gangland figure Steven Lyons arrested in Bali It comes after police in #Scotland and Spain carried out a series of simultaneous pre-dawn raids on Friday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgk157ex41o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss (c) #BBC #News
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 24, 2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 More than 170 road safety projects are being delivered across #Scotland with over £14 million in #Scottish Government funding for 2025–26. The Road Safety Improvement Fund supports councils to introduce measures aimed at reducing accidents and improving safety on local roads. Schemes include junction upgrades, bend safety treatments with motorcycle-friendly barriers, improved road markings, pedestrian crossings, traffic calming and vehicle-activated signs. Some areas are also trialling new technology such as intelligent solar road studs. Each project will be assessed after one and three years to measure its impact on reducing casualties and risk. The funding also supports safer conditions for active travel, including #walking and #cycling, as part of wider efforts to improve road safety and move towards making Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030. https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/improving-safety-on-local-roads/
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 18, 2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #Transport #Scotland has published the fifth Delivery Plan for its National Transport Strategy, outlining actions to create a sustainable, safe, inclusive and resilient transport system 🌍🚗: 👩‍🦯🚆 Free rail travel for companions of visually impaired people ⚡🔌 Expanded electric vehicle charging, including rural and island grants 🛣️ Motorway and trunk road upgrades, including dualling of the A9 ⛴️ Ferry fleet modernisation with new vessels 🚶‍♂️🚴 Active #travel and road safety improvements 🏥 Better transport access to health services Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop said the plan supports economic growth 📈, reduces inequality ⚖️, and advances Scotland’s net zero goals 🌱. https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/driving-progress-across-the-transport-sector/
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