Donald Anderson
@da-anderson.bsky.social
The Walking Dad. Husband, father and dog owner. Heaven is other people, wildlife and fishing. In communication and used to run the best city in the world. Every dog walk is a litter pick. Supports #pawsonplastic.
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Donald Anderson
@da-anderson.bsky.social
· Jul 11
Every dog walk is a litter pick. A few visits to the wonderful Little France Park this week. Such a lovely place. Cleaner when I left. @pawsonplastic.bsky.social
Theme for the day in #birdoftheday is #reflections. Loved meeting this heron in Blackford Glen in #Edinburgh. #bird #birds.
December 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Theme for the day in #birdoftheday is #reflections. Loved meeting this heron in Blackford Glen in #Edinburgh. #bird #birds.
#birdoftheday theme is #hanging around apparently. This was a lovely encounter in the Borders. #bird #birds
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM
#birdoftheday theme is #hanging around apparently. This was a lovely encounter in the Borders. #bird #birds
Fabulous news and no doubt warmly welcomed by Nigel Farage and Reform. Good things are happening. Not everywhere and not all the time, but we’re not going to hell in a handcart.
📉London has recorded the lowest number of murders in 2025 since monthly records began!
😮That number represents a fall of almost 60% compared to 2003.
😮That number represents a fall of almost 60% compared to 2003.
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Fabulous news and no doubt warmly welcomed by Nigel Farage and Reform. Good things are happening. Not everywhere and not all the time, but we’re not going to hell in a handcart.
Great news, but why did it take so long to tackle the issue. Its just appalling. I hope they throw the book at him and the key away (for a long time) - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Man arrested over Oxfordshire waste mountain
A 39-year-old man is arrested after the huge pile of rubbish was found in Oxfordshire.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Great news, but why did it take so long to tackle the issue. Its just appalling. I hope they throw the book at him and the key away (for a long time) - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fabulous news!
🌍📈The Daily Dose via @ourworldindata.org 📈🌍
In 1900, 31% of primary school-age boys and 23% of primary school-age girls were enrolled in school globally.
By 2023, that number had shot up to 91% of boys and 89% of girls worldwide were enrolled in primary school.
In 1900, 31% of primary school-age boys and 23% of primary school-age girls were enrolled in school globally.
By 2023, that number had shot up to 91% of boys and 89% of girls worldwide were enrolled in primary school.
November 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Fabulous news!
Still one of my all time favourite pictures. The magnificent Inch House in the equally magnificent #InchPark. The drainage issues that created the ponding were fixed, so not a view we’re likely to see again. #Inch #Liberton #Edinburgh.
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Still one of my all time favourite pictures. The magnificent Inch House in the equally magnificent #InchPark. The drainage issues that created the ponding were fixed, so not a view we’re likely to see again. #Inch #Liberton #Edinburgh.
Great news, though my personal favourite is Edinburgh obviously.
Number 1 for eleven years running. But who’s counting?
Greatest city in the world.
www.londonandpartners.com/newsroom/new...
Greatest city in the world.
www.londonandpartners.com/newsroom/new...
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Great news, though my personal favourite is Edinburgh obviously.
Lyra is an amazing organisation that is transforming the lives of young people. It’s Scotland’s first and only performing arts venue specifically for children and teenagers. Take a minute to see how lives are being enriched and to have your spirits lifted at the same time. youtu.be/RQ5nW4PI97U?...
Lyra 2025 (subtitled)
YouTube video by Lyra
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October 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Lyra is an amazing organisation that is transforming the lives of young people. It’s Scotland’s first and only performing arts venue specifically for children and teenagers. Take a minute to see how lives are being enriched and to have your spirits lifted at the same time. youtu.be/RQ5nW4PI97U?...
It’s the small victories sometimes. Two new bins at South Gilmerton arrived yesterday thanks to the cleansing staff at @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social and the Local Coop store is doing a daily clean up outside its shop. The park is cleaner and is kept clean by @pawsonplastic.bsky.social.
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It’s the small victories sometimes. Two new bins at South Gilmerton arrived yesterday thanks to the cleansing staff at @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social and the Local Coop store is doing a daily clean up outside its shop. The park is cleaner and is kept clean by @pawsonplastic.bsky.social.
Apparently a ‘daily puffin’ is a thing. Not to be outdone here are two (and a bit). Such lovely things. #farneislands #bird #birds
October 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Apparently a ‘daily puffin’ is a thing. Not to be outdone here are two (and a bit). Such lovely things. #farneislands #bird #birds
Perfect snap! ❤️
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Perfect snap! ❤️
The boys on their evening walk at South Gilmerton after having a haircut. A lovely walk and as always, litter (not pictured) collected at the park. Every dog walk is a litter pick. @pawsonplastic.
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The boys on their evening walk at South Gilmerton after having a haircut. A lovely walk and as always, litter (not pictured) collected at the park. Every dog walk is a litter pick. @pawsonplastic.
Great news. Too many lives are cut short by smoking. Way too many.
🤔How did they do it?
🙅Countries have introduced measures like health labelling and messaging on products, smoking bans, in-school education, and the use of actors and athletes as positive role-models.
🙅Countries have introduced measures like health labelling and messaging on products, smoking bans, in-school education, and the use of actors and athletes as positive role-models.
October 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Great news. Too many lives are cut short by smoking. Way too many.
Reposted by Donald Anderson
🌏🚭The Daily Dose via DW News 🌏🚭
Since 2000, the number of people using tobacco has dropped by 50% in Southeast Asia!
Since 2000, the number of people using tobacco has dropped by 50% in Southeast Asia!
October 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🌏🚭The Daily Dose via DW News 🌏🚭
Since 2000, the number of people using tobacco has dropped by 50% in Southeast Asia!
Since 2000, the number of people using tobacco has dropped by 50% in Southeast Asia!
Sometimes even a familiar view can surprise you with its beauty. We are lucky. #edinburgh.
October 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Sometimes even a familiar view can surprise you with its beauty. We are lucky. #edinburgh.
An autumn morning on The Tweed. #walkerburn.
October 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
An autumn morning on The Tweed. #walkerburn.
A year ago in the fabulous Little France Park. #edinburgh #craigmillar
October 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A year ago in the fabulous Little France Park. #edinburgh #craigmillar
The Asters are thriving in the garden this year.
October 17, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The Asters are thriving in the garden this year.
Fabulous news. I’ve seen way too many people diminished and their lives cut shot by smoking.
👏There are 120 million fewer smokers in the world now than there were in 2010!
October 17, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Fabulous news. I’ve seen way too many people diminished and their lives cut shot by smoking.
First Black Darter spotted at the ponds at the top of the Bold Burn near Glenbenna. Other dragonflies weren’t as cooperative. They boys enjoyed their time there too.
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM
First Black Darter spotted at the ponds at the top of the Bold Burn near Glenbenna. Other dragonflies weren’t as cooperative. They boys enjoyed their time there too.
Reposted by Donald Anderson
Good blog - the reality of tree planting and the importance of tree tubes.
“The guards kept a ray of light above them, and led to the best survival rates for any parcel on the site.”
“The guards kept a ray of light above them, and led to the best survival rates for any parcel on the site.”
As summers continue to get unseasonably warm and dry, reforestation proves to be a bigger challenge. Our flagship woodland creation site Goytre Hill had a rough start, with approximately 54% survival rate year one. Here’s how we’ll make year two go better. www.protect.earth/articles/goy...
Goytre Wood update: A Welsh woodland in progress — Protect Earth
Over the past few years, Protect Earth has been working on creating a woodland in Powys, Wales. Overlooking the Radnorshire hills sits the once overgrazed slopes of Goytre Hill , near Knighton in Mid...
www.protect.earth
October 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Good blog - the reality of tree planting and the importance of tree tubes.
“The guards kept a ray of light above them, and led to the best survival rates for any parcel on the site.”
“The guards kept a ray of light above them, and led to the best survival rates for any parcel on the site.”
Lovely weekend walk with the boys near Glenbenna. Amazing colours and Brodie enjoyed his dip in the pond at the top of the track.
October 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Lovely weekend walk with the boys near Glenbenna. Amazing colours and Brodie enjoyed his dip in the pond at the top of the track.