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Barry Chapman

@bchpmn.bsky.social
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Pharmacist in Edinburgh. Special interests: substance use, harm reduction, health inequalities, reducing stigma Irish. Partial to European train adventures and dissonant music. Personal account. All wafflings contained herein are my own opinion

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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
And all on the back of the announcement that St Margaret’s House is to go the same way as well in January 2027. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2659192...
heraldscotland.com
Artists told to vacate creative hub as owner in talks over St Margaret's House sale
Building owner Caledonian Trust is in discussions with a 'preferred party' about purchasing the site, which has led to tenant Scot-ART preparing to leave.
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to take in a show in one of its unique spaces (the anatomy theatre; the dissection room), or drank a beer in its courtyard you’ll know. And now to be sacrificed for more hotel rooms and student housing.
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It appears that Edinburgh is about to lose another essential locus of creativity and community. It’s hard to understate the impact Summerhall has had on the city since it emerged 15 years ago. www.summerhallconsultation.co.uk/proposals.ph...
summerhallconsultation.co.uk
The Proposals | Summerhall Consultation
The emerging proposals for the Summerhall Arts Quarter, Edinburgh: overview of the scheme, the proposals and proposed uses.
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Just a Thursday night with Bill Callahan going full Veedon Fleece (with added Jim White) over a couple of hours at the Queens Hall. And great to see Nathan Bowles again (last seen in the drone with Pelt at Tusk festival, a long time ago)
Nathan BowlesBill Callahan and band
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Between 2019 and 2025, export volumes slumped 31 per cent as Brexit added border checks and trade complexity, pushing up costs for businesses. www.ft.com/content/82b3...
ft.com
Brexit and Donald Trump’s tariffs push UK’s food and drink trade deficit to £21bn
In the first half of 2026, the sector’s export volumes fell 11.7% to hit their third-lowest level on record
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Golden morning.
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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We have published an updated position setting out new expectations for pharmacists providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including the clinical experience, supervised practice and competence needed to practise safely. Read more: bit.ly/4AqguqB
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Good description of the changes seen in the drug market in Scotland over the past couple of years www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.
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Andy Arthur💃🏰⚓🦌 Threadinburgh 🧵 @threadinburgh.scot · 13/09/2026
📣 Important PSA! 📽️ I'll be screening and talking about the wonderful 1951 short film "The Singing Street" on next 2 weekends. 📅 19th & 20th, 10AM, Abbeyhill School with Colony of Artists 📆 26th, 12 Noon, Norton Park Centre with Doors Open Day 🎫 Free, unticketed, arrive early to avoid disappointment
A little poster for the event with some stills from the film and the dates and places. "“A WONDERFUL PICTURE OF EDINBURGH – as true perhaps as has ever been put on the screen” The Scotsman"
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
💯 😂
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is really sad news. Thinking of all the staff and also the future artists and musicians who’ll never benefit from the coverage The Skinny offered
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
An evening with my absolute faves #stereolab
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Absolutely welcome article on the effects and risks of polypharmacy. Would like to see more mention of the role of clinical pharmacists (across all sectors) in reducing this harm - through structured and opportunistic reviews, patient and MDT education etc
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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
New book - Gaelic in Edinburgh Through the Centuries ‘Never spoken here’? Our new book looks at the role of Gaelic in Edinburgh from the Middle Ages to the present day, including history, demography, place-names,literature & education Available from ionaddhuneideann.org or @leughleabhar.bsky.social
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Stunning day at the festival curated by a pal who knows best about these things. John Kearns, Lara Ricote and Abandoman. All bangers with nice food and some mediocre drinks in between.
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Micah @rincewind.run · 25/08/2026
dolly parton taught millions of children to read dolly parton raised millions of dollars for cancer research and disaster relief dolly parton stood by the lgbtq community her entire life dolly parton personally helped fund the moderna vaccine if there was a right side of something she was on it
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton 👏 👏 👏
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Finally saw The Cure
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Jealous
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Gold and silver in 30 mins. Amazing night in the athletics
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Who am I kidding. It was amazing
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Eclipse watching in Edinburgh
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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
There's not long to go until the RCPharm Scotland Conference 2026. This year’s powerful theme, Leading Change, will explore how pharmacy is shaping the future of healthcare and how transformation in pharmacy practice will improve patient care. Book your place: ow.ly/qWO250Znrnj
Royal College of Pharmacy
Scotland Conference 2026
Friday 21 August 2026, Glasgow
Dame Laura Lee
CEO, Maggie's
Maggie's: 30 years at the forefront of cancer care and supportRoyal College of Pharmacy
Scotland Conference 2026
Friday 21 August 2026, Glasgow
Anne Thomson
Value based health and care programme lead
Scottish Government
Leading change for the profession and workforceRoyal College of Pharmacy
Scotland Conference 2026
Friday 21 August 2026, Glasgow
Professor Catherine Labinjoh
National Clinical Advisor Realistic Medicine
Scottish Government
Leading change for the profession and workforceRoyal College of Pharmacy
Scotland Conference 2026
Friday 21 August 2026, Glasgow
Paul Johnston
Chief Executive
Public Health Scotland
Afternoon Keynote Address
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Anyone have any suggestions on where to get solar glasses in Edinburgh? The few places I’ve tried today were out of stock
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Helsinki wanderings
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Travel day 7: the end! Flight back to Edinburgh this evening
Tram stop in Helsinki
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Totally agree. Eurorail is ace
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Travel day 6: across the gulf of Finland to Helsinki
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Last evening in the wonderful Tallinn.
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Arriving into Tallinn after a beautiful night on the Baltic Sea.
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We didn’t! The weather was so nice in Copenhagen we ended up spending the time there exploring outdoors, swimming. Next time!
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Travel day 5 - overnight by ferry to Tallinn
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
And now to Stockholm
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
And a day in Malmo (including a visit to Sweden’s oldest pharmacy)
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The last few days in Copenhagen
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Travel day 4: a quick trip over the bridge over to Malmo. Getting the train to Stockholm later this afternoon
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Travel day 3: Hamburg to Copenhagen
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A day wandering in Hamburg
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
DB, all is forgiven
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Travel day 2, and we are at the mercy of Deutsche Bahn. First train is neither leaving from nor arriving to the advertised stations. Brussels to Cologne, and then (hopefully) on to Hamburg 🇩🇪
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Missed the All Ireland but managed to catch the Flemish handball
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
It’s Trans-Europa Express time again. Today is travel day 1: Edinburgh - London - Brussels 🚆
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
You’re in for a treat. Totally class
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
David Byrne at the Playhouse. So, so good
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
It’s been one of those great days, and I got lucky tonight
Caribou in Glasgow SWG3
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Jared Wade @jaredwade.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
England up 1 deciding to sit back and do nothing with 9 in the box for a half hour against Argentina in the World Cup
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Vamos Cabo Verde and Pico Lopes.
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Jenny Scott @jscottuob.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
My colleague Vicky and I did a podcast with CPPE about stigma in pharmacies towards people who use drugs and how we can get rid of it. Interviewed by a former student of mine! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
podcasts.apple.com
Voice of the voiceless w/ Vicky Carlisle and Jenny Scott
Podcast Episode · CPPE: Pharmacy Conversations · June 18 · 1h 2m
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Barry Chapman @bchpmn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I’m firmly ensconced within the reach of the bbc these days but concur with this for my days growing up in Longford. BBC LW on the dial was transportational
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