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Silas McGilvray

@silasmcg.bsky.social

SNP candidate for Portobello Craigmillar by-election. Pro-human rights, Europop fan, EU enthusiast, and much else besides. Views my own, etc. Promoted by Andy Diack on behalf of Silas McGilvray, both of SNP HQ, 3 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Screenshot of an Instagram post with a picture of SNP campaigners and caption: Not the result we were hoping for, then. My congratulations to Lorenzo on his victory and I wish him well as Portobello Craigmillar's new Councillor.

We fought a strong campaign, and one that I really genuinely enjoyed being part of. Unfortunately, it seems, just not quite strong enough!

I'm incredibly grateful to everyone involved who supported me and who voted for me, not least my stellar campaign team and my endlessly supportive family. Now, time to relax for a bit, learn the lessons of this campaign, and move forward.

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's polling day in Portobello Craigmillar! We're out and about knocking doors and making sure the SNP word out - polls are open until 10pm, so be sure to go vote if you live in the ward!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Last two nights of the campaign - tomorrow is polling day! Lots of SNP voters ready to go vote for positive change for Edinburgh in Portobello Craigmillar ward!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A busy weekend of campaigning this weekend, and our final one be before the by-election on Thursday. There was lots of sun, there was lots of rain, but we were out in both, speaking to voters to make sure that the SNP win that by-election!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Just over a week left until polling day in the Portobello Craigmillar by-election but plenty of campaigning still to be done! Lots of support for the SNP tonight and great conversations about local issues.

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A sunny evening and a warm reception for the SNP on the doorsteps this evening. Plenty of enthusiasm for more SNP representation on Edinburgh City Council!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Nothing like a bit of SNP doorknocking on a sunny Saturday morning! Lots of positive conversations with voters, which went much better than my decision to wear a heavy jacket on a hot day!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A bit of swithering weather tonight, between sunshine and downpours. But no swithering from our SNP canvassers as we chapped on doors around Craigmillar! Lots of positive chats with residents and people fed up with labour's administration!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The dramatic downpour this evening cleared up just in time for us to chap on some doors for the Portobello Craigmillar by-election - lots of folk telling us they plan to vote SNP on 3rd September!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Soggy weather but a warm reception on the doors tonight for the SNP in the Portobello Craigmillar by-election!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Great turnout in Craigmillar today to do a bit of door-knocking for the by-election! Really positive conversations all around from people minded to vote SNP for a better council.

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Beautiful sunny evening with lots of great conversations on the doors tonight! Lots of people fed up of this Labour-run council and many planning to make it an SNP in this by-election on 3rd September.

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Another day, another door knocking session - this time in Niddrie Mill. Plenty of enthusiasm for the SNP on the doors!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Another evening, another door knocking session for the Portobello Craigmillar by-election! Lots of chat about the things an SNP council could do to help people in Porty with childcare, housing and the prom!

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Silas McGilvray @silasmcg.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

First time out on the doors as official SNP candidate for the Portobello Craigmillar by-election tonight - lots of good chats and support for the SNP around the Magdalene area!

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