Gillian Lord
@stillcurious.bsky.social
Editor, writer, owned by Labradors. One of three co-founders of ScotsInk on Substack. South-African born Australian Scot. Always hoping for a better world.
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Here's our latest, from @mjduncanwrites.bsky.social, and you really should read this from our MJ, as she undergoes her 98th consecutive round of chemotherapy. It's a warm, honest, realistic and practical look at what it's like to live with cancer.
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MJ Duncan - the double fool that she is
Cancer is relentless. Triple Negative Breast Cancer is unforgiving. Here's a plea.
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March 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Here's our latest, from @mjduncanwrites.bsky.social, and you really should read this from our MJ, as she undergoes her 98th consecutive round of chemotherapy. It's a warm, honest, realistic and practical look at what it's like to live with cancer.
scotsink.substack.com/p/mj-duncan-...
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We're done with the shock of it. We know Scotland remains an inclusive and compassionate society and spring is coming. Here's our look at recent times, just click the link below, it's free, and do subscribe if you like what you see.
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What a time to be alive eh?
The crocuses start their spring show in a surreal world as shockwaves from the USA reach everywhere, including Scotland. Here's a look at recent events in our bonnie land.
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February 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We're done with the shock of it. We know Scotland remains an inclusive and compassionate society and spring is coming. Here's our look at recent times, just click the link below, it's free, and do subscribe if you like what you see.
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YouGov find just 30% of people think we were right to leave the EU. The lowest number yet.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
January 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
YouGov find just 30% of people think we were right to leave the EU. The lowest number yet.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
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Go get him. 👏👏👏
January 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Go get him. 👏👏👏
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“In one of the most astonishing political transformations in the history of democracy,” Hitler destroyed “a constitutional republic through constitutional means,” writes Timothy W. Ryback. Read about how Hitler overcame democracy in just 53 days:
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
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January 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“In one of the most astonishing political transformations in the history of democracy,” Hitler destroyed “a constitutional republic through constitutional means,” writes Timothy W. Ryback. Read about how Hitler overcame democracy in just 53 days:
We start the new year with a new guest writer. Struan Watson takes us on a stroll through the Scottish Galleries in Edinburgh. Just follow the link below.
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The best of us - but what are we missing?
Struan Watson is a new guest writer. He takes us on a stroll through the Scottish Galleries in Edinburgh - and asks important questions about presenting Scotland's history and culture.
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January 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We start the new year with a new guest writer. Struan Watson takes us on a stroll through the Scottish Galleries in Edinburgh. Just follow the link below.
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Winter morning outside my window, the low winter sun in Scotland.
December 6, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Winter morning outside my window, the low winter sun in Scotland.
Murray goes to Fenwick in Newcastle for a champagne meets pasty experience. So far, so novel...
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Food on a Friday: Bistro Greggs at Fenwick/Greggs Champagne Bar
Murray Chalmers goes for champagne and Greggs pasties in Fenwick - what could possibly go wrong?
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December 6, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Murray goes to Fenwick in Newcastle for a champagne meets pasty experience. So far, so novel...
@murraychalmers.bsky.social @scotsink.bsky.social
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@murraychalmers.bsky.social @scotsink.bsky.social
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The dog on the left squealed in unseemly excitement after seeing spaniels at the vet. The dog on the right held himself together better.
December 6, 2024 at 6:08 AM
The dog on the left squealed in unseemly excitement after seeing spaniels at the vet. The dog on the right held himself together better.
I go on a bit of a rant for Scotland. Read our latest Scots Ink Substack, just follow the link, it's free. @scotsink.bsky.social
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It's your future - handle with care
Gillian Lord looks at a rapidly shifting global landscape, an increasingly polarised world and democracy seemingly under threat. What can Scotland do? More than you think...
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December 5, 2024 at 7:10 PM
I go on a bit of a rant for Scotland. Read our latest Scots Ink Substack, just follow the link, it's free. @scotsink.bsky.social
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Here's the latest roundup from @scotsink.bsky.social
Have a look at events big and small in our beautiful country. Just click the link below (it's free).
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Have a look at events big and small in our beautiful country. Just click the link below (it's free).
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Shock, loss and other moments
There was That Election. And we lost some powerful figures in Scottish life. But as winter sets in and the long darkness falls, there's still good news if you know where to look.
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November 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Here's the latest roundup from @scotsink.bsky.social
Have a look at events big and small in our beautiful country. Just click the link below (it's free).
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Have a look at events big and small in our beautiful country. Just click the link below (it's free).
open.substack.com/pub/scotsink...
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I wrote this on my 65th birthday, unaware what fresh hell awaited us. Am posting it here because we have a substack and we’re always open to new subscribers. Its free! I’ve got very few photos of me with popstars. A few are here somehttps://scotsink.substack.com/p/reflections-on-my-65th-birthday-its
Reflections on my 65th birthday
Murray Chalmers looks back on his 65 years so far - and what a life he's had. To quote Pet Shop Boys' classic song, ""we were never being boring, we were never being bored".
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November 18, 2024 at 1:37 PM
I wrote this on my 65th birthday, unaware what fresh hell awaited us. Am posting it here because we have a substack and we’re always open to new subscribers. Its free! I’ve got very few photos of me with popstars. A few are here somehttps://scotsink.substack.com/p/reflections-on-my-65th-birthday-its
It's Friday, it's food from @murraychalmers.bsky.social. Just follow the link below (you'll be so glad you did)
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Food on a Friday: The Newport Inn, The Yellow Bittern and other stories
Murray Chalmers on the London chef who caused a stir with his comments on sharing plates, and a wonderful meal at a local restaurant in Fife.
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November 15, 2024 at 7:11 PM
It's Friday, it's food from @murraychalmers.bsky.social. Just follow the link below (you'll be so glad you did)
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I wrote this a while ago, thinking about the 'othering' of immigrants (having spent some time immigrating myself)
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Confessions of a serial migrant
Gillian Lord has migrated twice - she knows what it's like to be a stranger in a strange land. Scotland was the first place to thank her for coming.
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November 10, 2024 at 10:09 AM
I wrote this a while ago, thinking about the 'othering' of immigrants (having spent some time immigrating myself)
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This isn't new but it's new to me, and I found the techbro manifesto absolutely chilling.
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I Wanna Tweet Like Common People Do
Jack Dorsey has officially left the board of Bluesky, letting the world know via a rambling interview . �In that interview, Dorsey inadvertently highlights the anti-equality, ant-liberty view of too ....
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November 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM
This isn't new but it's new to me, and I found the techbro manifesto absolutely chilling.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2024...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2024...
After a long career in journalism on three continents, I can now do what I like. This includes starting Scots Ink with two fellow writers. It's about life in Scotland from three people who live here. And it's free. And it's honest. And we think it's a nice read.
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Scots Ink Substack | Substack
Scots Ink was started by three good friends with a love of writing. It's a place for different voices and views of today's Scotland and beyond. All of life is here. Click to read Scots Ink Substack, a...
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November 8, 2024 at 12:43 PM
After a long career in journalism on three continents, I can now do what I like. This includes starting Scots Ink with two fellow writers. It's about life in Scotland from three people who live here. And it's free. And it's honest. And we think it's a nice read.
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Just migrated here after years of silent horror on the hellsite. Best thing is seeing so many people I followed also here. The future already looks less shouty and more interesting.
November 8, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Just migrated here after years of silent horror on the hellsite. Best thing is seeing so many people I followed also here. The future already looks less shouty and more interesting.