Iain Mackenzie
@iainmmackenzie.bsky.social
Electronics Design Engineer
Crofter
Gael/Hebridean/Scot/European
Science, literature, sea/air/land travel, nordic links
arcticcircle.org/
france24.com/en/
aljazeera.com/live
#climate #IndependenceIsNormal #GBEnergyGrab
On Terra Firma, mostly.
Crofter
Gael/Hebridean/Scot/European
Science, literature, sea/air/land travel, nordic links
arcticcircle.org/
france24.com/en/
aljazeera.com/live
#climate #IndependenceIsNormal #GBEnergyGrab
On Terra Firma, mostly.
Pinned
Just setting up, having a look around, feels normal, not moved in yet, any good coffee shops?
Who did that?
London Error - who new?
London Error - who new?
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Who did that?
London Error - who new?
London Error - who new?
Grangemouth Refinery II
Exploit the colony, its people and resources.
Then run down existing key industries before shutdown.
This is known as passive industrial sabotage.
Forties Pipeline System predicted next on the list.
We need to exit this tragic colonial situation now.
#IndependenceIsNormal
Exploit the colony, its people and resources.
Then run down existing key industries before shutdown.
This is known as passive industrial sabotage.
Forties Pipeline System predicted next on the list.
We need to exit this tragic colonial situation now.
#IndependenceIsNormal
BREAKING: The Fife Ethylene Plant, one of Europe’s largest ethylene plants, is set to close with more than 400 jobs at risk
Workers have been told bosses had been in talks with the UK Government but did not get what they needed to secure the future of the facility
Workers have been told bosses had been in talks with the UK Government but did not get what they needed to secure the future of the facility
November 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Grangemouth Refinery II
Exploit the colony, its people and resources.
Then run down existing key industries before shutdown.
This is known as passive industrial sabotage.
Forties Pipeline System predicted next on the list.
We need to exit this tragic colonial situation now.
#IndependenceIsNormal
Exploit the colony, its people and resources.
Then run down existing key industries before shutdown.
This is known as passive industrial sabotage.
Forties Pipeline System predicted next on the list.
We need to exit this tragic colonial situation now.
#IndependenceIsNormal
'Angus Peter Campbell's character demolishes the whole colonialist and exploitative world-view.'
A review by @joycemcm.bsky.social
of 'Donald and His Seven Cows' by Angus Peter Campbell
@aonghasphadraig.bsky.social
Worth a neb/look.
@thescotsman.bsky.social
#books
#thiwurd
A review by @joycemcm.bsky.social
of 'Donald and His Seven Cows' by Angus Peter Campbell
@aonghasphadraig.bsky.social
Worth a neb/look.
@thescotsman.bsky.social
#books
#thiwurd
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
'Angus Peter Campbell's character demolishes the whole colonialist and exploitative world-view.'
A review by @joycemcm.bsky.social
of 'Donald and His Seven Cows' by Angus Peter Campbell
@aonghasphadraig.bsky.social
Worth a neb/look.
@thescotsman.bsky.social
#books
#thiwurd
A review by @joycemcm.bsky.social
of 'Donald and His Seven Cows' by Angus Peter Campbell
@aonghasphadraig.bsky.social
Worth a neb/look.
@thescotsman.bsky.social
#books
#thiwurd
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Join us in the shop for a sci-fi event with Alistair Paul on Book Week Scotland @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social!
*Thursday 20th of November* at 6.30pm
*Thursday 20th of November* at 6.30pm
Iomall le Alistair Paul
Thigibh cuide rinn sa bhùth airson tachartas sci-fi còmhla ri Alistair Paul ann an Seachdain Leabhraichean na h-Alba!
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Join us in the shop for a sci-fi event with Alistair Paul on Book Week Scotland @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social!
*Thursday 20th of November* at 6.30pm
*Thursday 20th of November* at 6.30pm
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Thig cuide rinn sa bhùth airson tachartas sci-fi còmhla ri Alistair Paul ann an Seachdain Leabhraichean na h-Alba!
*Diardaoin 20mh dhen t-Samhain* aig 6.30f
Tiogaidean: bit.ly/iomallbws
*Diardaoin 20mh dhen t-Samhain* aig 6.30f
Tiogaidean: bit.ly/iomallbws
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thig cuide rinn sa bhùth airson tachartas sci-fi còmhla ri Alistair Paul ann an Seachdain Leabhraichean na h-Alba!
*Diardaoin 20mh dhen t-Samhain* aig 6.30f
Tiogaidean: bit.ly/iomallbws
*Diardaoin 20mh dhen t-Samhain* aig 6.30f
Tiogaidean: bit.ly/iomallbws
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Westminster's race to the right shows the urgency of Scottish independence, John Swinney is expected to say
John Swinney: Westminster race to the right shows urgency of independence
www.thenational.scot
October 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Westminster's race to the right shows the urgency of Scottish independence, John Swinney is expected to say
As overall planning authority the Scottish Government
must insist on specific always-on metering and real-time display of power being produced from Buchan.
Same for all Scotwind & other projects.
Part of the big picture of Scottish resource movement - always available to the Scottish people.
must insist on specific always-on metering and real-time display of power being produced from Buchan.
Same for all Scotwind & other projects.
Part of the big picture of Scottish resource movement - always available to the Scottish people.
Buchan floating wind farm applies for onshore planning permission #energysky
Buchan floating wind farm applies for onshore planning permission
The project’s export cable will come ashore on the Aberdeenshire coast at Rattray Head.
dlvr.it
October 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
As overall planning authority the Scottish Government
must insist on specific always-on metering and real-time display of power being produced from Buchan.
Same for all Scotwind & other projects.
Part of the big picture of Scottish resource movement - always available to the Scottish people.
must insist on specific always-on metering and real-time display of power being produced from Buchan.
Same for all Scotwind & other projects.
Part of the big picture of Scottish resource movement - always available to the Scottish people.
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You won't find this on BBC in Scotland. #YouYesYet?
October 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
You won't find this on BBC in Scotland. #YouYesYet?
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Independence NOW for Scotland and Cymru /Wales 🏴🏴 Time to break the union, a one-sided slave union that holds us down and enslaves our destiny and prosperity for Westminster and Englands gain!
'A fresh start': John Swinney unveils new Scottish independence plans
www.thenational.scot/news/2552562...
'A fresh start': John Swinney unveils new Scottish independence plans
www.thenational.scot/news/2552562...
'A fresh start': John Swinney unveils new Scottish independence plans
John Swinney has unveiled new plans for an independent Scotland ...
www.thenational.scot
October 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Independence NOW for Scotland and Cymru /Wales 🏴🏴 Time to break the union, a one-sided slave union that holds us down and enslaves our destiny and prosperity for Westminster and Englands gain!
'A fresh start': John Swinney unveils new Scottish independence plans
www.thenational.scot/news/2552562...
'A fresh start': John Swinney unveils new Scottish independence plans
www.thenational.scot/news/2552562...
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Tha Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig air ais: 14–16 An t-Iuchar 2026, @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Adhbhar toileachais!
Cumaibh 14mh–16mh Iuchar 2026 airson Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu.
Gairm phàipearan & fiosrachadh clàraidh uile ri thighinn.
Hold 14th–16th July 2026 for the Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig conference at the University of Glasgow.
Call for Papers & Registration information all to follow.
Gairm phàipearan & fiosrachadh clàraidh uile ri thighinn.
Hold 14th–16th July 2026 for the Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig conference at the University of Glasgow.
Call for Papers & Registration information all to follow.
September 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Tha Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig air ais: 14–16 An t-Iuchar 2026, @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Adhbhar toileachais!
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Gairm Phàipearan Co-Labhairt | Call For Conference Papers: Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 14−16 July 2026
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
October 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Gairm Phàipearan Co-Labhairt | Call For Conference Papers: Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 14−16 July 2026
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
BOOK LAUNCH ALERT - GLASGOW WEST END:
'You are warmly invited to Glasgow launch of my new English-language novel ‘Donald and his Seven Cows’ at Waterstones Byres Road Thursday 11th September.'
Taing, Aonghas Phàdraig
@aonghasphadraig.bsky.social
#thiwurd
#book
#books
waterstones.com/events/angus...
'You are warmly invited to Glasgow launch of my new English-language novel ‘Donald and his Seven Cows’ at Waterstones Byres Road Thursday 11th September.'
Taing, Aonghas Phàdraig
@aonghasphadraig.bsky.social
#thiwurd
#book
#books
waterstones.com/events/angus...
September 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
BOOK LAUNCH ALERT - GLASGOW WEST END:
'You are warmly invited to Glasgow launch of my new English-language novel ‘Donald and his Seven Cows’ at Waterstones Byres Road Thursday 11th September.'
Taing, Aonghas Phàdraig
@aonghasphadraig.bsky.social
#thiwurd
#book
#books
waterstones.com/events/angus...
'You are warmly invited to Glasgow launch of my new English-language novel ‘Donald and his Seven Cows’ at Waterstones Byres Road Thursday 11th September.'
Taing, Aonghas Phàdraig
@aonghasphadraig.bsky.social
#thiwurd
#book
#books
waterstones.com/events/angus...
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>>> LIVE BSKY - TODAY 12:30pm <<<
AUOB Edinburgh March and Rally 2025 #AUOBEdinburgh.
Join the live chat and post your comments!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVhl...
AUOB Edinburgh March and Rally 2025 #AUOBEdinburgh.
Join the live chat and post your comments!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVhl...
AUOB Edinburgh March and Rally 2025 #AUOBEdinburgh.
YouTube video by IndependenceLive
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September 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
>>> LIVE BSKY - TODAY 12:30pm <<<
AUOB Edinburgh March and Rally 2025 #AUOBEdinburgh.
Join the live chat and post your comments!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVhl...
AUOB Edinburgh March and Rally 2025 #AUOBEdinburgh.
Join the live chat and post your comments!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVhl...
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Any Scottish person STILL voting Labour, because their Granda did, has not mastered the art of Critical Thinking.
It's 2025. This sort of pish on enables Nigel Farage.
We need Scottish Independence, more than ever.
It's 2025. This sort of pish on enables Nigel Farage.
We need Scottish Independence, more than ever.
September 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Any Scottish person STILL voting Labour, because their Granda did, has not mastered the art of Critical Thinking.
It's 2025. This sort of pish on enables Nigel Farage.
We need Scottish Independence, more than ever.
It's 2025. This sort of pish on enables Nigel Farage.
We need Scottish Independence, more than ever.
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So a guy who had to repay £50k expenses that he claimed ILLEGALLY for a second home gets a new job as a result of someone resigning because they cheated tax on a second home
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Douglas Alexander becomes Scottish secretary after Murray sacked
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his government following the resignation of his deputy Angela Rayner.
www.bbc.com
September 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
So a guy who had to repay £50k expenses that he claimed ILLEGALLY for a second home gets a new job as a result of someone resigning because they cheated tax on a second home
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
September 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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First Minister John Swinney addresses the nation about Scotland’s future.
Tune in live now: www.youtube.com/live/QphZNm0...
Tune in live now: www.youtube.com/live/QphZNm0...
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
First Minister John Swinney addresses the nation about Scotland’s future.
Tune in live now: www.youtube.com/live/QphZNm0...
Tune in live now: www.youtube.com/live/QphZNm0...
Meanwhile in The Western Isles Waspi women confront
@Torcuil the current local MP.
Branch Office Rep & Westminster lobby fodder Torcuil offers -
'I would rather focus the money on the next generation rather than on the current generation.'
@WASPI_Campaign
hebrides-news.com/waspi-protes...
@Torcuil the current local MP.
Branch Office Rep & Westminster lobby fodder Torcuil offers -
'I would rather focus the money on the next generation rather than on the current generation.'
@WASPI_Campaign
hebrides-news.com/waspi-protes...
August 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Meanwhile in The Western Isles Waspi women confront
@Torcuil the current local MP.
Branch Office Rep & Westminster lobby fodder Torcuil offers -
'I would rather focus the money on the next generation rather than on the current generation.'
@WASPI_Campaign
hebrides-news.com/waspi-protes...
@Torcuil the current local MP.
Branch Office Rep & Westminster lobby fodder Torcuil offers -
'I would rather focus the money on the next generation rather than on the current generation.'
@WASPI_Campaign
hebrides-news.com/waspi-protes...
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Met some American visitors at the new Stornoway Cruise Terminal, built with Scottish Government funding. They were rightly blown away by the beauty of the Western Isles.
More local jobs, more money for the local economy, and Scotland on show to the world.
More local jobs, more money for the local economy, and Scotland on show to the world.
August 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Met some American visitors at the new Stornoway Cruise Terminal, built with Scottish Government funding. They were rightly blown away by the beauty of the Western Isles.
More local jobs, more money for the local economy, and Scotland on show to the world.
More local jobs, more money for the local economy, and Scotland on show to the world.
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Madainn mhath. Just after 7am on the beautiful Isle of Harris, and we’re on our way to Uist. 🌅
August 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Madainn mhath. Just after 7am on the beautiful Isle of Harris, and we’re on our way to Uist. 🌅
Fàilte gu Innse Gall
Welcome to the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
#OuterHebrides
#Scotland
www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
Welcome to the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
#OuterHebrides
#Scotland
www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
Visit Outer Hebrides - Book your island escape
Chain of islands off the north-west coast of Scotland. Get Outer Hebrides trip information here. Book accommodation. Find things to do, places to eat and more.
www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Fàilte gu Innse Gall
Welcome to the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
#OuterHebrides
#Scotland
www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
Welcome to the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
#OuterHebrides
#Scotland
www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
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A Scottish schoolgirl has been named on the first-ever Time magazine Girls of the Year list for designing a solar-powered blanket to help the homeless 👏
Scots schoolgirl named on Time’s first Girls of the Year list for solar panel blanket
www.thenational.scot
August 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
A Scottish schoolgirl has been named on the first-ever Time magazine Girls of the Year list for designing a solar-powered blanket to help the homeless 👏
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Proud to support the campaign by @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social to show that Scotland is proud to welcome refugees.
Join me in being #PartofTheBiggerPicture, and together let’s make Scotland a more welcoming and inclusive place. 💛🌍
Join me in being #PartofTheBiggerPicture, and together let’s make Scotland a more welcoming and inclusive place. 💛🌍
August 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Proud to support the campaign by @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social to show that Scotland is proud to welcome refugees.
Join me in being #PartofTheBiggerPicture, and together let’s make Scotland a more welcoming and inclusive place. 💛🌍
Join me in being #PartofTheBiggerPicture, and together let’s make Scotland a more welcoming and inclusive place. 💛🌍
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On Demand TV for Scotland. Watch anytime. Like, share and subscribe! www.youtube.com/@TheScotland...
The Scotland Channel
It's time for Scotland to be properly represented in the media. The Scotland Channel aims to reflect the Scottish people, life, culture and achievements of this great wee country in a way that London-...
www.youtube.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
On Demand TV for Scotland. Watch anytime. Like, share and subscribe! www.youtube.com/@TheScotland...