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@apo11o.bsky.social

Once a place to share lesser known facts about secret/hidden things, but it all got too old. I try to work on www.secretscotland.org.uk But it was ruined by Photobucket. The blog is currently the most active part https://secretscotland.wordpress.com/

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Just occurred to me how long since I was able to be there

I'm sure the place was looking derelict, or possibly being refurbished then - I was almost thinking it might be wrecked by vandals ☹️

Looking much better now

05.03.2026 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
television is bad for your eyes
YouTube video by wchodzΔ™ tylko na chwilΔ™ television is bad for your eyes

Modern version of the classic Monty Python

I still remember thinking this was an absolute gem when I saw it for the first time

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youtu.be/JXCpYgd338U

05.03.2026 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great ferry lodge pic

I've probably spent FAR too much time (trying to )dig up pics/info on it

And terrible pics from Old Kilpatrick

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05.03.2026 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The 🀑Trump🀑 regime is not kids with car keys

It's BABIES WITH CAR KEYS

A single orange cat brain cell is smarter by magnitudes

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05.03.2026 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They killed 180 children and their teachers in a double-tap strike on a school. The girls were 7 to 12 years old.

05.03.2026 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1890    πŸ” 803    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 11
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

05.03.2026 05:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What George Takei said...

With bells on ‼️

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05.03.2026 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

05.03.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

04.03.2026 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh! On Saturday

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04.03.2026 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

1967 apparently

Just one year before the same/similar car came to fame with Steve McQueen in Bullitt

I was clearly in the wrong place today 😭

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04.03.2026 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

04.03.2026 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dozens of Glasgow museum artefacts to be sold amid council budget pressures It comes after Glasgow Life "exhausted all reasonable dispersal options" in a bid to rehome the items.

While I'm not even hinting at selling loads off, I'm surprised a mere 40 or so items are up for disposal

Visiting various collections hints at thousands of items which will NEVER see the light of day, but are still being stored

And that inevitably has cost

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www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow...

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04.03.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Almost missed this alien graffiti artist in Partick Teaching us to remain vigilant at all times, this last mural found under the railway bridge at Partick was on the abutment side facing Ferry Road. I almost missed as I usually walk along this road …

Almost missed this alien graffiti artist in Partick secretscotland.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/a...

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04.03.2026 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Most people noticed a certain warmth in Scotland, or Glasgow, yesterday, Tuesday, 3rd March 2026

Didn't last long, as seen on these 2 charts I from my records

Probably a combination of clear skies and sun, plus lack of any wind or gusts

Note the timescales differ - not my choice

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04.03.2026 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

04.03.2026 05:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

04.03.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

03.03.2026 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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While it's nice to know when the Ayr Show will take place well in advance...

I almost feel as if 2026 is drawing to a close already

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The official website is currently empty, but promises to list goodies as they are confirmed

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03.03.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah...

This could be evidence of the mysterious southern loop, rumoured to have been added in the 1930s

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Meanwhile, back in the real world

Anyone else noticed patches of daffs in grass beside roads bloom earlier than those far from roads?

Any experts on car exhaust vs plant needs know why?

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03.03.2026 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

03.03.2026 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The EARLY daffodils of Partick (why?) I’ve mentioned the secret network of underground heating pipes the wealthy residents of Glasgow’s West End had installed years ago, even after being advised not to, for my health. After…

Dare I speculate this refers to the cosy heated West End of Glasgow ❓

The peasants in the cooler east end will be cowering indoors for a little longer

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Finally, a cat that didn’t turn and present catbutt It’s seriously disappointing to meet cats in Glasgow. The usual response is β€œIf I stand still and don’t move, he might not see me”, followed by β€œRUN!”, and all I…

Finally, a cat that didn't turn and present catbutt secretscotland.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/f...

03.03.2026 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
This federal judge ruled against Trump. Then the death threats rolled in | 60 Minutes
YouTube video by 60 Minutes This federal judge ruled against Trump. Then the death threats rolled in | 60 Minutes

When a known convicted felon and paedophile gets power

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youtu.be/OiUU1JLoT2E

03.03.2026 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The day a polar bear escaped in Dundee, and scared a draper This little gem was in the midst of piles of street barriers in the middle of Dundee, but I did manage to find a clear view. Although I couldn’t quickly pull up an unveiling date for this scu…

Nice close up

When I was there the street was a building site and it was surrounded by junk

Could not even tell if it was an installation or just dumped there waiting for something to happen

So, I had to dig and find its story

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secretscotland.wordpress.com/2025/02/17/t...

03.03.2026 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

03.03.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀑Trump🀑 Great Leader - of The Idiocracy

FOTUS NOT POTUS - Felon/Fool/FΓΌhrer of the United States

AKA Authoritarian Dictator

😩 😞 😨 😱

Every accusation is a confession

02.03.2026 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0