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Alasdair MacCaluim

@am-broc.bsky.social
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Eadar-theangair, neach-leasachaidh cànain, neach-iomairt Gàidhlig, rocair, atheist, Xman via Xish. An àrainneachd, trèanaichean, tramaichean is tràilidhean agus còmhdhail uaine. treanaichean.wordpress.com

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#StampStories This week, it's Arainn, Arran. Tha stampa Arainn a’ sealltainn Caisteal Bhreadhaig. Tha eachdraidh iongantach a’ dol air ais chun a’ 5mh linn aig an togalach seo a tha clàraichte aig Ìre A, agus tha gàrraidhean eireachdail mun cuairt air cuideachd.
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Sodhva an Yeth Kernewek | Cornish Language Office @saykernewek.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🐀 Rath a'n Fordh Veur yn Kernewek | The Highway Rat in Cornish 🐀 Written by Julia Donaldson and translated into Cornish by Elizabeth Ellis. To help you get the most out of the book we have put together a new page with resources to help you enjoy the story: www.speakcornish.com/rath-an-ford...
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Comann Gàidhlig Ghlaschu @cgaidhligghlaschu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Clàr-ama ùr: tachartasan Comann Gàidhlig Glaschu ann an 2026/2027. Fàilte chridheil oirbh uile! A' tòiseachadh air 13 An Dàmhair 2026 (Willow Tea Room, 7.00f) le Aonghas Pàdraig Caimbeul, 's e ag ath-leughadh na h-òraid a rinn Dòmhnall Eairdsidh air 'Beul-Aithris agus na Sitheanan'.
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Clàr-ama | Events
2026 – 2027 A’ coinneachadh gus meòrachadh mu dhualchas, litreachas, òrain is eachdraidh nan Gàidheal is na Gàidhealtachd – tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig. Gach coinneamh ann an Leabharlann Mhitchell, fe…
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Kernow 〓〓 @kernow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Council adopts bilingual signage policy. Councillors and officers are also encouraged to use key Kernewek phrases as part of their roles and in their day-to-day lives www.voicenewspapers.co.uk//news/counci...
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Council adopts bilingual signage policy
Councillors and officers are also encouraged to use key Kernewek phrases as part of their roles and in their day-to-day lives
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Tuairisc @tuairisc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
PORT AN DÚNÁIN: ‘Ciorcal comhrá’ eagraithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge ar Bhóthar Gharbhachaidh
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PORT AN DÚNÁIN: ‘Ciorcal comhrá’ eagraithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge ar Bhóthar Gharbhachaidh
B’éigean do Chraobh Phort an Dúnáin, craobh úrnua de Chonradh na Gaeilge, na chéad ranganna Gaeilge a bhí le reáchtáil acu a chur ar ceal mar gheall ar an chonspóid faoi mhaisreáil an Oird Oráistigh
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Tha latha nan dìosalan seachad! Ann an 1960, chaidh an trèana smùid mu dheireadh a thogail airson lìonra rèile Bhreatainn – an Evening Star. Ochd bliadhna às dèidh sin, ruith an trèana smùid mu dheireadh aig BR. Tha linn nan dìosalan a-nis a’ tighinn gu crìch cuideachd. Ann am beagan…
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Tha latha nan dìosalan seachad!
Ann an 1960, chaidh an trèana smùid mu dheireadh a thogail airson lìonra rèile Bhreatainn – an Evening Star. Ochd bliadhna às dèidh sin, ruith an trèana smùid mu dheireadh aig BR. Tha linn nan dìosalan a-nis a’ tighinn gu crìch cuideachd. Ann am beagan bhliadhnaichean, tha a h-uile coltas ann nach bi ach trèanaichean dealanach againn. Saoilidh mi gu bheil sinn a-nis air 1960 a ruigsinn ann an sgeulachdan nan dìosalan agus nach tèid an còrr a thogail, ged a bhios iad againn fad iomadh bliadhna fhathast.
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656140...
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University defends closure of 48 language and literature courses, including Celtic
Forty-eight programmes in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) are among the casualties.
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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Tha an suidheachadh toinnte ach gun a bhith buileach èiginneach (fhathast). Cùm sùil gheur amharasach orra
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Ceiltis ann an cunnart ann an OIlthigh Dhùn Èideann. Tha strì a dhìth!!!! Nàire mhòr air an oilthigh. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656140... #gàidhlig #cleachdi #gachlatha
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Dr Kathryn Ferry @seasideferry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Best find at today's collector's fair - a postcard of the short-lived #monorail at #rhyl. It only ran for a few weeks in 1980 - read more at theleisurehistorian.com/rhyl-monorail/
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A car in the fridge, a fridge in the car? Lìonra Motorail Bha mi a’ bruidhinn ri co-obraiche Fionlannach san oifis an-diugh. Bha e ag innse dhomh mun trèana motorail san Fhionnlainn. Dè th’ ann am motorail? ’S e a th’ ann ach seirbheis trèana far am bi do chàr a’ dol air an trèana còmhla rut. Tha…
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A car in the fridge, a fridge in the car? Lìonra Motorail
Bha mi a’ bruidhinn ri co-obraiche Fionlannach san oifis an-diugh. Bha e ag innse dhomh mun trèana motorail san Fhionnlainn. Dè th’ ann am motorail? ’S e a th’ ann ach seirbheis trèana far am bi do chàr a’ dol air an trèana còmhla rut. Tha seirbheisean mar seo gu math goireasach ma tha thu a’ dol air turas fada is nach eil thu airson dràibheadh, ach nuair a tha càr a dhìth ort aig do cheann-uidhe.
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
An dàrna cofaidh as miosa ann an Èirinn – Turas gu Rathad-iarainn Dhùn Phàdraig agus an Dùin Thòisich an latha agam gu math gu math tràth le tagsaidh aig 03:40. Bha mi a’ dol dhan phort-adhair ach an àite a bhith a’ dol ann gu direach, dh’obraich mi a-mach gum biodh e na bu shaoire a dhol gu…
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An dàrna cofaidh as miosa ann an Èirinn – Turas gu Rathad-iarainn Dhùn Phàdraig agus an Dùin
Thòisich an latha agam gu math gu math tràth le tagsaidh aig 03:40. Bha mi a’ dol dhan phort-adhair ach an àite a bhith a’ dol ann gu direach, dh’obraich mi a-mach gum biodh e na bu shaoire a dhol gu Stèisean Bus Bhochannan agus am bus fhaighinn a-mach dhan phort-adhair. Bus puirt-adhairt Ghlaschu Tha mi seachd sgìth de mar a tha e a’ cosg tòrr a bharrachd a dhol dhan phort-adhair – air modh còmhdhail phoblach sam bith na turas sam bith eile den aon astar.
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Tha mi a' gabhail fois bho na meadhanan sòisealta fad mìos no dhà. Chì mi ann an greiseag sibh!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
“I thought I saw Lauren Bacall, I thought I saw Lauren Bacall (in a car jam)” The Clash
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Bidh mi daonnan ag ràdh gun dèanadh Sandinista na dheagh EP.…
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 06/08/2026
The widow of a former BBC editor has successfully campaigned to receive his death certificate in the Welsh language, more than three years after he died
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High court victory as widow promised husband’s death certificate in Welsh
Eleanor Storey, Press Association The widow of a former BBC editor has successfully campaigned to receive his death certificate in the Welsh language, more than three years after he died. Aled Glynne ...
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
“Jones, this railway isn’t run for the convenience of your dragon!”
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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The “top left-hand corner of Wales” - will forever be the land of Ivor the Engine
Ivor the Engine passes the the signal box in an overcast day and Jones the Steam greets Owen the Signal 
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Deagh phost bho Dhr Cymraeg.
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Very interesting post! Disappointed that my alma mater @chrystonhighschool.bsky.social in God's own parish of North Lanarkshire still don't offer Gàidhlig or Scots. Do you know which school(s) in Glasgow do the Scots qualification?
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Broc a' marcadh air pegasus!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
HELL YES! Bhiodh sin sgoinneil.
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The man disliked so many groups of people that most of those talking about him here since his death haven't even got round to mentioning his pathological dislike of Cymraeg! (And no doubt other minority languages).
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
My thoughts entirely!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
OK a chàirdean - nan dèanamaid seo sa Ghàidhlig, cò a dhèanadh na guthan? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to celebrate landmark anniversary
The Welsh language version of the classic 1977 film will feature Matthew Rhys as Han Solo.
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Ooh! Nach biodh sin math! (Cho fad 's a bhiodh na prìsean reusanta!) www.thenational.scot/news/2643703...
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Plan for rail link from Scotland to mainland Europe takes first steps
A new route between the Highlands and mainland Europe could be on its way, after a working group met for the first time to assess the feasibility of…
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Is fheàrr leam Colosseum II - an còmhlan prog/jazz fusion anns an robh Gary Moore sna 70an a rinn òrain saidhgeadaileach leithid "Dark Side of the Moog"!! 👾
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
OK - ach an robh broc sam bith ann??
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Totally dèan e! Agus ma tha thu feumach air aoigh air a' phod-chraoladh a bhruidhneas air Gàidhlig, trèanaichean, tramaichean, busaichean-tràilidh no ceòl meatailt/prog/punc no forteana, leig fios dhomh!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
670 a' dèanamh duais na Scots am-bliadhna.
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Derek Hollingsworth @derekholly7.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"A people without a language of its own is only half a nation. A nation should guard its language more than its territories—'tis a surer barrier, and a more important frontier, than fortress or river." - Thomas Davis ❤️ #Gaeilge #irishlanguage #Irish
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Random Sarah @random-sarah.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The people who push data centres, are the same people who bleat about turbines and solar farms being ugly 🙄
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Can’t wait till the next edition!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Alba - uisge-beatha, Éire - uisce-beatha
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
There were 27,391 new UK solar installations in June 2026, the second highest monthly installations volume on record, adding 132 MW of capacity And we've got plug-in solar coming at the end of August! www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/31/u...
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UK solar capacity hits 22.8 GW as market prepares for plug-in launch - pv magazine Global
The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect, a UK wholesaler boss tells pv magazine plug-in solar is a gre...
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
You are officially the oracle!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
No - but I’m really really looking forward to the diesel gala! I’m coming over from Scotland specially.
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Simon Varwell @simonvarwell.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A surprisingly long and affectionate exploration of Esperanto’s past and present. “Many of its enthusiasts are undeniably eccentric: longhairs, train enthusiasts, nudists and Brazilian spiritists.” I’m only one of the above. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Nudists, peaceniks and freeloading travellers: the people keeping the Esperanto dream alive
Esperanto had always seemed to me like an idealistic movement that had failed. So why was its annual congress so vibrant and full of young people?
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Vi estas train enthusiast, chu ne?! Kaj ankau mi!
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Erik Hansson @erikhansson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
How the BBC’s Learn #Cornish #podcast could help boost this minority language theconversation.com/how-the-bbcs... via @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social #langsky
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How the BBC’s Learn Cornish podcast could help boost this minority language
In terms of heritage, visibility and identity, this inclusive introduction to Cornish could be crucial.
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Aplacaidean Anaragach X – Rathaidean-iarainn Èireann a Tuath Tha bùithtean air-loidhne cunnartach, nach eil? Dh’òl mi beagan fìona an latha roimhe agus dh’òrdaich mi leabhar mu thrèanaichean ann an Èirinn a Tuath agus an uair sin, dhìochuimhnich mi mu dheidhinn buileach glan gus an do nochd an…
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Aplacaidean Anaragach X – Rathaidean-iarainn Èireann a Tuath
Tha bùithtean air-loidhne cunnartach, nach eil? Dh’òl mi beagan fìona an latha roimhe agus dh’òrdaich mi leabhar mu thrèanaichean ann an Èirinn a Tuath agus an uair sin, dhìochuimhnich mi mu dheidhinn buileach glan gus an do nochd an leabhar tron doras! Is math nach robh e daor! Co-dhiù, tha mi beò glaicte le rathaidean-iarainn Ultach aig an àm seo agus tha mi a’ dol dhan ghala dìosail aig Rathad-iarainn Dhùn Phàdraig san Lùnastal – rathad-iarainn glèidhte snog ann an taobh a-deas Contae an Dùin.
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John Lipponen 🇫🇮 🇦🇹 @lippoenen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 26/07/2026
Opposition to the prospect of badger culling in Wales is continuing to grow after 10,000 people backed a petition calling on the Senedd to reject the policy
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Badger cull petition meets Senedd debate threshold after overwhelming support
Nation.Cymru Staff Opposition to the prospect of badger culling in Wales is continuing to grow after 10,000 people backed a petition calling on the Senedd to reject the policy. It follows the passing ...
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Corduroy Cheddar @corduroycheddar.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Fuck you, my heart will go on ~ Rage Against The Celine
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I've made plenty of mistakes in my translations over the years, but the whole young woman/virgin mix-up he made in the Latin vulgate was a doozy!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Taing a charaid!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Go raibh maith agad a chara!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Taing a charaid!
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Chaochail* mo chat beag còir Còco an-diugh. Latha bronach. Clach air a' chàrn. *Tha fhios agam gum bu chòir dhut "bàsaich" a chleachdadh airson beathaichean, ach is e bèibidh daonna a bh' ann!
Cat ragdoll bàn
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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
As a Gaelic speaker I find this very disturbing. All bilingual people have to stick together against hate.
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