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Iain Mackenzie

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Electronics Design Engineer Crofter Gael/Hebridean/Scot/European Science, literature, sea/air/land travel, nordic links arcticcircle.org/ france24.com/en/ aljazeera.com/live #climate #IndependenceIsNormal #GBEnergyGrab On Terra Firma, mostly.

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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The @arcticcircleorg.bsky.social survival guide. www.instagram.com/p/Dd_xoazDAe...
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thigibh cuide ri Donnchadh MacGillÌosa is e a’ bruidhinn mu chruinneachadh sgeulachdan ùr, Ròp is Mol. A new collection of Gaelic/English short stories, from Duncan Gillies. @leughleabhar.bsky.social Bookshop, Glasgow, Scotland. Thursday, Oct 1 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM eventbrite.co.uk/e/rop-is-mol...
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Ròp is Mol le Donnchadh MacGillÌosa
Thigibh cuide ri Donnchadh MacGillÌosa aig bùth Comhairle nan Leabhraichean is e a’ bruidhinn mu chruinneachadh sgeulachdan ùr, Ròp is Mol.
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
AIR LINKS ARE VITAL TO SCOTTISH ISLANDS : An SNP Conference motion will call on Scot Gov to develop a long-term aviation strategy for Scotland’s Highlands & Islands. @snphebs.bsky.social www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/ar... NA H-EILEANAN AN IAR BRANCH, SHETLAND BRANCH, HANNAH MARY GOODLAD MSP...
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SNP conference to debate air travel
For the local news and events in the Western Isles, We Love Stornoway connects our island communities, highlighting key happenings and sharing positive stories.
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Niall O'Gallagher agus Taylor Strickland aig Fèis Leabhraichean Byres Road! Disathairne / Saturday 26.09.26 @ 2f, Leabharlann Hillhead Bidh an còmhradh a’ sealltainn air ficsean co-aimsireil na Gàidhlig, a’ cruthachadh charactaran, agus eadar-theangachadh. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/niall-ogal...
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Niall O'Gallagher & Taylor Strickland in conversation
Join the authors for an engaging conversation exploring contemporary fiction, character development and the craft of writing.
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Just £20 gets you access to our exclusive news, breaking stories, expert analysis, in-depth investigations and top columnists Don't miss the offer 👉 www.thenational.scot/subscribe
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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
INDEPENDENCE NOW : Most Scots agree - Indy NOW. Before all our resources are plundered & more Scots are set against Scots - all in an attempt to make post colonial life appear unworkable. Ask around 60 now free ex British colonies. #IndependenceIsNormal www.thenational.scot/news/2656897...
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Majority of Scots want indyref2 in next decade or sooner, poll finds
MOST Scots think a second independence referendum should take place in the next decade or sooner, according to a new poll.
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Tha aithris an seo bho BBC Naidheachdan mu luchd-buannachaidh nan Duaisean Litreachais 2026, agus cho mòr sa tha sinn air ar misneachadh le na bha ann dhe leabhraichean cloinne anns na farpaisean am-bliadhna. www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
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Misneachd gu leòr aig Duaisean Litreachais na Gàidhlig
Tha Comhairle nan Leabhraichean ag ràdh gu bheil iad air am misneachadh gu mòr mu litreachas na Gàidhlig is na duaisean bliadhnail aca air a bhith ann oidhche Mhàirt.
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Mr Garvie to you @cagarvie.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
just another reason to hate airbnb
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Meal-a-naidheachd air Seonag Monk, a choisinn Duais Chomann Gàidhealach Lunnainn airson Leabhar Ficsein 2026 le “Dealan-dè”. The Highland Society of London Prize for Best Fiction Book 2026: “Dealan-dè” by Seonag Monk. #DuaisLit26
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Meal-a-naidheachd air Iain Mac an Tàilleir, a choisinn Duais Dhòmhnaill Meek airson Leabhar Neo-fhicsein 2026 le “Bho Pheairt gu Hiort”. The Donald Meek Award for Best Non-fiction Book 2026: “Bho Pheairt gu Hiort” by Iain Mac an Tàilleir. #DuaisLit26
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Meal-a-naidheachd air Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, a choisinn an duais airson Làmh-sgrìobhainn as Fheàrr do dh’Inbhich 2026 le ‘Puskás am Pailteas aig Hearts’. Best Unpublished Manuscript for Adults 2026: ‘Puskás am Pailteas aig Hearts’ by Martin MacIntyre. #DuaisLit26
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Meal-a-naidheachd air Tawana Maramba, a choisinn an duais airson An Leabhar as Fheàrr do Chloinn Aois 0–7 2026 le “Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge”. Best Book for Children Age 0–7 2026: “Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge” by Tawana Maramba. #DuaisLit26
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Meal-a-naidheachd air Mòrag Anna NicNèill, a choisinn an duais airson An Leabhar as Fheàrr do Chloinn Aois 8+ 2026 le “Èiginn Ùisdein”. Best Book for Children Age 8+ 2026: “Èiginn Ùisdein” by Morag Ann MacNeil. #DuaisLit26
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Meal-a-naidheachd air Iain D. Urchardan, a choisinn Duais Ruaraidh MhicThòmais airson Leabhar Bàrdachd 2026 le “CEUM”. The Derick Thomson Prize for Best Poetry Book 2026: “CEUM” by Iain D. Urquhart. #DuaisLit26
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Tha sinn air bhioran a-nochd airson nan Duaisean Litreachais 2026! Tighinn beò bho Cottiers ann an Glaschu, gheibh sibh clips bhon àrd-ùrlair agus fios mun luchd-buannachaidh a-nochd fhathast air na meadhanan sòisealta againn. #DuaisLit26
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
SUMBURGH LSI AVIATION NEWS : 'New airline confirms interest in serving Shetland routes - offering competition to Loganair and potential for cheaper fares.' #Shetland #Orkney #WesternIsles #Scotland shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/loganai...
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New airline confirms interest in serving Shetland routes - offering competition to Loganair and potential for cheaper fares
“However, getting the right structure for the future first is important rather than focusing on individual aspects of the service.”
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Worth a neb - Iain F Macleod on the poetry of Domhnall MacAmhlaigh of Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
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The Poetry of Dòmhnall MacAmhlaigh
An Exploration of Donald MacAulay's Collection of Poetry: Seòbhrach as a’ Chlaich (Primrose from a Stone)
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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Incredible news! 📢📚 Scottish Book Trust is delighted to announce the distribution of 30,000 Gruffalo books to children and families across Scotland, made possible by a donation from Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and Macmillan Children's Books to mark the publication of Gruffalo Granny! 🥳
A slide featuring Julia Donaldson and The Gruffalo and the copy from the accompanying post.
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
From this coming Monday, we are extending the £2 bus fare cap to: 📍 Glasgow 📍 Ayrshire 📍 Inverclyde 📍 Lanarkshire 📍 Renfrewshire 📍 Dunbartonshire It's already in place in the Highlands and Islands and we will roll it out nationwide. That's what you get with the SNP. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Andrew Sharpe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿|🇪🇺 @andrew.sharpe.scot · 01/09/2026
The BBC's assault on Glasgow should concern everyone in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland. The city is collateral damage just as everything in Scotland is when it comes to Westminster politics. The constant caricaturing of Scotland as inferior, a mess, and in permanent crisis needs to be called out. (MSM Monitor)
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Peter Ross @peteralanross.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
"Something better than nostalgia ..." I went to see The Waterboys in Glasgow and wrote about it for The Guardian. www.theguardian.com/music/2026/a...
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The Waterboys review – Steve Earle joins a gloriously unruly return to Fisherman’s Blues
The Nashville singer-songwriter is among the guests joining Mike Scott for a sprawling, exuberant revue that finds new life in the Waterboys’ rootsy past
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
FACLAN 2026 : The Hebridean Book Festival will take place 29-31 Oct at An Lanntair. Look out for the Faclan Brochure. #OuterHebrides #Scotland #Books
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
POEM : Crith-Thalmhainn / Earthquake le / by Ruaraidh MacThomais / Derick Thomson. [Randomly came across, and was reminded of, this poem.] #poem #poet #Gaelic
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ambaile.org.uk @ambaile.org.uk · 30/04/2026
A delivery lorry loaded with crates of lemonade, American cream soda, ginger ale and other fizzy drinks outside the Bon Accord Table Waters factory in Anderson Street, Inverness, mid-1950s [photo: Jimmy Nairn; source: Highland Photographic Archive]
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ambaile.org.uk @ambaile.org.uk · 05/06/2026
With the start of the World Cup less than a week away, here's something a little different for Football Memories - a stamp designed for Royal Mail which was set to go into production when Scotland came home with the trophy in 1978 [artist: Barry Wilkinson; source: National Library of Scotland]
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 14/08/2026
🚨EXCLUSIVE: Military families and service members are now describing horrific conditions across MULTIPLE ships: human waste flooding bathrooms, virtually no food, water or soap, months without port calls, exhausted crews, and no end in sight. This crisis is far bigger than just the Lincoln.
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Not Just the Lincoln: Families Describe Human Waste, No Food, No End in Sight Across Multiple Ships
Since MeidasTouch began reporting on conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, messages have poured in to MeidasTouch from military families and service
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Recce earlier today for Islands Book Trust trip to historic deserted village of Suardal near mouth of Loch Erisort, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 09/08/2026
Publishing Scotland Presents: Graeme Macrae Burnet 21 Aug, Waterstones, Oban. £3/£5/£12 with book Hosted by Breege Smyth, Graeme Macrae Burnet will be reading from his new novella BENBECULA, & discussing it in the context of his other work. Followed by a Q&A www.waterstones.com/events/publi...
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Publishing Scotland Presents: Graeme MacRae Burnet | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Publishing Scotland Presents: Graeme MacRae Burnet today.
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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 28/08/2025
As part of the #PowerShift project, we publish articles from across Scotland on how fair the transition to net zero really is. Shetland’s experiences are not unique as this account from North Lewis demonstrates @fiosnews.bsky.social @scottishbeacon.bsky.social @ampaipear.bsky.social
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The Hebridean wind rush – A growth opportunity for global corporations but not community owned energy?
As part of the Power Shift project, we publish articles from across Scotland on how fair the transition to net zero really is Shetland’s experiences are not...
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Raibeart #YES 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 @raibeart.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
BBC’s decision NOT to broadcast the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow was political attack on Scotland. It was an insult to all of us who were proud to support the Games & welcome people. And it went well on a limited budget. An attack on Scotland, Glasgow & the Scottish Govt to undermine our nation.
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
NO SHOW TORCUIL: The delusion of branch office reps. Below @torcuil.bsky.social - who wrote fiction for the Record - talks himself up. Fiction - 'Reversed decision on stopping coastguard remuneration.' Fact - NO SHOW for WM Hall coastguard debate. Good job the cove isn't a CG Volunteer.
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Tickets for The Gaelic Literature Awards 2026 are now live! Join us in Glasgow on Tuesday 15th September for The Gaelic Literature Awards 2026. Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/na-duaisea...
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SNP Na h-Eileanan an Iar @snphebs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📰 SNP BRANCH WELCOMES RETURN OF ‘LIFELINE AIRLINK’ 🗞️ SNP Na h-Eileanan an Iar branch has welcomed the announcement that the Scottish Government will step in to save the morning Stornoway-to-Inverness service. #WesternIsles #LoganAir #SNP #ActiveSNP
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SNP Na h-Eileanan an Iar @snphebs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“Islanders have lived alongside nature for centuries. The comments from someone who doesn't even live here to label people in our community as inbred or thugs are not only insulting but downright dangerous to individuals in our community." www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/ar...
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SNP slams guga activists' "insulting" campaign
NatureScot is expected to refuse this year’s guga hunt licence for Sula Sgeir, with officials recommending the Men of Ness application be declined amid concerns over gannet numbers, bird‑flu impacts a...
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SNP Na h-Eileanan an Iar @snphebs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
📣 Exciting news! 📣 You’re invited to join special Q&A sessions with Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, who will be visiting Barra and Harris in August. **Doors open at 6:30pm, with the Q&A beginning at 7pm.** All are warmly welcome! #SNP #FirstMinister #Harris #Barra #WesternIsles
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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Fully and Faithfully Restore ‘The Mack’
The future international credibility of Glasgow and Scotland in the fields of architecture, education and culture will depend on the delivery of an accurate, faithful and honest restoration of Mackint...
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Lochs Show and Dance today at Lochs Showground, Laxay, Isle of Lewis. #OuterHebrides #Scotland
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
EMERGENCY CG TUG OPEN DAY AT STORNOWAY, SCOTLAND: Quick, before UK Gov cancels this one too. The 2nd Northern CG Tug - also put in place after Braer disaster - was chopped by previous Tory/Libdem coalition, with @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social on watch. Careless. www.hebrides-news.com/emergency-co...
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The SNP @snp.org · 22/07/2026
Anyone fancy a new job? 👇🥀
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Iain Mackenzie @iainmmackenzie.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The @snphebs.bsky.social lie detector has gone off big time. facebook.com/share/r/1S8n...
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WillieMillersMoustache @williemillersm1.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It's not a terrible message. This is who they are. Labour have always been like this. They always will be like this. They will always treat Scotland with contempt. They always have.
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Brian L028 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 @brianl028.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Another example of Burnham's self-belief being shown to be nothing other than arrogance (or stupidity - time will tell). He will end "rough sleeping", he says. In the same way as he did in Manchester? A 600% increase! If he thinks Manchester is in the north then maybe he thinks an increase is good?
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Can Andy Burnham 'end rough sleeping'? Here's what his record tells us
ANDY Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping in his “first instruction” to officials on becoming Prime Minister.
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SNP Na h-Eileanan an Iar @snphebs.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
#Gaelic has survived persecution, depopulation and generations of managed decline. It deserves better than to become a convenient target in Reform’s ignorant culture war. Na h-Eileanan an Iar will not stand for it. #ScottishLanguages #WesternIsles #SNP #ActiveSNP
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SNP Na h-Eileanan an Iar @snphebs.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🗞️ PRESS RELEASE 📣 welovestornoway.com/index.php/ar...
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Islands SNP branch worry over Scotland's future
For the local news and events in the Western Isles, We Love Stornoway connects our island communities, highlighting key happenings and sharing positive stories.
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Tomorrow's front page 📰 Climate change is no longer a distant threat
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
John Swinney has told the new Prime Minister in their first phone calls that with a pro-independence majority in Holyrood, the future of Scotland must be 'decided by the people of Scotland'
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John Swinney sets out independence mandate to Andy Burnham in first call with new PM
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Join us in the bookshop on *Thursday 23rd of July* for an event with Seonag Monk and her latest novel, Dealan-dè. Seonag will be in conversation with Maureen MacLeod and there will be chance to ask questions and listen to live music by Kathleen MacInnes and James Ross. Book here: bit.ly/dealan-de
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Dealan-dè le Seonag Monk
Thigibh cuide ri Seonag Monk aig bùth Comhairle nan Leabhraichean is i a’ bruidhinn mun leabhar ficsean ùr aice, Dealan-dè.
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The Gaelic Books Council @leughleabhar.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Thigibh dhan bhùth air *Diardaoin 23mh dhen Iuchar* airson tachartas còmhla ri Seonag Monk agus an leabhar ùr aice, Dealan-dè. Bidh Seonag ann an còmhradh le Maureen NicLeòid agus bidh ceòl ann bho Kathleen NicAonghais agus James Ross. Clàraich an seo: bit.ly/dealan-de
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Interviewer "But have you ever even been to Clacton?" Count Binface "No because I have learnt from the incumbent MP that is part of the job." 🤣
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