Gill Steele
@squirreltower.bsky.social
Working in renewables since 2005.Believe in land reform & social justice.I want a fairer society & realise now I have to help make that happen. Sucker for volunteering.Owned by a cat,dog & children.Just don’t self build😜 .English bird 30 years in Scotland
Pinned
Gill Steele
@squirreltower.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Introduce yourself with four climbs
Cioch nose - A’ Chioch Ridge
Savage Slit - Cairn Lochan
Etive Slabs - Beinn Trilleachan
Tower Ridge - Beinn Nibheis
Cioch nose - A’ Chioch Ridge
Savage Slit - Cairn Lochan
Etive Slabs - Beinn Trilleachan
Tower Ridge - Beinn Nibheis
Community Led Housing has built 600 homes in the most difficult to develop areas where no one else is building homes
These homes make a disproportionate contribution to halting depopulation, so just 3 affordable homes can keep a island school open
www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/campaigners-...
These homes make a disproportionate contribution to halting depopulation, so just 3 affordable homes can keep a island school open
www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/campaigners-...
Campaigners call for public investment and ‘culture change’ in Government to boost community led housing and tackle homes crisis – Community Land Scotland
Community led housing is an effective way to tackle the rural housing crisis and the Government in Scotland needs to do much more to support the vitally important sector, campaigners say.
www.communitylandscotland.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Community Led Housing has built 600 homes in the most difficult to develop areas where no one else is building homes
These homes make a disproportionate contribution to halting depopulation, so just 3 affordable homes can keep a island school open
www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/campaigners-...
These homes make a disproportionate contribution to halting depopulation, so just 3 affordable homes can keep a island school open
www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/campaigners-...
‘The first ever Census of Community Led Housing in Scotland – conducted by the Alliance – shows that communities have already provided more than 600 homes, especially in rural & island areas poorly served by the housing system. They could deliver as many as 1,700 more by 2031, if properly supported’
The Community Led Housing Alliance urges increased public investment to build more affordable homes. They propose a £55 million Community Led Housing Fund, publicly-backed loans, and more support for community housing.
Read the full story here: buff.ly/YYR0uAO
Read the full story here: buff.ly/YYR0uAO
February 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
‘The first ever Census of Community Led Housing in Scotland – conducted by the Alliance – shows that communities have already provided more than 600 homes, especially in rural & island areas poorly served by the housing system. They could deliver as many as 1,700 more by 2031, if properly supported’
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The Community Led Housing Alliance urges increased public investment to build more affordable homes. They propose a £55 million Community Led Housing Fund, publicly-backed loans, and more support for community housing.
Read the full story here: buff.ly/YYR0uAO
Read the full story here: buff.ly/YYR0uAO
February 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The Community Led Housing Alliance urges increased public investment to build more affordable homes. They propose a £55 million Community Led Housing Fund, publicly-backed loans, and more support for community housing.
Read the full story here: buff.ly/YYR0uAO
Read the full story here: buff.ly/YYR0uAO
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Monaco based expat choosing to put more foreigners than U.K. players in his football team complains about expats and foreigners working in the U.K.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Monaco based expat choosing to put more foreigners than U.K. players in his football team complains about expats and foreigners working in the U.K.
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Interesting Walrus sighting in the Firth of Forth! Our oceans are an amazing place. 💙
We're working hard with communities and wonderful partners to restore marine environments around the Forth - for nature, climate and future generations. 🌍
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Marine #Wildlife
We're working hard with communities and wonderful partners to restore marine environments around the Forth - for nature, climate and future generations. 🌍
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Marine #Wildlife
'Rare sighting' of walrus on rocks off Elie
The walrus was spotted near Elie on 31 January but it was not made public in order to protect the animal from onlookers and drones.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Interesting Walrus sighting in the Firth of Forth! Our oceans are an amazing place. 💙
We're working hard with communities and wonderful partners to restore marine environments around the Forth - for nature, climate and future generations. 🌍
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Marine #Wildlife
We're working hard with communities and wonderful partners to restore marine environments around the Forth - for nature, climate and future generations. 🌍
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Marine #Wildlife
January rainfall data (from nearest SEPA station) shows we had more than double the monthly rainfall
February 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
January rainfall data (from nearest SEPA station) shows we had more than double the monthly rainfall
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Ironic that a man barely ever in his workplace should make such a call.
BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
February 9, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Ironic that a man barely ever in his workplace should make such a call.
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Where's Jackie Bailey, hiding awaiting the fallout, looking out her gladrags in preparation???
February 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Where's Jackie Bailey, hiding awaiting the fallout, looking out her gladrags in preparation???
Good I hate this, playing right into people’s actual concerns about lack of affordable homes with a dollop of nativism
The SNP\Greens have to do something much more radical on housing (like councils building more with in house architects etc) to defeat Reform
The SNP\Greens have to do something much more radical on housing (like councils building more with in house architects etc) to defeat Reform
Reform are pledging to bring in legislation at Holyrood they claim would prioritise Scots when it comes to allocating social housing
Reform announce policy to give Scots priority in social housing allocation
www.thenational.scot
February 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Good I hate this, playing right into people’s actual concerns about lack of affordable homes with a dollop of nativism
The SNP\Greens have to do something much more radical on housing (like councils building more with in house architects etc) to defeat Reform
The SNP\Greens have to do something much more radical on housing (like councils building more with in house architects etc) to defeat Reform
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I'm still waiting on a reasonably connected journo to connect the dots between Dougie Alexander who's running Labour's Holyrood 2026 campaign and Anas' announcement. 🙄😬
BREAKING: Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar calls for Keir Starmer to resign.
"The situation in Downing Street is not good enough. There have been too many mistakes... That's why it cannot continue."
"The situation in Downing Street is not good enough. There have been too many mistakes... That's why it cannot continue."
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
I'm still waiting on a reasonably connected journo to connect the dots between Dougie Alexander who's running Labour's Holyrood 2026 campaign and Anas' announcement. 🙄😬
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Gaelic education has been a huge success in Glasgow, but some worry the culture is being watered down
www.glasgowbell.co.uk/gaelic-mediu...
www.glasgowbell.co.uk/gaelic-mediu...
Gaelic’s popularity in Glasgow is a lifeline — but has it come at a cost?
A new generation of Glasgow Gaels have revived Scotland’s traditional tongue. Some worry about cultural erasure
www.glasgowbell.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Gaelic education has been a huge success in Glasgow, but some worry the culture is being watered down
www.glasgowbell.co.uk/gaelic-mediu...
www.glasgowbell.co.uk/gaelic-mediu...
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A video! With me! About Democracy for Sale's latest revelations about Labour Together, which lead all the way to Starmer's Downing Street.
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
A video! With me! About Democracy for Sale's latest revelations about Labour Together, which lead all the way to Starmer's Downing Street.
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Westminster has failed Scotland.
A new Prime Minister won't change that. It's time for independence.
A new Prime Minister won't change that. It's time for independence.
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Westminster has failed Scotland.
A new Prime Minister won't change that. It's time for independence.
A new Prime Minister won't change that. It's time for independence.
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Hard not to see this as political cynicism and naked ambition, given Sarwar celebrated his 'old friend' Mandelson's appointment less than a year ago.
February 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Hard not to see this as political cynicism and naked ambition, given Sarwar celebrated his 'old friend' Mandelson's appointment less than a year ago.
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I do think that the Anas Sarwar press conference was just too nakedly cynical to be effective, frankly.
February 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I do think that the Anas Sarwar press conference was just too nakedly cynical to be effective, frankly.
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'It’s worth remembering that Mandelson was brought down despite the British media, not because of them.'
Mike Small
bellacaledonia.org.u...
Mike Small
bellacaledonia.org.u...
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
'It’s worth remembering that Mandelson was brought down despite the British media, not because of them.'
Mike Small
bellacaledonia.org.u...
Mike Small
bellacaledonia.org.u...
Unsurprising but depressing
Can’t imagine it’s changed with Theil/Zukerberg/Besos
I am intensely bored of old white men running stuff…
huge caveat I know not all old white men are like this I have sons/partner/dear friends who aren’t arsehole misogynists
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Can’t imagine it’s changed with Theil/Zukerberg/Besos
I am intensely bored of old white men running stuff…
huge caveat I know not all old white men are like this I have sons/partner/dear friends who aren’t arsehole misogynists
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club
Files reveal a world of flattery and fratboy tones, where rich men are cultivated and women provide services
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Unsurprising but depressing
Can’t imagine it’s changed with Theil/Zukerberg/Besos
I am intensely bored of old white men running stuff…
huge caveat I know not all old white men are like this I have sons/partner/dear friends who aren’t arsehole misogynists
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Can’t imagine it’s changed with Theil/Zukerberg/Besos
I am intensely bored of old white men running stuff…
huge caveat I know not all old white men are like this I have sons/partner/dear friends who aren’t arsehole misogynists
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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A full inquiry is needed into Peter Mandelson’s involvement with Peter Thiel’s dodgy tech outfit Palantir, specifically into the ex-ambassador’s role in Keir Starmer’s visit to Palantir’s Washington DC showroom and Palantir’s £241m contract with the MoD to “boost military AI and innovation”.
Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn
Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 PM
A full inquiry is needed into Peter Mandelson’s involvement with Peter Thiel’s dodgy tech outfit Palantir, specifically into the ex-ambassador’s role in Keir Starmer’s visit to Palantir’s Washington DC showroom and Palantir’s £241m contract with the MoD to “boost military AI and innovation”.
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Prevent Russia-funded radical-right parties from gaining control of Europe’s entire nuclear arsenal by 2029 with this ONE SIMPLE TRICK the fascists DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW.
(It’s PR. France and Britain should just adopt PR, like now.)
(It’s PR. France and Britain should just adopt PR, like now.)
February 4, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Prevent Russia-funded radical-right parties from gaining control of Europe’s entire nuclear arsenal by 2029 with this ONE SIMPLE TRICK the fascists DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW.
(It’s PR. France and Britain should just adopt PR, like now.)
(It’s PR. France and Britain should just adopt PR, like now.)
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Donald Trump creates fund to boost MAGA agenda in UK
Donald Trump creates fund to boost MAGA agenda in UK
A US "free speech" fund is set to push Donald Trump's right-wing agenda in the UK and Europe, with Reform UK's involvement, reports have…
www.thenational.scot
February 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Donald Trump creates fund to boost MAGA agenda in UK
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We used to joke about however good or bad your job is, some poor soul has to open all those envelopes…
Well, a few months ago, I met someone who did exactly that and she said it was a GREAT job!
Which just goes to show that happiness at work is affected by a lot more things than the task in hand!
Well, a few months ago, I met someone who did exactly that and she said it was a GREAT job!
Which just goes to show that happiness at work is affected by a lot more things than the task in hand!
Poo testing in England to come into line with poo testing in Scotland and Wales.
There must be scope for a few humorous headlines here?!
From today’s @bmj.
#MedSky
#BowelCancer
#CancerScreening
There must be scope for a few humorous headlines here?!
From today’s @bmj.
#MedSky
#BowelCancer
#CancerScreening
February 7, 2026 at 9:31 AM
We used to joke about however good or bad your job is, some poor soul has to open all those envelopes…
Well, a few months ago, I met someone who did exactly that and she said it was a GREAT job!
Which just goes to show that happiness at work is affected by a lot more things than the task in hand!
Well, a few months ago, I met someone who did exactly that and she said it was a GREAT job!
Which just goes to show that happiness at work is affected by a lot more things than the task in hand!
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Very sad to hear about the death of Jeane Freeman. She ensured Scotland's Social Security system would be grounded in dignity, fairness and respect. A significant improvement on the DWP benefits system.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/
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February 7, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Very sad to hear about the death of Jeane Freeman. She ensured Scotland's Social Security system would be grounded in dignity, fairness and respect. A significant improvement on the DWP benefits system.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/
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Were broadcast journalists deployed to the the search of Peter Mandelson's home to report on what was happening? Were uniformed police officers deployed, a cordon raised and a body tent raised at its entrance?
No, writes Abbi Garton-Crosbie ✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
No, writes Abbi Garton-Crosbie ✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
February 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Were broadcast journalists deployed to the the search of Peter Mandelson's home to report on what was happening? Were uniformed police officers deployed, a cordon raised and a body tent raised at its entrance?
No, writes Abbi Garton-Crosbie ✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
No, writes Abbi Garton-Crosbie ✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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New post Parkswatchscotland: The Scottish Government’s £3.3m forestry grant to Oxygen Conservation at Invergeldie https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/?p=32333
February 7, 2026 at 8:36 AM
New post Parkswatchscotland: The Scottish Government’s £3.3m forestry grant to Oxygen Conservation at Invergeldie https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/?p=32333
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BREAKING: Peter Mandelson just sent this secret notice to all UK media, demanding they leave him alone.
He uses IPSO clauses designed to support grieving families in a bid to stop scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein
We have published it in full.
www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...
He uses IPSO clauses designed to support grieving families in a bid to stop scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein
We have published it in full.
www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...
Peter Mandelson issues secret notice demanding press leave him alone – read in full
LATE on Friday evening, this notice was circulated from representatives of Peter Mandelson, via press regulator IPSO and the Press Association news…
www.thenational.scot
February 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
BREAKING: Peter Mandelson just sent this secret notice to all UK media, demanding they leave him alone.
He uses IPSO clauses designed to support grieving families in a bid to stop scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein
We have published it in full.
www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...
He uses IPSO clauses designed to support grieving families in a bid to stop scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein
We have published it in full.
www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...