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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 18h

Overcast Dunbar and Bass Rock, the gloom only adds to its beauty imo

Seascape sand in foreground, sea, and then a lump of rock known as the Bass Rock. Seabird colony. Overcast grey late afternoon.

Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 23h

This is the poetry of the night faeries

Edinburgh O'Clock @edinburghclock.bsky.social · 1d

Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.

A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin

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Delicious images of Edinburgh from Tom Duffin

Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 23h

Och I’m a day late, sorry.
Just finished this book which I first read in the mid ‘80’s. I have to confess I skipped over the abattoir chapters this time as well. It shouts of the difficulties of being working class and a creative. I got frustrated by Mat at times, and felt sorry for Helen, his wife.

Book cover showing a background of tenement flats, a tree, a bird, a bell and a fish (this is the Glasgow coat of arms). In the foreground is a young man shirt sleeves rolled up, arms leaning on a desk one arm bent and fist resting on his brow.There is an open notebook and a pen on the desk.
This book contains one finished novel ‘The Dear Green Place’ and an unfinished story ‘Fur Sadie’ both by author Archie Hind.

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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 1d

Decay

Partially collapsed cone shaped pointed roof with cockerel weather vane on top. Black and white image

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 4d

US activist Angela Davis and novelist Toni Morrison walking together in 1974, by photographer Jill Krementz #womensart #BlackHistoryMonth US

Monochrome photograph of two Black women walking down a street towards the viewer, the subject to the right looks at the other as if in conversation, while the other looks down as if listening

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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 4d

Moon River

Edinburgh O'Clock @edinburghclock.bsky.social · 4d

Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.

A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin

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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 5d

Little bird
Head tucked under wing
Like Geisha behind painted silk fan

#Poetry
#Bluskypoetry

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 5d

10th October and it’s World Mental Health Day. Keep talking. Keep listening. Keep being kind (to yourself and others). We are Nature and I’ve found this is where I heal best. Love to you all.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 8d

Girl in the East Wind with Ravens Passing the Moon, 1893 by Glasgow School artist Frances MacDonald #WomensArt

Painting of a stylised white woman in a pale green dress standing facing left in front of a full moon as five or more ravens fly past to the left against a dark sky

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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 8d

Goddess Moon:
Casting cool spells

Edinburgh O'Clock @edinburghclock.bsky.social · 8d

Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.

A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin

@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.

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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 12d

I always see this as a woman wearing a headscarf. Somewhere near St Abbs.

Stone archway entrance with a head at the top, partially obscured by vines. Trees sit behind. Black and white photo.

Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 12d

The Athens of the North bids adieu to the Sun God

Edinburgh O'Clock @edinburghclock.bsky.social · 12d

Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.

A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin

@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.

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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 16d

When Angus Council said Edzell’s 2012 flood caused “minimal” damage, locals disagreed. They formed a flood group, pulled their own figures, and got organised. Here’s what happened next: theferret.scot/new-a...

A leafless tree stands in the middle of floodwater, its bare branches spreading wide against the grey surface of the water. White text overlay reads: “It takes a village: a new approach to living with flooding.”

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Marjorie Lotfi @marjorielotfi.bsky.social · 21d

Only a handful of places left on our 2026 retreats at Galloway House Estate - if you’re tempted, now’s the time to snap one up! More information here: www.gallowayhouseestate.org/copy-of-retr...

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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · 21d

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 28d

In London, hate will never win.

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christhebarker @christhebarker.bsky.social · Sep 3

I designed this poster which is going to be in the windows of every Lush store as they close business for the day today in solidarity with the people of Gaza.

www.lush.com/uk/en/a/gaza...

Poster reads:
Stop starving Gaza
We are closed in solidarity
Find out more at lush.com/gaza

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The Ferret @theferret.scot · Sep 2

Nigel Farage says Glasgow is the “asylum capital of the UK” — housing 50% more “illegal” migrants than any other area. Ferret Fact Service dug into the numbers. The verdict? Mostly False.

Find out more: theferret.scot/glasg...

Image shows Nigel Farage speaking, wearing a suit and tie, against a blue background. Above him, large text reads: “Claim Glasgow hosts 50 per cent more ‘illegal’ migrants than anywhere else in the UK is Mostly False.” A fact-check scale underneath highlights “Mostly False.”

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Marjorie Lotfi @marjorielotfi.bsky.social · Aug 28

My short course of 10 midweek September workshops starts on Monday, now with a Forward Prize Shortlist Focus. £20. I hope you’ll join us! ⬇️

Marjorie's Table in Sept - 10 Workshops to Revive Your Writing Practice

Ten Marjorie's Table workshops from 7:30-8am (+ recordings) from 1-12th September, exploring the 2025 Forward Prize shortlist

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Art UK @artukdotorg.bsky.social · Aug 23

Hannah Frank was born #OnThisDay in 1908.

Discover her remarkable story and her distinctive Art Nouveau-style monochrome drawings and bronze sculptures 👉 buff.ly/OTX0Ikz

© the artist's estate 📸 Glasgow Women's Library

Hannah Frank: a star who still burns brightly | Art UK

Discover artworks, explore venues and meet artists. Art UK is the online home for every public collection in the UK, featuring over 600,000 artworks by over 60,000 artists.

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Marjorie Lotfi @marjorielotfi.bsky.social · Aug 19

Help me spread the word about these Marjorie's Table writing workshops - ten midweek workshops 1-12th September for £20.

And as usual, there's a free bursary place for anyone who needs one, no questions asked, no explanation needed. DM me for the code to use at checkout. shorturl.at/AxqWc

Marjorie's Table in Sept - Ten Workshops to Revive Your Writing Practice

Rediscover your writing practice with Marjorie's Table in September - ten midweek 7:30-8am workshops, with recordings, Sept 1-13

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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you so much for sharing and introducing me to Karimeh Abbud. Such wonderful images.

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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · Aug 11

Beautifuly written. I have fallen in love with most of the characters.

Book by Sarah Perry, called enlightenment
Dark blue cover with swirls and a flash of white down the centre, silver dots representing stars
The bottom section shows a shadowy figure among trees.

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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · Jul 30

I met Leon in Castletown this morning. What a man! He’s walking the NC500, raising funds for Mind. Tragically, his partner took her life last year and he struggles with poor mental health and drug addiction. He has a YouTube channel and would love to share his message. youtube.com/shorts/2lmrU...

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Moira @moirabanks.bsky.social · Jul 28

Just about to start this for my library book group.

Book cover title Clarice Lispector ‘House of the Star.
Image shows to the left side a naked female torso with a section cut out over left breast showing a red heart. The right side of the cover has some sketchings including upside down v a rear view of human figure drawn in pencil with some dashes like tailors chalk.

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