Dr Valentina Bold
@valbold.bsky.social
Scotland: Literature Song Culture
Valentinabold.org
FSA Scot, Hon Fellow Edinburgh Uni, Heritage at Scottish Women's Institutes, Editor journals.ed.ac.uk/index.php/rosc and
www.peterlang.com/series/shcs Birlawman of Stirling Marches
Valentinabold.org
FSA Scot, Hon Fellow Edinburgh Uni, Heritage at Scottish Women's Institutes, Editor journals.ed.ac.uk/index.php/rosc and
www.peterlang.com/series/shcs Birlawman of Stirling Marches
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Dr Valentina Bold
@valbold.bsky.social
· Aug 31
How time flies! Excited to say that IIssue 30 of #RoSC is now with our typesetter and out soon so... we're open for submissions to issue 31.
Please share and submit 😊 All you need is at:
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
Please share and submit 😊 All you need is at:
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
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#StainedGlassSunday Feast Day of St Margaret of Scotland. By #DouglasStrachan, in Iona Abbey.
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
#StainedGlassSunday Feast Day of St Margaret of Scotland. By #DouglasStrachan, in Iona Abbey.
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#Museum30 theme 15 is #kindness. Thanks are accorded to all those who kindly gifted items over years to Dunblane Museum for its collection, many permanently on display, or in temporary exhibitions, or for access for research. Those who kindly donate when visiting the museum…/👇
November 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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The John Aitken Memorial Fountain at Govan Cross in Glasgow. It was erected in 1884 as a memorial to Govan's first medical officer, serving between 1864 and his death aged just 41 in 1880.
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#glasgow #govan #ironwork #castiron #drinkingfountain #govancross #decorativeironwork #fountain
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#glasgow #govan #ironwork #castiron #drinkingfountain #govancross #decorativeironwork #fountain
November 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The John Aitken Memorial Fountain at Govan Cross in Glasgow. It was erected in 1884 as a memorial to Govan's first medical officer, serving between 1864 and his death aged just 41 in 1880.
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#glasgow #govan #ironwork #castiron #drinkingfountain #govancross #decorativeironwork #fountain
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#glasgow #govan #ironwork #castiron #drinkingfountain #govancross #decorativeironwork #fountain
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Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2025 is here! This year’s issue is packed full of delightful articles featuring discoveries, important progress on sector issues, and how archaeological practices help support people and change lives. #ScotArchStrat archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2025 is here! This year’s issue is packed full of delightful articles featuring discoveries, important progress on sector issues, and how archaeological practices help support people and change lives. #ScotArchStrat archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
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A fab wee event at the lovely But n' Ben Books in Stonehaven today with @mkhardywrites.com, chatting folklore and the gothic and finding our books have plenty in common 🖤🤗 A lovely local bookshop, especially great SFFH selection, so if you find yourself in the area do pop in!! 🏴📚✨️
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A fab wee event at the lovely But n' Ben Books in Stonehaven today with @mkhardywrites.com, chatting folklore and the gothic and finding our books have plenty in common 🖤🤗 A lovely local bookshop, especially great SFFH selection, so if you find yourself in the area do pop in!! 🏴📚✨️
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And breath some more
November 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
And breath some more
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Tomorrow we celebrate 75 years since the laying of St Columba’s foundation stone.
From the ashes of war to a place of faith, hope & community.
Join us for worship, lunch & music — and celebrate all that St Columba’s means today.
#StColumbas #75Years
From the ashes of war to a place of faith, hope & community.
Join us for worship, lunch & music — and celebrate all that St Columba’s means today.
#StColumbas #75Years
November 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Tomorrow we celebrate 75 years since the laying of St Columba’s foundation stone.
From the ashes of war to a place of faith, hope & community.
Join us for worship, lunch & music — and celebrate all that St Columba’s means today.
#StColumbas #75Years
From the ashes of war to a place of faith, hope & community.
Join us for worship, lunch & music — and celebrate all that St Columba’s means today.
#StColumbas #75Years
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Come to our DUNDEE COMICS MINI MARKET!!! On the 23rd!!!
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Come to our DUNDEE COMICS MINI MARKET!!! On the 23rd!!!
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Love this painted glass window I came across last week in tenement in the Shawlands area of Glasgow.
#glasgow #stainedglass #window #painedglass #tenement #glasgowtenements #tenementtiles #architecture #architecturephotography
#glasgow #stainedglass #window #painedglass #tenement #glasgowtenements #tenementtiles #architecture #architecturephotography
November 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Love this painted glass window I came across last week in tenement in the Shawlands area of Glasgow.
#glasgow #stainedglass #window #painedglass #tenement #glasgowtenements #tenementtiles #architecture #architecturephotography
#glasgow #stainedglass #window #painedglass #tenement #glasgowtenements #tenementtiles #architecture #architecturephotography
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Powerful to see the five maquettes for the new Mandela statue for Glasgow. Brought back memories of meeting him in Newfoundland -- a story in itself -- not long after his release, and for my husband, a Mandela Marcher to London. Amandla!
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Powerful to see the five maquettes for the new Mandela statue for Glasgow. Brought back memories of meeting him in Newfoundland -- a story in itself -- not long after his release, and for my husband, a Mandela Marcher to London. Amandla!
Wish I could be there tomorrow, but still happy to be included with formidable films:
Delighted to share “Up The Middle Road” has been shortlisted for the bi-annual Doc Rowe documentary film Award, with results to be announced next week in London. It is a very strong list!
share.google/lql7N4uvNXDm...
share.google/lql7N4uvNXDm...
Up the Middle Road Film
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Wish I could be there tomorrow, but still happy to be included with formidable films:
www.theswi.org.uk/heritage/mem...
These are amazing! Exciting to see Scottish Women’s Institutes’ members sharing their experiences and memories through the ongoing Heritage Lottery project. Watch and enjoy 😊
These are amazing! Exciting to see Scottish Women’s Institutes’ members sharing their experiences and memories through the ongoing Heritage Lottery project. Watch and enjoy 😊
https://theswi.org.uk/heritage/membe…
November 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
www.theswi.org.uk/heritage/mem...
These are amazing! Exciting to see Scottish Women’s Institutes’ members sharing their experiences and memories through the ongoing Heritage Lottery project. Watch and enjoy 😊
These are amazing! Exciting to see Scottish Women’s Institutes’ members sharing their experiences and memories through the ongoing Heritage Lottery project. Watch and enjoy 😊
How exciting to see The Wallace Monument in the trailer for Frankenstein! Another reason to watch this Friday:
#StirlingGothic
youtu.be/8aulMPhE12g
#StirlingGothic
youtu.be/8aulMPhE12g
Frankenstein | Guillermo del Toro | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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November 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
How exciting to see The Wallace Monument in the trailer for Frankenstein! Another reason to watch this Friday:
#StirlingGothic
youtu.be/8aulMPhE12g
#StirlingGothic
youtu.be/8aulMPhE12g
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It’s 50 years today since the official opening of the Forties Field in the North Sea. The energy boom benefited many, but others believe the legacy has been squandered. I talked to experts, including the man who helped set up Norway’s oil fund! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6664...
Did the north east make the best of its energy boom 50 years after Queen Elizabeth opened the Forties Field?
A former chief executive of Oil and Gas UK is among those who have condemned the actions of 'here today, gone tomorrow' politicians.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
It’s 50 years today since the official opening of the Forties Field in the North Sea. The energy boom benefited many, but others believe the legacy has been squandered. I talked to experts, including the man who helped set up Norway’s oil fund! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6664...
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“As changeable as language itself”
11 Nov @uofglasgow.bsky.social & online – free
A talk by Peter Mackay on Makaring / Bàrding, #Gaelic #poetry & Scotland. Part of the Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies series at the University of Glasgow
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peter-mack...
11 Nov @uofglasgow.bsky.social & online – free
A talk by Peter Mackay on Makaring / Bàrding, #Gaelic #poetry & Scotland. Part of the Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies series at the University of Glasgow
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peter-mack...
Peter Mackay | 'As changeable as language itself'
'As changeable as language itself': Makaring / Bàrding, Gaelic poetry and Scotland
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
“As changeable as language itself”
11 Nov @uofglasgow.bsky.social & online – free
A talk by Peter Mackay on Makaring / Bàrding, #Gaelic #poetry & Scotland. Part of the Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies series at the University of Glasgow
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peter-mack...
11 Nov @uofglasgow.bsky.social & online – free
A talk by Peter Mackay on Makaring / Bàrding, #Gaelic #poetry & Scotland. Part of the Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies series at the University of Glasgow
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peter-mack...
November 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Delighted to share “Up The Middle Road” has been shortlisted for the bi-annual Doc Rowe documentary film Award, with results to be announced next week in London. It is a very strong list!
share.google/lql7N4uvNXDm...
share.google/lql7N4uvNXDm...
Up the Middle Road Film
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
share.google
November 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Delighted to share “Up The Middle Road” has been shortlisted for the bi-annual Doc Rowe documentary film Award, with results to be announced next week in London. It is a very strong list!
share.google/lql7N4uvNXDm...
share.google/lql7N4uvNXDm...
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If Ipswich area followers fancy a folklore meet-up, then let me know.
Anyone coming to see me at this event?
Anyone coming to see me at this event?
Just over a week until our evening with folklore author @folklorepod.bsky.social on 7th November in Ipswich. We're very excited!
He'll be telling us all about Britain's strange folklore, customs and rituals... perfect Halloweentide fun 🍂🍄🎃
Get your tickets booked!
#folklore
#ipswich
#events
📚💙
He'll be telling us all about Britain's strange folklore, customs and rituals... perfect Halloweentide fun 🍂🍄🎃
Get your tickets booked!
#folklore
#ipswich
#events
📚💙
October 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
If Ipswich area followers fancy a folklore meet-up, then let me know.
Anyone coming to see me at this event?
Anyone coming to see me at this event?
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Early 20th century Halloween postcards loved a verse. This one references the history behind the tradition of fancy dress at this time. This comes from guising, where people would try and avoid the ghosts and spirits of All Hallows through disguise. That fed into what we now do on October 31.
October 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Early 20th century Halloween postcards loved a verse. This one references the history behind the tradition of fancy dress at this time. This comes from guising, where people would try and avoid the ghosts and spirits of All Hallows through disguise. That fed into what we now do on October 31.
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Thanks to Vikky Reilly for her lovely words about Blurred Faces in Scotland on Sunday. "Radcliffe offers readers another emotionally resonant tale of family dynamics and the complex, fragile intimacies that come from childhood shame and secrets."
Preorders available now @fairlightbooks.bsky.social
Preorders available now @fairlightbooks.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thanks to Vikky Reilly for her lovely words about Blurred Faces in Scotland on Sunday. "Radcliffe offers readers another emotionally resonant tale of family dynamics and the complex, fragile intimacies that come from childhood shame and secrets."
Preorders available now @fairlightbooks.bsky.social
Preorders available now @fairlightbooks.bsky.social
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Somhairle MacGill-Eain (Sorley MacLean) – one of the greatest European poets of the 20th century – was born #OTD, 26 Oct
A 🎂🧵
Watch “Sorley MacLean’s Island” via @natlibscot.bsky.social – Sorley MacLean in conversation with fellow writer Iain Crichton Smith
#poetry
1/8
movingimage.nls.uk/film/3141
A 🎂🧵
Watch “Sorley MacLean’s Island” via @natlibscot.bsky.social – Sorley MacLean in conversation with fellow writer Iain Crichton Smith
#poetry
1/8
movingimage.nls.uk/film/3141
October 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Somhairle MacGill-Eain (Sorley MacLean) – one of the greatest European poets of the 20th century – was born #OTD, 26 Oct
A 🎂🧵
Watch “Sorley MacLean’s Island” via @natlibscot.bsky.social – Sorley MacLean in conversation with fellow writer Iain Crichton Smith
#poetry
1/8
movingimage.nls.uk/film/3141
A 🎂🧵
Watch “Sorley MacLean’s Island” via @natlibscot.bsky.social – Sorley MacLean in conversation with fellow writer Iain Crichton Smith
#poetry
1/8
movingimage.nls.uk/film/3141
Working with Scottish Women's Institutes heritage, thanks to @heritagefunduk.bsky.social, is fascinating. This day started with SWI '70s theatrical tapestry designs. It moved on to recording the granddaughter of a friend of founder 'Cathy' Blair, and viewing her unique Mak Merry pottery. Brilliant!
October 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Working with Scottish Women's Institutes heritage, thanks to @heritagefunduk.bsky.social, is fascinating. This day started with SWI '70s theatrical tapestry designs. It moved on to recording the granddaughter of a friend of founder 'Cathy' Blair, and viewing her unique Mak Merry pottery. Brilliant!
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We're so looking forward to this!🧡 Please RT & share widely!
Investigating Irish & Scottish Women Writers of Children’s Literature
12 Dec @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social – free
Exploring regional & national identities in children’s literature c.1750–1940 – an era of major cultural & political upheaval in Ireland & Scotland
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/investigat...
12 Dec @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social – free
Exploring regional & national identities in children’s literature c.1750–1940 – an era of major cultural & political upheaval in Ireland & Scotland
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/investigat...
Investigating Irish & Scottish Women Writers of Children's Literature
A one-day symposium on Irish and Scottish women writers of children's literature between 1750 and 1940.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We're so looking forward to this!🧡 Please RT & share widely!