Rab
@scotwars.bsky.social
Scottish
Re-enactor (17th Century)
Hobbies: Wargaming & Photography
Re-enactor (17th Century)
Hobbies: Wargaming & Photography
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The Earl of Loudoun's Regiment of Foote, part of the Armie of the Covenant, and the Roundhead Association take to the field at Sunderland in 2023, with the ensigns flying the Saltire & other regimental colours
@loudouns.org.uk
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXs
#reenactment #history #militaryhistory
@loudouns.org.uk
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXs
#reenactment #history #militaryhistory
June 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Earl of Loudoun's Regiment of Foote, part of the Armie of the Covenant, and the Roundhead Association take to the field at Sunderland in 2023, with the ensigns flying the Saltire & other regimental colours
@loudouns.org.uk
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXs
#reenactment #history #militaryhistory
@loudouns.org.uk
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXs
#reenactment #history #militaryhistory
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I have terrible news for Stewart about Lindisfarne. 😳
'Realistically, we should now be imposing the same boycotts on Musk’s hideous fascist US that we once did on apartheid South Africa'
Love this from Stewart Lee who suggests we need to go 'Lindisfarne' & wait out the information dark age' like a medieval monk
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
Love this from Stewart Lee who suggests we need to go 'Lindisfarne' & wait out the information dark age' like a medieval monk
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
An information dark age is upon us. I’m logging off | Stewart Lee
As Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos attempt to reshape our reality, my advice is to avoid their toxic platforms and wait it out
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I have terrible news for Stewart about Lindisfarne. 😳
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Lord ASDA can go do one...
January 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Lord ASDA can go do one...
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How 1930s-style decline of liberalism puts world on course for war. Liberal democracies tend not to go to war with each other. Illiberal countries, slogan ‘my country first’ and immigrants, ie foreigners, are blamed for everything, are much more likely to. www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
How 1930s-style decline of liberalism puts world on course for war
As former Conservative Cabinet minister Rory Stewart has rightly said, history shows that when politicians abandon liberalism, the collapse of democracy and wars are likely to follow
www.scotsman.com
January 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
How 1930s-style decline of liberalism puts world on course for war. Liberal democracies tend not to go to war with each other. Illiberal countries, slogan ‘my country first’ and immigrants, ie foreigners, are blamed for everything, are much more likely to. www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Loving latest picture (of me in pirate gear) taken by Mark Leslie at his studio last year...
January 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Loving latest picture (of me in pirate gear) taken by Mark Leslie at his studio last year...
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In case you get bored with the usual Netflix fare over the holidays, I have recorded a short presentation on the Cyprus conflict in 1974 and how to wargame it on our YouTube channel. 🤓 youtu.be/9GOp4XrVZwE?...
Cyprus 1974: A Wargamers Guide
YouTube video by Balkan Military History
youtu.be
December 19, 2024 at 5:59 PM
In case you get bored with the usual Netflix fare over the holidays, I have recorded a short presentation on the Cyprus conflict in 1974 and how to wargame it on our YouTube channel. 🤓 youtu.be/9GOp4XrVZwE?...
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Back from a great weekend in Northwest Wales attending the Baggage Trayne's banquet. Lots of fun had, and a perfect way to start the off season. Also got to visit some castles
December 4, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Back from a great weekend in Northwest Wales attending the Baggage Trayne's banquet. Lots of fun had, and a perfect way to start the off season. Also got to visit some castles
More wandering in Wales and castles
November 30, 2024 at 5:18 PM
More wandering in Wales and castles
1st time visit to Flint Castle, lovely...
November 29, 2024 at 7:54 PM
1st time visit to Flint Castle, lovely...
Favourite images from #Grolle #reenactment
November 27, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Favourite images from #Grolle #reenactment
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@loudouns.org.uk Wargames Weekend was another great gaming weekend - Battle of Raab was refought, there was a Napoleonic naval clash, unfortunately the Battle of Fraustadt was curtailed, ironically due to heavy snow
November 26, 2024 at 11:22 PM
@loudouns.org.uk Wargames Weekend was another great gaming weekend - Battle of Raab was refought, there was a Napoleonic naval clash, unfortunately the Battle of Fraustadt was curtailed, ironically due to heavy snow
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This arrived today (ordered 10 months ago), can't wait to get started #Scotlandsgreatestgeneral #alexanderleslie
November 26, 2024 at 10:50 PM
This arrived today (ordered 10 months ago), can't wait to get started #Scotlandsgreatestgeneral #alexanderleslie
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It’s easy to forget how big the P-47 is!!
November 22, 2024 at 4:17 AM
It’s easy to forget how big the P-47 is!!
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Get into the new issue of WSS with this free online article! Issue 133 - The Battle of Prestonpans https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss_online/issue-133-the-battle-of-prestonpans?utm_source=spf&utm_campaign=blogs&utm_content=issue-133-the-battle-of-prestonpans&utm_term=wss&utm_medium=bs #wargaming
November 21, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Get into the new issue of WSS with this free online article! Issue 133 - The Battle of Prestonpans https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss_online/issue-133-the-battle-of-prestonpans?utm_source=spf&utm_campaign=blogs&utm_content=issue-133-the-battle-of-prestonpans&utm_term=wss&utm_medium=bs #wargaming
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Was a new bayonet technique introduced by the Duke of Cumberland before the battle of Culloden? Apparently NOT...
www.scottishhistory.org/articles/cum...
www.scottishhistory.org/articles/cum...
Duke of Cumberland’s ‘new’ bayonet drill
No account of the battle of Culloden would be complete without mention of the Duke of Cumberland’s ‘new’ bayonet drill that was supposedly introduced to his infantry battalions while they were in camp...
www.scottishhistory.org
November 21, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Was a new bayonet technique introduced by the Duke of Cumberland before the battle of Culloden? Apparently NOT...
www.scottishhistory.org/articles/cum...
www.scottishhistory.org/articles/cum...
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24hrs until Loudoun's Wargaming Weekend at Kirkton of Glenisla, (weather still holding).
Games include....
Battle of Fraustadt February 1706. in 15mm
Battle of Raab 1809. in 28mm
Napoleonic Naval Clash. 1/700
BattleTech
Card Games etc
Games include....
Battle of Fraustadt February 1706. in 15mm
Battle of Raab 1809. in 28mm
Napoleonic Naval Clash. 1/700
BattleTech
Card Games etc
November 21, 2024 at 11:34 AM
24hrs until Loudoun's Wargaming Weekend at Kirkton of Glenisla, (weather still holding).
Games include....
Battle of Fraustadt February 1706. in 15mm
Battle of Raab 1809. in 28mm
Napoleonic Naval Clash. 1/700
BattleTech
Card Games etc
Games include....
Battle of Fraustadt February 1706. in 15mm
Battle of Raab 1809. in 28mm
Napoleonic Naval Clash. 1/700
BattleTech
Card Games etc
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A fascinating talk by Matthew Taylor at the NRWG Charity this evening. Telling the story of the Colonial Marines, formerly enslaved African Americans who fought for, and found freedom with, British forces in the War of 1812.
November 20, 2024 at 8:30 PM
A fascinating talk by Matthew Taylor at the NRWG Charity this evening. Telling the story of the Colonial Marines, formerly enslaved African Americans who fought for, and found freedom with, British forces in the War of 1812.
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Holiday Wargamers Buyer’s Guide – 2024 Edition sponsored by Sound of Drums is up with 10 publisher provided discount codes for Christmas deals on great games! theplayersaid.com/2024/11/20/h...
Holiday Wargamers Buyer’s Guide – 2024 Edition
My favorite time of the year is the holidays! Thanksgiving and Christmas are always such a great time with food, family, friends, football and games around the holiday table. Around this time of ye…
theplayersaid.com
November 20, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Holiday Wargamers Buyer’s Guide – 2024 Edition sponsored by Sound of Drums is up with 10 publisher provided discount codes for Christmas deals on great games! theplayersaid.com/2024/11/20/h...
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Will politicians and terrorist leaders live forever in the age of AI? Technically possible but the immortal leader might remain simply a technological fantasy of narcissistic politicians who want to live forever. I can think of a couple of candidates! theconversation.com/will-politic...
Will politicians and terrorist leaders live forever in the age of AI?
What might the age of generative AI tools mean for strategic thinking and planning within organisations losing key figures?
theconversation.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Will politicians and terrorist leaders live forever in the age of AI? Technically possible but the immortal leader might remain simply a technological fantasy of narcissistic politicians who want to live forever. I can think of a couple of candidates! theconversation.com/will-politic...