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Dr Anna Fairley Nielsson @annaandthedead.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#31DaysOfGraves prompts are ready for October 1st 2026! 🪦Welcoming posts from graveyards, cemeteries, or related places throughout October. No rules - interpret however and wherever you want, but AI is strongly discouraged. Browse previous posts using the tag. Translations welcome, German is below 👇

An image of the New Jewish Cemetery, Kraków, overlaid with text:
#31 Days of Graves
Day 1: Flower
Day 2: Urn
Day 3: Glass
Day 4: Entrance
Day 5: Vehicle
Day 6: Weather
Day 7: Home
Day 8: Animal
Day 9: Lettering
Day 10: Missing
Day 11: Humorous
Day 12: Ordinary
Day 13: Unusual
Day 14: Brick
Day 15: Language
Day 16: Faith
Day 17: Music
Day 18: Earth
Day 19: Water
Day 20: Fire
Day 21: Air
Day 22: Mourning
Day 23: Wings
Day 24: Contrast
Day 25: Tree
Day 26: Accident
Day 27: Portrait
Day 28: Landscape
Day 29: Fruits/Vegetables
Day 30: Colour
Day 31: Memento Mori

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 19h

The interior of our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek, St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh, holds many treasures, including heraldic shields and a collection of vestments. There are many stained glass windows of interest. More here 👇 www.stvincentschapel.org.uk/stained-glass/ #WindowsOnWednesday 🧵1/2

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 23h

The Old St Nicholas Church in Prestwick. Thought to date from the 12th century, with later modifications, the church was built on an early medieval monastic site, of the 8th century or earlier. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #History

Atmospheric black and white photo of a ruined, roofless church, surrounded by old gravestones under a dark, overcast sky.

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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mosaics of scenes from the history of the Garngad and Royston areas of Glasgow. Created by local community groups working with artist Jane McInally, they can be found in Spire Park surrounding the remains of the former Townhead-Blochairn Parish Church. #glasgow #glasgowhistory #mosaics #royston

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Michael Faint @ansolasoir.com · 29/09/2026

John, it was one of the most intense rainbows I have ever experienced. It lasted for nearly an hour and could be seen as a complete bow across a three mile stretch of road. Quite remarkable. #rainbow #Uist #hebrides

Church of Scotland Daliburgh under a rainbow

Road to Lochboisdale with a double rainbow

Rainbow in South Uist, Ben Kenneth in the background and the fishing vessel Aurora in the bay

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"It still feels like a place of gathering and community, even though its function has changed." Press & Journal talks to Erica Macpherson about her transformation of Knockbain Parish Church in Munlochy into "Kirk & Co", an interior design showroom & cafe. www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...

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'I helped my parents with a church renovation when I was a teen --- now I have completed one of my own'

Erica Macpherson feels all the strands of her life have come together with Kirk and Co in Munlochy.

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Debbie Cameron @debsadelight.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#MementoMoriMonday Elie Fife.

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This compact, mid 19th century Gothic architectural gem, our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek, St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh, was designed by Scottish brothers John, William H. and James M. Hay, often referred to simply as the Hays of Liverpool, where their thriving architectural practice was based. 🧵1/2

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Nancy Johnston @jeelyeater1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Doing a rather wet #DoorsOpenDays and, for #CeilingsonSunday, here is the ceiling in Lyon & Turnbull, auctioneers, Edinburgh.

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Simon Cuthbert-Kerr @stcstc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A little poke around Craigsbank Church on #DoorsOpenDay - an underrated brutalist gem #Edinburgh #Brutalist #Architecture #Photography

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Covenanter's Grave at Crossmichael Church. Here lyes William Graham who makeing his escape from his mothers house was pursued taken and instantly shot dead by a party of Claverhouse’s troop for his adherence to Scotlands Reformation Covenants National and Solemn League 1682. #Scotland #History

Atmospheric black and white image of an old gravestone, showing a break line, which has been fixed abd is now held with an iron band around the stone. Behind is a tall cross on a pillar and a white painted church, with a round tower.

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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

There's something about the way the French Gothic Church of Saint Jude's Congregation on Woodlands Road in Glasgow catches the early morning sun that means I just can't resist stopping to photograph it. This was how it looked first thing this morning. #glasgow #woodlands #church #architecture

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Walk Talk Tours @walktalktours.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Opening ceremony for the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, now in what was Old Cathcart Parish Church, Glasgow.

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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The former New Bridgegate Church on Dixon Road on the Southside of Glasgow. Designed in a Scots Gothic style by Thomson, Sandilands and MacLeod, it was built in 1922. It's now home to the Govanhill Workspace. #glasgow #architecture #govanhill #church #architecturephotography

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If you live on the island of Islay or are just visiting on holiday do stop by Portnahaven Church today between 11 and 3 to see inside this remarkable Parliamentary Kirk that passed recently into the care of the Friends of Portnahaven Church.

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Let's return to our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek St Margaret's Scottish Episcopal Church, in Newlands, Glasgow for #FontsOnFriday. Here's their beautiful marble baptismal font, carved in Italian marble by the Glasgow firm of monumental stonemasons Galbraith & Wilson and dedicated in 1912.

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Andy Arthur💃🏰⚓🦌 Threadinburgh 🧵 @threadinburgh.scot · 25/09/2026

This William Wilson stained glass panel is a thing of beauty (and yours for opening bids of £1,200). Can anyone hazard a guess where it might have come from? cc @jeelyeater1.bsky.social @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social

Stained and painted glass panel, a bold mid-20th century design c. 1955 but also in a much older tradition.

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's #AdoorableThursday and this might be the first revolving door (or "storm door") that we have shared. This lovely vintage example, intended to ensure as little heat as possible is lost from within, is located at our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Newlands, Glasgow.

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Jim Balsitis Photography @jimbalsitis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

— St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Along the River Ness in Inverness, Scotland. — #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #classicmono #ECK #WCK

A church along a tree-lined river with rain clouds in the sky.

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

RCCG Falkirk are delighted to announce the launch of its new soup kitchen. They will be offering free, hot refreshments and a welcoming space for anyone in the community who needs a helping hand. They ask also for help in spreading the word about the new cafe which is opening on 2nd October.

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Cockburn Association @thecockburn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Since 1991, Doors Open Days has invited us to step inside remarkable buildings, discover hidden spaces and see familiar places afresh. We look back at 35 years, and ahead to this year’s weekend on 26–27 September. Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/yc9ne6x2

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Opening the Doors: 35 Years of Doors Open Days in Edinburgh - The Cockburn Association

Celebrating 35 years of opening Edinburgh’s remarkable buildings to everyone

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Friends of Warriston Cemetery @fowarristoncem.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are just 3 days away from Doors Open Days! All of our volunteer-led tours are fully booked but we have unlimited self-led tours with handy maps & each stop will be clearly marked. AND the weather is looking perfect! @thecockburn.bsky.social @edinburghdod.bsky.social #doorsopendays #Edinburgh

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Mairi Damer @marzid.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Auld Reekie* looking glorious in the September sun today. *Edinburgh, for the uninitiated

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's an exciting time of the year for heritage across Scotland, this weekend the Doors Open Days festival comes to Edinburgh. Our intern Joanna has written a blog on four out of the almost thirty churches that will welcome visitors to their sacred spaces this year.

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Great to see a community trust making full use of Whalsay Kirk they acquired, recycling the pews that were removed during renovation. Welly stands, coat racks and board games are some items to come out of their workshops 👇 www.whalsaykirkdevelopment.org/reuse-pewite.... #WoodensDay 📷Church's own.

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The heavily European-influenced basilica church, our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek, St Margaret's, Newlands, possesses an apse at each end of the building, the ceilings of which are decorated with exquisitely colourful mosaics. In the western apse this was by sculptors Galbraith & Winton, in 1921 🧵1/2

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Dunblane Cathedral @dunblanecathedral.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On Sunday 27 September in the Dunblane Centre at 1pm & 2pm Dunblane Cathedral Director of Music Steven McIntyre will be leading a Build an Organ Challenge session

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Parton Church, built in 1832-34 is the burial place of Scottish physicist and mathematician James Clerk Maxwell. It is now for sale and the community are trying to raise the funds to preserve it as a museum for Maxwell. Please help if you can: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Atmospheric black and whire image of a gateway leading to a gothic revival church tower, flanked by trees.

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Jim Balsitis Photography @jimbalsitis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

— Inverness Cathedral. Scottish Episcopal Church along the bank of River Ness. — #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome

Church of gothic style with two bell towers. A few trees slightly obscure the church.

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We have another mosaic to share with you today from our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek, St Margaret's Episcopal Church in Newlands, Glasgow. This glorious ceiling in the apse was designed by Powell & Sons of Whitefriars in 1927. It shows Christ surrounded by the Evangelists and Seraphim. #TilesOnTuesday

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Glasgow Times @glasgowtimes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A former Church in Glasgow could become a furniture showroom, if plans are approved, prompting concerns amongst locals.

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Glasgow Church set to become furniture showroom prompting local concerns

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Research in Action on Church Heritage @churchheritage.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Want to get involved in recording Scotland’s church heritage? We’re looking for volunteers to join us at Brechin Cathedral on Friday 9th October to help with heritage recording as part of our ReACH case study.

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Julia Lundman 🩵🧚🦄🧌 @paintkatt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I visited an excellent graveyard today. 😱

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Research in Action on Church Heritage @churchheritage.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

If you would like to share your memories with our team for our Oral History project we will be at Islay Gaelic Centre/Ionad Chaluim Chille Ile near Bowmore 11am-2pm on Friday 25th September. Or join us at Portnahaven Church for our ReACH open day on Saturday 26th September between 11am – 3pm.

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Research in Action on Church Heritage @churchheritage.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This weekend we are heading to Portnahaven Church on Islay! Join us on Saturday 26th September, 11am-3pm for our ReACH open day! We are looking forward to hearing more about its heritage and, most importantly, meeting people who have their own memories and connections to the building.

Image is the Flyer for Research in Action on Church Heritage Portnahaven Church open day. The background image is of Portnahaven church with details of the open day over the top. The open day will be on September 26 2026 11am-3pm Free Entry All Welcome. Flyer invites you to Explore the church interior and share your memories and experiences. Project partners are Scotland's Churches Trust and Society of Antiquaries Scotland. Funders are the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Pilgrim Trust. Image includes a QR code for the full programme and URL web address for this www.churchheritage.scot

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

At our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek, St Margaret's, Newlands, Glasgow, the floor has a marvellous mosaic. It was laid in 1958 to celebrate the church's 50th anniversary. The mosaic shows children, plus their playthings, and represents children from past congregations. #MosaicMonday

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Free North Church has the tallest spire in Inverness, at 170 ft. Damaged in Storm Floris a year ago, repairs costing £100,000 are now underway. Read the full story here 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... and more on the church on the SCT site 👇 www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/inver...

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Church spire damaged in Storm Florris to be fixed a year later

Work is due to begin on the Free North Church in Inverness next week.

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sitting on a prominent elevated position in Glasgow’s south side, is our #ScottishChurchOfTheWeek, St Margaret's Newlands. It was prolific Scottish architect Peter MacGregor Chalmers who was responsible for the design of this Romanesque revival church, its vestry and church hall. 🧵1/2

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Bob Marshall @bobmarshall.co.uk · 21/09/2026

Great to hear there is a promising future for the wee kirk in the North East village I grew up in. My family attended an Episcopal church further up the coast, but we did drop in for the occasional service here. A generation of villagers I once knew well when I was a kid are laid to rest here.

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Aberdeen Church Recorders visited Slains Church in Collieston last week. They were invited by the its new owners, the local charity "Slains Environmental Action for Change", to document its interior ahead of its planned restoration and conversion into a community hub. (Images: Ali Cameron)

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Debbie Cameron @debsadelight.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

St Monan’s Fife The church by the sea #Stunday #churchcrawling

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Past Glasgow @pastglasgow.co.uk · 20/09/2026

Out and about for Glasgow Doors Open Day yesterday, and very much enjoyed the tour of Glasgow Cathedral. The Great West Window in the nave, designed by Francis Spear and installed in 1958, tells the Creation story, and features a depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I love all the details on the tower of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's magnificent 1850s St Vincent Street Church in central Glasgow, especially the caryatids (pillars carved into female figures) just below the clock. #glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #church #alexandergreekthomson

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Crossmichael Parish Church - the main body dates from around 1750, but the distinctive tower is possibly early 1600s. It sits on a small knoll and has probably been a site of worship since ancient times. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland

Atmospheric black and white photo of a graveyard on a small hill, topped by a white church, with a round tower and conicle shaped roof.

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Jim Balsitis Photography @jimbalsitis.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

— St. John's Episcopal Church, Aviemore, Scotland. — #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite

A small white church with a turret over the front doors. There are many mature trees around the church.

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Debbie Cameron @debsadelight.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#CeilingsonSunday St Monan’s church Scotland

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