Alasdair Watson Photography
@alasdairwatson.bsky.social
Scottish photographer creating photos of people, communities, connections & passions
Big ND softie/punk/artist telling your story, creating, and connecting.
Big ND softie/punk/artist telling your story, creating, and connecting.
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Huge thanks to all who joined us at Civic House! 📽️ Of Us & Others by Maya Rose Edwards screened all day—exploring queer identity, memory & kinship. A powerful, moving event—captured by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Huge thanks to all who joined us at Civic House! 📽️ Of Us & Others by Maya Rose Edwards screened all day—exploring queer identity, memory & kinship. A powerful, moving event—captured by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
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Visiting ‘The City’ exhibition? Pick up a free zine by commissioned writer Elouise Blackburn, connecting the show to AGA’s collection and mapping queer, working-class Glasgow through objects, stories, and radical care.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Visiting ‘The City’ exhibition? Pick up a free zine by commissioned writer Elouise Blackburn, connecting the show to AGA’s collection and mapping queer, working-class Glasgow through objects, stories, and radical care.
#alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive
#alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive
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🚨Annooncement!🚨
Here yer #Scotstober 2025 wirds!
A'm sharin on aw platforms, but maistly follaein on BlueSky this year.
A'm luikin forret tae yer warks 😁
Wirds as text ablow
Here yer #Scotstober 2025 wirds!
A'm sharin on aw platforms, but maistly follaein on BlueSky this year.
A'm luikin forret tae yer warks 😁
Wirds as text ablow
September 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🚨Annooncement!🚨
Here yer #Scotstober 2025 wirds!
A'm sharin on aw platforms, but maistly follaein on BlueSky this year.
A'm luikin forret tae yer warks 😁
Wirds as text ablow
Here yer #Scotstober 2025 wirds!
A'm sharin on aw platforms, but maistly follaein on BlueSky this year.
A'm luikin forret tae yer warks 😁
Wirds as text ablow
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Of Us & Others is the result of our inaugural visual art Creative Commission with Maya Rose Edwards, supported by @creativescots.bsky.social Open Fund & @edmorgantrust.bsky.social Edward’s new film will screen for one day at Civic House, 04.10.25, from 12–5pm, on a rolling loop so pop in anytime!
September 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Of Us & Others is the result of our inaugural visual art Creative Commission with Maya Rose Edwards, supported by @creativescots.bsky.social Open Fund & @edmorgantrust.bsky.social Edward’s new film will screen for one day at Civic House, 04.10.25, from 12–5pm, on a rolling loop so pop in anytime!
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On Friday afternoon we hosted an inspiring conversation with Prof Enrico Terrinoni and @rodgeglass.bsky.social on translating Alasdair Gray’s work into Italian. Thanks to IIC Edinburgh for their support, to all attendees and to @alasdairwatson.bsky.social for the wonderful photographs.
May 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
On Friday afternoon we hosted an inspiring conversation with Prof Enrico Terrinoni and @rodgeglass.bsky.social on translating Alasdair Gray’s work into Italian. Thanks to IIC Edinburgh for their support, to all attendees and to @alasdairwatson.bsky.social for the wonderful photographs.
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May 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Huge thanks to researcher Domenico Di Rosa who delivered an insightful workshop on Tuesday evening looking at ‘Queer Forms and Kinship’ in the work of Alasdair Gray and Edwin Morgan. This research phase was delivered with support from The Edwin Morgan Trust , 📸 by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Huge thanks to researcher Domenico Di Rosa who delivered an insightful workshop on Tuesday evening looking at ‘Queer Forms and Kinship’ in the work of Alasdair Gray and Edwin Morgan. This research phase was delivered with support from The Edwin Morgan Trust , 📸 by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
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#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, Post #1
Today we highlight the work of David Lothian, our Doctoral Student at the University of Glasgow and his @sgsah.bsky.social funded project exploring autism and neurodivergency in the work of Alasdair Gray.
Photo by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
Today we highlight the work of David Lothian, our Doctoral Student at the University of Glasgow and his @sgsah.bsky.social funded project exploring autism and neurodivergency in the work of Alasdair Gray.
Photo by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, Post #1
Today we highlight the work of David Lothian, our Doctoral Student at the University of Glasgow and his @sgsah.bsky.social funded project exploring autism and neurodivergency in the work of Alasdair Gray.
Photo by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
Today we highlight the work of David Lothian, our Doctoral Student at the University of Glasgow and his @sgsah.bsky.social funded project exploring autism and neurodivergency in the work of Alasdair Gray.
Photo by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
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March 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Smiley, happy people ❤️
#GrayDay 2025
Photos by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
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#thealasdairgrayarchive
#GrayDay 2025
Photos by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
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#thealasdairgrayarchive
March 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Smiley, happy people ❤️
#GrayDay 2025
Photos by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
#GrayDay 2025
Photos by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
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What a night! 🌈
First batch of glorious #GrayDay 2025 images by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
Thanks to all performers, partners and supporters for making it such a memorable night ❤️
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
First batch of glorious #GrayDay 2025 images by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
Thanks to all performers, partners and supporters for making it such a memorable night ❤️
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
February 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
What a night! 🌈
First batch of glorious #GrayDay 2025 images by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
Thanks to all performers, partners and supporters for making it such a memorable night ❤️
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
First batch of glorious #GrayDay 2025 images by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
Thanks to all performers, partners and supporters for making it such a memorable night ❤️
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
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Happy #GrayDay!
Ideas for how to celebrate this special day…
👉🏽Come to Gray Day at @oranmorglasgow
👉🏽Visit one of his artworks or murals
👉🏽Read one of his books
👉🏽Share a memory (pls tag us!)
Photo by Gunnie Mobley
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
Ideas for how to celebrate this special day…
👉🏽Come to Gray Day at @oranmorglasgow
👉🏽Visit one of his artworks or murals
👉🏽Read one of his books
👉🏽Share a memory (pls tag us!)
Photo by Gunnie Mobley
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
February 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Happy #GrayDay!
Ideas for how to celebrate this special day…
👉🏽Come to Gray Day at @oranmorglasgow
👉🏽Visit one of his artworks or murals
👉🏽Read one of his books
👉🏽Share a memory (pls tag us!)
Photo by Gunnie Mobley
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
Ideas for how to celebrate this special day…
👉🏽Come to Gray Day at @oranmorglasgow
👉🏽Visit one of his artworks or murals
👉🏽Read one of his books
👉🏽Share a memory (pls tag us!)
Photo by Gunnie Mobley
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
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Any of you comics creators already suffering due to AI theft? Get in touch - a journalist is interested!
February 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Any of you comics creators already suffering due to AI theft? Get in touch - a journalist is interested!
Happy Valentines Day from the most romantic realm, the Highlands 🧡
@alasdair_watson
⚔️ @sundragoncosplay
👑 @ceni_xo (who sewed both costumes!)
.
#scottishengagement #glencoeengagementshoot #scottishwedding #scottishweddingphotographer #glasgowwedding #glasgowweddingphotographer #glencoewedding
@alasdair_watson
⚔️ @sundragoncosplay
👑 @ceni_xo (who sewed both costumes!)
.
#scottishengagement #glencoeengagementshoot #scottishwedding #scottishweddingphotographer #glasgowwedding #glasgowweddingphotographer #glencoewedding
February 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Happy Valentines Day from the most romantic realm, the Highlands 🧡
@alasdair_watson
⚔️ @sundragoncosplay
👑 @ceni_xo (who sewed both costumes!)
.
#scottishengagement #glencoeengagementshoot #scottishwedding #scottishweddingphotographer #glasgowwedding #glasgowweddingphotographer #glencoewedding
@alasdair_watson
⚔️ @sundragoncosplay
👑 @ceni_xo (who sewed both costumes!)
.
#scottishengagement #glencoeengagementshoot #scottishwedding #scottishweddingphotographer #glasgowwedding #glasgowweddingphotographer #glencoewedding
Really exciting to be present for this.
Thanks to David Lothian for delivering an insightful session on his recent SGSAH supported research ‘Exploring AGA’s collection through a neurodivergent gaze’, from which we are planning to create a resource, coming soon!
Photos by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
Photos by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Really exciting to be present for this.
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Please share 👇🏽
Gray Day Competition
Enter for you PLUS your tagged friend to win…
👉🏽A new LIMITED edition ’To Gather All the Rays of Culture into One’ MUG
👉🏽 A FREE ticket for Gray Day, 25.02.25 from 7-10pm at Oran Mor
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Tag a friend in the comments
Gray Day Competition
Enter for you PLUS your tagged friend to win…
👉🏽A new LIMITED edition ’To Gather All the Rays of Culture into One’ MUG
👉🏽 A FREE ticket for Gray Day, 25.02.25 from 7-10pm at Oran Mor
Follow us
Tag a friend in the comments
February 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Please share 👇🏽
Gray Day Competition
Enter for you PLUS your tagged friend to win…
👉🏽A new LIMITED edition ’To Gather All the Rays of Culture into One’ MUG
👉🏽 A FREE ticket for Gray Day, 25.02.25 from 7-10pm at Oran Mor
Follow us
Tag a friend in the comments
Gray Day Competition
Enter for you PLUS your tagged friend to win…
👉🏽A new LIMITED edition ’To Gather All the Rays of Culture into One’ MUG
👉🏽 A FREE ticket for Gray Day, 25.02.25 from 7-10pm at Oran Mor
Follow us
Tag a friend in the comments
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All I want is for me and my friends to make art without worry. I don't think that's too much to ask.
February 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
All I want is for me and my friends to make art without worry. I don't think that's too much to ask.
Book your photoshoot at Comic Con in Glasgow on 8th/9th March now! 🧡
Hit the 🔗 below for more info and to secure your timeslot.
What are you cosplaying?
Qifrey cosplay by @alyssaaxen
Hit the 🔗 below for more info and to secure your timeslot.
What are you cosplaying?
Qifrey cosplay by @alyssaaxen
February 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Book your photoshoot at Comic Con in Glasgow on 8th/9th March now! 🧡
Hit the 🔗 below for more info and to secure your timeslot.
What are you cosplaying?
Qifrey cosplay by @alyssaaxen
Hit the 🔗 below for more info and to secure your timeslot.
What are you cosplaying?
Qifrey cosplay by @alyssaaxen
The wonderful Karine Polwart performing at Fynefest last year.
📸 by me.
📸 by me.
February 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The wonderful Karine Polwart performing at Fynefest last year.
📸 by me.
📸 by me.
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PLEASE SHARE: I run a Discord server for autistic people! I'm seeing a lot of people searching for community and support today, and we have a safe space where you are welcome. Our application form is quick and easy (less than a minute), come join us!
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November 6, 2024 at 2:40 PM
PLEASE SHARE: I run a Discord server for autistic people! I'm seeing a lot of people searching for community and support today, and we have a safe space where you are welcome. Our application form is quick and easy (less than a minute), come join us!
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Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware
That jaups in luggies:
But, if ye wish her gratefu prayer,
Gie her a veggie Haggis!
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My Burns day in 4 photos.
That jaups in luggies:
But, if ye wish her gratefu prayer,
Gie her a veggie Haggis!
-
My Burns day in 4 photos.
January 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware
That jaups in luggies:
But, if ye wish her gratefu prayer,
Gie her a veggie Haggis!
-
My Burns day in 4 photos.
That jaups in luggies:
But, if ye wish her gratefu prayer,
Gie her a veggie Haggis!
-
My Burns day in 4 photos.
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Couple of pictures from the launch of an anthology I was published in, in Glasgow!
January 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Couple of pictures from the launch of an anthology I was published in, in Glasgow!
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Such a joy to launch TANGERINE DREAM - the first crisp packet poetry publication - Wednesday night at The Glad Cafe in Glasgow.
Thanks to @alasdairwatson.bsky.social for coming along & taking these wonderful photos which so perfectly captured the vibe 🧡🧡🧡
Thanks to @alasdairwatson.bsky.social for coming along & taking these wonderful photos which so perfectly captured the vibe 🧡🧡🧡
🍊 Tangerine Dream @crisppacketpoetry at @thegladcafe remembering and celebrating the old Glasgow Subway trains (and lamenting how rubbish the new ones are). One of my fave poetry nights I’ve been to in ages.
Clockwork orange edits on these shots comes via inspiration from work by @niamh_mcinally
Clockwork orange edits on these shots comes via inspiration from work by @niamh_mcinally
January 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Such a joy to launch TANGERINE DREAM - the first crisp packet poetry publication - Wednesday night at The Glad Cafe in Glasgow.
Thanks to @alasdairwatson.bsky.social for coming along & taking these wonderful photos which so perfectly captured the vibe 🧡🧡🧡
Thanks to @alasdairwatson.bsky.social for coming along & taking these wonderful photos which so perfectly captured the vibe 🧡🧡🧡
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Pls share! ⭐️ GRAY DAY 2025 ⭐️ our FIFTH annual event in what would have been AG’s 90th birthday year, Glasgow’s 850th & AGA’s own 5th anniversary through an evening of celebration, this is a crucial fundraiser to help us keep operational so pls come support & celebrate 🎟️ via link in bio 🙏
January 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Pls share! ⭐️ GRAY DAY 2025 ⭐️ our FIFTH annual event in what would have been AG’s 90th birthday year, Glasgow’s 850th & AGA’s own 5th anniversary through an evening of celebration, this is a crucial fundraiser to help us keep operational so pls come support & celebrate 🎟️ via link in bio 🙏