Louise Welsh
@louisewelsh00.bsky.social
Writer, The Cutting Room, Plague Times Trilogy, To the Dogs & more. Prof Creative Writing, Glasgow University. Hon Prez Scottish PEN. Podcast Who Owns the Clyde. Librettist Anthropocene. Theatre, movies, cats, life 🏳️🌈
Excited about the return of Aye Write Book Festival to Glasgow & delighted to be taking part in Who Will Be Remembered Here - Queer Spaces in Scotland: Mae Diansangu, Louise Welsh, Lewis Hetherington with Carrie Marshall - Glasgow Life share.google/lBEUQpOp8y1Q...
Who Will Be Remembered Here - Queer Spaces in Scotland: Mae Diansangu, Louise Welsh, Lewis Hetherington with Carrie Marshall - Glasgow Life
Aye Write 2025 presents Women Who Dared - From the Infamous to the Forgotten: Jo Shaw, Dr Chisomo Kalinga, Dr Ioulia Kolovou, Margot McCuaig
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October 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Excited about the return of Aye Write Book Festival to Glasgow & delighted to be taking part in Who Will Be Remembered Here - Queer Spaces in Scotland: Mae Diansangu, Louise Welsh, Lewis Hetherington with Carrie Marshall - Glasgow Life share.google/lBEUQpOp8y1Q...
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Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Bottle Imp"
YouTube video by ASL
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October 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Clatters, demon children, & ghost cats
Is Glasgow’s Subway haunted? Opened in 1896, it’s the world’s 3rd-oldest underground metro system, & human remains – possibly from plague pits – were dug through during its construction…
#WyrdWednesday
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Is Glasgow’s Subway haunted? Opened in 1896, it’s the world’s 3rd-oldest underground metro system, & human remains – possibly from plague pits – were dug through during its construction…
#WyrdWednesday
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Is the Subway haunted? Seven spooky ghost stories from Glasgow's underground
Are you sure the stranger shoogling along next to you is really there? It seems the underground is rife with ghost stories
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October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Clatters, demon children, & ghost cats
Is Glasgow’s Subway haunted? Opened in 1896, it’s the world’s 3rd-oldest underground metro system, & human remains – possibly from plague pits – were dug through during its construction…
#WyrdWednesday
www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow...
Is Glasgow’s Subway haunted? Opened in 1896, it’s the world’s 3rd-oldest underground metro system, & human remains – possibly from plague pits – were dug through during its construction…
#WyrdWednesday
www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow...
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#WritingCommunity!
Submissions invited to NEW WRITING SCOTLAND 44! We want poetry & prose in English, #Gaelic, & #Scots from writers who are Scottish by residence, birth, or inclination. All successful contributors are paid – deadline 31 Oct!
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Submissions invited to NEW WRITING SCOTLAND 44! We want poetry & prose in English, #Gaelic, & #Scots from writers who are Scottish by residence, birth, or inclination. All successful contributors are paid – deadline 31 Oct!
Submit free via Submittable 👇
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New Writing Scotland publishes works by writers resident in Scotland or Scots by birth, upbringing, or inclination. Prose (fiction and nonfiction); poetry; drama; screenplays; and graphic artwork (mon...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#WritingCommunity!
Submissions invited to NEW WRITING SCOTLAND 44! We want poetry & prose in English, #Gaelic, & #Scots from writers who are Scottish by residence, birth, or inclination. All successful contributors are paid – deadline 31 Oct!
Submit free via Submittable 👇
nws.submittable.com/submit
Submissions invited to NEW WRITING SCOTLAND 44! We want poetry & prose in English, #Gaelic, & #Scots from writers who are Scottish by residence, birth, or inclination. All successful contributors are paid – deadline 31 Oct!
Submit free via Submittable 👇
nws.submittable.com/submit
In other news . . . Delighted that Who Owns the Clyde podcast won Environmental Podcast of the Year at the Independent podcast Awards! podnews.net/press-releas... @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social podfollow.com/who-owns-the...
Who owns the Clyde?
Who owns the Clyde is a citizen investigation into ownership of Glasgow’s iconic River, explored through a kaleidoscope of diverse voices, soundscapes, and poetry.
Co-hosts writer Louise Welsh and a...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In other news . . . Delighted that Who Owns the Clyde podcast won Environmental Podcast of the Year at the Independent podcast Awards! podnews.net/press-releas... @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social podfollow.com/who-owns-the...
Episode 5 of Who Owns the Clyde, Journey to the Source is available now, featuring Scotland's Makar Peter Mackay, Colombian River Guardians of the Atrato, Barrister for the Earth Mónica Feria-Tinta & more podfollow.com/who-owns-the... @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social
Who owns the Clyde?: EP5 Journey to the Source
Join Jude and Louise as they journey to the source of the Clyde. In this episode they also explore nature rights, both locally and internationally. They meet Guardians of the River Atrato in Co...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Episode 5 of Who Owns the Clyde, Journey to the Source is available now, featuring Scotland's Makar Peter Mackay, Colombian River Guardians of the Atrato, Barrister for the Earth Mónica Feria-Tinta & more podfollow.com/who-owns-the... @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social
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Glasgow crowned the friendliest city in the UK: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
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October 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Glasgow crowned the friendliest city in the UK: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
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Currently on BBC Sounds: William Boyd talks about his new spy novel, THE PREDICAMENT, & together with presenter James Crawford & crime writer @louisewelsh00.bsky.social they explore its connections to three other literary works
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Take Four Books - William Boyd - BBC Sounds
William Boyd on his new spy novel, The Predicament, and its links to three other works.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Currently on BBC Sounds: William Boyd talks about his new spy novel, THE PREDICAMENT, & together with presenter James Crawford & crime writer @louisewelsh00.bsky.social they explore its connections to three other literary works
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Some pics from @waterstones.bsky.social Sauchiehall tonight -- with the amazing @anncleeves.bsky.social interviewed by @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and special musical interludes from a Shetland musician (Chris Stout)
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Some pics from @waterstones.bsky.social Sauchiehall tonight -- with the amazing @anncleeves.bsky.social interviewed by @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and special musical interludes from a Shetland musician (Chris Stout)
Brilliant academic detective work by @profastreete.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Brilliant academic detective work by @profastreete.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social
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Congratulations to UofG's @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and architect @judebarber.bsky.social on winning an Inspiring City Award for their podcast 'Who Owns the Clyde?' 👏
The awards mark Glasgow’s 850th anniversary and celebrate those making a positive impact on city life.
The awards mark Glasgow’s 850th anniversary and celebrate those making a positive impact on city life.
Inspiring City Awards winners announced in Glasgow
The winners of the Inspiring City Awards were announced this afternoon, celebrating a significant milestone in Glasgow’s long and proud history.
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September 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Congratulations to UofG's @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and architect @judebarber.bsky.social on winning an Inspiring City Award for their podcast 'Who Owns the Clyde?' 👏
The awards mark Glasgow’s 850th anniversary and celebrate those making a positive impact on city life.
The awards mark Glasgow’s 850th anniversary and celebrate those making a positive impact on city life.
Join us today! 2-5pm at Woodlands Community Garden and Woodlands Community Hub. All welcome, drop in, eat cake, listen, watch, chat 😀🌱
August 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Join us today! 2-5pm at Woodlands Community Garden and Woodlands Community Hub. All welcome, drop in, eat cake, listen, watch, chat 😀🌱
Bonus episode of Who Owns the Clyde - some reflections on recent actions including meeting with Colombian River Guardians of the Atrato, our Mapathon, petition progress & much more! podfollow.com/who-owns-the... @judebarber.bsky.social @halinarifai.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Bonus episode of Who Owns the Clyde - some reflections on recent actions including meeting with Colombian River Guardians of the Atrato, our Mapathon, petition progress & much more! podfollow.com/who-owns-the... @judebarber.bsky.social @halinarifai.com
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Profs @zoestrachan.bsky.social & @louisewelsh00.bsky.social on “Families in Time, Families in Crime” – from 17 June
“Reading Scotland” is a virtual community run by JGU Mainz, bringing together Germans & Scots & all who have an interest in Scottish life & literature
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“Reading Scotland” is a virtual community run by JGU Mainz, bringing together Germans & Scots & all who have an interest in Scottish life & literature
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Reading Scotland with Zoë Strachan and Louise Welsh
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July 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Profs @zoestrachan.bsky.social & @louisewelsh00.bsky.social on “Families in Time, Families in Crime” – from 17 June
“Reading Scotland” is a virtual community run by JGU Mainz, bringing together Germans & Scots & all who have an interest in Scottish life & literature
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT8o...
“Reading Scotland” is a virtual community run by JGU Mainz, bringing together Germans & Scots & all who have an interest in Scottish life & literature
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT8o...
In other news #WhoOwnstheClyde has won an AJ100 Award! Thanks to everyone who supported us. Looking forward to the next stage @judebarber.bsky.social @halinarifai.com
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June 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In other news #WhoOwnstheClyde has won an AJ100 Award! Thanks to everyone who supported us. Looking forward to the next stage @judebarber.bsky.social @halinarifai.com
@chrislesliephoto.bsky.social
@collectivearch.bsky.social
@archifringe.bsky.social
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social
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@collectivearch.bsky.social
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Thanks to everyone who participated in our live Citizen #Mapathon at the Briggait yesterday! #CitizenAction @archifringe.bsky.social #WhoOwnstheClyde @judebarber.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Thanks to everyone who participated in our live Citizen #Mapathon at the Briggait yesterday! #CitizenAction @archifringe.bsky.social #WhoOwnstheClyde @judebarber.bsky.social
Congratulations to @collectivearch.bsky.social on being awarded Employer of the Year in #AJ100 awards! Hugely well deserved 👏 👏👏👏👏💐💐💐
June 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Congratulations to @collectivearch.bsky.social on being awarded Employer of the Year in #AJ100 awards! Hugely well deserved 👏 👏👏👏👏💐💐💐
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Song From The Back Of The Bus, marks the repeal of Section 28 twenty five years ago today - hear @valmcdermid.bsky.social @suejohn.bsky.social @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and more discuss the campaign and how this informs their worries today 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 open.spotify.com/episode/7lrP...
Songs From the Back of the Bus
OurStory Scotland · Episode
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June 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Song From The Back Of The Bus, marks the repeal of Section 28 twenty five years ago today - hear @valmcdermid.bsky.social @suejohn.bsky.social @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and more discuss the campaign and how this informs their worries today 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 open.spotify.com/episode/7lrP...
Our live Citizen, Who Owns the Clyde #Mapathon kicks off 2pm tomorrow, 21st July at the Briggait. You can buy or pay a land search forward via our Crowdfunder or just rock up on the day. We've a small exhibition, library & lots of chat! @archifringe.bsky.social
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June 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Our live Citizen, Who Owns the Clyde #Mapathon kicks off 2pm tomorrow, 21st July at the Briggait. You can buy or pay a land search forward via our Crowdfunder or just rock up on the day. We've a small exhibition, library & lots of chat! @archifringe.bsky.social
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/who-owns-t...
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Thanks to everyone who has contributed to our #WhoOwnstheClyde crowdfunder! We're looking forward to our Live Mapathon this Saturday, 21st June. Do join us at The Briggait if you can, mapping begins at 2pm www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/who-owns-t... @archifringe.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social 🌊
Who owns the Clyde? Citizen Mapathon
To contribute towards a live mapathon into fragmented and opaque land ownership along the River Clyde via the purchase of 'citizen bonds'.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to our #WhoOwnstheClyde crowdfunder! We're looking forward to our Live Mapathon this Saturday, 21st June. Do join us at The Briggait if you can, mapping begins at 2pm www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/who-owns-t... @archifringe.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social 🌊
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Here's a chance to shed some light on the privatization of the Clyde riverside with @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and others. See also this new podcast: #WhoOwnstheClyde
Wondering Who Owns the Clyde? Contribute to our live Mapathon via crowdfunder & receive a Citizen Bond (collect in person) & a land owneship search in return @archifringe.bsky.social Citizen Action, Art, Activism www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/who-owns-t...
Who owns the Clyde? Citizen Mapathon
To contribute towards a live mapathon into fragmented and opaque land ownership along the River Clyde via the purchase of 'citizen bonds'.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Here's a chance to shed some light on the privatization of the Clyde riverside with @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and others. See also this new podcast: #WhoOwnstheClyde
Hey! Thanks Doug! I've not received a copy yet 🤣😅
June 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Hey! Thanks Doug! I've not received a copy yet 🤣😅
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We’re delighted to be featured in The Herald following the news that we've received #LibraryOfSanctuary status!
Thank you to The Herald for helping us share this recognition of our work to make the library a safe, welcoming space for all women.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2523480...
Thank you to The Herald for helping us share this recognition of our work to make the library a safe, welcoming space for all women.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2523480...
Glasgow Women's Library becomes first in Scotland to earn UK sanctuary award
Glasgow Women’s Library has become the first in Scotland to be officially recognised as a Library of Sanctuary.
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June 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
We’re delighted to be featured in The Herald following the news that we've received #LibraryOfSanctuary status!
Thank you to The Herald for helping us share this recognition of our work to make the library a safe, welcoming space for all women.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2523480...
Thank you to The Herald for helping us share this recognition of our work to make the library a safe, welcoming space for all women.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2523480...
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Should Rivers Be Afforded Personhood?
From Sun 10 Aug - Around the world, a growing movement seeks to protect rivers by declaring them living beings entitled to fundamental rights. This vital, perspective-shifting panel - a cornerstone of...
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June 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
🌊https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/should-rivers-be-afforded-personhood @uofglasgow.bsky.social #WhoOwnstheClyde