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Gordon Cowan
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Partly retired community worker, now P/T development worker for a local community allotment. Do a bit of phone & Drone photography. A tandem pilot for North Ayrshire Tandem Cyclist, cycling for the vision impaired. I do other stuff as well!
Saltcoats & Arran
October 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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My latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books.
p.s. I have a new book of cartoons out soon: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
August 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A wee but of rain in Saltcoats!
August 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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It's super cool that fossils of this finger-size Cambrian arthropod are ~506 million years old and preserve its gut, nervous system and circulatory system

It's also neat that the species was named for Mothra, one of the very best kaiju

But honestly, you had me at "butt-breathing" 🧪

#FossilFriday
Butt-breathing sea predator that roamed the ocean 500 million years ago discovered
Researchers have discovered an ancient moth-like sea predator in a treasure trove of museum fossils in Canada. The half-a-billion-year-old creature, Mosura fentoni, reveals that Cambrian arthropods we...
www.livescience.com
May 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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On Scotland’s self-proclaimed cycling island, one small shop is making a big impact. With help from Cycling UK’s Cycle Access Fund, Mapes of Millport is fuelling freedom, fitness & connection — one refurbished bike at a time.

🔗 cyclinguk.org/caf-mapes
How Mapes of Millport is keeping Cumbrae moving with repairs and recycled rides
With support from Cycling UK’s Cycle Access Fund, Mapes of Millport is helping people on the Isle of Cumbrae stay active, independent and connected – one refurbished bike at a time
cyclinguk.org
May 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
On the road to Inverness via Clonaig, Tarbert, Loch Gilphead, Oban & Fort William…….nice so far!!
May 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Hello there.

As always, I am on the lookout for new lettering jobs. So, if you want a plucky Brit clad in facial hair and a dressing gown to letter your comics, I'm your guy, dudes.

robjonesletteringblog.wordpress.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Saltcoats Harbour
March 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Some times it’s nice!
February 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Don't miss gamerfest TOMMORROW!
Learn about table top gaming and being secure in the cyber world, along with amazing gaming and related activities.
Check the posters for details. FREE entry and all activities FREE too
February 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Part of the Great Bear Constellation, sometimes called the ‘Big Dipper’.
#ursamajor #greatbear #bigdipper #stars #night #sky #ardrossan #saltcoats #northayrshire #scotland
January 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
72 miles on the bike since Christmas Day 2024. Which is nice!
December 28, 2024 at 8:19 PM
The Grey Dippers. See ‘alt’ description. Oh and a Merry Christmas to those that celebrate it.
December 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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December 24, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Ayr. Near The Citadel
December 17, 2024 at 12:42 AM
That’s New Year’s Day sorted!!
December 16, 2024 at 3:27 PM
@grimartgroup.bsky.social Stilligarry, Isle of South Uist
December 8, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Out with North Ayrshire Tandem Cyclists. Super cold, but a chill day to.
December 8, 2024 at 4:26 PM
They’re just like us…..no they are not!!
December 7, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Isle of North Uist. Claddach Kirkibost
December 5, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Birds on Wires
December 1, 2024 at 11:04 PM
On the Beach
December 1, 2024 at 10:41 PM
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December 1, 2024 at 3:49 AM