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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

One final thing. The Archbishop of Glasgow put a curse on the Reivers in 1525 and its the most amazing thing. Here is just a section: "I curse them going and I curse them riding; I curse their crops, their cattle, their halls, their chambers, their cabbage patches, their plows, their harrows"

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

I had a theory that "bereaved" came from this time. If the Reivers killed someone, which was common, the victim's family were said to have "been reaved" (or "reived"). However it seems the word is older and the Reivers are named after the word "Reive" which means "to rob by force"

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

"Red-handed" first appeared in Scottish legal texts and records during the Reivers period. It referred to individuals apprehended with literal blood on their hands. Over time, the meaning evolved to include being caught in the act of doing anything wrong, not just physical violence.

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Such as "Blackmail" and "Redhanded". "Blackmail" where "mail" meant "rent" or "tribute". The "black" part likely denoted the evil or illicit nature of the payment. The Reivers were so fond of this that the word was created to describe it.

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Reiver = Raider. For about 300 years up to the early 1600s, the Scottish/ English border was lawless. Those who lived there became "Reivers" to survive. They owed no allegiance to Crown, State nor Church, but to their own bloid and friendships. Their actions gave us some interesting words......

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

By "distant relative" I really mean it He's my 4th cousin, 3 times removed This means his 3rd Great Grandfather is the same person as my 6th Great Grandfather So our connection is quite tenuous. I also went to Westminster to see Newton's grave. Saw Earnest there, too, but didn't know if any kinship

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Pics of unexemplary Rutherfords? Only my teenage daughters. Incidentally, I've recently found out that I am distantly related to Earnest Rutherford, of whom "Rutherfordium" is named after. And that we are both descendants from a notorious "Border Reiver" family who were certainly not exemplary

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

It is great to have a new season and loving the exploration of the heavier members of the periodic table as a narrative device. Selfishly, I'm hoping that the element "Rutherfordium" gets a mention, although Layne Staley would probably not want it covered.

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

"The Count halted, putting down my bags, closed the door, and crossing the room, opened another door which led into a small octagonal room lit by a single lamp, and seemingly without a window of any sort."

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Scouted Slains Castle for some different photography compositions today. Conditions did not warrant getting my DSLR out of the bag but I couldn't resist shooting the Octogon Hall that inspired Dracula's Castle @swordofreason.bsky.social

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Doing work on my family tree and I found the mother lode. I managed to find a direct link to King Robert The Bruce. The great man is my 20th Great Grandfather. I can now join 200 000 000 people that can claim to be a direct descendant to the greatest warrior King Scotland has ever known.

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Note: There were other battles between Scotland and England that took place after the Union of Crowns in 1603 such as The Wars of the Three Kingdoms which were bloody and far more important than the Redeswire Fray. End of thread

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

"The Black Laird" is my 11th Great Grandfather. So raise a glass today to commemorate the men of Jedburgh who won the last battle between these two warring countries and to the stout Black Laird. (Does winning this last battle mean that Scotland wins overall? 🤣🤣)

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Led by Thomas Rutherford, "The Black Laird", his sons and other notable men the Scots turned the tide The English Warden was captured and the English soundly defeated 'Bauld Rutherfurd, he was fu' stout, wi. a' his nine sons him about, He led the town o Jedburgh out, All bravely fought that day.'

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Insults started to fly but soon it was arrows as the English (remember, this was a Truce Day) started shooting at the outnumbered Scots. The Scots retreated but we're pursued. Arriving late to the meeting, the men of Jedburgh met the fleeing Scots and joined the fray.

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The opposing Wardens (one on each side of the Scottish/ English border )of the Middle Marches met with their countrymen during a "Truce Day" to air grievances and sort out arguments. The Scots demanded the English hand over a "free loader" but the English refused, saying they knew not where he was

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

A wee historical thread.... Today is the 450th anniversary of the last major battle between the Kingdoms Of Scotland and England. Known as "The Raid of Redeswire" or "The Redeswire Fray". #history #Scotland #Rutherford #Border #England

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Proud of my bairn who was awarded a trophy today for her academic work. And that's it for School for the Rutherfords. Exams done, prom done and this, the last school event, done. Next step University. Well done Cadhla. Both your parents are proud as hell.

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I'm so happy that I got the opportunity to do this, and I hope I did @cdmorrissette.bsky.social proud as I love film and geeking out about film and therefore love his podcast.

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I feel old today My youngest child has just completed her last official day of school. Yes, she still has exams to do and, all going well, she will be starting University (studying architecture) after Summer. So her education journey continues. But this is still a momentous day.

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

A wee thread about the fundraising my wife is doing at the moment

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I did indeed mean that but wasn't happy with it once it was shot. The owls just felt out of its setting But after sitting with it for a while I think the original message works

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I have loads of puffin pics. I'll tag you on some ill post later

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I must admit that having the towerblock in the background has put me off posting this before But your right, that light was great

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

That's a hell of a pic. Well worth the tribulations of getting there.

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

@harryhussey.bsky.social I tried to send you these via private message but #Bluesky wouldn't allow it (something to sort out?) I shot all of these with a cropped sensor and 500mm sigma lens

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I'm speechless. But also glad my photography is deemed worth following and hopefully brings a little joy in this dark world.

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

5 years later we got married in the castle in the photo. Fast forward another 20 years, 2 kids,2 cats, a career change for both of us and a mortgage and we are still madly in love. The anniversary of our first kiss is more important to us than engagement or wedding anniversaries Love you, Babes

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

The store shut for good on 3rd Feb and after locking the doors for the final time a good load of the staff hit the nearest pub Drinks at the pub led to an unplanned dancing session at a nightclub where I kissed that girl for the first time.

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

A wee personal 🧵 25 years ago I was in retail management for the UKs largest supermarket. I was sent to a store in Aberdeen to help close it down, a process that would take months to do I met a girl there and got friendly.

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Another from my Lofoten trip. It was like Landscape photography paradise there

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Oh jesus. You guys are going to get me a bum rap

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I really enjoyed this. An American comes to my part of the world to learn how we speak. Doric is fantastic @kevbrowncanada.bsky.social you might like this. youtu.be/msmJ36D0iPM?...

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American Orders Whiskey in Ancient Scots Dialect, Bar Goes Crazy

YouTube video by Xiaomanyc 小马在纽约

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Ha, I came across a selfie I took as I waited for the sunlight to hit the mountain. I remember hoping the reflection would stay. It didn't, but when the light was perfect, the reflection came back.

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

This platform constantly surprises me. I posted this on the "other place" and got about a couple of dozen likes and a few hundred views. Here, it's become my widest seen image and most liked I've posted on any platform. Amazing what an algorithm that isn't pushing an agenda will do.

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Thankyou I must admit that I am annoyed that I couldn't get any stone places on the bottom left corner. I could of cropped in but I'll have clipped off the left of the headland at the top. Aarghh

Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

It's on the Northumberland coast which is the North East of England. Google it and you'll see many images of it. All better than mine.

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Ok #Bluesky, I need your help. A good friend of mine turns 50 next month. Both he and I are MASSIVE John Carpenter fans and I've found these 2 original UK movie posters for sale at a reasonable price. These films are weak, but we both love them anyway. Which poster should I get? #movies

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

My wife is out with friends My eldest is away to a party My youngest suggested we watch this. She's a good kid.

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I'm really just a Postman who takes his camera out, early in the morning on my day off. I'm stunned anyone would follow me

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

One from last year. A favourite images from a favourite location

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Ruddy Rutherford @ruddyrutherford.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Thanks Quinn your a man of great taste so you liking it means a lot