colinoutnabout
@colinoutnabout.bsky.social
Researching history of colonialism, slavery and land enclosure. Life long love of Scottish Highlands and outdoors.
Anyone else receiving sponsored posts from Rupert Lowe on Facebook. The last one described London as "Sadiq Khan's warzone". They are spiteful and malicious. Ive reported it to facebook as false information and blocked him.
But who is paying to sponsor these posts?
But who is paying to sponsor these posts?
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Anyone else receiving sponsored posts from Rupert Lowe on Facebook. The last one described London as "Sadiq Khan's warzone". They are spiteful and malicious. Ive reported it to facebook as false information and blocked him.
But who is paying to sponsor these posts?
But who is paying to sponsor these posts?
This is excellent. When I first visited Scotland and saw the empty glens, I thought they had always been like that. Little did I know how wrong I was.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTV...
Scotland's Missing Forests: The Great Eco-Conspiracy
YouTube video by Lesley Riddoch
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This is excellent. When I first visited Scotland and saw the empty glens, I thought they had always been like that. Little did I know how wrong I was.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTV...
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Don’t forget to watch this much needed and long overdue series on the British Empire. Remarkably, it’s not based on the opinions of a travelling ‘personality’, but on what historians who’ve actually researched it say!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Two - Empire with David Olusoga, Series 1, Episode 1
David Olusoga tells the story of the beginnings of the British Empire under Elizabeth I.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Don’t forget to watch this much needed and long overdue series on the British Empire. Remarkably, it’s not based on the opinions of a travelling ‘personality’, but on what historians who’ve actually researched it say!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Tommy Robinson this morning said his legal fees for a court appearance today were paid for by Elon Musk, the Tesla boss billionaire and owner of X.
Another good reason to be concerned about the influence of X (formerly twitter) and to support blue sky, so long as we are kind to each other.
Another good reason to be concerned about the influence of X (formerly twitter) and to support blue sky, so long as we are kind to each other.
November 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Tommy Robinson this morning said his legal fees for a court appearance today were paid for by Elon Musk, the Tesla boss billionaire and owner of X.
Another good reason to be concerned about the influence of X (formerly twitter) and to support blue sky, so long as we are kind to each other.
Another good reason to be concerned about the influence of X (formerly twitter) and to support blue sky, so long as we are kind to each other.
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"This is a city that proves multi-culturalism works not perfectly but practically. There are hijabs and headscarves next to Villa scarves, halal bakeries beside Irish pubs, and kids from every background sharing classrooms and dreams"
@hasanpatel.com
eaworldview.com/2025/10/birm...
@hasanpatel.com
eaworldview.com/2025/10/birm...
Birmingham Isn't Broken - Hard-Right Britain Is - EA WorldView
Ozzie the Bull at the New Street railway station, Birmingham, UK How UK’s Hard Right Is Attacking An Independent Press Over Muslims In a U-turn disguised as a twist in the story: the Maccabi Tel Aviv ...
eaworldview.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
"This is a city that proves multi-culturalism works not perfectly but practically. There are hijabs and headscarves next to Villa scarves, halal bakeries beside Irish pubs, and kids from every background sharing classrooms and dreams"
@hasanpatel.com
eaworldview.com/2025/10/birm...
@hasanpatel.com
eaworldview.com/2025/10/birm...
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Yesterday was my last day in the Highlands before the long drive south. A bit dreich at times, but a fine walk to the waterfall through forest from Invercauld Bridge.
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Yesterday was my last day in the Highlands before the long drive south. A bit dreich at times, but a fine walk to the waterfall through forest from Invercauld Bridge.
The name of Culra evokes happy memories of time well spent in the heart of Scotland's majestic central highlands away from the noise and business of urban life.
Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolitio...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The name of Culra evokes happy memories of time well spent in the heart of Scotland's majestic central highlands away from the noise and business of urban life.
My last morning in the #Cairngorms The clouds are lifting and sky clearing after a night of rain.
October 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My last morning in the #Cairngorms The clouds are lifting and sky clearing after a night of rain.
Yesterday was the start of a sunny day. This morning rain clouds are on their way. #Cairngorms
October 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Yesterday was the start of a sunny day. This morning rain clouds are on their way. #Cairngorms
I love the changing moods of Loch Morlich. The last of the early morning on what promises to be a sunny day
October 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I love the changing moods of Loch Morlich. The last of the early morning on what promises to be a sunny day
It doesnt get much better than Glen Feshie #Cairngorms
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
It doesnt get much better than Glen Feshie #Cairngorms
I cllimbed a mountain today. First for a long time. Above Ryvoan bothy.
October 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I cllimbed a mountain today. First for a long time. Above Ryvoan bothy.
Water levels are at least a foot lower than usual in all the lochans Ive visited in the #Cairngorms
October 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Water levels are at least a foot lower than usual in all the lochans Ive visited in the #Cairngorms
Where has the cloud gone? Not that Im missing it. Visited Abernethy Forest
October 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Where has the cloud gone? Not that Im missing it. Visited Abernethy Forest
Breathing deep, enjoying the quiet beauty and splendour of #autumn in the #cairngorms
October 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Breathing deep, enjoying the quiet beauty and splendour of #autumn in the #cairngorms
A history of enclosure combined with amazing photography. This is an important book offering a unique insight into the story and culture of Common Land.
watkinspublishing.com/books/common...
watkinspublishing.com/books/common...
October 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A history of enclosure combined with amazing photography. This is an important book offering a unique insight into the story and culture of Common Land.
watkinspublishing.com/books/common...
watkinspublishing.com/books/common...
Today marks the second anniversary of the massacre of Israeli citizens by Hamas. My thoughts are with the Jewish community as they continue to reel from the horrors of that day.
October 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Today marks the second anniversary of the massacre of Israeli citizens by Hamas. My thoughts are with the Jewish community as they continue to reel from the horrors of that day.
Thoroughly enjoyed #Lindisfarne this evening led by founder member Rod Clements. Not lost their magic, though plenty of nostalgia hearing familiar songs from the 70s. They are a linving tribute to the quality of Alan Hull's lyrics and music.
September 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed #Lindisfarne this evening led by founder member Rod Clements. Not lost their magic, though plenty of nostalgia hearing familiar songs from the 70s. They are a linving tribute to the quality of Alan Hull's lyrics and music.
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September 1, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Response to our 3 reports about Rural Racism, released today: "The Rural Services Network (RSN), which represents local authorities in rural areas, said the report's findings were "deeply concerning and reflect experiences that cannot be ignored".
First article on our Rural Racism reports, released this morning @jayrayner1.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Victims feel rural racism too often 'normalised', report finds
Researchers say participants in a two-year study feel racism in rural England
www.bbc.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Response to our 3 reports about Rural Racism, released today: "The Rural Services Network (RSN), which represents local authorities in rural areas, said the report's findings were "deeply concerning and reflect experiences that cannot be ignored".
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"Selfie parks provide self-contained spaces that give visitors a curated environment in which to create content (often of themselves)." 🤔
An interesting concept. Will shepherding the selfie hunters into a warehouse help to reduce overtourism? 📷
theconversation.com/how-selfie-p...
An interesting concept. Will shepherding the selfie hunters into a warehouse help to reduce overtourism? 📷
theconversation.com/how-selfie-p...
How selfie parks limit tourism damage to the world’s most ‘Instagrammable’ destinations
Travellers have been killed in search of the perfect shot – selfie parks may be controversial but they should at least keep tourists safe.
theconversation.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Sir Peter Mathieson, the university’s principal, who commissioned the investigation, said its findings were “hard to read” but that Edinburgh could not have a “selective memory” about its history and achievements.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Edinburgh University had ‘outsized’ role in creating racist scientific theories, inquiry finds
Exclusive: Investigation finds one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities benefited from transatlantic slavery and was haven for white supremacist theories
www.theguardian.com
July 27, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Sir Peter Mathieson, the university’s principal, who commissioned the investigation, said its findings were “hard to read” but that Edinburgh could not have a “selective memory” about its history and achievements.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
