Peigi MacKillop
@peigibheag.bsky.social
Heritage, archaeology, cooking, art, fashion, Gaelic, Berneray. Ex-librarian, champion of orphan data sets. I have my books, and my poetry to protect me. 💙 NHS
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Peigi MacKillop
@peigibheag.bsky.social
· Feb 16
Sadly, renewing this as my pinned post.
'The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness'.
Also; 'Under capitalism, man exploits man'.
John Kenneth Galbraith
'The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness'.
Also; 'Under capitalism, man exploits man'.
John Kenneth Galbraith
Beautiful afternoon in Skye shocker!
February 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Beautiful afternoon in Skye shocker!
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The UHI Archaeology Institute is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to record and analyse the human remains from a Pictish/Norse cemetery in Orkney.
Post-doctoral researcher sought for analysis of Newark cemetery remains
ORCA is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to record and analyse the human remains from a Pictish/Norse cemetery in Orkney.
archaeologyorkney.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
The UHI Archaeology Institute is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to record and analyse the human remains from a Pictish/Norse cemetery in Orkney.
Woolgathering (2)
Scrape the rake
Through grass
Scratch up the thatch
And pile it
Walk the fence
Checking for gaps
Tease off the snagged wool
Pick out the heather twigs
Take it in for the carding
*
The hairbrush gathers
Brown and thinning
Until a shearing
Is the only option
#PegsPoyums
Scrape the rake
Through grass
Scratch up the thatch
And pile it
Walk the fence
Checking for gaps
Tease off the snagged wool
Pick out the heather twigs
Take it in for the carding
*
The hairbrush gathers
Brown and thinning
Until a shearing
Is the only option
#PegsPoyums
February 14, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Woolgathering (2)
Scrape the rake
Through grass
Scratch up the thatch
And pile it
Walk the fence
Checking for gaps
Tease off the snagged wool
Pick out the heather twigs
Take it in for the carding
*
The hairbrush gathers
Brown and thinning
Until a shearing
Is the only option
#PegsPoyums
Scrape the rake
Through grass
Scratch up the thatch
And pile it
Walk the fence
Checking for gaps
Tease off the snagged wool
Pick out the heather twigs
Take it in for the carding
*
The hairbrush gathers
Brown and thinning
Until a shearing
Is the only option
#PegsPoyums
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Photographer
Alen MacWeeney.
‘Nightwalkers’
Dublin, Ireland, 1965–1966.
Alen MacWeeney.
‘Nightwalkers’
Dublin, Ireland, 1965–1966.
February 14, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Photographer
Alen MacWeeney.
‘Nightwalkers’
Dublin, Ireland, 1965–1966.
Alen MacWeeney.
‘Nightwalkers’
Dublin, Ireland, 1965–1966.
This outstandingly beautiful and atmospheric
February 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
This outstandingly beautiful and atmospheric
This is all my deep desires, just beautiful.
Pffft. Red roses for Valentine’s Day? German supermarket Edeka is out here making sausage bouquets.
February 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
This is all my deep desires, just beautiful.
Woolgathering
Take the rake
Through the grass
Scrape up the thatch
And pile it up
*
Walk the fence
Checking for gaps
Pull off the caught-wire wool
Always white
Never brown
*
The hairbrush gathers
Brown
Until a decision to shear
We assume it will be white
An old sheep
Not a lamb
#PegsPoyums
Take the rake
Through the grass
Scrape up the thatch
And pile it up
*
Walk the fence
Checking for gaps
Pull off the caught-wire wool
Always white
Never brown
*
The hairbrush gathers
Brown
Until a decision to shear
We assume it will be white
An old sheep
Not a lamb
#PegsPoyums
February 13, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Woolgathering
Take the rake
Through the grass
Scrape up the thatch
And pile it up
*
Walk the fence
Checking for gaps
Pull off the caught-wire wool
Always white
Never brown
*
The hairbrush gathers
Brown
Until a decision to shear
We assume it will be white
An old sheep
Not a lamb
#PegsPoyums
Take the rake
Through the grass
Scrape up the thatch
And pile it up
*
Walk the fence
Checking for gaps
Pull off the caught-wire wool
Always white
Never brown
*
The hairbrush gathers
Brown
Until a decision to shear
We assume it will be white
An old sheep
Not a lamb
#PegsPoyums
Elsie, they have not yet realised your disguise. That top hat is magnificent, a tip to the velvet.
February 13, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Elsie, they have not yet realised your disguise. That top hat is magnificent, a tip to the velvet.
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I have a dozen of these left. There have to be a dozen dinosaur fans out there who would like a copy, right? 🤞
dragonsofwales.etsy.com/listing/4381...
dragonsofwales.etsy.com/listing/4381...
February 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I have a dozen of these left. There have to be a dozen dinosaur fans out there who would like a copy, right? 🤞
dragonsofwales.etsy.com/listing/4381...
dragonsofwales.etsy.com/listing/4381...
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There’ll be a small collection of necklaces made using these Victorian & Edwardian silver stamp holders, charms* & an aide memoire (tiny notebook with silver cover) in my etsy shop on Sunday evening 8.30pm.
*plus a few I’ve made by casting nature finds in silver. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
*plus a few I’ve made by casting nature finds in silver. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
February 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM
There’ll be a small collection of necklaces made using these Victorian & Edwardian silver stamp holders, charms* & an aide memoire (tiny notebook with silver cover) in my etsy shop on Sunday evening 8.30pm.
*plus a few I’ve made by casting nature finds in silver. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
*plus a few I’ve made by casting nature finds in silver. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
Reposted by Peigi MacKillop
Blue pastel Fox (descriptive title)
February 13, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Blue pastel Fox (descriptive title)
Libraries under attack (again) probably suggesting volunteer run too.
West Coast Today - News - Council to discuss closing Tiree and Tarbert libraries, and moving Oban's into Corran Halls
https://www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/council-to-discuss-closing-tiree-and-tarbert-libraries
#scothinews
https://www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/council-to-discuss-closing-tiree-and-tarbert-libraries
#scothinews
West Coast Today - News - Council to discuss closing Tiree and Tarbert libraries, and moving Oban's into Corran Halls
Council to discuss closing Tiree and Tarbert libraries, and moving Oban's into Corran Halls.
www.westcoasttoday.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Libraries under attack (again) probably suggesting volunteer run too.
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What are they teaching kids these days?! It's certainly changed since my formative years! But then...I'm Asian, and graduated when I was like 14, so maybe I skipped that part. Come see me give a lesson in comedy on my Riabellion #Tour. Last few tickets available now! #comedy #funny #rialina #school
February 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Obh obh!
February 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Obh obh!
I saw the Shepherd and the Bear on Saturday. Coming from a tradition of transhumance, sheilings and beasts found it blank, unapproachable and without a shred of warmth, empathy or humanity. #Sheiling #Gaelic #Transhumance
February 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I saw the Shepherd and the Bear on Saturday. Coming from a tradition of transhumance, sheilings and beasts found it blank, unapproachable and without a shred of warmth, empathy or humanity. #Sheiling #Gaelic #Transhumance
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Forest Owlet drawing , oil pastels and pencils
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Forest Owlet drawing , oil pastels and pencils
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My graphic novel MOONCOP will be out in paperback from @DandQ in the autumn. Details here:
www.drawnandquarterly.com/books/mooncop-paperback/
www.drawnandquarterly.com/books/mooncop-paperback/
February 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
My graphic novel MOONCOP will be out in paperback from @DandQ in the autumn. Details here:
www.drawnandquarterly.com/books/mooncop-paperback/
www.drawnandquarterly.com/books/mooncop-paperback/
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It's National Apprenticeship Week 2026 🥳
Apprenticeships are an excellent opportunity to develop within a role whilst being paid. They're a flexible and practical route to developing skills and knowledge in an area of practice, bolstering your professional development in a way that works for you.
Apprenticeships are an excellent opportunity to develop within a role whilst being paid. They're a flexible and practical route to developing skills and knowledge in an area of practice, bolstering your professional development in a way that works for you.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 - Museums Association
Celebrate with us from 9-15 February 2026
www.museumsassociation.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
It's National Apprenticeship Week 2026 🥳
Apprenticeships are an excellent opportunity to develop within a role whilst being paid. They're a flexible and practical route to developing skills and knowledge in an area of practice, bolstering your professional development in a way that works for you.
Apprenticeships are an excellent opportunity to develop within a role whilst being paid. They're a flexible and practical route to developing skills and knowledge in an area of practice, bolstering your professional development in a way that works for you.
What I love here is many people in the world speak more than one language. Bilingual is the norm.
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance was a celebration of love, community & a tribute not only to his own Puerto Rican heritage but honoring all the nations that make up the Americas. This short 🧵is a quick look at his fashion choices for the performance.
#SuperBowlFashion
#BadBunny
#SuperBowlFashion
#BadBunny
February 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
What I love here is many people in the world speak more than one language. Bilingual is the norm.
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🧵 An Ottoman Silk Velvet Dress, 1900s #handmade #embroidered
February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🧵 An Ottoman Silk Velvet Dress, 1900s #handmade #embroidered
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Nan MacKinnon, ‘Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh’ (1902–1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies & her legacy
13 Feb, free online
Nan MacKinnon provided a wealth of inherited Gaelic oral tradition – songs, tales, legends – & personal experience & observation
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
13 Feb, free online
Nan MacKinnon provided a wealth of inherited Gaelic oral tradition – songs, tales, legends – & personal experience & observation
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Rob Dunbar | Celtic & Scottish Studies | Literatures Languages and Culture
An online seminar by Professor Rob Dunbar (University of Edinburgh), titled 'Nan MacKinnon, 'Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh' (1902-1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies and her legacy'.
llc.ed.ac.uk
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Nan MacKinnon, ‘Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh’ (1902–1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies & her legacy
13 Feb, free online
Nan MacKinnon provided a wealth of inherited Gaelic oral tradition – songs, tales, legends – & personal experience & observation
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
13 Feb, free online
Nan MacKinnon provided a wealth of inherited Gaelic oral tradition – songs, tales, legends – & personal experience & observation
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
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There’s a modern Swedish word, skämskudde, which is a pillow that you use to cover your face in an embarrassing situation (for example, a sex scene in the middle of a film you’re watching with family). You could translate it as “shame pillow” or, if you prefer, “cringe cushion.”
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
There’s a modern Swedish word, skämskudde, which is a pillow that you use to cover your face in an embarrassing situation (for example, a sex scene in the middle of a film you’re watching with family). You could translate it as “shame pillow” or, if you prefer, “cringe cushion.”
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Some mudlarking finds survived for centuries in the muddy banks of the River Thames. Others are freshly baked tasty snacks. 🍪
This biscuit (cookie) set recreates ten of the 350+ mudlarked objects in London Museum's Secrets of the Thames exhibition.
The exhibition closes on 1 March. Don’t miss it!
This biscuit (cookie) set recreates ten of the 350+ mudlarked objects in London Museum's Secrets of the Thames exhibition.
The exhibition closes on 1 March. Don’t miss it!
February 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Some mudlarking finds survived for centuries in the muddy banks of the River Thames. Others are freshly baked tasty snacks. 🍪
This biscuit (cookie) set recreates ten of the 350+ mudlarked objects in London Museum's Secrets of the Thames exhibition.
The exhibition closes on 1 March. Don’t miss it!
This biscuit (cookie) set recreates ten of the 350+ mudlarked objects in London Museum's Secrets of the Thames exhibition.
The exhibition closes on 1 March. Don’t miss it!
Reposted by Peigi MacKillop
The next #GreetingCard for today is this simple design if #FishingBoats #CardsForSale #KeepInTouch #LincsConnect #ShopIndie
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Fishing Boats
Greeting cards with fishing boats on a plain white background
Comes in a cello bag with an envelope and measures 10x21cm
original-art-prints.sumupstore.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The next #GreetingCard for today is this simple design if #FishingBoats #CardsForSale #KeepInTouch #LincsConnect #ShopIndie
original-art-prints.sumupstore.com/product/fish...
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Inside, looking out I have seen:
1. a monsterously fat dove
2. My wee magpie pal who has gone from scruffy to magnificent
3. A very, very angry crow
4. A rat 😱
1. a monsterously fat dove
2. My wee magpie pal who has gone from scruffy to magnificent
3. A very, very angry crow
4. A rat 😱
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Inside, looking out I have seen:
1. a monsterously fat dove
2. My wee magpie pal who has gone from scruffy to magnificent
3. A very, very angry crow
4. A rat 😱
1. a monsterously fat dove
2. My wee magpie pal who has gone from scruffy to magnificent
3. A very, very angry crow
4. A rat 😱