Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2025www.heraldscotland.com/news/2552224... @markmcdougall.bsky.socialheraldscotland.comScottish woman on Gaza flotilla reveals 'vile' treatment in Israeli jailThe first Scot to be deported back from Israel after travelling on a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza has spoken about her treatment in jail. 001
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2025www.heraldscotland.com/news/2546557... @markmcdougall.bsky.socialheraldscotland.comThe Bluebells release new anti-fascist single to combat 'growth of far-right'A new anti-fascist single by The Bluebells can be heard for the first time today. 123
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 29/06/2025This is a story that fascinated me when I first heard about it, and speaking to Liam it is clear his family were let down by the Scottish legal system after his aunt's death. 83 years later, he believes he knows who murdered her. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2527262...heraldscotland.com'My aunt was killed on a Scots army base in 1942 and I've solved her murder'A new book could shed light on the murder of an Irish woman on a Scottish army base during World War Two. 001
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2025The protestors are part of Mothers Against Genocide Scotland, which is trying to raise awareness and funds for the people of Palestine 🏴 🇵🇸 heraldscotland.com/news/2518279... (1/3) @markmcdougall.bsky.social 33517
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Police were called to the hospital after the man made his way into the hospital armed www.heraldscotland.com/news/2518577... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 001
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 23/05/2025A miniature pro-Palestine project in Glasgow 🇵🇸 🏴 It comes as Israel steps up its attacks on Gaza. The display shows figures holding a ‘Free Palestine’ banner as well as Palestine flags 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2518630... 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 @markmcdougall.bsky.social 002
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Spoke to Scotland’s only Camogie club about the skort row currently happening in the sport. Wild that women are forced to wear something so many find uncomfortable instead of a pair of shorts 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2516879...heraldscotland.com 001
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 16/05/2025The appeal made by Flamingo Land against the decision to reject their plans for a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond is set to be approved by the Scottish Government 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2516891... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 002
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Locals warned to 'stay indoors' as firefighters tackle huge blaze FULL STORY FROM @markmcdougall.bsky.social: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2505574... VIDEO: Gordon Terris Herald & Times 011
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 25/03/2025The GAA only owns one piece of land outside of Ireland and it's a derelict field in Scotland that has been ravaged by Japanese knotweed. Scotland GAA has big plans for its future. New in @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2503253...heraldscotland.comPlans to create home of GAA in Scotland outlined with centre for Irish cultureThe organisation responsible for promoting Gaelic Games in Scotland is hoping to redevelop ground to have a home of its own. 011
Reposted by Mark McDougallMark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Enjoyed this by @markmcdougall.bsky.social. As one of Glasgow's many sons of Irish descent (for lack of a better phrase beyond "Irish Catholic"), it always struck me how little celebration we had of that heritage. The reason is centuries of sectarianism. But we are, or should be, well past that.heraldscotland.comWhy St Patrick's Day should be celebrated and what it means to Scotland's IrishThere are people who I work with who won’t be aware that I spent the first 18 years of my life living in a small fishing village on the west coast… 281
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Get 12 months of the Herald for just £20 HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/?u... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 002
Reposted by Mark McDougallECIU @eciu.net · 17/03/2025ScotRail to trial environmentally friendly fuel as diesel alternative ScotRail announces it will be trialing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), which reduces carbon emissions by up to 16% and improves air quality by third compared to traditional diesel. @markmcdougall.bsky.socialbuff.lyScotRail to trial environmentally friendly fuel as diesel alternativeScotRail has announced it will be trialling using vegetable oil as an alternative to diesel fuel. 011
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 17/03/2025'Why does Glasgow ignore such a big part of its heritage and community?' heraldscotland.com/news/2500839... @markmcdougall.bsky.social (1/3) 121
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 16/03/2025The reaction to Glasgow’s St Patrick’s Day parade disappointed me last week, so I wrote about what it means to me and why it is brilliant Glasgow celebrated it for today’s @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2500...heraldscotland.comWhy St Patrick's Day should be celebrated and what it means to Scotland's IrishThere are people who I work with who won’t be aware that I spent the first 18 years of my life living in a small fishing village on the west coast… 011
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 08/03/2025'Palestine Action rejects Donald Trump’s treatment of Gaza as though it were his property to dispose of as he likes. To make that clear, we have shown him that his own property is not safe from acts of resistance.' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2499226... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 1164
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 10/02/2025'You write off anything in this city at your peril' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489984... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 001
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Sauchiehall Street is dilapidated, struggling and nowhere near what it used to be. Attempts are being made to try and change its fortunes, but what is the Culture and Heritage District? New for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489984...heraldscotland.comA new hope for Sauchiehall Street: what is the Culture and Heritage District?The project is looking to return Sauchiehall Street to former glories despite its many publicised struggles. 031
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 06/02/2025There are five nominees in each category FULL LIST: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491557... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 001
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Pictures from Glasgow and Edinburgh as Storm Éowyn batters Scotland www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 012
Reposted by Mark McDougallOldfirmfacts @oldfirmfacts.bsky.social · 22/01/2025I’ll be at this beautiful venue talking about the most beautiful thing in the world - Scottish football. Monday March 24th, with guests, clips, features, music and more. GET YOUR TICKETS: www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/events/old-f... 082
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 22/01/202510 Scottish restaurants have made it onto the UK’s top 100 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2487667... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 012
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 20/01/2025New in today’s @heraldscotland.bsky.social, a group of doctors have written to the government demanding stricter rules on cosmetic procedures. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486623...heraldscotland.comDoctors demand harder stance on cosmetic procedures in letter to ministerA group of medical professionals have written to Jenni Minto MSP urging them to take a more hardline stance on the cosmetic procedures that are… 001
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 17/01/2025EXC: Stirling Council’s budget proposals include removing mental health counsellors from schools. It is now being warned it is putting lives at risk if it is voted through. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486294...heraldscotland.com'Putting lives at risk': Warning to Stirling Council over proposed mental health cutsStirling Council has been warned it is putting lives at risk if proposed budget cuts which include the removal of counselling services in schools… 001
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Sports writer Matthew Johnston and The Herald have won this year’s prestigious Jim Rodger Memorial Award. It is the second year in a row that The Herald has won the most keenly-contested prize in sports journalism for young writers. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486040... @mtthwjhnstn.bsky.social 012
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 14/01/2025The Scottish singer-songwriter and activist has a house in LA, and has been helping out in the temporary kitchen www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485525... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 031
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 13/01/2025'And whilst I am always up for respectful discussion, there are only so many times you can be called a gay Scottish egg-headed c*** in one day' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485158... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 342
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 09/01/2025FULL ARTICLE: heraldscotland.com/news/2470175... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 101
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a community payback order after admitting to abusing his former wife over a five-year period @markmcdougall.bsky.social reflects on the life and tarnished legacy of one of Scotland's greatest rugby talents heraldscotland.com/news/2470175... (1/3) 121
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 08/01/2025'The whole concept of work-life balance was invented by people who hate the work that they do' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484101... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 321
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 09/01/2025The former Scotland rugby captain was sentenced on Thursday morning www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484429... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 001
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Staff at the Highland Wildlife Park inspect one of the captured Lynx before it is transferred to Edinburgh Zoo FULL STORY: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484390... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘑𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺 041
Reposted by Mark McDougallIbrox Pride @ibroxpride.bsky.social · 23/12/2024With @rangersfc.bsky.social being the only top flight SPFL club to support #rainbowlaces this month,we spoke to @markmcdougall.bsky.social at @heraldscotland.bsky.social about the need for a stronger anti-homophobia message in Footballheraldscotland.com 163
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 23/12/2024FULL ARTICLE: heraldscotland.com/news/2479394... @markmcdougall.bsky.social @ibroxpride.bsky.social @heraldsport.bsky.social 101
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Of the 12 Scottish Premiership clubs, only one publicly supported this year’s Rainbow Laces campaign on social media. heraldscotland.com/news/2479394... (1/4) @markmcdougall.bsky.social @ibroxpride.bsky.social @heraldsport.bsky.social 141
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 22/12/2024New for @heraldscotland.bsky.social. I spoke to Zander Murray and Patrick from Ibrox Pride recently to discuss the fallout from the Rainbow Laces campaign and the message around homophobia in football. The authorities should work closely with them. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2479394...heraldscotland.com'It’s a dagger to my heart': Why the message around LGBT in football needs to changeOf the 12 SPFL Premiership clubs, only one of them publicly supported this year’s Rainbow Laces campaign on social media. 195
Reposted by Mark McDougallNeil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 22/12/2024‘She could light up a room’ Sheila Brill’s daughter Josephine was born profoundly brain damaged due to medical negligence. She’s now written a memoir that’s required reading for new midwives Sheila told me her story. It was a privilege I’ll never forget www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...heraldscotland.com'She lit up the room' Mum's harrowing book highlights late disabled daughter's legacySheila Brill’s daughter Josephine was born brain damaged due to medical negligence. She’s now written a memoir that’s required reading for new… 0216
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Heart of Midlothian winning their first two league phase stages then still getting knocked out would be an impressive way to do it 000
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 11/12/2024'Being neurodiverse is something that I've become really proud of. 'I'm dyspraxic, but you can achieve so much with it.' Political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social says she's achieved a career goal she was told wouldn't happen for her READ MORE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/educati... 244
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Joe Hart needs to learn that he doesn’t need to be inspirational every time he opens his mouth on commentary. Some decent insight at times but no need for war and peace every time you talk 110
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 06/12/2024The top Scottish restaurant is described as 'sublime' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477721... @markmcdougall.bsky.social 011
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Stuart Hogg has been sentenced for breaching his bail conditions at Jedburgh Sheriff Court today, his sentencing for the domestic abuse charge has been deferred until January 9. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477387...heraldscotland.comStuart Hogg sentenced at court over breaching bail conditionsFormer Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a five-year non-harassment order and fined after breaching bail conditions. 101
Reposted by Mark McDougallOldfirmfacts @oldfirmfacts.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Absolutely delighted to announce that I’ll be back at the Glasgow Comedy Festival with a new show. A celebration of Scottish football, featuring clips, debunked myths, cameos and maybe the odd song… Monday March 24 at Òran Mór. TICKETS ON SALE NOW: www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances... 27620
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 03/12/2024You won't get better value than this Black Friday offer on @heraldscotland.bsky.social. £20 and access to some of the best journalism in Scotland, it's the last day of it so make sure you take advantage. 001
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 02/12/2024ScotRail cancelling your service two minutes before it’s due to leave and sending the train somewhere else is a new level of incompetence from them. Good job we don’t get charged a fortune for the privilege 000
Reposted by Mark McDougallThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Children sledging near Montrave House in Fife, 1900. This 124-year-old image is among a number of rare Scottish festive photographs that have been unveiled, each at least 100 years old. SEE MORE: www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2... 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦 @markmcdougall.bsky.social 063
Mark McDougall @markmcdougall.bsky.social · 01/12/2024There’s Elf on the Shelf started again. Always find it strange. Each to their own, of course, but the way some parents turn it into a Facebook competition and take it too far every year is beyond me 130
Reposted by Mark McDougallOldfirmfacts @oldfirmfacts.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Tiocfaidh ár láds had a dream 1213
Reposted by Mark McDougallCatherine Salmond @salmondsalmond.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Scots deserve an accountable Scottish media they can trust. One to ask difficult questions, probe, champion, celebrate and offer reflection. Click on this link to get a year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for just £20. www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/ 033
