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Grant Pinkerton

@grantp08.bsky.social

Moved from the other place. Don't post very much. Mainly middle aged man stuff - history (WW1 in particular), music, food and a small amount of football. Glasgow - Scotland

511 Followers  |  316 Following  |  37 Posts  |  Joined: 18.12.2023  |  2.3567

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On that note, I am very unemployed, so if anyone needs a research assistant, or someone to give talks, etc., please do get in touch!

30.09.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Perfect weather this morning for the @cwgc.bsky.social War Graves Tour at the Old Town Cemeteries as part of #Stirling Open Doors weekend.

28.09.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Graveyard Guardians: showcasing Govan's Archaeology and Natural Heritage Govan Heritage Trust is hoping you can help us raise Β£10,000 for a project that will transform the future of the Govan Stones and Govan Old. We're raising money for a 2-year initiative that will showc

πŸŽ‰ We've hit 10,000 Facebook followers!

πŸ’² Please help us raise Β£10,000 of crucial funding - Just Β£1 per follower would get us to our goal.

Thank you all so much for following, and for any donation you can make!

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23.09.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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CWGC Tours 2025 - Stirling (Mars Wark) Cemetery Join us for a free tour of Stirling Mars Wark Cemetery

As part of Stirling Door Open Day 2025 I'm again running tours for the @cwgc.bsky.social War Graves at the Old Town Cemeteries at Stirling (Mars Wark) on Sunday 28th September.

As always, these events are FREE and you just need to register on the link below.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwgc-tours...

09.09.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ypres Burger was always a staple/lifeline after a full days walking in the Salient. 😟

14.08.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This would have me on the first flight home. 😲

24.06.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm yet to be convinced otherwise that the Merlin app isn't the greatest tool for improving MH. I regularly spend my pre-work morning in the garden with it running and delight at the recording of a new species.

11.06.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Go big Friday! All available now.

06.06.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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I'm going to need to take out another subscription!!!

06.06.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Colour brings it out just a touch more.

05.06.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025/26 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW – HERE WE GO We are pleased to announce that our 2025/26 season tickets are on sale now! They can be purchased here Make sure to purchase before Sunday 1st July for your 20% discount. Tickets can only be purchased digitally via Fanbase, any supporters who are having any issues are advised to contact the club directly for support. Klarna options (split payments) are available when supporters get to the finalΒ paymentΒ stage. Full season ticket pricing and information Pass it on Campaign Fanbase FAQ Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you all back to the Rock this season.

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Our 2025/26 Season Tickets are on sale now!

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30.05.2025 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

C.

Really like all those designs though.

28.05.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@rickhough.bsky.social Started my Sunday in a manner that I think you'd approve of. πŸ˜‚

18.05.2025 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GOLD BEACH | Istoria Travel Join us for this long weekend as Stephen Fisher guides you through the story of Gold Beach, from Mulberry Harbours, to the Royal Marines at Port-en-Bessin, to 50th Division and the advance on Crepon.

Our Walking Gold Beach tour for 2026, featuring the supreme nerdiness of @seaspitfires.com is now on general sale. Be quick though; it’s 75% sold out already!

www.istoriatravel.org/gold

17.05.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Scottish Football seems to be the last bastion of non Nazi/Porn bot Twitter. Everyone else has moved over here to make it viable in other areas of interest.

16.05.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Others with far greater knowledge of such matters will no doubt be able to confirm in an instant but I wondered about the Deccan Horse (9th) of the Indian Army in FWW.

07.05.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ominous sky!

04.05.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Gate at Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy

Gate at Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy

Took this picture a couple of years ago for exactly the same reason!

27.04.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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24.04.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So, this was my first tour and I thought the food worked well. Simple continental breakfast in hotel was included. Lunch was DIY either from Carrefour or a local cafΓ©. With dinner, a group meal was available at a local restaurant but not compulsory. Most did though. All very relaxed & no pressure.

24.04.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SWORD BEACH | Istoria Travel Join us for this long weekend as Stephen Fisher guides you through the story of Sword Beach, following the actions of 3rd Infantry Division and its attached units in June 1944.

I was lucky enough to be on this year's tour at Easter and would thoroughly recommend it. Really fascinating few days walking the ground and benefiting from @seaspitfires.com encyclopedic knowledge of Sword.

www.istoriatravel.org/sword

@alexchurchill.bsky.social

23.04.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CWGC War Graves Week 2025 - Stirling (Mars Wark) Cemetery Join us for a free tour of Stirling Mars Wark Cemetery

And on the 11th May I'll be at the Old Town Cemeteries at Stirling (Mars Wark).

As always, these tours are FREE and you just need to register on the link.

Hope to see some of you there.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwgc-war-g...

16.04.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2025 - Riddrie Park (Glasgow) Eventbrite - Commonwealth War Graves presents CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2025 - Riddrie Park (Glasgow) - Sunday, 4 May 2025 at Riddrie Park Cemetery, Glasgow, Glasgow. Find event and ticket informatio...

For this year's @cwgc.bsky.social War Graves Week I'm running two separate tours. On the 4th May I'll be at Riddrie Park in Glasgow.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwgc-war-g...

16.04.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of Morrison's "Mrs Unis Haggis Pakora with a spicy chilli dip"

Picture of Morrison's "Mrs Unis Haggis Pakora with a spicy chilli dip"

I defy anyone to look at this and still say integration isn't working in the UK.

06.04.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5380    πŸ” 839    πŸ’¬ 230    πŸ“Œ 157

One of life's great pleasures!

20.03.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Memorial includes 2nd Lt John Jarvie - a local headmaster. Died of wounds post Battle of Arras and buried in St Pol.

14.03.2025 06:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I never thought i would reach this stage but I love the Merlin app at this time of year. The thrill of a new species! πŸ™ˆ

06.03.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Can't recommend Chris' work highly enough. I've been amazed with what he's been able to uncover in each report. Especially after I'd hit dead ends with my own efforts.

24.02.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I fear exasperated lady meme is, once again, going to get a lot of use over the next few years.

21.01.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning, Glasgow. What a way to start the day!

#glasgow #goodmorning #goodmorningglasgow #glasgowtoday #sunrise #glasgowsunrise #theclyde

16.01.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 205    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 1

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