Ken Macdonald
@kmkmacdonald.bsky.social
Retired and living in Central Scotland. Hebridean connections. Hearts, Everton & Scotland. Indy supporter. Pro-Europe.
Current affairs. Photography.
Current affairs. Photography.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Pet parrots which typically live alone (whilst those in the wild live in large flocks) were given the technology to call each other. They would use it for up to three hours a day, and developed favourite friends 💔
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September 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I don't like graves which are made into shrines to the deceased (of any age) but I understand that some people may get solace from doing so.
Then there's this..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Then there's this..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Angus graveyard visitors told not to leave alcohol
Angus Council issued the warning after children were seen taking alcohol left by mourners as tributes.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I don't like graves which are made into shrines to the deceased (of any age) but I understand that some people may get solace from doing so.
Then there's this..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Then there's this..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
On Linkedin......
August 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
On Linkedin......
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I note UK central bank interest rates are down from 4.25% to 4% splashed all over the media as good news!
Meanwhile, in the EU, interest rates are 2%.
Furthermore, inflation is 3.4% in the UK, BUT ONLY HALF THAT IN THE EU.
Another brexit bonus, eh?
Meanwhile, in the EU, interest rates are 2%.
Furthermore, inflation is 3.4% in the UK, BUT ONLY HALF THAT IN THE EU.
Another brexit bonus, eh?
August 8, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I note UK central bank interest rates are down from 4.25% to 4% splashed all over the media as good news!
Meanwhile, in the EU, interest rates are 2%.
Furthermore, inflation is 3.4% in the UK, BUT ONLY HALF THAT IN THE EU.
Another brexit bonus, eh?
Meanwhile, in the EU, interest rates are 2%.
Furthermore, inflation is 3.4% in the UK, BUT ONLY HALF THAT IN THE EU.
Another brexit bonus, eh?
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Why Reform UK’s conspiracism should worry you
Reform UK appear to embrace conspiracism as an ideology to gain power but it brings an underlying threat to UK democracy | Dean Conway
@centralbylines.co.uk
Reform UK appear to embrace conspiracism as an ideology to gain power but it brings an underlying threat to UK democracy | Dean Conway
@centralbylines.co.uk
Why Reform UK’s conspiracism should worry you
Reform UK appear to embrace conspiracism as an ideology to gain power but it brings an underlying threat to UK democracy
centralbylines.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Why Reform UK’s conspiracism should worry you
Reform UK appear to embrace conspiracism as an ideology to gain power but it brings an underlying threat to UK democracy | Dean Conway
@centralbylines.co.uk
Reform UK appear to embrace conspiracism as an ideology to gain power but it brings an underlying threat to UK democracy | Dean Conway
@centralbylines.co.uk
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Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for illegal migrants
The independent MP alerted the coastguard about a small boat off Great Yarmouth, which was crewed by a team of four including a former Royal Marine
The independent MP alerted the coastguard about a small boat off Great Yarmouth, which was crewed by a team of four including a former Royal Marine
Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for illegal migrants
Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for illegal migrants
www.thetimes.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for illegal migrants
The independent MP alerted the coastguard about a small boat off Great Yarmouth, which was crewed by a team of four including a former Royal Marine
The independent MP alerted the coastguard about a small boat off Great Yarmouth, which was crewed by a team of four including a former Royal Marine
@heraldscotland.bsky.social - it's "Maree", not "Marie" but you seem to be uncertain which.
August 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
@heraldscotland.bsky.social - it's "Maree", not "Marie" but you seem to be uncertain which.
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BIG NEWS: For the first time in six years, Britain's rarest breeding bird has successfully nested in the UK!
A pair of Montagu's Harriers have raised four healthy chicks, all of which have taken their first flights.
A pair of Montagu's Harriers have raised four healthy chicks, all of which have taken their first flights.
July 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
BIG NEWS: For the first time in six years, Britain's rarest breeding bird has successfully nested in the UK!
A pair of Montagu's Harriers have raised four healthy chicks, all of which have taken their first flights.
A pair of Montagu's Harriers have raised four healthy chicks, all of which have taken their first flights.
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“this £85 billion represents a direct transfer of value from the public to private owners — a sum extracted while storm overflows proliferated, leakage targets were missed, and river health declined”
July 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
“this £85 billion represents a direct transfer of value from the public to private owners — a sum extracted while storm overflows proliferated, leakage targets were missed, and river health declined”
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Genius! Bravo Scotland!
July 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Genius! Bravo Scotland!
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Think Scotland’s trains are nationalised? Think again. It’s a mirage
Our trains are owned by big business and we have to lease them at eye watering rates: 25% of every ticket sold goes to private firms
If we dumped them, we could build a world class railway www.heraldscotland.com/news/2532679...
Our trains are owned by big business and we have to lease them at eye watering rates: 25% of every ticket sold goes to private firms
If we dumped them, we could build a world class railway www.heraldscotland.com/news/2532679...
How trains are leased from big business at exorbitant rates which gouge the taxpayer
Inside story on private firms feasting on Scotland's nationalised trains
www.heraldscotland.com
July 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Think Scotland’s trains are nationalised? Think again. It’s a mirage
Our trains are owned by big business and we have to lease them at eye watering rates: 25% of every ticket sold goes to private firms
If we dumped them, we could build a world class railway www.heraldscotland.com/news/2532679...
Our trains are owned by big business and we have to lease them at eye watering rates: 25% of every ticket sold goes to private firms
If we dumped them, we could build a world class railway www.heraldscotland.com/news/2532679...
"it's a really proud moment when you're walking alongside your children or other family members".....knowing that you're bringing them up as bigots
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Twelfth: Little drummer boys practice all year for parades
The future of loyalist bands relies on new, younger, members coming through, like two-year-old Teddy and eight-year-old Ronnie.
www.bbc.com
July 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
"it's a really proud moment when you're walking alongside your children or other family members".....knowing that you're bringing them up as bigots
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This should be unbelievable but, because it's Netanyahu and Trump, sadly it isn't.
🔺 NEW: Binyamin Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel peace prize
The Israeli prime minister said during his visit to the White House that the president deserved the accolade because he was ‘forging peace’ ⬇️
The Israeli prime minister said during his visit to the White House that the president deserved the accolade because he was ‘forging peace’ ⬇️
Binyamin Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel peace prize
www.thetimes.com
July 8, 2025 at 5:14 AM
This should be unbelievable but, because it's Netanyahu and Trump, sadly it isn't.
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✍️ Letter to PM signed by retired supreme court justices among 800 others…
…says lack of action will imperil international legal system.
Starmer *MUST* impose sanctions on Israel.
…says lack of action will imperil international legal system.
Starmer *MUST* impose sanctions on Israel.
UK must impose sanctions on Israel to meet legal obligations, say more than 800 lawyers
Exclusive: Letter to PM signed by retired supreme court justices among others says lack of action will imperil international legal system
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 6:06 AM
✍️ Letter to PM signed by retired supreme court justices among 800 others…
…says lack of action will imperil international legal system.
Starmer *MUST* impose sanctions on Israel.
…says lack of action will imperil international legal system.
Starmer *MUST* impose sanctions on Israel.
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Counter-protesters have gathered to demonstrate against a far-right group in Glasgow city centre
Counter-protesters drown out far-right group in Glasgow city centre
www.thenational.scot
May 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Counter-protesters have gathered to demonstrate against a far-right group in Glasgow city centre
Good grief. I can't tell which rose is the flower and which is the princess.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Rose named after Princess of Wales to celebrate 'power of nature'
The RHS said 'Catherine's Rose' will raise awareness of how nature and gardening can help to heal.
www.bbc.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Good grief. I can't tell which rose is the flower and which is the princess.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
@heraldscotland.bsky.social, is there a problem with the app?
May 7, 2025 at 7:18 AM
@heraldscotland.bsky.social, is there a problem with the app?
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NEW: Suspended Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has had his gun collection seized by police
Suspended Reform UK MP has gun collection seized by police
www.thenational.scot
April 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
NEW: Suspended Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has had his gun collection seized by police
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Le Pen's ban from running for office is neither an attack on democracy nor a boon for the far-right. It is a move by an independent judiciary to uphold the rule of law, protect the public from political corruption, and shore up French liberal democracy.
My latest for @heraldscotland.bsky.social:
My latest for @heraldscotland.bsky.social:
A strong judiciary is vital for preserving democracy
The notion that by exercising its crucial role to keep political corruption in check, the French judiciary is attacking democracy is a perversion of…
www.heraldscotland.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Le Pen's ban from running for office is neither an attack on democracy nor a boon for the far-right. It is a move by an independent judiciary to uphold the rule of law, protect the public from political corruption, and shore up French liberal democracy.
My latest for @heraldscotland.bsky.social:
My latest for @heraldscotland.bsky.social:
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