Nicola Meighan
@nicolameighan.bsky.social
Arts Writer & Broadcaster 🏳️⚧️
Friday Afternoons, BBC Radio Scotland
A Kick Up The Arts podcast
akickupthearts.org
Interviews: Dolly Parton, Patti Smith, Martha Reeves, Joan Collins
Friday Afternoons, BBC Radio Scotland
A Kick Up The Arts podcast
akickupthearts.org
Interviews: Dolly Parton, Patti Smith, Martha Reeves, Joan Collins
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📚Cracking book event tonight!
‘Action Time Vision’
@nicolameighan.bsky.social
Katy Lironi
@creepingbent.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
👏👏👏👏
‘Action Time Vision’
@nicolameighan.bsky.social
Katy Lironi
@creepingbent.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
👏👏👏👏
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
📚Cracking book event tonight!
‘Action Time Vision’
@nicolameighan.bsky.social
Katy Lironi
@creepingbent.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
👏👏👏👏
‘Action Time Vision’
@nicolameighan.bsky.social
Katy Lironi
@creepingbent.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
👏👏👏👏
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Glasgow you glorious beings. Catch me & Gordon Buchanan (nature’s heartthrob) at Aye Write Festival at The Mitchell Library come 13/11 at 19:45. And we’ll be chatting with the fantabulous @nicolameighan.bsky.social 💛💜🩵.
🎫 : www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/muck...
🎫 : www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/muck...
November 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Glasgow you glorious beings. Catch me & Gordon Buchanan (nature’s heartthrob) at Aye Write Festival at The Mitchell Library come 13/11 at 19:45. And we’ll be chatting with the fantabulous @nicolameighan.bsky.social 💛💜🩵.
🎫 : www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/muck...
🎫 : www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/muck...
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Wonderful @nicolameighan.bsky.social discusses the DIY aesthetic in the Scottish music with @grantmcphee.bsky.social, Katy Lironi and @creepingbent.bsky.social at Aye Write on Thurs 13th Nov. All 3 have their own books which can be purchased at the event. Tix:
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/acti...
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/acti...
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Wonderful @nicolameighan.bsky.social discusses the DIY aesthetic in the Scottish music with @grantmcphee.bsky.social, Katy Lironi and @creepingbent.bsky.social at Aye Write on Thurs 13th Nov. All 3 have their own books which can be purchased at the event. Tix:
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/acti...
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/acti...
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I'm going to be in Glasgow on the evening of Saturday Nov 8th, talking about Maybe I'm Amazed, music, neurodivergence and more with @nicolameighan.bsky.social Details below t.co/Mr3ZqgHfqg
https://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/maybe-im-amazed-john-harris-with-nicola-meighan/
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October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I'm going to be in Glasgow on the evening of Saturday Nov 8th, talking about Maybe I'm Amazed, music, neurodivergence and more with @nicolameighan.bsky.social Details below t.co/Mr3ZqgHfqg
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This week! @damedenisemina.bsky.social in conversation at The Stand in Glasgow (opposite Kelvinbridge Subway), Thursday Oct 9, 2.30pm. We’ll chat about Scottish novels, records, films - and Denise’s brilliant books… More info / tickets here! www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
In Conversation: Denise Mina (The Stand, Glasgow, Oct 9th, 2.30pm) — A Kick Up The Arts
Well then. I always love chatting with Denise Mina , and I can’t wait to have a blether with her about her latest brilliant crime thriller, The Good Liar (I absolutely love it and am getting a BLOO...
www.akickupthearts.org
October 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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We are LIVE! Time to hit the donate button 💜
Help us get the ball rolling & your donation will be DOUBLED 💰
We have 1 week to meet our target of £5000 to ensure we keep producing work that puts the voices of Scotland's women, trans & non-binary people centre stage 🎭
Donate now: buff.ly/PFzAqne
Help us get the ball rolling & your donation will be DOUBLED 💰
We have 1 week to meet our target of £5000 to ensure we keep producing work that puts the voices of Scotland's women, trans & non-binary people centre stage 🎭
Donate now: buff.ly/PFzAqne
October 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We are LIVE! Time to hit the donate button 💜
Help us get the ball rolling & your donation will be DOUBLED 💰
We have 1 week to meet our target of £5000 to ensure we keep producing work that puts the voices of Scotland's women, trans & non-binary people centre stage 🎭
Donate now: buff.ly/PFzAqne
Help us get the ball rolling & your donation will be DOUBLED 💰
We have 1 week to meet our target of £5000 to ensure we keep producing work that puts the voices of Scotland's women, trans & non-binary people centre stage 🎭
Donate now: buff.ly/PFzAqne
This week! @damedenisemina.bsky.social in conversation at The Stand in Glasgow (opposite Kelvinbridge Subway), Thursday Oct 9, 2.30pm. We’ll chat about Scottish novels, records, films - and Denise’s brilliant books… More info / tickets here! www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
In Conversation: Denise Mina (The Stand, Glasgow, Oct 9th, 2.30pm) — A Kick Up The Arts
Well then. I always love chatting with Denise Mina , and I can’t wait to have a blether with her about her latest brilliant crime thriller, The Good Liar (I absolutely love it and am getting a BLOO...
www.akickupthearts.org
October 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
This week! @damedenisemina.bsky.social in conversation at The Stand in Glasgow (opposite Kelvinbridge Subway), Thursday Oct 9, 2.30pm. We’ll chat about Scottish novels, records, films - and Denise’s brilliant books… More info / tickets here! www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
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Darlings! Join me and Nicola Meigan at the Stand on Oct the 9th.
Free cocaine and machine guns for all (legislation permitting)
Free cocaine and machine guns for all (legislation permitting)
This week's newsletter is here! With @damedenisemina.bsky.social live at The Stand in Glasgow (Oct 9)! @govindajeggy.bsky.social live (same; Nov 13)!
Plus: tune into @ambroseparry.bsky.social! Chris Brookmyre! Clare Grogan! Loads more! It's all here: www.akickupthearts.org/campaigns/vi...
Plus: tune into @ambroseparry.bsky.social! Chris Brookmyre! Clare Grogan! Loads more! It's all here: www.akickupthearts.org/campaigns/vi...
September 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Darlings! Join me and Nicola Meigan at the Stand on Oct the 9th.
Free cocaine and machine guns for all (legislation permitting)
Free cocaine and machine guns for all (legislation permitting)
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Next week! Thursday afternoon Oct 9, 2.30pm - The Stand in Glasgow (opposite Kelvinbridge Subway): thee mighty @damedenisemina.bsky.social in conversation. We’ll talk books, films, music, life, the universe, everything. Join us! Tickets / more info: www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
October 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Next week! Thursday afternoon Oct 9, 2.30pm - The Stand in Glasgow (opposite Kelvinbridge Subway): thee mighty @damedenisemina.bsky.social in conversation. We’ll talk books, films, music, life, the universe, everything. Join us! Tickets / more info: www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
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That’s our @emmaspollock.bsky.social live in session on @marcrileydj.bsky.social and @gidcoe.bsky.social on BBC 6Music at 9pm TONIGHT.
Tune yer wireless accordingly!
Or, use the internet, if you must 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Tune yer wireless accordingly!
Or, use the internet, if you must 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
October 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
That’s our @emmaspollock.bsky.social live in session on @marcrileydj.bsky.social and @gidcoe.bsky.social on BBC 6Music at 9pm TONIGHT.
Tune yer wireless accordingly!
Or, use the internet, if you must 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Tune yer wireless accordingly!
Or, use the internet, if you must 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Next week! Thursday afternoon Oct 9, 2.30pm - The Stand in Glasgow (opposite Kelvinbridge Subway): thee mighty @damedenisemina.bsky.social in conversation. We’ll talk books, films, music, life, the universe, everything. Join us! Tickets / more info: www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
October 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Next week! Thursday afternoon Oct 9, 2.30pm - The Stand in Glasgow (opposite Kelvinbridge Subway): thee mighty @damedenisemina.bsky.social in conversation. We’ll talk books, films, music, life, the universe, everything. Join us! Tickets / more info: www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
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that’s the matinee performance on Saturday 22 November SOLD OOT
final evening tickets: wegottickets.com/event/662553
(me and charlotte are recording a live album at the @thegladcafe.bsky.social ICYMI)
final evening tickets: wegottickets.com/event/662553
(me and charlotte are recording a live album at the @thegladcafe.bsky.social ICYMI)
September 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
that’s the matinee performance on Saturday 22 November SOLD OOT
final evening tickets: wegottickets.com/event/662553
(me and charlotte are recording a live album at the @thegladcafe.bsky.social ICYMI)
final evening tickets: wegottickets.com/event/662553
(me and charlotte are recording a live album at the @thegladcafe.bsky.social ICYMI)
This week's newsletter is here! With @damedenisemina.bsky.social live at The Stand in Glasgow (Oct 9)! @govindajeggy.bsky.social live (same; Nov 13)!
Plus: tune into @ambroseparry.bsky.social! Chris Brookmyre! Clare Grogan! Loads more! It's all here: www.akickupthearts.org/campaigns/vi...
Plus: tune into @ambroseparry.bsky.social! Chris Brookmyre! Clare Grogan! Loads more! It's all here: www.akickupthearts.org/campaigns/vi...
September 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This week's newsletter is here! With @damedenisemina.bsky.social live at The Stand in Glasgow (Oct 9)! @govindajeggy.bsky.social live (same; Nov 13)!
Plus: tune into @ambroseparry.bsky.social! Chris Brookmyre! Clare Grogan! Loads more! It's all here: www.akickupthearts.org/campaigns/vi...
Plus: tune into @ambroseparry.bsky.social! Chris Brookmyre! Clare Grogan! Loads more! It's all here: www.akickupthearts.org/campaigns/vi...
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This Friday at noon, tune in to Clydebuilt Radio!
From riot grrrl punk to queer club anthems, forgotten blues icons to global pop trailblazers - our music archive tells stories of resistance, community & joy.
www.clydebuiltradio.com
From riot grrrl punk to queer club anthems, forgotten blues icons to global pop trailblazers - our music archive tells stories of resistance, community & joy.
www.clydebuiltradio.com
Clyde Built Radio
Clyde Built Radio celebrates Glasgow's musical misfits, amateurs and seasoned DJ's every weekend. The station broadcasts generations of music lovers to like minded listeners around the world from a ti...
www.clydebuiltradio.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This Friday at noon, tune in to Clydebuilt Radio!
From riot grrrl punk to queer club anthems, forgotten blues icons to global pop trailblazers - our music archive tells stories of resistance, community & joy.
www.clydebuiltradio.com
From riot grrrl punk to queer club anthems, forgotten blues icons to global pop trailblazers - our music archive tells stories of resistance, community & joy.
www.clydebuiltradio.com
Standard Monday. Entered a portal. 🌞🍄
September 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Standard Monday. Entered a portal. 🌞🍄
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I always love chatting with thee legend @damedenisemina.bsky.social, and I'm delighted she'll join me at The Stand in Glasgow, Oct 9, 2.30pm - discussing her brilliant thriller, The Good Liar, and also some of her favourite Scottish LPs, films & books. Join us! www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
September 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I always love chatting with thee legend @damedenisemina.bsky.social, and I'm delighted she'll join me at The Stand in Glasgow, Oct 9, 2.30pm - discussing her brilliant thriller, The Good Liar, and also some of her favourite Scottish LPs, films & books. Join us! www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
I always love chatting with thee legend @damedenisemina.bsky.social, and I'm delighted she'll join me at The Stand in Glasgow, Oct 9, 2.30pm - discussing her brilliant thriller, The Good Liar, and also some of her favourite Scottish LPs, films & books. Join us! www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
September 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I always love chatting with thee legend @damedenisemina.bsky.social, and I'm delighted she'll join me at The Stand in Glasgow, Oct 9, 2.30pm - discussing her brilliant thriller, The Good Liar, and also some of her favourite Scottish LPs, films & books. Join us! www.akickupthearts.org/live-events/...
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A glittering, sparkling, alive and, indeed, kicking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of Our Secrets Are The Same in the new issue @mojomagazine.bsky.social. This ‘brilliantly entertaining tale … candid and funny’ is published two weeks today.
September 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A glittering, sparkling, alive and, indeed, kicking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of Our Secrets Are The Same in the new issue @mojomagazine.bsky.social. This ‘brilliantly entertaining tale … candid and funny’ is published two weeks today.
Monday wandering / my favourite doorway / (treacherous) stairway to heaven… 🌞🌧️🍁
September 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Monday wandering / my favourite doorway / (treacherous) stairway to heaven… 🌞🌧️🍁
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Now updated and made more coherent, with coverage links, photos and a cracking hot off the press podcast courtesy of @nicolameighan.bsky.social!
A few thoughts on last night's win. But not that many because I haven't had coffee yet.
www.davidgoodman.net/a-reluctant-...
www.davidgoodman.net/a-reluctant-...
A Reluctant Spy wins the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize
What a night.
www.davidgoodman.net
September 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Now updated and made more coherent, with coverage links, photos and a cracking hot off the press podcast courtesy of @nicolameighan.bsky.social!
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Neil is on BBC Radio Scotland with @nicolameighan.bsky.social right now!
Listen at: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
The show will be available on BBC Sounds after broadcast.
#NeilHannon #TheDivineComedy
Listen at: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
The show will be available on BBC Sounds after broadcast.
#NeilHannon #TheDivineComedy
September 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Neil is on BBC Radio Scotland with @nicolameighan.bsky.social right now!
Listen at: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
The show will be available on BBC Sounds after broadcast.
#NeilHannon #TheDivineComedy
Listen at: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
The show will be available on BBC Sounds after broadcast.
#NeilHannon #TheDivineComedy
This Thursday! Two of my favourite writers & people - always a joy to chat with @brookmyre.bsky.social & Marisa Haetzman aka #AmbroseParry. We’ll be talking about their fab books, & some Scottish LPs, films & novels they love. Join us at The Stand, Glasgow, 2.30pm! www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
September 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This Thursday! Two of my favourite writers & people - always a joy to chat with @brookmyre.bsky.social & Marisa Haetzman aka #AmbroseParry. We’ll be talking about their fab books, & some Scottish LPs, films & novels they love. Join us at The Stand, Glasgow, 2.30pm! www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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Marisa and I will be talking about our favourite Scottish book, film and album at The Stand's new Glasgow venue on September 11 with the always effervescent @nicolameighan.bsky.social.
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
August 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Marisa and I will be talking about our favourite Scottish book, film and album at The Stand's new Glasgow venue on September 11 with the always effervescent @nicolameighan.bsky.social.
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
Next week! I’m in conversation with wildlife superstar Gordon Buchanan at The Stand in Edinburgh, Aug 19, 2-3pm. It’d be lovely to see you there. Tickets: www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
August 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Next week! I’m in conversation with wildlife superstar Gordon Buchanan at The Stand in Edinburgh, Aug 19, 2-3pm. It’d be lovely to see you there. Tickets: www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
If you're free next week, I'm in conversation with wonderful @barbaradickson.bsky.social at @standcomedyclub.bsky.social in Edinburgh, she’ll play some songs too, and it'd be lovely to see you there. Barbara will also play some songs! 🧡 August 20, 2-3pm. Tickets: www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
August 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
If you're free next week, I'm in conversation with wonderful @barbaradickson.bsky.social at @standcomedyclub.bsky.social in Edinburgh, she’ll play some songs too, and it'd be lovely to see you there. Barbara will also play some songs! 🧡 August 20, 2-3pm. Tickets: www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...