Elaine Morrison
@elainemorrison.bsky.social
Scottish teacher, writer and activist.
Crew @paperboatswriters.bsky.social
📍Glenurquhart, 🏴 Highlands
Crew @paperboatswriters.bsky.social
📍Glenurquhart, 🏴 Highlands
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We are delighted to publish Issue 6 of Paperboats Zine, Nature's Voice.
Edited by @alexnye.bsky.social and Ian Grosz and featuring a host of wonderful writers and poets.
Brew yourself a cuppa and settle down for an inspiring and uplifting read.
paperboats.org/category/zin...
Edited by @alexnye.bsky.social and Ian Grosz and featuring a host of wonderful writers and poets.
Brew yourself a cuppa and settle down for an inspiring and uplifting read.
paperboats.org/category/zin...
November 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We are delighted to publish Issue 6 of Paperboats Zine, Nature's Voice.
Edited by @alexnye.bsky.social and Ian Grosz and featuring a host of wonderful writers and poets.
Brew yourself a cuppa and settle down for an inspiring and uplifting read.
paperboats.org/category/zin...
Edited by @alexnye.bsky.social and Ian Grosz and featuring a host of wonderful writers and poets.
Brew yourself a cuppa and settle down for an inspiring and uplifting read.
paperboats.org/category/zin...
Leaf mould black-brown, an upturned Peacock butterfly damaged; gently uprighted, plumage glows. A fleeting life. Rose-leaf stretchered to a geranium bloom grave, I bow my head in gratitude.
Ten minutes pass, maybe more. On my return it is gone.
Ten minutes pass, maybe more. On my return it is gone.
August 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Leaf mould black-brown, an upturned Peacock butterfly damaged; gently uprighted, plumage glows. A fleeting life. Rose-leaf stretchered to a geranium bloom grave, I bow my head in gratitude.
Ten minutes pass, maybe more. On my return it is gone.
Ten minutes pass, maybe more. On my return it is gone.
What the heck. Inspired by this lovely place I've shrugged off writers block and penned a wee essay at the last minute for #WordsOfTheWild comp. Not my finest - but words have been written. Now on with the main project.
July 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What the heck. Inspired by this lovely place I've shrugged off writers block and penned a wee essay at the last minute for #WordsOfTheWild comp. Not my finest - but words have been written. Now on with the main project.
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🎤 NEW PODCAST!
The latest Nothing But The Poem podcast is a Norman MacCaig special. @samueltongue.bsky.social takes a deep dive into two of the most famous poems by one of Scotland's most beloved poets to see what lay beneath the bonnet.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...
The latest Nothing But The Poem podcast is a Norman MacCaig special. @samueltongue.bsky.social takes a deep dive into two of the most famous poems by one of Scotland's most beloved poets to see what lay beneath the bonnet.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...
Nothing But The Poem - Norman MacCaig
In this episode of Nothing But The Poem podcast, our usual host Samuel Tongue goes in deep on two weel kent poems by Norman MacCaig, one of Scotland’s most loved and influential poets. Norman MacCaig ...
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
May 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🎤 NEW PODCAST!
The latest Nothing But The Poem podcast is a Norman MacCaig special. @samueltongue.bsky.social takes a deep dive into two of the most famous poems by one of Scotland's most beloved poets to see what lay beneath the bonnet.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...
The latest Nothing But The Poem podcast is a Norman MacCaig special. @samueltongue.bsky.social takes a deep dive into two of the most famous poems by one of Scotland's most beloved poets to see what lay beneath the bonnet.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...
Summer solstice salutations. Here’s a wee poem penned three years ago having spent the solstice eve by Loch Laide in Abriachan.
Poem published in Pushing Out the Boat Issue 17.
Poem published in Pushing Out the Boat Issue 17.
June 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Summer solstice salutations. Here’s a wee poem penned three years ago having spent the solstice eve by Loch Laide in Abriachan.
Poem published in Pushing Out the Boat Issue 17.
Poem published in Pushing Out the Boat Issue 17.
Bricht and blue through the canopy of the old garden apple, budding plenty for the autumn ahead.
June 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Bricht and blue through the canopy of the old garden apple, budding plenty for the autumn ahead.
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An #Otwituary for #LorettaSwit, ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in M*A*S*H
I heard you served with the 4077th,
an instrument of sanity in the madness
of operations gone wrong, in a show
we would like to forget but cannot,
a tragedy wearing comedy’s scrubs.
I heard you served with the 4077th,
an instrument of sanity in the madness
of operations gone wrong, in a show
we would like to forget but cannot,
a tragedy wearing comedy’s scrubs.
May 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
An #Otwituary for #LorettaSwit, ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in M*A*S*H
I heard you served with the 4077th,
an instrument of sanity in the madness
of operations gone wrong, in a show
we would like to forget but cannot,
a tragedy wearing comedy’s scrubs.
I heard you served with the 4077th,
an instrument of sanity in the madness
of operations gone wrong, in a show
we would like to forget but cannot,
a tragedy wearing comedy’s scrubs.
Reposted by Elaine Morrison
To celebrate the life of Lesley Storm friends are hosting an event which will commence at 3pm on Saturday 7th of June at St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh. PLEASE SHARE😌
Event Details: leamingtonbooks.com/lesley-storm
Event Details: leamingtonbooks.com/lesley-storm
May 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
To celebrate the life of Lesley Storm friends are hosting an event which will commence at 3pm on Saturday 7th of June at St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh. PLEASE SHARE😌
Event Details: leamingtonbooks.com/lesley-storm
Event Details: leamingtonbooks.com/lesley-storm
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'His body is a jubilee of turquoise feathers, mistletoe green edges, and an autumnal orange belly...' 💙
Last year's winner, Hannah Murphy, perfectly captured that frozen moment when wildlife takes your breath away. Could your writing be next? ✏️
🔗 Enter today: buff.ly/uphRCZW
#WordsoftheWild
Last year's winner, Hannah Murphy, perfectly captured that frozen moment when wildlife takes your breath away. Could your writing be next? ✏️
🔗 Enter today: buff.ly/uphRCZW
#WordsoftheWild
May 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
'His body is a jubilee of turquoise feathers, mistletoe green edges, and an autumnal orange belly...' 💙
Last year's winner, Hannah Murphy, perfectly captured that frozen moment when wildlife takes your breath away. Could your writing be next? ✏️
🔗 Enter today: buff.ly/uphRCZW
#WordsoftheWild
Last year's winner, Hannah Murphy, perfectly captured that frozen moment when wildlife takes your breath away. Could your writing be next? ✏️
🔗 Enter today: buff.ly/uphRCZW
#WordsoftheWild
I didn’t expect to see my face and poem at the reception desk of Inverness Central Library this evening.
A fine evening listening to poetry and song hosted by the ever joyous @kittyjomac.bsky.social
A fine evening listening to poetry and song hosted by the ever joyous @kittyjomac.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I didn’t expect to see my face and poem at the reception desk of Inverness Central Library this evening.
A fine evening listening to poetry and song hosted by the ever joyous @kittyjomac.bsky.social
A fine evening listening to poetry and song hosted by the ever joyous @kittyjomac.bsky.social
Fruit and veg corner. Verdant in the much needed shade of the old apple tree, twitching with hungry birds. Makeshift seedling protection using long-ago coppiced hazel, scraps of yarn and mouse-eaten fleece - a perhaps futile effort to deter the cats and hen. Rhubarb from our old garden bedding in.
May 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Fruit and veg corner. Verdant in the much needed shade of the old apple tree, twitching with hungry birds. Makeshift seedling protection using long-ago coppiced hazel, scraps of yarn and mouse-eaten fleece - a perhaps futile effort to deter the cats and hen. Rhubarb from our old garden bedding in.
0018hrs.
57.33N
Trees backlit by a streetlight beyond the mill burn cast leaf shadow.
Simmer dim.
57.33N
Trees backlit by a streetlight beyond the mill burn cast leaf shadow.
Simmer dim.
May 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
0018hrs.
57.33N
Trees backlit by a streetlight beyond the mill burn cast leaf shadow.
Simmer dim.
57.33N
Trees backlit by a streetlight beyond the mill burn cast leaf shadow.
Simmer dim.
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Looking for your next job opportunity? 💼
We're looking for a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and understanding of early years in Scotland to join our team.
Find out more and apply here 👇
www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc...
We're looking for a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and understanding of early years in Scotland to join our team.
Find out more and apply here 👇
www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc...
Vacancy: Early Years Community Engagement Manager
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join Scottish Book Trust as Early Years Community Engagement Manager. The position offers flexible full-time working within our Early Years Team.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Looking for your next job opportunity? 💼
We're looking for a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and understanding of early years in Scotland to join our team.
Find out more and apply here 👇
www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc...
We're looking for a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and understanding of early years in Scotland to join our team.
Find out more and apply here 👇
www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc...
Looking after nature = looking after the garden.
‘Carol used to look after the garden with such care.’ Judgement from one of my new neighbours, clearly missing the point.
#nomowmay etc.
Now to tackle the streetlight issue.
‘Carol used to look after the garden with such care.’ Judgement from one of my new neighbours, clearly missing the point.
#nomowmay etc.
Now to tackle the streetlight issue.
May 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Looking after nature = looking after the garden.
‘Carol used to look after the garden with such care.’ Judgement from one of my new neighbours, clearly missing the point.
#nomowmay etc.
Now to tackle the streetlight issue.
‘Carol used to look after the garden with such care.’ Judgement from one of my new neighbours, clearly missing the point.
#nomowmay etc.
Now to tackle the streetlight issue.
Waiting out in the last-light to hear the first tawny owl call of the night. 9.45pm and drawing out.
April 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Waiting out in the last-light to hear the first tawny owl call of the night. 9.45pm and drawing out.
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I’m delighted to be part of @paperboatswriters.bsky.social 5.
Thanks to all involved in this excellent, honest project.
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social
@asls.org.uk paperboats.org/2025/04/07/b...
Thanks to all involved in this excellent, honest project.
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social
@asls.org.uk paperboats.org/2025/04/07/b...
Blades – paperboats
It’s my favourite field, this one above the village, hare-run, rutted with frost and, on the top of the rise, the gean tree
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April 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I’m delighted to be part of @paperboatswriters.bsky.social 5.
Thanks to all involved in this excellent, honest project.
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social
@asls.org.uk paperboats.org/2025/04/07/b...
Thanks to all involved in this excellent, honest project.
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social
@asls.org.uk paperboats.org/2025/04/07/b...
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If you are a Scottish based poet who hasn't had a full collection yet, why not apply for this:
stmungosmirrorball.wordpress.com/2025/04/24/a...
stmungosmirrorball.wordpress.com/2025/04/24/a...
Apply for Clydebuilt 18
In partnership with Edwin Morgan Trust, we are excited to launch our call for emerging poets to apply for Clydebuilt 18. The Clydebuilt Verse Apprenticeship Scheme was founded in 2007, t…
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April 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
If you are a Scottish based poet who hasn't had a full collection yet, why not apply for this:
stmungosmirrorball.wordpress.com/2025/04/24/a...
stmungosmirrorball.wordpress.com/2025/04/24/a...
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Offering words to inspire action for nature on World Earth Day we give you Issue 5 of Paperboats Zine: Our Power - Our Planet. Edited by Polly Pullar and Linda Cracknell and launching today: paperboats.org
We open for submissions for Issue 6 in autumn.
We open for submissions for Issue 6 in autumn.
April 22, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Offering words to inspire action for nature on World Earth Day we give you Issue 5 of Paperboats Zine: Our Power - Our Planet. Edited by Polly Pullar and Linda Cracknell and launching today: paperboats.org
We open for submissions for Issue 6 in autumn.
We open for submissions for Issue 6 in autumn.
Procrastination Central.
April 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Procrastination Central.
No time for a dook today sadly - just a wee toe dip. Recycled glass green and as clear as I’ve seen a river. A longer stop off on Saturday is called for to wash away the week of visitors.
April 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
No time for a dook today sadly - just a wee toe dip. Recycled glass green and as clear as I’ve seen a river. A longer stop off on Saturday is called for to wash away the week of visitors.
Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhain, Glen Affric.
Dook, family picnic and a daunder.
Dook, family picnic and a daunder.
April 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhain, Glen Affric.
Dook, family picnic and a daunder.
Dook, family picnic and a daunder.
A brief but precious interlude alone. Seeking shade under the bluest of Highland skies. The clarity of a blank page to gather my thoughts.
April 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A brief but precious interlude alone. Seeking shade under the bluest of Highland skies. The clarity of a blank page to gather my thoughts.
A wee detour from Snecky to Skite to visit the Maiden. Bricht-lichted aneath the Mither Tap.
#themaidenstone #pictishstones #thegarioch #bennachie #aberdeenshire
#themaidenstone #pictishstones #thegarioch #bennachie #aberdeenshire
April 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A wee detour from Snecky to Skite to visit the Maiden. Bricht-lichted aneath the Mither Tap.
#themaidenstone #pictishstones #thegarioch #bennachie #aberdeenshire
#themaidenstone #pictishstones #thegarioch #bennachie #aberdeenshire
Book post is best.
Home from work to find the paperback of @davidworthington.bsky.social ‘s fine book waiting for me. That’s school holiday reading sorted.
Home from work to find the paperback of @davidworthington.bsky.social ‘s fine book waiting for me. That’s school holiday reading sorted.
March 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Book post is best.
Home from work to find the paperback of @davidworthington.bsky.social ‘s fine book waiting for me. That’s school holiday reading sorted.
Home from work to find the paperback of @davidworthington.bsky.social ‘s fine book waiting for me. That’s school holiday reading sorted.
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#Ospreys return to the Highlands in late March/early April to breed, nesting in tall trees like Scots pines. 🌲🪹
These raptors live on a diet of fish like trout and pike. 🐟
Did you know? 🤔 Ospreys have reversible toes to securely grasp slippery fish!
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/41OIfZD
These raptors live on a diet of fish like trout and pike. 🐟
Did you know? 🤔 Ospreys have reversible toes to securely grasp slippery fish!
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/41OIfZD
March 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#Ospreys return to the Highlands in late March/early April to breed, nesting in tall trees like Scots pines. 🌲🪹
These raptors live on a diet of fish like trout and pike. 🐟
Did you know? 🤔 Ospreys have reversible toes to securely grasp slippery fish!
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/41OIfZD
These raptors live on a diet of fish like trout and pike. 🐟
Did you know? 🤔 Ospreys have reversible toes to securely grasp slippery fish!
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/41OIfZD