Billy Kay
@billykayscot.bsky.social
Scriever/Braidcaster in Scots, English, an a wheen ither leids forbye.
Writer/Broadcaster in English, Scots and a few other languages as well. Passionate about Scottish independence, my wife, my weans and grandweans. Oh, and Scotland & Dundee United.
Writer/Broadcaster in English, Scots and a few other languages as well. Passionate about Scottish independence, my wife, my weans and grandweans. Oh, and Scotland & Dundee United.
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The christening of our baby grandson Alexander in Lisbon was just beautiful and a very special occasion where we took Caledonian style to the Lusitanian capital!
December 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The christening of our baby grandson Alexander in Lisbon was just beautiful and a very special occasion where we took Caledonian style to the Lusitanian capital!
The christening of our baby grandson Alexander in Lisbon was just beautiful and a very special occasion where we took Caledonian style to the Lusitanian capital!
December 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The christening of our baby grandson Alexander in Lisbon was just beautiful and a very special occasion where we took Caledonian style to the Lusitanian capital!
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Our travels abroad this year took us to Crete, Vienna, the Barolo vineyards and the Lago d’Orta area of Piemonte in Italy. Great memories for a Scottish European family.
December 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Our travels abroad this year took us to Crete, Vienna, the Barolo vineyards and the Lago d’Orta area of Piemonte in Italy. Great memories for a Scottish European family.
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Thir days aroon Christmas an Ne'erday were kennt as the Daft Days lang syne , an Robert Fergusson scrievit aboot the daft days in auld reikie in the 1770s. Weishin awbody the daftest o daft days and a richt guid new year when it comes.
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The Daft-Days
Now mirk December’s dowie face / Glowrs owr the rigs wi sour grimace, / While, thro’ his minimum of space, / ...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Thir days aroon Christmas an Ne'erday were kennt as the Daft Days lang syne , an Robert Fergusson scrievit aboot the daft days in auld reikie in the 1770s. Weishin awbody the daftest o daft days and a richt guid new year when it comes.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/daft-da...
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/daft-da...
Our travels abroad this year took us to Crete, Vienna, the Barolo vineyards and the Lago d’Orta area of Piemonte in Italy. Great memories for a Scottish European family.
December 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Our travels abroad this year took us to Crete, Vienna, the Barolo vineyards and the Lago d’Orta area of Piemonte in Italy. Great memories for a Scottish European family.
Thir days aroon Christmas an Ne'erday were kennt as the Daft Days lang syne , an Robert Fergusson scrievit aboot the daft days in auld reikie in the 1770s. Weishin awbody the daftest o daft days and a richt guid new year when it comes.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/daft-da...
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/daft-da...
The Daft-Days
Now mirk December’s dowie face / Glowrs owr the rigs wi sour grimace, / While, thro’ his minimum of space, / ...
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
December 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Thir days aroon Christmas an Ne'erday were kennt as the Daft Days lang syne , an Robert Fergusson scrievit aboot the daft days in auld reikie in the 1770s. Weishin awbody the daftest o daft days and a richt guid new year when it comes.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/daft-da...
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/daft-da...
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The Born in Kyle gigs with the wonderful traditional singer Robyn Stapleton in Motherwell, Nairn and Galloway were all great nights with their mell of Scots story and song. Sorry for those who booked the Inverness gig that was closed by Storm Amy, but we’ll be back in October.
December 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Born in Kyle gigs with the wonderful traditional singer Robyn Stapleton in Motherwell, Nairn and Galloway were all great nights with their mell of Scots story and song. Sorry for those who booked the Inverness gig that was closed by Storm Amy, but we’ll be back in October.
The Born in Kyle gigs with the wonderful traditional singer Robyn Stapleton in Motherwell, Nairn and Galloway were all great nights with their mell of Scots story and song. Sorry for those who booked the Inverness gig that was closed by Storm Amy, but we’ll be back in October.
December 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Born in Kyle gigs with the wonderful traditional singer Robyn Stapleton in Motherwell, Nairn and Galloway were all great nights with their mell of Scots story and song. Sorry for those who booked the Inverness gig that was closed by Storm Amy, but we’ll be back in October.
Me ootside the wee kirk in Gawston whaur the story, The Dippers is set. It wis cried that because they dipped or dooked believers in watter lang syne tae baptise thaim.
December 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Me ootside the wee kirk in Gawston whaur the story, The Dippers is set. It wis cried that because they dipped or dooked believers in watter lang syne tae baptise thaim.
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An outstanding cultural highlight this year was seeing Scottish Ballet’s incredible depiction of the life of Mary Queen of Scots with the superb Roseanna Leney. Tell your friends in London and New York not to miss it.
December 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
An outstanding cultural highlight this year was seeing Scottish Ballet’s incredible depiction of the life of Mary Queen of Scots with the superb Roseanna Leney. Tell your friends in London and New York not to miss it.
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Hou monie o ye has mind o gaein tae Sunday schuil as weans lang syne, an daein airm an haund movements tae gae wi sangs like Running Over? Mair memories like this read by me in the Audible version o Born in Kyle A Love Letter tae an Ayrshire Childhood. Total immersion in Scots!
December 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Hou monie o ye has mind o gaein tae Sunday schuil as weans lang syne, an daein airm an haund movements tae gae wi sangs like Running Over? Mair memories like this read by me in the Audible version o Born in Kyle A Love Letter tae an Ayrshire Childhood. Total immersion in Scots!
Hou monie o ye has mind o gaein tae Sunday schuil as weans lang syne, an daein airm an haund movements tae gae wi sangs like Running Over? Mair memories like this read by me in the Audible version o Born in Kyle A Love Letter tae an Ayrshire Childhood. Total immersion in Scots!
December 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Hou monie o ye has mind o gaein tae Sunday schuil as weans lang syne, an daein airm an haund movements tae gae wi sangs like Running Over? Mair memories like this read by me in the Audible version o Born in Kyle A Love Letter tae an Ayrshire Childhood. Total immersion in Scots!
An outstanding cultural highlight this year was seeing Scottish Ballet’s incredible depiction of the life of Mary Queen of Scots with the superb Roseanna Leney. Tell your friends in London and New York not to miss it.
December 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
An outstanding cultural highlight this year was seeing Scottish Ballet’s incredible depiction of the life of Mary Queen of Scots with the superb Roseanna Leney. Tell your friends in London and New York not to miss it.
Looking back on 2025 & recalling some of the best moments. The trip to Caithness & the John o’ Groats book festival was memorable. I’m also a big fan of Neil Gunn & worked as a tour guide in the 1970s so it was a treat to see that magical seascape again and show it to @joaokay.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Looking back on 2025 & recalling some of the best moments. The trip to Caithness & the John o’ Groats book festival was memorable. I’m also a big fan of Neil Gunn & worked as a tour guide in the 1970s so it was a treat to see that magical seascape again and show it to @joaokay.bsky.social
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A very special wine for Xmas dinner. When I read from the Scots bible at the service for Angus in St Giles, his family gave me a present of a magnum of the superb Burgundy he bought at the Hospice de Beaune. The decanter was part of the prize when I won the Wines of France Award.
December 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A very special wine for Xmas dinner. When I read from the Scots bible at the service for Angus in St Giles, his family gave me a present of a magnum of the superb Burgundy he bought at the Hospice de Beaune. The decanter was part of the prize when I won the Wines of France Award.
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Diverse voices always enrich democracy.
December 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Diverse voices always enrich democracy.
A very special wine for Xmas dinner. When I read from the Scots bible at the service for Angus in St Giles, his family gave me a present of a magnum of the superb Burgundy he bought at the Hospice de Beaune. The decanter was part of the prize when I won the Wines of France Award.
December 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A very special wine for Xmas dinner. When I read from the Scots bible at the service for Angus in St Giles, his family gave me a present of a magnum of the superb Burgundy he bought at the Hospice de Beaune. The decanter was part of the prize when I won the Wines of France Award.
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One of the most moving cultural experiences this year was the exhibition @vadundee.bsky.social on the Palestinian tradition of embroidery. This little girl’s dress and the story behind it was very poignant indeed. Please help these Gaza families if you are able to.
chuffed.org/project/158028…
chuffed.org/project/158028…
December 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
One of the most moving cultural experiences this year was the exhibition @vadundee.bsky.social on the Palestinian tradition of embroidery. This little girl’s dress and the story behind it was very poignant indeed. Please help these Gaza families if you are able to.
chuffed.org/project/158028…
chuffed.org/project/158028…
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I'll watch the king's speech if he tells us just how much his late mother knew about his brother's nefarious activities and how long for
December 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I'll watch the king's speech if he tells us just how much his late mother knew about his brother's nefarious activities and how long for
One of the most moving cultural experiences this year was the exhibition @vadundee.bsky.social on the Palestinian tradition of embroidery. This little girl’s dress and the story behind it was very poignant indeed. Please help these Gaza families if you are able to.
chuffed.org/project/158028…
chuffed.org/project/158028…
December 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
One of the most moving cultural experiences this year was the exhibition @vadundee.bsky.social on the Palestinian tradition of embroidery. This little girl’s dress and the story behind it was very poignant indeed. Please help these Gaza families if you are able to.
chuffed.org/project/158028…
chuffed.org/project/158028…
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Came across these great pics of the gorgeous @joaokay.bsky.social & I on our honeymoon at Disneyland, California in 1979. And tae show that we hivnae aged a bit, here we are in Lisbon a few weeks ago at the christening of our grandson Alexander. 3 braw weans an 5 bonnie grandweans - bliss.
December 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Came across these great pics of the gorgeous @joaokay.bsky.social & I on our honeymoon at Disneyland, California in 1979. And tae show that we hivnae aged a bit, here we are in Lisbon a few weeks ago at the christening of our grandson Alexander. 3 braw weans an 5 bonnie grandweans - bliss.
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Fredericksbrg, Virginia, June 2007.
Billy Kay: Was George Washington then, a Scottish freemason?
Travis Walker: I think it could be said that he was a Scottish freemason in that the majority of the individuals that he was meeting with, and who conferred the degrees on him were Scots.
Billy Kay: Was George Washington then, a Scottish freemason?
Travis Walker: I think it could be said that he was a Scottish freemason in that the majority of the individuals that he was meeting with, and who conferred the degrees on him were Scots.
December 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Fredericksbrg, Virginia, June 2007.
Billy Kay: Was George Washington then, a Scottish freemason?
Travis Walker: I think it could be said that he was a Scottish freemason in that the majority of the individuals that he was meeting with, and who conferred the degrees on him were Scots.
Billy Kay: Was George Washington then, a Scottish freemason?
Travis Walker: I think it could be said that he was a Scottish freemason in that the majority of the individuals that he was meeting with, and who conferred the degrees on him were Scots.
Came across these great pics of the gorgeous @joaokay.bsky.social & I on our honeymoon at Disneyland, California in 1979. And tae show that we hivnae aged a bit, here we are in Lisbon a few weeks ago at the christening of our grandson Alexander. 3 braw weans an 5 bonnie grandweans - bliss.
December 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Came across these great pics of the gorgeous @joaokay.bsky.social & I on our honeymoon at Disneyland, California in 1979. And tae show that we hivnae aged a bit, here we are in Lisbon a few weeks ago at the christening of our grandson Alexander. 3 braw weans an 5 bonnie grandweans - bliss.
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Agree wholeheartedly with letter in today’s The National: "Deliberate persecution & slaughter must be condemned whatever the faith of perpetrators, and it must be recognised that unabated violent retribution today will undoubtedly undermine the safety and wellbeing of future generations.
December 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Agree wholeheartedly with letter in today’s The National: "Deliberate persecution & slaughter must be condemned whatever the faith of perpetrators, and it must be recognised that unabated violent retribution today will undoubtedly undermine the safety and wellbeing of future generations.
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If you can make a donation to help these families in Gaza survive please do so - even a small amount makes a huge difference. Tents for shelter are urgently required! Thank you.
chuffed.org/project/1580...
chuffed.org/project/1580...
Rebuilding Lives in Gaza: A Community of 42 Families in Need
My name is Khaled, and I live in Rafah in Gaza, where I have dedicated myself to supporting children, widowed mothers, and families who have lost everything during the long months of crisis. As a phot...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
If you can make a donation to help these families in Gaza survive please do so - even a small amount makes a huge difference. Tents for shelter are urgently required! Thank you.
chuffed.org/project/1580...
chuffed.org/project/1580...