Baffy Niblick
@baffyniblick.bsky.social
Writer, Raconteur, Rebel, All-Round Rock Star
Scotland / Celtic / Politics (Indy and Lefty) / Art History / Vino 🍷 (lots) / Rugby / Golf /
Shine a light, burn the fear, take the leap.
Scotland / Celtic / Politics (Indy and Lefty) / Art History / Vino 🍷 (lots) / Rugby / Golf /
Shine a light, burn the fear, take the leap.
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Baffy Niblick
@baffyniblick.bsky.social
· Nov 15
That feeling when you've finally left the Twitter swamp and signed up with Bluesky.
Happy St. Andrews Day.
Our day is coming soon.
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Our day is coming soon.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Happy St. Andrews Day.
Our day is coming soon.
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Our day is coming soon.
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Monet revolutionized color theory by avoiding the use of black paint.
He made dark tones using complementary colors and other dark hues.
He made dark tones using complementary colors and other dark hues.
November 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Monet revolutionized color theory by avoiding the use of black paint.
He made dark tones using complementary colors and other dark hues.
He made dark tones using complementary colors and other dark hues.
An absolute belter of a video. With a special mention for the South Korean, French and Serbian commentators.
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youtube.com/watch?v=GdDt...
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youtube.com/watch?v=GdDt...
How THE WORLD reacted to Scotland Reaching the World Cup 🌍 | Crazy Commentary | Scotland 4-2 Denmark
YouTube video by Scotland National Team
youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
An absolute belter of a video. With a special mention for the South Korean, French and Serbian commentators.
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youtube.com/watch?v=GdDt...
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youtube.com/watch?v=GdDt...
Just so everyone is clear, there has never been a "cost of living crisis" but rather a Brexit crisis.
Simply put, the UK's dramatic fall in GDP, public spending and living standards - coupled with the horrendous rise in child and adult poverty - is down to one, and one factor only. Brexit.
Simply put, the UK's dramatic fall in GDP, public spending and living standards - coupled with the horrendous rise in child and adult poverty - is down to one, and one factor only. Brexit.
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Just so everyone is clear, there has never been a "cost of living crisis" but rather a Brexit crisis.
Simply put, the UK's dramatic fall in GDP, public spending and living standards - coupled with the horrendous rise in child and adult poverty - is down to one, and one factor only. Brexit.
Simply put, the UK's dramatic fall in GDP, public spending and living standards - coupled with the horrendous rise in child and adult poverty - is down to one, and one factor only. Brexit.
And the feckin rest.
Objective estimates come in around £250 billion - that's a quarter of £1 trillion for those who want the truth.
Objective estimates come in around £250 billion - that's a quarter of £1 trillion for those who want the truth.
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
And the feckin rest.
Objective estimates come in around £250 billion - that's a quarter of £1 trillion for those who want the truth.
Objective estimates come in around £250 billion - that's a quarter of £1 trillion for those who want the truth.
While it is universally accepted that Nigel Farage is racist, let's not forget that so too is Starmer.
The difference being that Farage uses antagonist rhetoric to achieve his objectives while Starmer, in executing his policies in Scotland and Wales, uses the full might of the Westminster machine.
The difference being that Farage uses antagonist rhetoric to achieve his objectives while Starmer, in executing his policies in Scotland and Wales, uses the full might of the Westminster machine.
November 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
While it is universally accepted that Nigel Farage is racist, let's not forget that so too is Starmer.
The difference being that Farage uses antagonist rhetoric to achieve his objectives while Starmer, in executing his policies in Scotland and Wales, uses the full might of the Westminster machine.
The difference being that Farage uses antagonist rhetoric to achieve his objectives while Starmer, in executing his policies in Scotland and Wales, uses the full might of the Westminster machine.
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Perhaps it's no surprise to hear a large number of dafties proclaiming Steve Clarke to be the Scotland NT's greatest ever manager.
FFS, Jock Stein took us to two World Cup finals - with only 24 teams qualifying - and likely a third if tragedy hadn't struck.
Feckin eejits should be sectioned.
FFS, Jock Stein took us to two World Cup finals - with only 24 teams qualifying - and likely a third if tragedy hadn't struck.
Feckin eejits should be sectioned.
a man in a suit and tie stands in front of an airplane with a quote by jock stein
ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands in front of an airplane with a quote by jock stein
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November 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Perhaps it's no surprise to hear a large number of dafties proclaiming Steve Clarke to be the Scotland NT's greatest ever manager.
FFS, Jock Stein took us to two World Cup finals - with only 24 teams qualifying - and likely a third if tragedy hadn't struck.
Feckin eejits should be sectioned.
FFS, Jock Stein took us to two World Cup finals - with only 24 teams qualifying - and likely a third if tragedy hadn't struck.
Feckin eejits should be sectioned.
Feck me, these two images are so Baroque in composition that had they been done by Caravaggio, Raphael or Titian, they'd already be hanging in the Prado or Palatine.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Feck me, these two images are so Baroque in composition that had they been done by Caravaggio, Raphael or Titian, they'd already be hanging in the Prado or Palatine.
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Without hyperbole, Scott McTominay's goal last night may well go down as one of the greatest in the history of the game.
He first reaches to 8ft, is horizontal to the ground at over 6ft, and strikes the ball with his foot at about 8.5 to 9ft. Truly astonishing piece of skill and athleticism.
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He first reaches to 8ft, is horizontal to the ground at over 6ft, and strikes the ball with his foot at about 8.5 to 9ft. Truly astonishing piece of skill and athleticism.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Without hyperbole, Scott McTominay's goal last night may well go down as one of the greatest in the history of the game.
He first reaches to 8ft, is horizontal to the ground at over 6ft, and strikes the ball with his foot at about 8.5 to 9ft. Truly astonishing piece of skill and athleticism.
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He first reaches to 8ft, is horizontal to the ground at over 6ft, and strikes the ball with his foot at about 8.5 to 9ft. Truly astonishing piece of skill and athleticism.
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This evening, we’ll be sharing a very special collection of portraits at an event in the Scottish Parliament.
These beautiful photographs, taken by Angela Catlin, capture the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
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These beautiful photographs, taken by Angela Catlin, capture the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
This evening, we’ll be sharing a very special collection of portraits at an event in the Scottish Parliament.
These beautiful photographs, taken by Angela Catlin, capture the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
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These beautiful photographs, taken by Angela Catlin, capture the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives in Scotland.
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News BBC Scotland doesn’t tell you – Young carers were almost “perfect” targets for the kind of street-grooming model that operated in Rotherham, Rochdale & Telford but only SNP Government in Scotland offers unique payment to help them escape those conditions talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/17/n...
News BBC Scotland prefers not to tell you – Young carers were almost “perfect” targets for the kind of street-grooming model that operated in Rotherham, Rochdale and Telford but only SNP Government i...
Professor John Robertson OBA From the Scottish Government today, reported by STV but not by BBC Scotland: Young carers up to age 19 will now receive Young Carer Grant following an expansion of the …
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November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
News BBC Scotland doesn’t tell you – Young carers were almost “perfect” targets for the kind of street-grooming model that operated in Rotherham, Rochdale & Telford but only SNP Government in Scotland offers unique payment to help them escape those conditions talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/17/n...
Children In Need has to be one of the greatest con jobs of our time.
Despite a miniscule £48 million being raised last year, the great British public's capacity to embrace the annual charade remains as bewildering as ever.
So I have an idea. Let's build a few less weapons next year. Job done.
Despite a miniscule £48 million being raised last year, the great British public's capacity to embrace the annual charade remains as bewildering as ever.
So I have an idea. Let's build a few less weapons next year. Job done.
a yellow teddy bear is dancing with a bandage on its head .
ALT: a yellow teddy bear is dancing with a bandage on its head .
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Children In Need has to be one of the greatest con jobs of our time.
Despite a miniscule £48 million being raised last year, the great British public's capacity to embrace the annual charade remains as bewildering as ever.
So I have an idea. Let's build a few less weapons next year. Job done.
Despite a miniscule £48 million being raised last year, the great British public's capacity to embrace the annual charade remains as bewildering as ever.
So I have an idea. Let's build a few less weapons next year. Job done.
Dunt claims that the BBC is the most trusted news source.
Except for viewers in Scotland, Wales, the North of Ireland, Palestine, India, Ireland, Cyprus, Kenya, Jamaica, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, SE Asia, and most all of Africa and the Middle East.
Except for viewers in Scotland, Wales, the North of Ireland, Palestine, India, Ireland, Cyprus, Kenya, Jamaica, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, SE Asia, and most all of Africa and the Middle East.
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Dunt claims that the BBC is the most trusted news source.
Except for viewers in Scotland, Wales, the North of Ireland, Palestine, India, Ireland, Cyprus, Kenya, Jamaica, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, SE Asia, and most all of Africa and the Middle East.
Except for viewers in Scotland, Wales, the North of Ireland, Palestine, India, Ireland, Cyprus, Kenya, Jamaica, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, SE Asia, and most all of Africa and the Middle East.
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❌ End the Union's biggest economic lie. GERS doesn’t show what independence would look like - it shows the cost of staying in the Union.
✅ Our proposal, i-GERS, will demonstrate the brighter future independence brings: www.believeinscotland.org/i_gers_the_r...
✅ Our proposal, i-GERS, will demonstrate the brighter future independence brings: www.believeinscotland.org/i_gers_the_r...
October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
❌ End the Union's biggest economic lie. GERS doesn’t show what independence would look like - it shows the cost of staying in the Union.
✅ Our proposal, i-GERS, will demonstrate the brighter future independence brings: www.believeinscotland.org/i_gers_the_r...
✅ Our proposal, i-GERS, will demonstrate the brighter future independence brings: www.believeinscotland.org/i_gers_the_r...
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1. This is a thread on freedom, and how easy it is to lose.
Over the past 2,000 years in Europe, there have been few periods and places of freedom. For much of the time we lived under highly oppressive tyrannies of various kinds, whether small or grand, local or imperial, secular or religious.🧵
Over the past 2,000 years in Europe, there have been few periods and places of freedom. For much of the time we lived under highly oppressive tyrannies of various kinds, whether small or grand, local or imperial, secular or religious.🧵
November 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM
1. This is a thread on freedom, and how easy it is to lose.
Over the past 2,000 years in Europe, there have been few periods and places of freedom. For much of the time we lived under highly oppressive tyrannies of various kinds, whether small or grand, local or imperial, secular or religious.🧵
Over the past 2,000 years in Europe, there have been few periods and places of freedom. For much of the time we lived under highly oppressive tyrannies of various kinds, whether small or grand, local or imperial, secular or religious.🧵
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www.thenational.scot/news/2558726...
#SkyNews #itvnews #C4News #LBC #r4today #bbcbreakfast #gmb #bbcpm #bbcqt #bbcaq #pmqs #politicslive #GBNews #bbcgms #scotlandtonight #SNP #independence #LBC #bbcsundayshow
#SkyNews #itvnews #C4News #LBC #r4today #bbcbreakfast #gmb #bbcpm #bbcqt #bbcaq #pmqs #politicslive #GBNews #bbcgms #scotlandtonight #SNP #independence #LBC #bbcsundayshow
John Swinney to talk whisky with US ambassador in defiance of Douglas Alexander
FIRST Minister John Swinney will meet with the US ambassador on Saturday, just 24 hours after Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander attacked the SNP…
www.thenational.scot
November 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This is a brilliant piece of content from Serie A.
In slow motion, Scott McTominay's belter against Inter at the weekend.
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youtu.be/BzXQvfGkHXc?...
In slow motion, Scott McTominay's belter against Inter at the weekend.
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youtu.be/BzXQvfGkHXc?...
GOAL OF THE DAY | McTominay’s Goal in Slow Motion | Napoli-Inter | Serie A 2025/26
YouTube video by Serie A
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October 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This is a brilliant piece of content from Serie A.
In slow motion, Scott McTominay's belter against Inter at the weekend.
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youtu.be/BzXQvfGkHXc?...
In slow motion, Scott McTominay's belter against Inter at the weekend.
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youtu.be/BzXQvfGkHXc?...
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The BBC, a century of brainwashing and propaganda, on behalf of the westminster establishment.
October 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The BBC, a century of brainwashing and propaganda, on behalf of the westminster establishment.
Many in the UK still think the Royal Family's raison d'etre is generating tourist dollars for the economy.
Bullshit! The monarchy is a societal control tool - to manipulate public opinion, deflect govt policy, and enable and reinforce the notion of first and second-class citizenship.
Bullshit! The monarchy is a societal control tool - to manipulate public opinion, deflect govt policy, and enable and reinforce the notion of first and second-class citizenship.
October 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Many in the UK still think the Royal Family's raison d'etre is generating tourist dollars for the economy.
Bullshit! The monarchy is a societal control tool - to manipulate public opinion, deflect govt policy, and enable and reinforce the notion of first and second-class citizenship.
Bullshit! The monarchy is a societal control tool - to manipulate public opinion, deflect govt policy, and enable and reinforce the notion of first and second-class citizenship.
The chief behavioural psych problem with Scottish Unionists and English Nats is a conditioned belief that the "ruling class" is best equipped to govern - be it the aristocracy, Eton/Harrow cartel or Oxbridge PP&E collective.
Simply put, it's cap-doffing as a way of life and on an industrial scale.
Simply put, it's cap-doffing as a way of life and on an industrial scale.
a black and white photo of a boy with the words please sir may i have some more below him
ALT: a black and white photo of a boy with the words please sir may i have some more below him
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October 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The chief behavioural psych problem with Scottish Unionists and English Nats is a conditioned belief that the "ruling class" is best equipped to govern - be it the aristocracy, Eton/Harrow cartel or Oxbridge PP&E collective.
Simply put, it's cap-doffing as a way of life and on an industrial scale.
Simply put, it's cap-doffing as a way of life and on an industrial scale.
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Scotland, here's what you COULD have won.
Let's not make the same mistake with Whisky and Renewable Energy.
Scottish Independence please!
Let's not make the same mistake with Whisky and Renewable Energy.
Scottish Independence please!
October 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Scotland, here's what you COULD have won.
Let's not make the same mistake with Whisky and Renewable Energy.
Scottish Independence please!
Let's not make the same mistake with Whisky and Renewable Energy.
Scottish Independence please!
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