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@guyhinksphoto.bsky.social
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Photographer. Film maker. Scotland Chair FSB. Award winning images in Scotland and beyond since 2008. www.guyhinks.com

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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
OTD 3 years ago I had a blast shooting a boat race. During a break the tugs put on a display for us. I was in the safety boat and got up nice and close. The sky was helpful.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
OTD 2 years ago. Fun job that was! @stcolumbashospice.bsky.social
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Glasgow looking pretty awesome this morning - view from the offices of JP Morgan.
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our @colin_borland and @Stacey_FSB caught up with Secretary of State for Scotland @D_G_Alexander today. They covered lots of ground together, including the new PM's economic agenda and how it can back the business base to trade us back to growth.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Fun morning hosting the @fsbscotland.bsky.social Connect Ayrshire networking event at Centrestage this morning. Great positive buzz in the room. 👍
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
There were some potentially good things for small businesses in the Programme for Government, such as procurement reform and the Apprenticeship Accelerator Grant. However, there were also grounds for concern and missed opportunities. Overall, they will be underwhelmed.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Shooting sticky toffee pudding for packaging today…. And, yes. My client kindly sent me home with loads….(and I’m one down already) 😀 BTS pic. For food photography email guy@guyhinks.com.
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Scotland's 380,000 small businesses are looking for signs in the Programme for Govt to give them the confidence to start investing and creating jobs. That includes a fair deal on rates, scrapping the overly-complex rates assessors system, and no increase in regulation or taxes.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Mixing business and pleasure…today shooting a comedy event at the Edinburgh fringe at EICC. Didn’t know any of the comedians but they blew me away… all high-octane nutters. A breath of fresh air. David Robertson sorry I didn’t see you there…busy!
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Rather odd selfie lol
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Interesting and concerning read about the state of our Scottish high streets in @sundaypost.com As our FSB Scotland chair @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social says there is no silver bullet, but the right public policy changes could go a long way to reviving their fortunes. www.fsb.org.uk/membership/a...
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
www.guyhinks.com/blog/2026/7/... ICYMI - my latest blog. Featuring among other things, an angry seagull lol
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July: The Camera Roll Chronicles
July behind the scenes with Glasgow photographer Guy Hinks from University of Strathclyde graduations & corporate shoots to sports photography & skydiving.
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Shoplifting in Scotland has reached its highest level since 1951. Yet, most shopkeepers don't expect police to respond to reports of theft. @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social told @thetimes.com the response should be the same as when homeowners have property stolen. www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
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Shoplifting ‘epidemic’ as offences rise to 55-year high
Retailers say thieves are becoming bolder and more aggressive and are taking thousands of pounds from family finances
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Some of the rates revaluations facing Scotland's small businesses are unfair and perplexing. We welcome the promise of quick action to put that right, as our Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social told @anguscchrn.bsky.social go.fsb.org.uk/4aeuN6m
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Vape shops in Scotland to be excluded from business rates relief
Scottish ministers also announced an independent review of how the property tax is calculated.
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We welcome quick action on biz rates reform. Focus should be streamlining opaque assessors system & retaining small firms support by uprating Small Business Bonus Scheme thresholds in line with 2026 revaluations, @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social tells @heraldscotland.bsky.social go.fsb.org.uk/4eBnEOz
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Federation of Small Businesses backs rates reforms and calls for wider changes
The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed planned reforms to Scotland’s business rates system while urging ministers to deliver wider…
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
How is your business coping as cost rises come into effect? Tell us your experience and help power our evidence-based work supporting Scotland's small businesses. Take the survey today. Shuts at 9.30am tomorrow (Tuesday). about.fsbbigvoice.uk/SBI2026Q2
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Out and about today at #kilmarnock taking part in a business drop in event hosted by @eastayrshire.bsky.social (Tracy Murray doing the heavy lifting). It all started with a coffee round a table with a blank sheet of paper and today’s event was the culmination of that. @fsbscotland.bsky.social
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The temporary VAT cut for family activities and meals out will be a much-needed boost for many small businesses. We hope it will encourage families to support some of our brilliant independent businesses many of whom are facing huge cost pressures. www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
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Summer attractions VAT cut could spark 'bumper' season for Scotland's high streets
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Scotland said Rachel Reeves’ plans “could make the difference between surviving another year and being forced to pull down the shutters.”
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Congratulations to @thomascarthur.bsky.social and Hannah Mary Goodlad. We look forward to working with you to support jobs and economic growth. @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations to @jennygilruthmsp.bsky.social Stephen Flynn and all the new Scottish Cabinet. We look forward to working with you to drive the economic growth the country needs. @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Photo I made for a pal OTD 5 years ago.
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
For far too long, Scotland’s small businesses have suffered at the hands of unscrupulous big customers who want to use them as a free overdraft. @colinborland.bsky.social, our FSB Scotland Director, welcomes today's commitment to legislate on the scourge of late payment.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Top night out with @colinborland.bsky.social at the Small Business Growth Awards. Can’t name any recipients. All top secret stuff! Congrats though to all. You know who you are! @fsb-uk.bsky.social with HSBC.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
A few from the weekend….
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Scotland is a nation of entrepreneurs. Our small businesses have the potential to boost the national economy and communities across the country. Our FSB Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social has a message for all the MSPs starting work at the Scottish Parliament this week 👇
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Today’s efforts…
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Phonepic today of “on-X” a sports facility in #linwood, Scotland whilst supporting my daughter compete in javelin. It’s all about the light! Moody skies. Shafts of direct sunlight. Shadows. Lines. Perfect! 😂
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Captured about 11200 ft above the south lakes….
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
A recent portrait. 1 of 50 images to celebrate 50 years of KTP.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
This actually was a job I was doing….but the point is, taking a photo “as is” or having a vision and using tools/knowledge to “make it” more dramatic…before and after. Why buying a photographer’s skill can pay dividends. One taken, one made.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
A phonepic from the weekend shot whilst watching my two nieces, both under 10, manage, and ride, this beautiful pony.
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Soaring fuel prices are hitting small businesses hard. It's time for action👇
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) @fsb-uk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Never miss any of the most important small business news of the week 🥧 Sign up for to FSB's Weekly Brief Newsletter, the leading small business newsletter, on Email and LinkedIn newsletters to get it sent straight to your inbox 👇 📧 E: go.fsb.org.uk/3QWcJDX 📥 LI: go.fsb.org.uk/4t0C94E
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We asked all the main political parties what they will do for Scotland's small businesses. Today Murdo Fraser outlines what the Scottish Conservatives have to offer. Watch out for more from the other parties in the coming days. #FSBScotland2026
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
'It's not business as usual'. Our Glasgow Development manager Hisashi Kuboyama has been telling STV about our campaign for extra support for all the small businesses struggling in the aftermath of the Union Street fire. go.fsb.org.uk/41T9zpP
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Union Street fire: 'It's basically a construction site - how will businesses survive?'
A barber near the site of the blaze warns local businesses face financial 'catastrophe' with reduced footfall and limited financial support.
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
What do you want to see from the next Scottish Government? Our Scottish Election manifesto for 2026 is live, complete with policy ideas which small business owners say will help them to thrive. More details here 👇 go.fsb.org.uk/4t5x774 #fsbscotland2026
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Phonepic. OTD. 6 years ago. Lockdown…. Thought this reflected the sense of imposed isolation of the times. My partner with our dogs. Loudoun Hill.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Phonepic from today: The Cobbler.
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Join @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social and Scotland’s political party leaders for our joint #bizhustings live at 4pm today #fsb Joining link here: events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/...
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Join us online at 4pm today for our joint business hustings ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections. On stage will be @johnswinney.bsky.social @russellfindlay.bsky.social @anassarwar.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk Malcolm Offord go.fsb.org.uk/4m8xyL2
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
OTD 2019 I was full steam ahead on a trip to the beautiful Isle of Arran to shoot ice cream! And cracking cheeses! Taste of Arran For those of you not familiar with Scotland it’s always blue skies here in the West…. 😂 Also, a rare sighting of the “Lesser Spotted Functioning Ferry”… 😂
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Out and about carrying out FSB Scotland business today (embargoed so can’t let the cat out of the bag…) - appropriately suited and booted. Caption: Guy Hinks, Photographer looking typically bewildered at his phone to grab a pic.The IPhone XR a technical tool too far.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
One from yesterday at 5100 ft.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Nice wee sunrise on way to Skydive Northwest today.
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The troops at @fsbscotland.bsky.social have been working hard putting together FSB’s manifesto for small businesses in the lead up to the Scottish Parliamentary Elections. …here’s a link to the dedicated web page: www.fsb.org.uk/membership/s...
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
There’s method in that madness somewhere… 😂
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Forgot I received a “commended” in this… l
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Small businesses in Glasgow need a fire recovery fund similar to the one established after the Glasgow School of Art fire in 2018. Thanks to BBC Radio Scotland for talking to FSB's @colinborland.bsky.social about the many challenges they face.
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FSB Scotland @fsbscotland.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
70,000 travelers a day normally pass through Glasgow Central Station. Any long term closure is likely to have a huge impact on many small businesses in the city centre. Thanks to @scotsman.com for highlighting the challenges and FSB's solutions. www.scotsman.com/news/busines...
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guyhinksphoto.bsky.social @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
A recent one getting an airing on LinkedIn.
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