Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Whether you read or listen to it, this is a cracking tale from @rexburke.bsky.social! 🛸 011
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Now THIS is a good example of a forensic attention to detail... 010
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Bizarre that a company as big as @yahoo.bsky.social who, presumably, want to be thought of as trustworthy would let these scam adverts be peppered throughout peoples inboxes. (FYI: none of this happened on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social and it's not a BBC News page) 000
Reposted by Robin LaingDuncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Anyone who received their postal ballot today in the South of Scotland region, please be aware that "Independent Green Voice", which appears second on the list on the peach regional ballot paper, is NOT the Scottish Green Party. This is in fact a deliberate vote spoiling attempt by right-wingers. 27522364
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Very sad news. I was lucky enough to work with Sandy on River City. Foremost, he was a warm, funny, thoughtful and kind human being but he was also a quite brilliant actor... 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMonarch of the Glen actor Alexander 'Sandy' Morton dies aged 81The Glasgow-born actor appeared on stage and screen over more than five decades including stints in Take The High Road and River City. 100
Reposted by Robin LaingSamira Ahmed @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026I made a whole BBC TV series (2020) about the remarkable resilience of the people of Iran and their culture over centuries of threat and callous rule. You can watch it right here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...bbc.co.ukBBC Four - Art of PersiaBroadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed reveals the remarkable story of Iran. 28786298
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Contrast this with the Euros in Germany, where a match ticket got you free train travel, for 36 hours either side of kick-off, to/from ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukWorld Cup 2026: Fans in Boston face increased train ticket faresScotland and England fans face a huge price hike if they travel by train to World Cup group stage matches in Boston. 000
Reposted by Robin LaingThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 05/04/2026This is why the 25th Amendment exists. This is the purpose of having the 25th Amendment. To not use this power to remove the president is not a passive act, a mere option: it is a positive decision to misuse the constitution. 231201386
Reposted by Robin LaingAndrew Learmonth @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Glasgow nominations for the Holyrood election are out. The far-right Independent Green Voice is back. In 2021, this fake party, led by a Holocaust denier thrown out of UKIP, probably cost the Scottish Greens two MSPs. 55857
Reposted by Robin LaingSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Reform is running "Scotland is at breaking point" posters, singling out Glasgow as "the illegal immigration capital of the Uk" showing people on boats. Just under 7000 people seeking asylum in Scotland in Dec. No official estimates of the undocumented population. The Glasgow claim is nonsense. 25304112
Reposted by Robin LaingDaniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 26/03/2026This is a phenomenal piece of journalism by my colleagues at @economist.com - deep reported detail on how Iran is now being run that I haven't seen anywhere else: www.economist.com/middle-east-...economist.comThe Revolutionary Guards are taking over IranThey now appear to run both the state and the war 1426193
Reposted by Robin LaingAnita Chaudhuri @anitachaudhuri.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Some absolute jewels in Glasgow’s cultural ecosystem face eviction on Friday. T103 houses Photoworks, Transmission Gallery, GMAC, Sharmanka and more. It is also home to Project Ability, a vital visual arts community supporting young people with learning disabilities and mental ill-health. 0712
Reposted by Robin LaingChristianG @mryeswecan.eurosky.social · 23/03/2026So, about those Eid prayers in London... "What's the highest thing in Trafalgar Square?" "Nelson's column, innit?" "And the highest thing on the column?" "Nelson." "And on Nelson?" "His hat." "And the highest thing on his hat?" "That bit that sticks up." 1/8 471576771
Reposted by Robin LaingLaura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 19/03/2026BREAKING: Reform UK have unveiled plans to reduce the Scottish Parliament's powers in their 2026 manifesto Nigel Farage's party wants to slash the number of MSPs and regularly review Holyrood's devolved powers People were warned that this is what they wanted. 103428
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 14/03/2026So glad this crucial #6nations match is on @itvx.com, where we can get our full fill of adverts without the distraction of hearing what the commentators and/or referee are saying during breaks in play... 000
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026"Qatar’s energy minister warned last week that prolonged closure could cause the oil price to hit $150 a barrel, a level which he said could “bring down the economies of the world”." Wild that these people wring their hands about devastating humanity while pretending there's nothing they can do... 110
Reposted by Robin LaingNeil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 04/03/2026What next? Bird's Eye Potato Waffen? 6268
Reposted by Robin LaingEqual Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Thanks so much for highlighting the stark gender inequity across politics and culture in Scotland - we've just blogged our reflections on this: bit.ly/4l4mE8pbit.lyBlog | Scotland’s Cultural Future: Reflections on our culture hustings for the next parliamentReflecting on our recent hustings event, Scotland's Cultural Future 133
Reposted by Robin Laingpaulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 27/02/2026This... ⤵️ via @zoegrunewald.bsky.social #GortonAndDenton 515267
Reposted by Robin LaingEsheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Retweet the hell out of this! 211186
Reposted by Robin LaingTouretteshero @touretteshero.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Read my post on the fall out of last nights BAFTA's here. This is an opportunity to increase understanding of oppositional tics and acknowledge the complex realities and impacts of the condition: www.touretteshero.com/safe/2026/02...touretteshero.comBAFTA FalloutI want to start this post with a significant caveat – attempting to talk about complex, emotive and highly charged issues within the constraints of the frenzied news cycle is difficult and unpredictab... 34725
Reposted by Robin LaingRuth Graham @ruthgraham.bsky.social · 18/02/2026I imagine it was extremely disturbing 2717650810
Reposted by Robin LaingMelissa Chemam @melissaontheroad.bsky.social · 15/02/2026And another bites the dust? The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comThe Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | EditorialEditorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported 39422287
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 31/01/2026This was great fun last year. Scottish-based playwrights, let's go! 010
Reposted by Robin LaingMagnetic North @magnorththeatre.bsky.social · 29/01/2026We're looking for a new Chair and Board Members to join our Board of Directors 💫 We're seeking active and energetic champions for Magnetic North, and we especially welcome applications from people who reflect the diverse communities we work with. 📆 Apply by 31 March loom.ly/C4cs-yM 011
Reposted by Robin LaingMickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 26/01/2026A message from Greenland… 21852343
Reposted by Robin LaingMagnetic North @magnorththeatre.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Rough Mix 2026 ✨ Join us for an opportunity to see brand new work and cross-art-form experimentation from some of Scotland’s most exciting artists. Featuring new work by Sinead Hargan, Sean Wai Keung, Gail Sneddon & Belle Jones, developed during a two-week collaborative residency with ⬇️ 142
Reposted by Robin LaingNils Hoppe @hoppe.law · 21/01/2026This was posted by @mambarlife.bsky.social in the Other Place and it’s too good not to share it. 4507150
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Hahahaha. Sound. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...bbc.co.ukTrump tariffs: US president announces plan to hit UK, Denmark and other European countries with tariffs over GreenlandThe US president says the countries will be charged a 000
Reposted by Robin LaingDeborah Pearson @performingquiet.substack.com · 07/01/2026Thread - 1/7 7 reasons #AI is a tool of global domination and tech fascism. 1. Constant hallucinations which are factually incorrect but subtly interwoven with correct information, requiring expertise to spot. As a routinely used research tool, it undermines facts/truth - helpful for fascism. 293
Reposted by Robin LaingDuncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Absolutely fucking tremendous from the FT.ft.comWho’s who at X, the deepfake porn site formerly known as TwitterA look inside Elon Musk’s big tent 18869288
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 29/12/2025At the Edinburgh Fringe in the 80's, having a toilet cubicle door held open for me by the previous occupant - Michael Elphick 000
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Sarah Montague on #wato pointing out that house prices now are 8x the average annual wage, versus 4x for "boomers". Absolute lolz at *economist* Evan Davis chortling away as he says, "Yes... I can never quite understand how it's got so out of kilter!" Incisive, expert stuff... 120
Reposted by Robin LaingEwan Gibbs @ewangibbs.bsky.social · 28/12/2025Lost - my grey jacket, Hibs scarf and green hat as seen in this picture. I’m pretty sure somebody accidentally picked up my jacket in Bongo Club last night. If anyone happens to have it or my scarf I’d really appreciate any help returning them. The scarf is more than 20 years old 😞 187
Reposted by Robin LaingMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Thanks GlobalTV Canada! 🇨🇦 378150443835
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Any chance that online retailers, just for December, could pop stuff in the post in plain packaging? My kids had the (frankly, fucking awesome) surprise gift for their parents totally ruined by the contents being emblazoned across the box. #PlainWrappingDecember 000
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 16/12/2025This was a lot of fun to read and narrate. Get your ears round it! 111
Reposted by Robin LaingPeter Arnott @peterarnott.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Everybody in Scottish Theatre shoud stand and salute. 082
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Trumpeting that you're presenting "One of the most successful musicals of all time" on your marquee, while asking (likely) minimum-wage employees to do voluntary work... Arsehole Theatre Group? 000
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 26/11/2025If there's anything worse than implementing a governmental policy that drives children into poverty, it's got to be refusing to reverse said policy until it's politically expedient. Downright wicked. 020
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Have spent a good chunk of yesterday and today breaking my washing machine down into its component parts, to ascertain whether it was repairable or not. Reader, it's fucked. 000
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Wonder how many other people have cancelled their Xbox #GamePass...? 110
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Incredible that, even if you repeatedly reject any and all offers of AI assistance EVERY TIME YOU OPEN ANY APP, it never learns that you're never going to use it and stops bothering. Demonstrates a real lack of intelligence, if you ask me... 010
Reposted by Robin LaingZoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Ok. They’ve pissed me off. I’m back to tell you 3 things about ID cards: 1. Migrants ALREADY HAVE biometric ID cards & govts have been trying to digitise them for years w repeated fuckups & failures causing complete chaos - they don’t work, you do not want that system for you. 12936451507
Robin Laing @raingoblin.bsky.social · 13/08/2025🙏🧡 No lie, this is a cracking read/listen. Fabulous writing 021
