Dr Fiona Porter
@fionaporter.bsky.social
Glasgow based but out in the hills as often as possible. Physics background. Mahler and opera fan. Learning Gaelic and Italian. Veggie. Likes dogs. Feeder of hedgehogs.
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Scotland has 3 322 district nurses and England has shockingly only 4 000 for more than TEN TIMES the population talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/13/s...
Scotland has 3 322 district nurses and England has shockingly only 4 000 for more than TEN TIMES the population
UK Government plans to move more NHS England care into the community and out of hospitals won’t be achievable with far fewer district nurses than in Scotland By stewartb Another contrast in favour …
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Scotland has 3 322 district nurses and England has shockingly only 4 000 for more than TEN TIMES the population talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/13/s...
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Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age - www.bbc.com/news/article...
Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age
A new study suggests their physical transformation began much earlier than we previously thought.
www.bbc.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age - www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Daisy Cooper, "If we're going to have an honest conversation about tax, let's also have an honest conversation about growth"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Daisy Cooper, "If we're going to have an honest conversation about tax, let's also have an honest conversation about growth"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
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NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
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Ooooooh www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
Northern Lights set to dazzle UK this week due to possible 'Severe' geomagnetic storm
Activity on the surface of the Sun means the chance of the Northern Lights shining over the UK is high this week as Elizabeth Rizzini explains.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Ooooooh www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
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Scottish visa is being blocked by Labour Westminster government, it's not a devolved matter. 🙄
#IndyScot
#IndyScot
Anas Sarwar has blamed the SNP Government for the lack of a bespoke Scottish visa
Anas Sarwar blames SNP for lack of Scottish visa – despite Labour's block on plans
www.thenational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Scottish visa is being blocked by Labour Westminster government, it's not a devolved matter. 🙄
#IndyScot
#IndyScot
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You might have thought Question Time was biased.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
You might have thought Question Time was biased.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
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Such a key point about cutting back on language provision - it’s not good for science and it’s not good for growth
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Such a key point about cutting back on language provision - it’s not good for science and it’s not good for growth
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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And the Tories and Reform are waging a constant campaign to nullify this in one way or another and take despotic control
Their voters are putting their own heads in the noose
@telegraphnews.bsky.social @thetimes.com @the-independent.com @bbc-politics.bsky.social
Their voters are putting their own heads in the noose
@telegraphnews.bsky.social @thetimes.com @the-independent.com @bbc-politics.bsky.social
What the ECHR protects
November 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
And the Tories and Reform are waging a constant campaign to nullify this in one way or another and take despotic control
Their voters are putting their own heads in the noose
@telegraphnews.bsky.social @thetimes.com @the-independent.com @bbc-politics.bsky.social
Their voters are putting their own heads in the noose
@telegraphnews.bsky.social @thetimes.com @the-independent.com @bbc-politics.bsky.social
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New: 94% of Lewis and Harris applications to FFIS scheme rejected as 'ineligible'
In Skye 80% were blocked - and 74% in Uist
The scheme was supposed to show 'priority' to young island crofters and farmers
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
In Skye 80% were blocked - and 74% in Uist
The scheme was supposed to show 'priority' to young island crofters and farmers
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Ìre fìor àrd de thagraidhean FFIS air an diùltadh anns na sgìrean croitearachd
Tha tuilleadh mì-thoileachas ann mun dòigh san deach taic-airgid bho sgeama FFIS do chroitearan 's tuathanaich a làimhseachadh is e air tighinn am follais gun deach feadhainn aig tuath a dhiùltadh aig...
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
New: 94% of Lewis and Harris applications to FFIS scheme rejected as 'ineligible'
In Skye 80% were blocked - and 74% in Uist
The scheme was supposed to show 'priority' to young island crofters and farmers
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
In Skye 80% were blocked - and 74% in Uist
The scheme was supposed to show 'priority' to young island crofters and farmers
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
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Labour must address that a 'possible £30 billion shortfall' in the Autumn Budget is directly linked to the £30bn per year lost to Brexit, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said 👇
Rachel Reeves's '£30bn shortfall linked to £30bn Brexit cost', Finance Secretary says
www.thenational.scot
November 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Labour must address that a 'possible £30 billion shortfall' in the Autumn Budget is directly linked to the £30bn per year lost to Brexit, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said 👇
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Rivers are rather high in #cockermouth today.
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Rivers are rather high in #cockermouth today.
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With #BonfireNight around the corner, it's important to remember that pre-prepared stacks of wood can look like cosy hibernation spots for wildlife 🦔😴
Here are our three tips to help you make your bonfires more wildlife friendly. Please save & share! 😄
Check your bonfires before you light them. 🔥
Here are our three tips to help you make your bonfires more wildlife friendly. Please save & share! 😄
Check your bonfires before you light them. 🔥
November 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
With #BonfireNight around the corner, it's important to remember that pre-prepared stacks of wood can look like cosy hibernation spots for wildlife 🦔😴
Here are our three tips to help you make your bonfires more wildlife friendly. Please save & share! 😄
Check your bonfires before you light them. 🔥
Here are our three tips to help you make your bonfires more wildlife friendly. Please save & share! 😄
Check your bonfires before you light them. 🔥
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This is VERY good news - the massive loophole that allows grouse moor owners & their gamekeepers to avoid sanction for killing birds of prey is about to be closed.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
Discussion at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conf this w/e
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/b...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
Discussion at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conf this w/e
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/b...
BREAKING NEWS: Scottish Government commits to closing loophole on sabotaged grouse moor licences
BREAKING NEWS: The Scottish Government has committed to closing the loophole on the grouse moor licences that were sabotaged last year by the powerful grouse shooting lobby. If you recall, grouse m…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is VERY good news - the massive loophole that allows grouse moor owners & their gamekeepers to avoid sanction for killing birds of prey is about to be closed.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
Discussion at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conf this w/e
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/b...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
Discussion at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conf this w/e
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/b...
And bookshop.org is quick and efficient and lets you choose which local bookshop your order supports.
November 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
And bookshop.org is quick and efficient and lets you choose which local bookshop your order supports.
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Here's one of several sources I use as an alternative to Amazon. Please support the smaller businesses and not the hugely corrupt big ones.
We are 5! 🎈
THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org
THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Here's one of several sources I use as an alternative to Amazon. Please support the smaller businesses and not the hugely corrupt big ones.
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Help protect #hedgehogs this #bonfire night!
🦔 🍂 🔥
Share this post & our posters on your socials & online, or print them off & hand out at local shops & bonfire events!
Share to make aware & #rememberhedgehogs
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🦔 🍂 🔥
Share this post & our posters on your socials & online, or print them off & hand out at local shops & bonfire events!
Share to make aware & #rememberhedgehogs
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October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Help protect #hedgehogs this #bonfire night!
🦔 🍂 🔥
Share this post & our posters on your socials & online, or print them off & hand out at local shops & bonfire events!
Share to make aware & #rememberhedgehogs
👉 buff.ly/48N4XDQ
👉 buff.ly/3Q9Kemz
🦔 🍂 🔥
Share this post & our posters on your socials & online, or print them off & hand out at local shops & bonfire events!
Share to make aware & #rememberhedgehogs
👉 buff.ly/48N4XDQ
👉 buff.ly/3Q9Kemz
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The interior of Glasgow Cathedral. Consecrated in 1197, it survived the Reformation in the 16th Century almost intact, making it the most complete medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland.
#glasgow #church #glasgowchurches #glasgowcathedral #architecture #architecturephotography
#glasgow #church #glasgowchurches #glasgowcathedral #architecture #architecturephotography
October 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The interior of Glasgow Cathedral. Consecrated in 1197, it survived the Reformation in the 16th Century almost intact, making it the most complete medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland.
#glasgow #church #glasgowchurches #glasgowcathedral #architecture #architecturephotography
#glasgow #church #glasgowchurches #glasgowcathedral #architecture #architecturephotography
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A new chapter begins today 📖✨
Chapter One by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is now open - our first bookshop & community space in the heart of Glasgow.
Find us at 16 Trongate, Glasgow - open every day 10am – 5pm📍
Chapter One by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is now open - our first bookshop & community space in the heart of Glasgow.
Find us at 16 Trongate, Glasgow - open every day 10am – 5pm📍
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A new chapter begins today 📖✨
Chapter One by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is now open - our first bookshop & community space in the heart of Glasgow.
Find us at 16 Trongate, Glasgow - open every day 10am – 5pm📍
Chapter One by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is now open - our first bookshop & community space in the heart of Glasgow.
Find us at 16 Trongate, Glasgow - open every day 10am – 5pm📍
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This is such a crying shame, and so short-sighted. But there it is.
For 61 years the #BBCWorldService has been broadcasting the latest in science via its weekly Science in Action programme. That dies in the next half hour, with this final edition, reflecting on the fall in trust in expertise driven by malign interests over recent years.
October 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This is such a crying shame, and so short-sighted. But there it is.
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In Blairgowrie, blueberry bushes are heavy with yield but the harvesters are missing. A local family-farm that once supplied supermarkets now raises funds for community groups instead. Can you guess why?
bylines.scot/news/economi...
bylines.scot/news/economi...
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
In Blairgowrie, blueberry bushes are heavy with yield but the harvesters are missing. A local family-farm that once supplied supermarkets now raises funds for community groups instead. Can you guess why?
bylines.scot/news/economi...
bylines.scot/news/economi...
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A' Chioch looking in good shape earlier today. There were times last winter when there wasn't even as much snow as this!
October 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A' Chioch looking in good shape earlier today. There were times last winter when there wasn't even as much snow as this!
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In 2010, the four UK nations put in about the same amount per head to cover NHS dental care.
In 23/24, Scotland's support for NHS dental care is nearly double that of England and higher than any other UK nation.
In 23/24, Scotland's support for NHS dental care is nearly double that of England and higher than any other UK nation.
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In 2010, the four UK nations put in about the same amount per head to cover NHS dental care.
In 23/24, Scotland's support for NHS dental care is nearly double that of England and higher than any other UK nation.
In 23/24, Scotland's support for NHS dental care is nearly double that of England and higher than any other UK nation.