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Grant Pinkerton

@grantp08.bsky.social
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Moved from the other place. Don't post very much. Mainly middle aged man stuff - history (WW1 in particular), music, food and a small amount of football. Glasgow - Scotland

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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
A real 'Luke Skywalker on Hoth' look to the mustard coloured one! This is a good thing!
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Surely there is only one correct answer to this question?
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Glasgow Building Preservation Trust @gbptrust.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
⚡️ The Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival programme is now LIVE – and bookings are open! ⚡️ Discover Glasgow for free this September. Scotland's largest free heritage and community festival returns from 17–20 September 2026, inviting you to step – or wheel – behind the scenes of the city.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
That book was genius. A few years ago we took the kids to Rome and I insisted on visiting the Spanish steps first due to the chase scene from it!
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Hi Michelle. Stephen Fisher @seaspitfires.com might be your man.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Much better than Victor. I have memories of visiting the local sub post office to get a Postal Order to pay for my membership. 2 things that age me greatly!
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I had a similar issue where it was mixing up the Cameron Highlanders with Cameronians. I've learned to very much to take it with a pinch of salt when niche topics. Just because it posts results with authority doesn't mean you can trust 100%.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Are we going to have to create a Go Fund Me for you to allow you to do what is right and necessary? 📚
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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
So far this morning, here in Glasgow, we've had rain, wind, hail, really heavy snow, and now we're back to sunshine (for the moment at any rate). Welcome to spring in Scotland! #glasgow #kelvingrovepark #spring #glasgowtoday #dafodills
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The Govan Stones @govanstones.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
📚 FUNDRAISER for Govan Old & the Govan Stones! Bidding open on 'The Great War', H.W. Wilson & Hammerton's remarkable 13-volume series produced as WW1 unfolded. Extensively illustrated with fold-out maps and art. Guide price: £250-500. Collection only. Email bids to info@thegovanstones.org.uk
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Even the sections they made look remotely like Scotland were ruined...with the addition of a bright sun. 😂
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
On reading that story, my mind wandered to a pic I took just outside Ovillers in July and...well....ouch. 😲
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Perfect weather this morning for the @cwgc.bsky.social War Graves Tour at the Old Town Cemeteries as part of #Stirling Open Doors weekend.
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The Govan Stones @govanstones.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
🎉 We've hit 10,000 Facebook followers! 💲 Please help us raise £10,000 of crucial funding - Just £1 per follower would get us to our goal. Thank you all so much for following, and for any donation you can make! tghts.enthuse.com/cf/graveyard...
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Graveyard Guardians: showcasing Govan's Archaeology and Natural Heritage
Govan Heritage Trust is hoping you can help us raise £10,000 for a project that will transform the future of the Govan Stones and Govan Old. We're raising money for a 2-year initiative that will showc
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
As part of Stirling Door Open Day 2025 I'm again running tours for the @cwgc.bsky.social War Graves at the Old Town Cemeteries at Stirling (Mars Wark) on Sunday 28th September. As always, these events are FREE and you just need to register on the link below. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwgc-tours...
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CWGC Tours 2025 - Stirling (Mars Wark) Cemetery
Join us for a free tour of Stirling Mars Wark Cemetery
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Ypres Burger was always a staple/lifeline after a full days walking in the Salient. 😟
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
This would have me on the first flight home. 😲
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
I'm yet to be convinced otherwise that the Merlin app isn't the greatest tool for improving MH. I regularly spend my pre-work morning in the garden with it running and delight at the recording of a new species.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
😍 I'm going to need to take out another subscription!!!
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Colour brings it out just a touch more.
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Dumbartonfc @dumbartonfc.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
HERE WE GO: Sign Up For Your Sons Season Ticket Today! Our 2025/26 Season Tickets are on sale now! vist.ly/3n5kwuf
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2025/26 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW – HERE WE GO
We are pleased to announce that our 2025/26 season tickets are on sale now! They can be purchased here Make sure to purchase before Sunday 1st July for your 20% discount. Tickets can only be purchased digitally via Fanbase, any supporters who are having any issues are advised to contact the club directly for support. Klarna options (split payments) are available when supporters get to the final payment stage. Full season ticket pricing and information Pass it on Campaign Fanbase FAQ Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you all back to the Rock this season.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
C. Really like all those designs though.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
@rickhough.bsky.social Started my Sunday in a manner that I think you'd approve of. 😂
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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Our Walking Gold Beach tour for 2026, featuring the supreme nerdiness of @seaspitfires.com is now on general sale. Be quick though; it’s 75% sold out already! www.istoriatravel.org/gold
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GOLD BEACH | Istoria Travel
Join us for this long weekend as Stephen Fisher guides you through the story of Gold Beach, from Mulberry Harbours, to the Royal Marines at Port-en-Bessin, to 50th Division and the advance on Crepon.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Scottish Football seems to be the last bastion of non Nazi/Porn bot Twitter. Everyone else has moved over here to make it viable in other areas of interest.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Others with far greater knowledge of such matters will no doubt be able to confirm in an instant but I wondered about the Deccan Horse (9th) of the Indian Army in FWW.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Ominous sky!
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Took this picture a couple of years ago for exactly the same reason!
Gate at Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
So, this was my first tour and I thought the food worked well. Simple continental breakfast in hotel was included. Lunch was DIY either from Carrefour or a local café. With dinner, a group meal was available at a local restaurant but not compulsory. Most did though. All very relaxed & no pressure.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I was lucky enough to be on this year's tour at Easter and would thoroughly recommend it. Really fascinating few days walking the ground and benefiting from @seaspitfires.com encyclopedic knowledge of Sword. www.istoriatravel.org/sword @alexchurchill.bsky.social
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SWORD BEACH | Istoria Travel
Join us for this long weekend as Stephen Fisher guides you through the story of Sword Beach, following the actions of 3rd Infantry Division and its attached units in June 1944.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
And on the 11th May I'll be at the Old Town Cemeteries at Stirling (Mars Wark). As always, these tours are FREE and you just need to register on the link. Hope to see some of you there. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwgc-war-g...
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CWGC War Graves Week 2025 - Stirling (Mars Wark) Cemetery
Join us for a free tour of Stirling Mars Wark Cemetery
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
For this year's @cwgc.bsky.social War Graves Week I'm running two separate tours. On the 4th May I'll be at Riddrie Park in Glasgow. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwgc-war-g...
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CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2025 - Riddrie Park (Glasgow)
Eventbrite - Commonwealth War Graves presents CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2025 - Riddrie Park (Glasgow) - Sunday, 4 May 2025 at Riddrie Park Cemetery, Glasgow, Glasgow. Find event and ticket informatio...
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
I defy anyone to look at this and still say integration isn't working in the UK.
Picture of Morrison's "Mrs Unis Haggis Pakora with a spicy chilli dip"
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
One of life's great pleasures!
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Memorial includes 2nd Lt John Jarvie - a local headmaster. Died of wounds post Battle of Arras and buried in St Pol.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
I never thought i would reach this stage but I love the Merlin app at this time of year. The thrill of a new species! 🙈
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Can't recommend Chris' work highly enough. I've been amazed with what he's been able to uncover in each report. Especially after I'd hit dead ends with my own efforts.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
I fear exasperated lady meme is, once again, going to get a lot of use over the next few years.
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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Good morning, Glasgow. What a way to start the day! #glasgow #goodmorning #goodmorningglasgow #glasgowtoday #sunrise #glasgowsunrise #theclyde
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Picture This Scotland @74frankfurt.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Scottish Cuisine: Chicken pakora and haggis pie.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Jumped straight in while on the train to work this morning - praying I'd complete the order before we entered the Queen St tunnel. 😂 Saw Erland play a fantastic gig at a lovely little venue in Hannover in Oct so this will be a nice memento.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Was another fascinating talk. Thanks to you both. However, it has resulted in YET MORE book purchases!
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Only been twice but one of my fav cities. I was going to go with a chip pizza in the Piazza Brà but probably better to go with a nice evening shot of the Ponte di Castelvecchio!
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Not local to you but there are a couple of well known cases of 4 Glasgow brothers killed. The Anderson brothers www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/6780.... The Boyle brothers (Sehar covers this in one of her tours) www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/1884975...
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The Anderson Brothers - Glasgow City Council
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Dumbartonfc @dumbartonfc.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Lets end the night with some goal celebrations from our win against Alloa Athletic. Taking us through to the next round in The Scottish Gas Cup 📷Andy Scott
Lets end the night with some goal celebrations from our win 
against Alloa Athletic. 

Taking us through to the next round in The Scottish Gas Cup

📷Andy Scott Lets end the night with some goal celebrations from our win 
against Alloa Athletic. 

Taking us through to the next round in The Scottish Gas Cup

📷Andy Scott Lets end the night with some goal celebrations from our win 
against Alloa Athletic. 

Taking us through to the next round in The Scottish Gas Cup

📷Andy Scott Lets end the night with some goal celebrations from our win 
against Alloa Athletic. 

Taking us through to the next round in The Scottish Gas Cup

📷Andy Scott
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
The deed has been done! Only hard part was deciding on a colour.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Another cracking episode. Found myself nodding in agreement at so many of the comments. Especially about walking the ground and the feeling inside the cemeteries. Fellow train passengers must think I'm mad! Thanks as always.
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Sadly can't make next week. Will definitely be purchasing a cardigan as soon as they are released!
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Grant Pinkerton @grantp08.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
As a gentleman of a certain age, this is genuinely the most excited I've been for one of your product launches!
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