Robin Scott Elliot
@robinscottelliot.bsky.social
Author, journalist. Scotland. Latest books... Finding Treasure Island (Cranachan) Sweet Skies (Everything With Words)
Pinned
Happy Robert Louis Stevenson Day - my Scottish literary hero. Want to know how he (probably) came up with the greatest pirate story ever written...
Just finished this by Ely Percy - brilliant read
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Just finished this by Ely Percy - brilliant read
Autumn circle
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Autumn circle
Autumn mornings ❤
September 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Autumn mornings ❤
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President Trump is conducting “the most punishing government crackdown against major American media institutions in modern times, using what seems like every tool at his disposal to eradicate reporting and commentary with which he disagrees,” our reporter writes in an analysis.
What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Says About the Trump Administration’s Crackdown Against Mainstream Media
ABC’s decision to “indefinitely” suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show illuminates the administration’s efficacy so far.
nyti.ms
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
President Trump is conducting “the most punishing government crackdown against major American media institutions in modern times, using what seems like every tool at his disposal to eradicate reporting and commentary with which he disagrees,” our reporter writes in an analysis.
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This far north, the harvest happens late.
Rooks go clattering over the sycamores
whose shadows yawn after them, down to the river.
Uncut wheat staggers under its own weight…
—Dorothy Lawrenson, “September”
in Painted, spoken 22 (2011)
#poem #poetry
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/septemb...
Rooks go clattering over the sycamores
whose shadows yawn after them, down to the river.
Uncut wheat staggers under its own weight…
—Dorothy Lawrenson, “September”
in Painted, spoken 22 (2011)
#poem #poetry
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/septemb...
September 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This far north, the harvest happens late.
Rooks go clattering over the sycamores
whose shadows yawn after them, down to the river.
Uncut wheat staggers under its own weight…
—Dorothy Lawrenson, “September”
in Painted, spoken 22 (2011)
#poem #poetry
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/septemb...
Rooks go clattering over the sycamores
whose shadows yawn after them, down to the river.
Uncut wheat staggers under its own weight…
—Dorothy Lawrenson, “September”
in Painted, spoken 22 (2011)
#poem #poetry
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/septemb...
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Rolling back the years... delighted to see my first book on show @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Oban @everywithwords.bsky.social
"Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding
"A classic in the making" AM Howell
"Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week
"Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding
"A classic in the making" AM Howell
"Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week
August 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Rolling back the years... delighted to see my first book on show @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Oban @everywithwords.bsky.social
"Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding
"A classic in the making" AM Howell
"Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week
"Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding
"A classic in the making" AM Howell
"Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week
Rolling back the years... delighted to see my first book on show @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Oban @everywithwords.bsky.social
"Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding
"A classic in the making" AM Howell
"Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week
"Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding
"A classic in the making" AM Howell
"Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week
August 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Rolling back the years... delighted to see my first book on show @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Oban @everywithwords.bsky.social
"Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding
"A classic in the making" AM Howell
"Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week
"Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding
"A classic in the making" AM Howell
"Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week
My new favourite station
August 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
My new favourite station
Bridge of Orchy
August 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Bridge of Orchy
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Do I know anyone with experience of book cover design who might be willing to be interviewed online by one of our Stirling students for her dissertation, please? It would take about an hour, and I can share further details...
(Please share.)
(Please share.)
August 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Do I know anyone with experience of book cover design who might be willing to be interviewed online by one of our Stirling students for her dissertation, please? It would take about an hour, and I can share further details...
(Please share.)
(Please share.)
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Stack of freshly-signed Finding Treasure Island at the fabulous Tackle & Books, Tobermory - perfect for those (occasional) Mull rainy days
July 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Stack of freshly-signed Finding Treasure Island at the fabulous Tackle & Books, Tobermory - perfect for those (occasional) Mull rainy days
Stack of freshly-signed Finding Treasure Island at the fabulous Tackle & Books, Tobermory - perfect for those (occasional) Mull rainy days
July 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Stack of freshly-signed Finding Treasure Island at the fabulous Tackle & Books, Tobermory - perfect for those (occasional) Mull rainy days
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On BBC Sounds: Harriett Gilbert speaks with Graeme Macrae Burnet about his novel HIS BLOODY PROJECT: about #C19th views of “the criminal class”; who, or what, was responsible for the murder at the heart of the novel; & why we continue to be fascinated by murder…
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www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
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www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
BBC World Service - World Book Club, Graeme Macrae Burnet
The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
On BBC Sounds: Harriett Gilbert speaks with Graeme Macrae Burnet about his novel HIS BLOODY PROJECT: about #C19th views of “the criminal class”; who, or what, was responsible for the murder at the heart of the novel; & why we continue to be fascinated by murder…
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www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
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www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
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Here we go again! Who would you like to see in 2026?
Authors, get in touch if you’re interested in joining us at next year’s festival!
Authors, get in touch if you’re interested in joining us at next year’s festival!
April 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Here we go again! Who would you like to see in 2026?
Authors, get in touch if you’re interested in joining us at next year’s festival!
Authors, get in touch if you’re interested in joining us at next year’s festival!
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Helensburghers! Neil Broadfoot and I will be chatting all things crime fiction at the Community Hub on the 4th of July. Sure, what else would you be doing…?😉📚
🚨Pop-up event announcement!
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
May 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Helensburghers! Neil Broadfoot and I will be chatting all things crime fiction at the Community Hub on the 4th of July. Sure, what else would you be doing…?😉📚
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We’re very excited to be hosting a book event with crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social at Helensburgh Community Hub on Friday 4th July.
Liam will be telling us all about his latest novel The Good Father. Get your tickets here www.skiddle.com/whats-on/eve...
Liam will be telling us all about his latest novel The Good Father. Get your tickets here www.skiddle.com/whats-on/eve...
May 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
We’re very excited to be hosting a book event with crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social at Helensburgh Community Hub on Friday 4th July.
Liam will be telling us all about his latest novel The Good Father. Get your tickets here www.skiddle.com/whats-on/eve...
Liam will be telling us all about his latest novel The Good Father. Get your tickets here www.skiddle.com/whats-on/eve...
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There are still some tickets available for our Liam McIlvanney & Neil Broadfoot event on 4th July - only £6 and they’re selling fast!
Liam will be discussing his new novel, The Good Father, and you’ll be able to buy copies on the night. www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
Liam will be discussing his new novel, The Good Father, and you’ll be able to buy copies on the night. www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
June 7, 2025 at 6:21 AM
There are still some tickets available for our Liam McIlvanney & Neil Broadfoot event on 4th July - only £6 and they’re selling fast!
Liam will be discussing his new novel, The Good Father, and you’ll be able to buy copies on the night. www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
Liam will be discussing his new novel, The Good Father, and you’ll be able to buy copies on the night. www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
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🚨Pop-up event announcement!
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
May 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🚨Pop-up event announcement!
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
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It's the anniversary of Operation Overlord: D-Day begins as the 156,000-strong Allied Expeditionary Force lands in Normandy, France, during WW2. Here is a reminder of last year's video resource, put together by @robinscottelliot.bsky.social ! @historyed.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3o6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3o6...
Time Tunnellers: D-Day 80th Anniversary Special
YouTube video by Time Tunnellers
www.youtube.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It's the anniversary of Operation Overlord: D-Day begins as the 156,000-strong Allied Expeditionary Force lands in Normandy, France, during WW2. Here is a reminder of last year's video resource, put together by @robinscottelliot.bsky.social ! @historyed.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3o6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3o6...
Love this dedication
May 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Love this dedication
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Teachers, here is a fab resource to celebrate #NatonalShareaStoryMonth.
Treasure Island? Map making?
We're in! Thank you, @robinscottelliot.bsky.social !
timetunnellers.com/2025/04/24/f...
Treasure Island? Map making?
We're in! Thank you, @robinscottelliot.bsky.social !
timetunnellers.com/2025/04/24/f...
Finding Treasure Island – The Robert Louis Stevenson Story
Where do stories come from? Join guest Time Tunneller Robert Louis Stevenson … um … Robin Scott-Elliot to discover the origins of one of the greatest pirate stories of all time: Treasur…
timetunnellers.com
May 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Teachers, here is a fab resource to celebrate #NatonalShareaStoryMonth.
Treasure Island? Map making?
We're in! Thank you, @robinscottelliot.bsky.social !
timetunnellers.com/2025/04/24/f...
Treasure Island? Map making?
We're in! Thank you, @robinscottelliot.bsky.social !
timetunnellers.com/2025/04/24/f...
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2024/25 SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS 🏆
May 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
2024/25 SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS 🏆
Mackerel sky this morning
May 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Mackerel sky this morning
Waiting for a new home... signed copies on Waterstones Sauchiehall St's excellent children's floor @waterstoneskids.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Waiting for a new home... signed copies on Waterstones Sauchiehall St's excellent children's floor @waterstoneskids.bsky.social