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Dead Academic @deadacademic.bsky.social · May 28

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"Beneath the golden smile of tourism lurks something eternally sinister; something that, as I looked out onto those black slopes, seemed to leer back, whispering its demonic presence."

Some thoughts on my trip last year to Interlaken. #Travel
#Tourism #Switzerland

Interlaken

By the close of the 19th century, the growing tendrils of industrial travel had transformed Europe’s provincial backwaters into profitable centres of tourism. The Alps, once spurned as a regi…

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · May 29

💥 We're hiring! 💥

...because I'm off! 🚐

I'm about to cart off to New Zealand for a couple of years and so we're looking for someone to join us as a Policy Advisor at Nesta in Scotland.

Please share with your networks 🙌

www.nesta.org.uk/jobs/policy-...

Policy Advisor, Scotland

We are recruiting for a Policy Advisor based in Nesta’s Scotland Office.

www.nesta.org.uk

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · May 6

Another PfG, another painful wait on the SG to publish the PfG online

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Dec 16

*the crying emoji is actually responded to the complete tech nightmare this episode became - if anyone has an recs for free, accessible podcast software please let me know 🤪

Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Dec 16

Our last pod ep of 2024! 😢*

On our final episode of the Unofficial Report, myself and Sarah have a very candid chat about the past year in #ScotPol - the good, the bad, and the outright daft.

Grab a mulled wine and tune in below 👇

E13 - End of Year Scottish Politics Wrap-up 2024

The Unofficial Report · Episode

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Dec 11

Good morning bluesky 👋 Looking for recommendations for podcast software that is free and user friendly? #podcast #recommendations

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Dec 6

Following the Scottish Government's 2025/26 Budget, we had a look at what the budget could mean for families.

Read more here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/posts/policy-overview-december-2024-scottish-budget-special/

Policy Overview: December 2024 Scottish Budget Special

December saw the publication of the Scottish Government Budget 2025/26. Find out more about what this means for families.

www.parentingacrossscotland.org

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Dec 4

I'm still mad about the trains

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Dec 4

Well then, i did not have mitigating the 2 child limit on my Scottish Budget bingo card !!

Tricky one for Scot Lab to respond to I'd imagine 👀

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Dec 4

I'm just a girl

standing in front of the Scottish Government website

asking it to publish the budget so I can start analysis

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Dec 4

here we gooooo #scotpol

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Existing Homes Alliance @existinghomes.bsky.social · Dec 3

Only a third of Heat and Buildings money spent. say campaigners ahead of budget
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476970...

Only a third of Heat and Buildings money spent., say campaigners ahead of budget

Home energy organisations have called for the Scottish Government to reaffirm its commitment to spending the £1.8 billion it had pledged to Heat…

www.heraldscotland.com

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Nov 27

Link to WiPA Scotland's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/wome...

Link to the Unofficial Report Podcast - a #podcast by women, for women working in #publicaffairs in #Scotland : open.spotify.com/show/39MvmNE...

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Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Nov 27

Excited to be continuing as #Podcast Lead on the committee for Women in Public Affairs Scotland next year! 🙌
Working with WIPA Scot has been a highlight of 2024 and I'm excited to get started on 2025 episodes soon 👀
If you're a women working in public affairs in #Scotland, please do get involved 👩‍💼

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Nov 22

The setting for my meeting this afternoon was rather gorgeous. As a Strath alumni, even I have to admit Glasgow Uni is undoubtedly the most beautiful campus #GlasgowUniversity #Scotland

A wide shot of the courtyard in the university of Glasgow building- a large, gothic, castle-like structure against blue skies.

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Nov 22

I’ve found the whole political fall out over farmer’s inheritance tax really interesting, so I’m grateful for @timleunig.bsky.social resharing his excellent quick read on the recent changes and why they’re actually good for farming (also Jeremy Clarkson is daft) 👇

Tim Leunig @timleunig.bsky.social · Nov 4

The Budget changed inheritance tax laws on farms, prompting claims government is killing the family farm. In fact the changes will HELP family farms, not harm them. Free to read -
timleunig.substack.com/p/how-to-pre...

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Rosie Lockwood @rosielockwood.bsky.social · Nov 20

Would you like to follow the voices of brilliant women working in policy, politics, research, media and more across Scotland? If so, I have a starter pack for you 🌟⤵️

go.bsky.app/TyaxnV5

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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · Nov 18

a starter pack of people I have sent apologetic texts to, out of an irrational hangover-fuelled fear I said something awful in the pub the night before

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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · Nov 15

As BlueSky takes off, I thought it a good idea to put together a starter pack of academics and think tankers interested and involved in Scottish affairs.

Bear in mind that I absolutely half-arsed this, so if you're missing (sorry) let me know and I'll add you! go.bsky.app/A88PM2W

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Nov 18

On this very chilly morning, it feels like an apt time to repost my partner's most recent piece about our trip to Zermatt this Summer ⛰️ A personal highlight is being referred to as "the chocolate-munching rearguard."
Grab a coffee, get cosy and have a read 👇
#travel #writing #MondayMorningRead

Dead Academic @deadacademic.bsky.social · Nov 16

Like everyone else I've taken the plunge and I've moved over to Bluesky. Here's a piece I wrote about a trip to Zermatt, Switzerland this summer. FFO mountains and travel commentary #travel #switzerland #hiking

Zermatt

As he gazed across that milky vista of saw-toothed peaks and formidable massifs, Edward Whymper must have felt unstoppable. It had been four years since he first laid eyes on that spectacular mount…

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Nov 17

I can’t remember the name of it but there’s a TikTok account dedicated to calling out the most painful connections answer of the past month - quite cathartic haha

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Gemma Clark 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 @gemmaclark.bsky.social · Nov 17

Giving my petition to decriminalise abortion in the U.K. another push

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70....

Petition: Decriminalise Abortion

I am calling on the UK government to remove abortion from criminal law so that no pregnant person can be criminalised for procuring their own abortion.

petition.parliament.uk

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Nov 17

Working in/around politics is funny because moments like the current purported “AlL tHe LeFtIeS aRe LeAvInG X” and “echo chamber” panic is treated as a central topic of concern yet 99% of the public don’t know about it or give a toss

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Ashley Mclean @ashleymclean.bsky.social · Nov 17

Ginny!! An excellent first post 🙌🏻

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