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Headline of the Day: "Drunk Van Halen fan called Microsoft support and demanded to speak to Gates" Ah, the good old days of the interwebs 🤘 www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026... via @theregister.com

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Drunk Van Halen fan called Microsoft support and demanded to speak to Gates

A broken Java applet had one FrontPage user ready for an Eruption

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 26/09/2026

Harvest Moon going full power over #Edinburgh 🌝

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 25/09/2026

Positive afternoon documenting @strangetownco.bsky.social new production of Jennifer Adam's powerful "Balisong". The play is being performed in 12 schools across #Edinburgh with a public performance at @traversetheatre.bsky.social tomorrow night (Sat 26 Sep 2026) www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/bal...

An actor onstage during a theatre performance illuminated by a red light above their head

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 24/09/2026

Proud as punch to see pal Josh Holton with Rhiannon Grist at @typewronger.bsky.social for the #Edinburgh launch of his critically acclaimed debut novel 'Fledgling' published by @conduitbooks.bsky.social 👏👏👏

A writer reading from their book at a launch event

A writer and interviewer holding an interview inside a book shop

A smiling person interviewing a writer at a book launch event

A writer holding a microphone during a launch event for their book

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 24/09/2026

Headline of the Day: "Rick Wakeman performs piano concert to 150 rescued moon bears in Vietnam" Have they not suffered enough? 😉 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...

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Rick Wakeman performs piano concert to 150 rescued moon bears in Vietnam

Former Yes musician plays at sanctuary to raise awareness of animals that remain stuck in cages at ‘bile farms’

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 18/09/2026

Its been a tough week so good to get a heartwarming trip to Glasvegas documenting some of @cyclinguk.bsky.social ace projects including the brilliant Toryglen Community Youth Project SCIO, a non-profit charity organisation dedicated to supporting young people and their families 👍

Two cyclists riding their bikes side by side on a tarmac road

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 08/09/2026

Six venues, ten bands, ten hours ✅ Bumper photo album from Sunday's Edinburgh Psych Fest andycatlin.myportfolio.com/edinburgh-ps...

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 06/09/2026

That's another Edinburgh Psych Fest wrapped up with audacious fun from @stereolabgroop.bsky.social GANS @anginedepoitrine.bsky.social + Water Machine 👏

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 06/09/2026

Busy first wave of Edinburgh Psych Fest 2026 shenanigans with great sets from Jill Lorean, Ghostwoman, The Heavenly Bodes + Automatic.

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 05/09/2026

More bike fun today documenting VIE Velo's ride round West Lothian & Queensferry in gorgeous autumn sunshine. VIE Velo have been enabling visually impaired and sighted people to share the joy of cycling since 2017 - find out more here: www.vievelo.org/about

A group of tandem cyclists riding down a country road in the autumn sunshine

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 04/09/2026

Restorative Gwen John-inspired set from Karolína Kubálková at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social c/o @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social 😌

A close up of a pianist's hands during a concert

A pianist talking to the audience during a concert in an art gallery

A pianist performing a concert in an art gallery

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 02/09/2026

Nothing is quite as much fun as watching other folks' daring-do / daftness and the King and Queen of Kaimes bike race is SUPER FUN (for observers). 1km, 10% gradient, 100% effort 👏 Photo album > andycatlin.myportfolio.com/king-and-que...

A cyclist competing in a hill climb road race

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 30/08/2026

Belter of a show to finish off the festivals with max sweaty fun from Sex Mask + Humane at Sneaky Pete's 😅 Photo album > andycatlin.myportfolio.com/sex-mask-hum...

Two singers performing onstage at a concert

An electric guitarist performing onstage at a concert

A drummer performing onstage at a concert

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 29/08/2026

Fab day documenting this year's 360 Fest at National Museum of Flight including fun times with Extreme Mountain Bike Show, Think Circus, @cyclinguk.bsky.social + Saltire Steel.

A BMX cyclist upside down midway through a jump from a ramp

A circus performer surrounded by soap bubbles

Two cyclists riding bikes in the sunshine

A musician playing steel pans during a performance

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 28/08/2026

Bold ideas at tonight's PILGRIM concert of new works at @edincollegeofart.bsky.social with some fascinating collaborations between doctoral researchers and Sequoia, the University of Edinburgh's Ensemble in Residence.

A violin and cello duo performing at a concert

An audience at a music concert sitting in the dark looking at a screen which has two triangles projected onto it

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 26/08/2026

Grinning like a loon from the all the guitars'n'grooves at tonight's euphoric Golomb + Scarred Lip gig at Sneaky Pete's ❤️ Photo album > andycatlin.myportfolio.com/golomb-scarr...

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 24/08/2026

Textures on top of layers on top of textures tonight from Just Mustard + Skydaddy at La Belle Angele c/o 432 | Photo album > andycatlin.myportfolio.com/just-mustard...

A singer and bass player onstage during a concert

An electric guitarist crouching over their effects pedals during a concert

A singer playing an acoustic guitar during a concert

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 23/08/2026

All the #Edinburgh love went out to Horsegirl tonight at La Belle Angele c/o 432 with ace bonus opening set by From 2 - haste ye back 👏 Photo album > andycatlin.myportfolio.com/horsegirl-fr...

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 23/08/2026

100 secs of fun from last night's Pieute 14th birthday street party. All joy, no fuss 👍

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 22/08/2026

Sunshine, shenanigans and best times at @pieute.bsky.social 14th birthday street party 😎 Photo / video album > andycatlin.myportfolio.com/pieute-14th-...

A DJ mixing tracks outdoors at a skateboard party

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 20/08/2026

Good times this week documenting Arts Council Malta’s international development programme at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with 19 projects connecting directly with producers, programmers and industry professionals 👏

A circus performer walking on their hands through a crowd of people.

A smiling theatre performer giving a presentation to an industry event as they point at the word 'parody' which is projected on a screen behind them.

A person giving a speech with a microphone in their hand and the words 'Arts Council Malta' projected behind them.

A person holds a Barbie Kodak instant camera and a printed photograph in front of their face so only one eye is visible in the gap between the two objects.

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 20/08/2026

Another winning summary by Feedly's A.I. genius...

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🎨 | Artists, designers, fabricators and creative teams are being invited to help shape the new Caerlee Mill Bike Campus in Innerleithen – which is being delivered in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University. Find out more ➡️ orlo.uk/l2W3g #MustBeNapier

Aerial image of the Caerlee Mill Bike Campus site

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 16/08/2026

Puggled joyful after a fun day following VIE Velo on their 100km Two Bridges fundraising ride (and I only did 1/3 of the distance they covered 😮‍💨). VIE Velo have been enabling visually impaired and sighted people to share the joy of cycling since 2017 - find out more here: www.vievelo.org/about

Two sets of tandem bike riders cycling on a canal path

A large group of tandem bike riders standing in front of two 30 metre high statues of two horses heads

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 12/08/2026

Solar eclipse over cloudy #Edinburgh including sneaking out from behind @stmaryscathedin.bsky.social for a cheeky encore 🌞🌝

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 10/08/2026

Loved @marghjenkin.bsky.social "Rose of Nevada" and chapeau for getting legends New Fast Automatic Daffodils into the film, not once but TWICE 👏 (George MacKay looks as surprised as I would hearing 'Big' in your local) www.roseofnevada.co.uk

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 08/08/2026

Fun times and brilliant attitudes as Detours + @dancebase.bsky.social + Assembly bring Belgian hip-hop culture to the festivals with an All Styles Street Battle in George Square 💪

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

✨ Glow Rides are back! After a brilliant first year, communities across the UK are getting ready to light up the streets again. Women-led and open to everyone, Glow Rides highlight the need for safer streets and better cycle routes. Thinking of organising one? 👇 cyclinguk.org/glow-rides

Cyclists riding brightly lit bikes on a park path at night, surrounded by autumn leaves. A flag with "Glow Ride" is visible. Participants are smiling and wearing helmets.

A lively street scene at night featuring several people riding brightly lit bicycle. They are captured mid-motion in front of a building with illuminated windows. The atmosphere is bustling and fun

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 07/08/2026

Transcendent show from Mary Lattimore at La Belle Angele - more harp, more joy ❤️

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 06/08/2026

Gorgeous set - and perfect festivals respite - from Rachel Campbell & Holli Scott at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social tonight c/o @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social (including heartfelt tribute to David McLellan 👏👏👏)

A folk fiddle player performing at a concert in an art gallery

An accordion player performing at a concert in an art gallery

An accordion and fiddle duo performing at a concert in an art gallery

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 30/07/2026

Mixed energy levels from @wolct.bsky.social Water of Leith gang tonight with a zen heron, nibbly rat, hide'n'seek foxes and soprano pipistrelle bats in a batsh*t frenzy ❤️

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 27/07/2026

Ever think that tune just sounds too damn fine? Wish it could have more hiss, flutter and distortion? Wish no more. The "Audio Cassette Simulation" is here for you: www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026... via @theregister.com

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Cassette simulator rewinds digital audio to a more analog time in hiss-tory

Is there a simulator for the wail when you realize your precious one-off bootleg has just been chewed up?

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 25/07/2026

Currently choking through the Blaenavon wildfire smoke trail and hoping that it doesn't impact our small friends like this White-tailed Bumblebee or Golden-ringed Dragonfly 🤞

A bumblebee collecting nectar on a lavender bush

A black and yellow striped dragonfly resting on a plant stalk

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 24/07/2026

Taking time with tiny things on the River Usk including Demoiselles & Damselflies being flashy and aeronautically amorous whilst a Meadow Grasshopper keeps it covert.

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 23/07/2026

Quite the surprise to see delicious pop maestros Blind Yeo on BBC News at Ten 😀👏😀👏😀 (sneaked in as part of Burnham's business rates cuts for pubs, social clubs and live music venues)

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 19/07/2026

Wild times at Cowgate Block Party with A+ sets from Native James + PVC + Monks + ugly ozo closing out a brilliant day at Sneaky Pete's + Mash House 🔥 Photo album > andycatlin.myportfolio.com/cowgate-bloc...

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 18/07/2026

V3 Cowgate Block Party off to a flying start with cracking sets from Hospital Corner, Charles Bueller, Picture the Scene + Hot Face (and it's not even half way through...)

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 18/07/2026

Another great night at Wavetable #53 with joyful adventures in sound from JP Waksman + Bell Lungs + forloveofambient at @fruitmarket.bsky.social 👏 Photo album > andycatlin.myportfolio.com/wavetable-53...

A violinist performing at a concert seen through the reflections of a window

A musician playing a thumb piano during a live concert

A musician playing electronic instruments during a concert

A toy pig being squeezed in front of a microphone during a concert

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 16/07/2026

Behold! The mighty power of 500px A.I. captioning! "Wild Animal Roaring Expressing Raw Power and Untamed Nature" Actually, it's yawning. Perhaps it's a raw, untamed, powerful yawn? 🥱

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 14/07/2026

Mainly mouths at @edinburghzoo.bsky.social with lots of chops from Atty the Linne’s two-toed baby sloth, binturong, cheetah and Southern pudu 😮

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 13/07/2026

One minute night safari on the Water of Leith @wolct.bsky.social in #Edinburgh with otters, foxes, bats, moths, bugs & slugs all living their best nocturnal lives 🌙

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 10/07/2026

Three toasty days working with @edinburghnapier.bsky.social covering this summer's graduations with smiles for miles from their families, friends and furry accomplices all sharing the joy 🌞

A university graduate wearing a kilt holds a large red tube above their head

Two smiling university students at a graduation celebration dance in front of a camera phone which is mounted on a monopod

A smiling university student at their graduation celebration holding a dog in their arms

A smiling university student being kissed on the cheek by their partner at their graduation ceremony

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 08/07/2026

Exhilarated / exhausted from documenting three full-on days in Inverness at Youth Theatre Arts Scotland's brilliant National Festival of Youth Theatre 😀 + 💤 = 👏

An actor onstage during a theatre performance whose face is lit up the light from their mobile phone

Three actors onstage during a theatre performance who are standing in front of a large projection that reads "MAKE TESCO GREAT AGAIN"

An actor onstage during a theatre performance who has their arms outstretched in front of a projection that reads 'Sign-Language Dictionary Illegal'

A large group of young actors dancing together onstage during a theatre performance

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 27/06/2026

Getting obsessed by this ever-so-fancy Roman iron parade helmet which looks amazing at National Museum of Scotland's new 'Scotland's First Warriors' exhibition (free / on display until May 2027). Get a sense of its blingness with this 3D scan by @hugowhymark.bsky.social sketchfab.com/3d-models/ro...

An ornate roman soldier's helmet on display as part of a museum exhibition

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Andy Catlin @andycatlin.com · 26/06/2026

And that, my friends, is the joy of riding of a bike 😀 Ace session documenting @cyclinguk.bsky.social Play Together on Pedals project in North Lanarkshire that helps preschool and early primary-aged children – and the adults around them – to enjoy cycling.

A smiling child wearing sunglasses riding their bicycle in the sunshine.

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