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Calum MacGillivray
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Visual artist and exhibition maker. Interested in all things culture, food, and never having to see another NFT.
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Calum MacGillivray @calmacgillivray.bsky.social · Jan 31
Making it just in time for the end of January, a 2025 reading thread:
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douglascheape.bsky.social
Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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matthewpb.bsky.social
Wow Sally Rooney. Fair play.

‘I feel obliged to state once more that… I too support Palestine Action. … If the British state considers this "terrorism", then perhaps it should investigate the shady organisations that continue to promote my work and fund my activities, such as WH Smith
and the BBC.’
ted. In this context I feel obliged to state once more that - like the hundreds of protesters arrested last weekend - I too support Palestine Action. If this makes me a "supporter of terror" un- der UK law, so be it. My books, at least for now, are still published in Britain, and are widely available in bookshops and even supermarkets. In recent years the UK's state broadcaster has also televised two fine adaptations of my novels, and therefore regularly pays me residual fees. I want to be clear that I intend to use these pro-ceeds of my work, as well as my public platform generally, to go on support-ing Palestine Action and direct action against genocide in whatever way I can. If the British state considers this "terrorism", then perhaps it should investigate the shady organisations that continue to promote my work and fund my activities, such as WH Smith and the BBC.
August 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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lgbtiscotland.bsky.social
Allies! We need you!

Following the Supreme Court ruling, its vital that everyone stands together to support the trans community.

We've launched an ally section on our website, full of simple ways you can stand up for trans rights - right now! 🏳️‍⚧️✊💗https://buff.ly/NDrqbMk
Graphic with a crinkled orange paper background. At the top right it says "Fundraiser Ally pack!". At the top left is a black sticker with white illustrative font that says "Trans People Have always been Here". There is a pink arrow pointing to this sticker from a blue box that says "1 sticker (designed by @EllieType!) 2 50mm stickers and a badge" with a pink arrow to a sticker with a trans flag background and purple text that says "trans ally". In the bottom left is a pink box that says "Plus a leaflet about Scottish Trans' work and a letter with some top tips on using your voice as an ally!". There are graphics of gold star stickers across the image. Graphic with a pink background. On the left is a Purple box that says 'trans people belong'. Below that is a blue box that says "Email your representatives now and stand up for trans rights!". On the right is a simple map of the uk, coloured in the trans flag colours. At the bottom are the Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos.
May 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
Along with @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social, we've published our reaction to the judgement in the UK Supreme Court today.

There will be more we want to say to trans people directly once we have a chance to catch our breath.

www.equality-network.org/uk-supreme-c...
Graphic with a purple background. It reads: "We are really shocked by today's Supreme Court decision- which reverses twenty years of understanding on how the law recognises trans men and women with Gender Recognition Certificates. The judgement seems to have totally missed what matters to trans people- - that we are able to live our lives, and be recognised, in line with who we truly are. We will continue working for a world in which trans people can get on with our lives with privacy, dignity and safety. That is something that we all deserve.". The Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos are in the bottom right.
April 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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sault.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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seamas.bsky.social
Not to be a wide-eyed naïf about such things but... am I right in thinking that they levelled an entire building to get to one guy and *that* is not controversial to anyone in the American media or political class, only that this information was recklessly shared in an unsecured chat?
Screenshot of the Atlantic Signal exchanges, including Michael Waltz saying "the first target - their top missile guy - we had positive ID of him walking into his girlfriend's building and it's now collapsed".
March 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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katbrownwrites.com
This is absolutely horrific. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers and arrested
No Other Land’s Hamdan Ballal attacked by armed settlers in West Bank and handed to Israeli military, witnesses say
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social
Hello Bluesky! We're proud to be building a better future with refugees in Scotland.

Looking forward to sharing news, views and good vibes, joining the discussion around refugee rights, and standing in solidarity with people seeking safety.

#AyeWelcomeRefugees
Blue placard with white writing that reads 'Aye Welcome Refugees' in a window showing Glasgow city views and a clear blue sky
January 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
calmacgillivray.bsky.social
Making it just in time for the end of January, a 2025 reading thread:
January 31, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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richardcarr.bsky.social
This is both an incredibly niche thing but I think it should be more of a thing. Caffè Nero subscribes to the British Newspaper Archive so it’s all free on their wifi. There. I said it.
January 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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julieh80.bsky.social
Really pleased to see my listicle published for Disability History month 2024. Written by myself and colleague Julie Gibb and drawing on research into the collection during the past 2 years. #Museums #Disability #DisabilityHistory #OurStories www.nms.ac.uk/discover-cat...
10 stories of disability history in the collections | National Museums Scotland
Disability History Month begins in November each year. But all year round we care for and interpret objects connected to the lives and experiences of D/dea
www.nms.ac.uk
November 21, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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womenslibrary.bsky.social
This Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember and honour those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence. All trans people deserve to live their lives safely with dignity and with joy.

🏳️‍⚧️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights
#TransDayOfRememberance
Cardboard placard from the Glasgow Women’s Library collection covered in adhesive cellophane, bearing the colours of the trans flag (blue, pink and white). It features the slogan 'PROTECT TRANS LIVES' in cut-out black text.
November 20, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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tate.bsky.social
Marcel Dzama, Untitled, 2003
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1133807
Presented by the American Fund for the Tate Gallery, courtesy of the American Acquisitions Committee 2005, accessioned 2008
November 13, 2024 at 11:04 PM