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Article 12 in Scotland works to build capacity and social capital via access to formal and non-formal learning and development opportunities, and rights and equalities awareness-raising work, in order to amplify the voices of marginalised young people.

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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Thank you to everyone who has shared their stories, challenged prejudice, celebrated culture and stood in solidarity throughout this month. The conversations do not end here they are only just beginning. www.grthm.scot/a12-grthm26-...
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A12 GRTHM26 Acknowledgements — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Today’s the day for our ‘ Now, Then and Tomorrow: Understanding Gypsy and Traveller communities in Scotland’ session. This free event has reached capacity, but we hope to bring this session back soon, and we will post details on socials. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991371883...
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Then, Now and Tomorrow: Understanding Gypsy, and Traveller Communities
Join us online to explore the past, present, and future of Gypsy and Traveller communities together!
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
#GRTHM26 The Rocking Chair of Inverness Grab a cuppa, get cosy and enjoy our series of Scottish Travellers’ ghost stories, passed down orally, around the campfire, from generation to generation… www.grthm.scot/jacksdealwit...
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The Rocking Chair of Inverness — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Do you want to learn more, or further your research, on Highland Travellers? Check out Rachael Thomas’s fantastic bibliography. Rachel is part of the team who have created the fantastic research posts from Gairloch Museum. www.grthm.scot/new-blog-3
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Bibliography of Highand Travellers — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Nackens Now and Then #GRTHM26 A fantastic exhibition at Killiecrankie Village Hall Friday 26th - Saturday 27th June Pitlochry PH16 5LG Talks begin at 11.30am sharp, so please come around 11am and grab a tea or coffee. www.grthm.scot/new-blog-2
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
#GRTHM26 The Eugenics of The Tinker Experiment: Part Four - Research or Espionage This article is part four of series of articles written by Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly, that examine the role eugenics played, or was planned to play, in the ‘Tinker Experiments’. www.grthm.scot/week-four
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Week Four — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
#GRTHM26 A special video message from Jerry O'Donovan, Consul General of Ireland in Edinburgh, celebrating Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month 2026! #ScottishGypsyTraveller #IrishTraveller #ScottishTraveller #GRTHM2026 #Friendship #Article12inScotland #ConsulGeneralofIreland
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
#GRTHM26 The final part of a 4 part Research Blog Series by Gairloch Museum. For Gypsy Roma Traveller History month in 2021 we traced the long history of Travellers within the Gairloch area. This year we’re tracing two of the families we met then in more detail… www.grthm.scot/gairloch-mus...
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Gairloch Museum Research Project Part 4 — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
#GRTHM26 The Eugenics of The Tinker Experiment: Part Three This article is part three of series of articles written by Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly, that examine the role eugenics played, or was planned to play, in the ‘Tinker Experiments’. www.grthm.scot/week-three
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Week Three — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Jack’s Deal with the Devil Grab a cuppa, get cosy and enjoy our series of Scottish Travellers’ ghost stories, passed down orally, around the campfire, from generation to generation… www.grthm.scot/jacksdealwit...
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Jack's Deal with the Devil — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Part 3 of a 4 Part Research Blog Series by Gairloch Museum For Gypsy Roma Traveller History month in 2021 we traced the long history of Travellers within the Gairloch area. This year we’re tracing two of the families we met then in more detail… www.grthm.scot/gairloch-mus...
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Gairloch Museum Post 3 2026 — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Events happening over the next week: MECOPP’s GRTHM Cultual Event,15th June, Article 12 in Scotland’s GRTHM Community Event, 17th June, MECOPP GRTHM Events, 17th and 18th June. Please see www.grthm.scot/%E2%80%98s events page for more detail!
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MECOPP GRTHM Event 15th June — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
#GRTHM26 The Fixer This article is part two of series of articles written by Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly, that examine the role eugenics played, or was planned to play, in the Tinker Experiments. www.grthm.scot/week-2
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Week Two — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Fireside Tales: The Stranger’s Hand Grab a cuppa, get cosy and enjoy our series of Scottish Travellers’ ghost stories, passed down orally, around the campfire, from generation to generation… www.grthm.scot/thestrangers...
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The Stranger's Hand — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Part 2 of a 4 Part Research Blog Series by Gairloch Museum For Gypsy Roma Traveller History month in 2021 we traced the long history of Travellers within the Gairloch area. This year we’re tracing two of the families we met then in more detail… 👉 www.grthm.scot/new-page-1
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Gairloch Museum Research Post 2 — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
#GRTHM26 🎤 Please continue to check www.grthm.scot for information on #GRTHM26 events, we will be adding more information as it comes in. 📣 Week beginning 8th June: Article 12 in Scotland library displays in partnership with Falkirk Council Libraries: www.grthm.scot/new-blog See more👇
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Celebrating Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month with events held across Scotland
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
#GRTHM26 The Eugenics of The Tinker Experiments: Part One. This article is part one of series of articles written by Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly, that examine the role eugenics played, or was planned to play, in the ‘Tinker Experiments’. www.grthm.scot/week-one
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Week One — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
#GRTHM26 The Old Ragged Man on the Road Grab a cuppa, get cosy and enjoy our series of Scottish Travellers’ ghost stories, passed down orally, around the campfire, from generation to generation… www.grthm.scot/theoldragged...
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The Old Ragged Man on the Road — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
#GRTHM26 Part 1 of a 4 Part Research Blog Series by Gairloch Museum For Gypsy Roma Traveller History month in 2021 we traced the long history of Travellers within the Gairloch area. This year we’re tracing two of the families we met then in more detail… www.grthm.scot/new-page?fbc...
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Gairloch Museum Post 1 2026 — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month 2026 🏳️‍🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🩷 #pridemonth2026
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
📣 Happy #GRTHM26!! 📣 We will be updating www.grthm.scot every Monday for the whole of June, so please do check back regularly for updates on posts and events! 🎨🖌️🖼️ This Monday, check out STEP’s annual #GRTHM Art Challenge: www.grthm.scot/step-art-exhi @mobileandlearn.bsky.social
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Celebrating Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month with events held across Scotland
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
June is #GRTHM26, and while we are aware that many celebrations have moved back to in-person formats, we would be delighted to share any events/information/blog posts/videos/music/art etc www.grthm.scot Please send any info you would like us to highlight to beth@article12.org by the 27th May.
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Support for households using heating oil and LPG: homeheatingadvice.scot?fbclid=IwZnR...
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
A special moment as the Consul General of Ireland, Jerry O’Donovan, extended St Patrick’s Day wishes to Gypsy/Traveller communities across Scotland ☘️ A meaningful recognition of shared culture, identity, and connection. Celebrating community, respect, and inclusion.
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We were proud to represent Article 12 in Scotland at the Irish Consulate’s St Patrick’s Day celebration ☘️ An inspiring evening bringing people together. Thank you to the Irish Consulate for the warm welcome! #StPatricksDay #Article12 #CommunityVoices #GypsyTraveller #IrishTraveller #HumanRights
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
⭐️🎄Thank you to all our wonderful workers, funders, our Board of Trustees and especially to all the children and young people who have participated in our projects this year. You are all incredible and we couldn't ask for a better team! We will now be closed until the 7th of January🎄⭐️
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
December 10th is International Human Rights Day. We believe in making rights matter, every day of the year.
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Article 12 is honoured to share a message from the First Minister of Scotland to all the incredible children & young people working with us on our Roadside Futures: Human Rights Defenders project! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #FirstMinister #UNCRC #Gypsy #Traveller #youth #HRD #HumanRightsDefenders #Rights #MovingForChange
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
📣Every child has the right to freedom of thought, conscience & religion – yet the current law allows pupils in Scotland to be compelled to take part in collective worship at school ➡️ togetherscotland.blog/2025/11/20/h...
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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
On #WorldChildrensDay, we team up with eSgoil for a fun, interactive online assembly (with BSL). 🎵 Body percussion with Solar Bear 🗣️ Learn about your rights 💭 Share where you feel heard 📅 Thu 20 Nov ⏰ 9.30–10am Join live: bit.ly/4qCekiA #ScotlandsAssembly
Digital poster promoting an online assembly for primary-aged children celebrating World Children’s Day and the right to be heard. The background shows children smiling and raising their hands. Main text reads: “Online assembly for primary-aged children. Join children across Scotland to celebrate #WorldChildrensDay & the right to be heard.” It lists activities: “Take part in a fun body percussion session with Solar Bear, learn about children’s rights and the UNCRC, share their views about where they feel heard.” Details: Thursday, 20 November, 9:30–10:00 am. “No registration needed — join live! With BSL interpretation.” Logos for BSL Interpretation, Scotland’s Assembly, e-Sgoil, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, and Solar Bear appear at the bottom.
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Following a very successful handover, we are delighted to announce Tommy Bennett as our new National Co-Coordinator. Huge thanks to Dr Leslie Drury for all her hard work and dedication during her 5 years in post, she will be very missed by everyone! For more info: www.article12.org/tommy-joins-...
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Tommy joins the Article 12 in Scotland Team! | Article 12 in Scotland
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🎃👻 Happy Halloween 👻 🎃 The third installment in our Fireside Tales series is ‘The Old Ragged Man on the Road’. ➡️ www.grthm.scot/theoldragged...
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The Old Ragged Man on the Road — GRTHM.scot
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
⏰🚨2 week to go, don't miss out 📣 What does ‘accountability’ mean in context of a Children’s Human Rights Approach? Our training sessions on ‘Taking a Children’s Human Rights Approach in Practice’ ✨Accountability 📆11 November ⏰10:00 – 12:00 Register ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/training-and...
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
🎃👻 The second installment in our ‘Fireside Tales’ is The Stranger’s Hand’ 👻🎃 ➡️ www.grthm.scot/thestrangers...
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The Stranger's Hand — GRTHM.scot
My mother used to tell me a tale handed down from her father, and his father before him. It all took place many, many moons ago, when men gathered in old roadside inns, their wagons resting under a moonlit sky and horses dozing in the yard.
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
👻🎃This Halloween, we would like to give you a treat rather than a trick. So grab a cuppa, get cosy and enjoy our series of Scottish Travellers' ghost stories, passed down orally, around the campfire, from generation to generation. First up: Jack’s Deal with The Devil: www.grthm.scot/jacksdealwit...
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Jack's Deal with the Devil — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
If you have already applied for our new role, please note that the email was incorrect. Please resend your application to admin@article12.org We are looking for the right person to join our team at Article 12 in Scotland! Click the link for how to apply: www.grthm.scot/cocoordinato...
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
We are looking for the right person to join our team at Article 12 in Scotland! Click the link for job description and how to apply: www.grthm.scot/cocoordinato...
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Co-Coordinator/Development Worker Role — GRTHM.scot
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
The First Minister has also announced a formal apology in Parliament regarding historical policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland, colloquially known as the “Tinker Experiment(s)”', which can be read here: www.gov.scot/publications...
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Historical policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities: First Minister's statement
Statement by First Minister John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 25 June 2025.
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
The Scottish Government has responded to the independent archival research report and the initial community consultation regarding historical policies that impacted Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland, colloquially known as "The Tinker Experiment(s)." www.gov.scot/publications...
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Historical policies impacting Gypsy/Traveller communities: Scottish Government's response
This is the Scottish Government’s response to the independent archival research report and the initial community consultation regarding historical policies that impacted Gypsy/Traveller communities in...
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STEP Centre for nomadic communities and education @mobileandlearn.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Looking forward joining the Gypsy, Traveller & Roma History History Month event hosted by Scottish Government at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Thurs 19th June with partner organisations @article12scotland.bsky.social , @mecopp.bsky.social, Romano Lav @Roma_Voice, Community renewal trust, Ando Glaso
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
June is Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month 2025! #GRTHM25 If you have an event or post your would like shared, please contact us at admin@article12.org
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The Mind to Mind campaign has been designed to help normalise discussions around mental health and wellbeing, and promotes the dedicated NHS inform site as a trusted resource to help people who may be facing challenges with their mental wellbeing. sgmarketing-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/mind-to...
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What does it mean to be 'onside'? New Mind to Mind video and translated resources available | Scottish Government Marketing News
New video, translated and accessible campaign resources are now available for Mind to Mind.
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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Hello @bsky.app, we are excited to be here! Please head over to www.article12.org to learn more about our work, and if we already know you - hi, and please give us a follow!
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Article 12 in Scotland - build capacity and social capital
Article 12 in Scotland works to build capacity and social capital through access to formal and non-formal learning and development opportunities that amplify the voice of those young people who are le...
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