Alastair Schouten

Skimmed through this over lunch & my only moan it that it is still pussyfooting about currency. There should be a new Scottish pound within a handful weeks of independence. How can it complain about Westminster rule but still be in hock to the Bank of England?

Well that's my reading sorted for the next few months. Isaac Asimov's best in machete reading order. I have read all but four at some point but all a long time ago. #asimov

I take it that was from the south? Got as far as the Falls of Tarf from the Linn of Dee, but yet to tackle it from Blair Atholl. Looks wonderful 😊

Well thanks to User:ScotPollster1974 this has now been fixed 😀

Not sure if they (the Greens) have updated that article since it was first published but there are now 2 or 3 candidates for most regions and only 3 regions have just one candidate. So no shortage of candidates if they do very well in the list vote.

One for @ballotbox.scot ?

www.thenational.scot/news/2548936...

picture of Keith Starmer, anas Sarwar, Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson, Douglas Alexander, angela Rayner all walking inside a sewer with rats

Starmer, Sarwar, Prince Andrew, Mandelson, Rayner and Alexander resort to hiding following this week's revelations about their admiration of Epstein. Even the rats couldn't stand the smell of them.

My, how convenient

@libbybrooks.bsky.social So your saltire flag piece today made no mention of the substancial Stand Up To Racism March today in Edinburgh. How can you live with yourself?

Strange that this post has got zero likes 😆

@severincarrell.bsky.social So your saltire flag piece today made no mention of the substancial Stand Up To Racism March today in Edinburgh. How can you live with yourself?

Wow. I really need to visit Iceland, especially when there is still lots of snow about. I guess March would be a good time, combining snow & aurora?

The upper reaches of Glen Lethnot from today's MTB ride/push up to the Hill Of Mondurran #Scotland #Angus #MTB

Pleased I managed a decent snap of this common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) while oot 'n' aboot today.

Another one for olive oil 🫒

Dream on (as I do 😬😢)

Do you of any country where if an elected candidate quits their party they are also forced to quit their assembly?

Scottish independence activists to launch campaign with one message A "long-term" Scottish independence communication campaign is being launched, with posters and banners already being distributed across…

Great new article in The National by Laura Pollock on our FREE SCOTLAND FROM WESTMINSTER RULE campaign.

Please share widely.

"Scottish independence activists to launch campaign with one message"

www.thenational.scot/news/2541749...

A couple of snaps from that day. First is a view back to Inchrory & Glen Avon with the track to Corgaff catching the morning sun. Second is on Ben Avon's extensive plateau.

Yes, great day out - did pretty much exact same route (with MTB) back in 2012. If you want just a long MTB ride head east after Inchrory for the Linn of Avon & onto the bothy of Faindouran Logde (a bit over 50km in total)

Surely because UK corporate/tax regulations are so lax compared to most of the developed world?

To be clear I think PFP was truly extraordinary & above suspicion. But I think with such an extraordinary achievement it would be remiss of journalists not to ask awardard questions.

What I would like to know is did PFP know she could climb so well before she announced she would try to win the tour

Yes, but VPP didn't win the tour on his first attempt.

Already cancelled my subscription. Will rely on VPN from now on.

Same reason Simon Yates sat on during st 10 & van Aert during st 9 of the Giro. Apparently we are not allowed to call it wheel-sucking. An aspect of the sport I particularly dislike.

Will be there tomorrow. Doesn't look like the weather will be any better though 😞

Any mention of PR?

What Can England Health Policy Learn From Scotland | The King's Fund David Buck welcomes the Scottish government’s framework for population health, and argues that England needs an equivalent, despite the 10 Year Health Plan.

@peterwalker99.bsky.social While this isn't exactly your area it would be good to see some MSM coverage of this report www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

What Can England Health Policy Learn From Scotland | The King's Fund David Buck welcomes the Scottish government’s framework for population health, and argues that England needs an equivalent, despite the 10 Year Health Plan.

@severincarrell.bsky.social Look forward to your (or one of your colleague's) report about this informative report www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...