David Hoy
@davidhoy.bsky.social
Happily retired, enthusiastic environmental volunteer, sometime choir singer, always wanting better cycling infrastructure, Edinburgh based.
Had a great evening at Port of Leith distillery for a Quality Control Division tasting.
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Had a great evening at Port of Leith distillery for a Quality Control Division tasting.
A fun morning wading in the Bavelaw Burn with fellow @wolct.bsky.social volunteers. Managed to get a hole in my waders so ended up with a wet left foot but we did get out a good deal of litter including a flag pole found by yours truly.
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A fun morning wading in the Bavelaw Burn with fellow @wolct.bsky.social volunteers. Managed to get a hole in my waders so ended up with a wet left foot but we did get out a good deal of litter including a flag pole found by yours truly.
Our Love Music Community Choir concert is on tonight, it's great to see the posters outside the Usher Hall.
November 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Our Love Music Community Choir concert is on tonight, it's great to see the posters outside the Usher Hall.
Cracking morning for a stroll through Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park from Straiton Road to Gilmerton Road. Lovely park although I did notice a lot of litter at times. Highlight was a good view of a Kingfisher.
October 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Cracking morning for a stroll through Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park from Straiton Road to Gilmerton Road. Lovely park although I did notice a lot of litter at times. Highlight was a good view of a Kingfisher.
A lovely stretch of the Water of Leith upstream of Spylaw Park was the focus this morning with @wolct.bsky.social I enjoyed litter picking along the water edge and amongst the woods.
October 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A lovely stretch of the Water of Leith upstream of Spylaw Park was the focus this morning with @wolct.bsky.social I enjoyed litter picking along the water edge and amongst the woods.
Loving the Halloween decorations at our local, the Dreadnought.
October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Loving the Halloween decorations at our local, the Dreadnought.
Beautiful autumn morning for a wade with @wolct.bsky.social on a stretch between Currie and Balerno. No Japanese Knotweed spotted but some litter picked.
October 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Beautiful autumn morning for a wade with @wolct.bsky.social on a stretch between Currie and Balerno. No Japanese Knotweed spotted but some litter picked.
Bright breezy afternoon for @edcriticalmass.bsky.social ride to Lochend. Loved the Halloween themed soundtrack, riding along North Bridge to Sweet Transvestite a particular highlight!
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Bright breezy afternoon for @edcriticalmass.bsky.social ride to Lochend. Loved the Halloween themed soundtrack, riding along North Bridge to Sweet Transvestite a particular highlight!
Liking the leaflet for our Love Music Community Choir concert on 3rd November at the Usher Hall. I love the maritime theme, do join us if you can.
October 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Liking the leaflet for our Love Music Community Choir concert on 3rd November at the Usher Hall. I love the maritime theme, do join us if you can.
Another Monday morning wade with @wolct.bsky.social working upstream from Bell's bridge. No Japanese Knotweed spotted but we did get some litter out. Strong flow of water following last night's rain & we saw two roe deer run across the river.
October 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Another Monday morning wade with @wolct.bsky.social working upstream from Bell's bridge. No Japanese Knotweed spotted but we did get some litter out. Strong flow of water following last night's rain & we saw two roe deer run across the river.
Damp morning for gorse cutting with Holyrood Park rangers clearing a rock face above Dunsapie Loch but still good fun.
October 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Damp morning for gorse cutting with Holyrood Park rangers clearing a rock face above Dunsapie Loch but still good fun.
Spent an enjoyable couple of hours litter picking on Calton Hill with @caltonhill.bsky.social That's 2 bags worth of litter no longer spoiling this beautiful site.
October 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Spent an enjoyable couple of hours litter picking on Calton Hill with @caltonhill.bsky.social That's 2 bags worth of litter no longer spoiling this beautiful site.
Was having a quiet moment with Anthony this morning when a kingfisher flashed by. Twenty metres upstream a young grey heron quietly sought something to eat. The Water of Leith providing a wee slice of nature in the city @wolct.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Was having a quiet moment with Anthony this morning when a kingfisher flashed by. Twenty metres upstream a young grey heron quietly sought something to eat. The Water of Leith providing a wee slice of nature in the city @wolct.bsky.social
The last of the oysters we cleaned this morning. Next Wednesday they'll be deployed in the Firth of Forth as part of #RestorationForth Here's hoping they do well. @wwfscotland.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @seabirdcentre.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The last of the oysters we cleaned this morning. Next Wednesday they'll be deployed in the Firth of Forth as part of #RestorationForth Here's hoping they do well. @wwfscotland.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @seabirdcentre.bsky.social
Enjoyable day cleaning oysters with #RestorationForth at Heriot Watt university yesterday. @wwfscotland.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @seabirdcentre.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Enjoyable day cleaning oysters with #RestorationForth at Heriot Watt university yesterday. @wwfscotland.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @seabirdcentre.bsky.social
How to say you're in Liverpool without saying you're in Liverpool.
October 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
How to say you're in Liverpool without saying you're in Liverpool.
Another Monday morning spent with @wolct.bsky.social wading in the Water of Leith upstream of Currie Kirk seeking out Japanese Knotweed. One plant spotted, some Balsam removed as well as 2 bags of litter.
October 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Another Monday morning spent with @wolct.bsky.social wading in the Water of Leith upstream of Currie Kirk seeking out Japanese Knotweed. One plant spotted, some Balsam removed as well as 2 bags of litter.
This picture doesn't really show how breezy it still is this morning. Saw a couple of trees had fallen onto the path but this section of the Chancelot path was very clear of leaves and branches. Still managing shorts & no gloves.
October 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This picture doesn't really show how breezy it still is this morning. Saw a couple of trees had fallen onto the path but this section of the Chancelot path was very clear of leaves and branches. Still managing shorts & no gloves.
Blessed my son and daughter in law today as part of Dashain celebrations for the first time. It's great to be learning about another culture and also experiencing it 🇳🇵
October 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Blessed my son and daughter in law today as part of Dashain celebrations for the first time. It's great to be learning about another culture and also experiencing it 🇳🇵
Waded with fellow @wolct.bsky.social volunteers along the Water of Leith between Saughton Park & Gorgie Road bridge today seeking Japanese Knotweed. None spotted but some Balsam dealt with plus 3 bags of litter removed 💪
September 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Waded with fellow @wolct.bsky.social volunteers along the Water of Leith between Saughton Park & Gorgie Road bridge today seeking Japanese Knotweed. None spotted but some Balsam dealt with plus 3 bags of litter removed 💪
Thought we'd have a quick pint on the way home, not often we visit a pub on the south side of town. Haybob and Black Isle blonde.
September 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Thought we'd have a quick pint on the way home, not often we visit a pub on the south side of town. Haybob and Black Isle blonde.
Afternoon visit to #RoyalObservatory as part of Doors Open Day. Couldn't visit the Victorian telescope dome so here's a wee pic of it with Arthur's Seat in the background.
September 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Afternoon visit to #RoyalObservatory as part of Doors Open Day. Couldn't visit the Victorian telescope dome so here's a wee pic of it with Arthur's Seat in the background.
Newhaven harbour looking good in the sunshine this morning as I walked past on my way to the gym.
September 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Newhaven harbour looking good in the sunshine this morning as I walked past on my way to the gym.
Beautiful autumn morning spent in Holyrood Park cutting back gorse with the ranger service. We were widening the fire break around two rock whitebeam trees.
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Beautiful autumn morning spent in Holyrood Park cutting back gorse with the ranger service. We were widening the fire break around two rock whitebeam trees.
Beautiful autumn day to be out seagrass mapping with #RestorationForth at Tyninghame beach.
@seabirdcentre.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @wwfscotland.bsky.social
@seabirdcentre.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @wwfscotland.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Beautiful autumn day to be out seagrass mapping with #RestorationForth at Tyninghame beach.
@seabirdcentre.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @wwfscotland.bsky.social
@seabirdcentre.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @wwfscotland.bsky.social