Dougie Reid
@dougie4killie.bsky.social
SNP Councillor, Killie Supporter. Dad of three. Advocate of Scots Language, Scottish Independence, Internationalism, Localism and Kindness.
There are world events from our tv screens that are engrained and haunt you. Trump and JD Vance “talk to the hand” moment with President Zelensky is right up there. Sickening
March 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
There are world events from our tv screens that are engrained and haunt you. Trump and JD Vance “talk to the hand” moment with President Zelensky is right up there. Sickening
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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“Because Scots does not have a recognised standard spoken form today, many believe that the various dialects spoken here are dialects of English. They are in fact dialects of Scots and form an unbroken continuum with the language which was the national tongue of the Middle Ages."
February 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
“Because Scots does not have a recognised standard spoken form today, many believe that the various dialects spoken here are dialects of English. They are in fact dialects of Scots and form an unbroken continuum with the language which was the national tongue of the Middle Ages."
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Well done Cllr Caroline Barton on winning todays by election in Kilmarnock North , East Ayrshire Council.
February 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Well done Cllr Caroline Barton on winning todays by election in Kilmarnock North , East Ayrshire Council.
Kilmarnock North by election. Polls close at 10.00. If you live in Kilmarnock North, please go out and vote for Caroline Barton @thesnp.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Kilmarnock North by election. Polls close at 10.00. If you live in Kilmarnock North, please go out and vote for Caroline Barton @thesnp.bsky.social
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Today Volodymyr Zelenskyy marks his birthday which he shares with our National Bard, Robert Burns.
The President is a great admirer of the work of Burns - so from Scotland to Ukraine, we send solidarity, support and an appreciation of the enduring power of Burns. 🏴🇺🇦
The President is a great admirer of the work of Burns - so from Scotland to Ukraine, we send solidarity, support and an appreciation of the enduring power of Burns. 🏴🇺🇦
January 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today Volodymyr Zelenskyy marks his birthday which he shares with our National Bard, Robert Burns.
The President is a great admirer of the work of Burns - so from Scotland to Ukraine, we send solidarity, support and an appreciation of the enduring power of Burns. 🏴🇺🇦
The President is a great admirer of the work of Burns - so from Scotland to Ukraine, we send solidarity, support and an appreciation of the enduring power of Burns. 🏴🇺🇦
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We have an article published today's Herald - "We must remove obstacles to shared parenting". Read more on their website.
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2484...
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2484...
We must remove obstacles to shared parenting
Children with full or equal engagement with both parents tend to do better at school, form better relationships into adulthood, and experience fewer…
www.heraldscotland.com
January 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
We have an article published today's Herald - "We must remove obstacles to shared parenting". Read more on their website.
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2484...
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2484...
Good victory for Killie , 4-0 winners over Aberdeen
December 26, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Good victory for Killie , 4-0 winners over Aberdeen
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KILMARNOCK 4 ABERDEEN 0 As good as Killie have been, the Dons have been dugmeat.
December 26, 2024 at 4:54 PM
KILMARNOCK 4 ABERDEEN 0 As good as Killie have been, the Dons have been dugmeat.
Definitely brass monkey weather in Troon this afternoon.
December 21, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Definitely brass monkey weather in Troon this afternoon.
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Yet people call him a genius.
December 16, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Yet people call him a genius.
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Scotland is a proudly compassionate and welcoming nation who opened our arms to refugees.
While the Tories this week chose to sow division, we choose humanity, dignity, and hope.
These are our values, and this is who we are. 👇
youtube.com/shorts/rGs6X...
While the Tories this week chose to sow division, we choose humanity, dignity, and hope.
These are our values, and this is who we are. 👇
youtube.com/shorts/rGs6X...
🤝 Scotland is proud to welcome refugees.
YouTube video by John Swinney
youtube.com
December 12, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Scotland is a proudly compassionate and welcoming nation who opened our arms to refugees.
While the Tories this week chose to sow division, we choose humanity, dignity, and hope.
These are our values, and this is who we are. 👇
youtube.com/shorts/rGs6X...
While the Tories this week chose to sow division, we choose humanity, dignity, and hope.
These are our values, and this is who we are. 👇
youtube.com/shorts/rGs6X...
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“For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team”
Me for Byline Times on what Trump’s election means for US-UK-EU relations.
Me for Byline Times on what Trump’s election means for US-UK-EU relations.
'Donald Trump's Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever'
For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team, argues Mike Galsworthy
bylinetimes.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:01 AM
“For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team”
Me for Byline Times on what Trump’s election means for US-UK-EU relations.
Me for Byline Times on what Trump’s election means for US-UK-EU relations.
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Great initiative by Killie Community. Thanks to @kilmarnock.bsky.social sponsors and local employers for coming along to help participants prepare for the world of work.
🤝 Today, some of our 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 participants took on their first ever interviews with local employers & club sponsors.
🗣 "The feedback was great and my confidence doing interviews has grown massively today. I feel more ready to apply and hopefully get a job."
kilmarnockfc.co.uk/community/pr...
🗣 "The feedback was great and my confidence doing interviews has grown massively today. I feel more ready to apply and hopefully get a job."
kilmarnockfc.co.uk/community/pr...
December 3, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Great initiative by Killie Community. Thanks to @kilmarnock.bsky.social sponsors and local employers for coming along to help participants prepare for the world of work.
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Very pleased to see my colleague @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social announce in Parliament today that @thesnp.bsky.social will restore the Winter Fuel Payment that the UK Labour Government ripped away from pensioners. More evidence of the SNP standing up for people in Scotland.
November 28, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Very pleased to see my colleague @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social announce in Parliament today that @thesnp.bsky.social will restore the Winter Fuel Payment that the UK Labour Government ripped away from pensioners. More evidence of the SNP standing up for people in Scotland.
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Just loving Bluesky.
November 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Just loving Bluesky.
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We are offering supporters the chance to meet some Rugby Park stars of years gone by.
On Saturday, November 30th we will be hosting a Former Players Day in the 1869 Suite at Rugby Park for our game against Dundee.
Contact hospitality@kilmarnockfc.co.uk to book your place.
ℹ️ tinyurl.com/mm2ku6nw
On Saturday, November 30th we will be hosting a Former Players Day in the 1869 Suite at Rugby Park for our game against Dundee.
Contact hospitality@kilmarnockfc.co.uk to book your place.
ℹ️ tinyurl.com/mm2ku6nw
November 14, 2024 at 7:15 PM
We are offering supporters the chance to meet some Rugby Park stars of years gone by.
On Saturday, November 30th we will be hosting a Former Players Day in the 1869 Suite at Rugby Park for our game against Dundee.
Contact hospitality@kilmarnockfc.co.uk to book your place.
ℹ️ tinyurl.com/mm2ku6nw
On Saturday, November 30th we will be hosting a Former Players Day in the 1869 Suite at Rugby Park for our game against Dundee.
Contact hospitality@kilmarnockfc.co.uk to book your place.
ℹ️ tinyurl.com/mm2ku6nw
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📈 Scotland has seen the second highest growth in employment in the UK this month.
🇪🇺 We were second only to Northern Ireland - which unlike Scotland, has access to the EU single market.
🏴 Scotland continues to enjoy a higher employment rate than England.
🇪🇺 We were second only to Northern Ireland - which unlike Scotland, has access to the EU single market.
🏴 Scotland continues to enjoy a higher employment rate than England.
November 13, 2024 at 7:48 PM
📈 Scotland has seen the second highest growth in employment in the UK this month.
🇪🇺 We were second only to Northern Ireland - which unlike Scotland, has access to the EU single market.
🏴 Scotland continues to enjoy a higher employment rate than England.
🇪🇺 We were second only to Northern Ireland - which unlike Scotland, has access to the EU single market.
🏴 Scotland continues to enjoy a higher employment rate than England.