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@stewartclelland.bsky.social
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Civic educator and cultural steward working at the intersection of education, memory, and public ethics.

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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Cracking day in Dundee! 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Absolutely delighted to accept the awards for Scots Schuil o the Year and Scots Book o the Year on behalf o the bairns o Banff! A fantastic recognition of their creativity, hard work and passion for Scots.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Last few days to vote! 💙 Help us bring 3 Scots Language Awards home to Banff: 👨‍🏫 Q7 Stewart Clelland 🏫 Q8 Banff Academy 📖 Q10 Wirds o’ Banff Vote noo: projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotslanguag... Oor words. Oor place. Oor voices.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Aye, troops! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We’d really appreciate your vote! 🗳️ 7️⃣ Stewart Clelland – Scots Teacher o the Year 8️⃣ Banff Academy – Scots School o the Year 🔟 Wirds o’ Banff – Scots Book o the Year Vote noo & please share! 💙 projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotslanguag...
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Pleased to see my investigation into Serbia’s $2bn arms relationship with Israel in The National. Deals include Hermes 900 drones, missiles and electronic warfare systems—alarming given Belgrade’s ties to Republika Srpska and the recent targeting of Srebrenica Memorial Center staff.
Pleased to see my investigation into Serbia’s $2bn arms relationship with Israel in The National. Deals include Hermes 900 drones, missiles and electronic warfare systems—alarming given Belgrade’s ties to Republika Srpska and the recent targeting of Srebrenica Memorial Center staff.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Our S2 PBL project ‘Heroes’ has been something special this year.Through letters with pupils in Gaza, they’ve shared honest reflections about life, hope and strength. We’ve just received a moving message from Besan in Gaza about what the connection has meant. Proud to make this happen.
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Deeply moving to attend the Holocaust Memorial Day reception at Parliament. Hearing from survivors of the Holocaust and the Cambodian genocide was a powerful reminder that remembrance must never be passive. We must all speak out and ensure such atrocities never happen again.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
In today’s National, I write about how seeing everything doesn’t always help us understand what’s happening. Using Srebrenica and Gaza, the piece looks at how denial now works through overload rather than silence. www.thenational.scot/politics/257...
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The dangers of the shift in how we witness genocide
Srebrenica persists as truth because evidence survived against the odds – hidden, smuggled, copied, lost, recovered, verified, and interpreted
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
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The Olive-wood Kist
kist (noun) (Scots) A chest, box, or coffer—traditionally wooden—used for storing clothes, valuables, or household items. gauze (noun) A thin, translucent, loosely woven fabric, used espe…
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Our S2 pupils have been exchanging letters with children in Gaza, building powerful connections through kindness and shared stories. They’ve discovered that heroism can be found in courage, resilience and hope. Grateful to the inspiring Amal Mukhairez for making this possible,
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Proud to see a Scottish Parliament motion recognising Banff Academy & Aberdeenshire Council for winning the Delivering Excellence Award at the 2025 COSLA Awards for our Community Crafted PBL project. Huge thanks to Karen Adam MSP and to our pupils, staff, families & partners.
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William Duguid @williamduguid1.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
'Disinformation is not just a technological or political problem, it's also a human one. It spreads when we lose context and empathy. To fight it, we need to listen to young people, who know the digital world better than any generation.' Stewart Clelland, via The National archive.is/UNg8X
Sarajevo from Alifakovac cemetery. 
Picture credit: Lauren Taylor/PA
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
From Scotland to Sarajevo, the fight for truth connects classrooms, parliaments, and places scarred by conflict. My new article in the National tells how young people can lead the way against disinformation — turning education into action, and empathy into peace. www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
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Stewart Clelland: Young people must lead fight against disinformation
A FEW days before I flew to Bosnia, I spoke at the SNP conference about an issue that shapes our democracy just as climate shapes our weather:…
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
My latest Bella Caledonia piece examines Sarajevo’s ongoing negotiation with history — how language can both heal and divide, and how disinformation shapes what we remember. bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/11/02/n...
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Notes from Sarajevo
The Miljacka River, narrow and winding, threads through Sarajevo like a vein of memory. Locals say its name comes from milja, meaning ‘the dear one.’ During the Siege of Sarajevo (1992-…
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Met Sid Khan last week — one of the Scottish activists from the Gaza Flotilla, recently detained after Israeli forces intercepted the aid mission. He spoke with courage and conviction about justice, humanity, and the cost of bearing witness.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Exciting news! Our team has been named a finalist in the 2025 COSLA Excellence Awards for our work in Project-Based Learning and Partnership. A huge thank you to the staff, students, and partners – proud to see this recognised nationally! www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/ce...
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Celebrating Local Excellence: 15 Scottish Projects Shortlisted for 2025 COSLA Awards
Fifteen projects from across Scotland have been chosen as finalists for the 2025 Excellence Awards - COSLA’s annual celebration of Scottish Local Government success.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Over three years, across three jobs and two schools, and despite government funding being cut midway—I completed it.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
@ruth-moss.bsky.social I wanted to reach out to ask if you ever do school visits or talks. I believe your insights could make a meaningful difference for our young people, and I would be very grateful if this might be something you would consider.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Very happy to share I’ve officially completed my Masters in Education! My thesis explored assessment in project-based learning through Derrida & poststructural pedagogy. A challenging but deeply rewarding journey—grateful for all the support, inspiration & conversations that shaped the work. 🗻🎉
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
I had the privilege of meeting the inspiring @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social and hearing him speak. It was a real joy to share some of the work we’ve been doing on our own Doric Lost Words project, exploring the links between disappearing language and the loss of biodiversity in Aberdeenshire.
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Iona Fyfe @ionafyfe.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Today is the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. This song, Whaur Dae Ye Lie was written by Karine Polwart. Written for the women of Srebrenica, commemorating the atrocities and genocide that happened on 11th July 1995.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Had a wonderful morning in the childhood home of Lord Bryon, with Scotland’s Makar Dr Pàdraig MacAoidh and @drfairbairn.bsky.social, sharing our work on Doric and Sustainability. Language, land, and legacy—aye, they belong together. #Doric #Sustainability #ScotsLanguage @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine opens tomorrow 🧵 Explore the rich history of Palestinian dress and the ancient art of tatreez – a hand-embroidery tradition where every stitch tells a story. Find out more here: va.scot/4enu2sk
Four people looking at a display of traditional textiles.Four people looking at a display suspended from the ceiling, the display shows lots of plastic bags with embroidered detail.Four people looking at a display of traditional textiles.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Proud moment! 🌟 Our young people were recognised by Aberdeen’s Lord Provost for their powerful writing on the Bosnian Genocide. Honouring memory, truth, and the courage to speak👏🕊️ #YouthVoices #Bosnia #Aberdeen
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Finally, somewhere in Scotland, there’s institutional recognition of the dangers neoliberalism poses to education. About time we named it for what it is — and started imagining better. #Education #Scotland #Neoliberalism
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
🌿✨ Bursting with pride! Our PBL & Scots students in Banff are using Doric to reply to Gaza pupils’ stories of place, loss, cultural loss & resilience—linking lost words with biodiversity decline. Language shapes our bond with nature & connects us across cultures. @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Proud to have Banff Academy involved @patrickharvie.bsky.social @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social @abshirecouncil.bsky.social @laurencefindlay.bsky.social
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White Armband Day 2025 - Beyond Srebenica
On 31st May 1992, a radio message was broadcast across the Prijedor municipality in north west Bosnia.  It instructed all Bosnian Muslims (Bosniaks) to wear white armbands and hang white sheets from t...
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
At the Scottish Parliament earlier this week for White Armband Day, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre — a solemn reminder of the consequences of hatred, silence, and inaction. Thank you so much for your support @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Just a quick note to share that—as you know—we held our Banff to Bethlehem exhibition in Banff earlier this year. I’m delighted to let you know that the exhibition in Bethlehem has now taken place too! @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Should Scottish schools switch to project based learning? Here's what's been covered on day two of May's Education HQ... heraldscotland.com/news/2512825... (1/4) @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Excelerate school empowers young people through PBL
To mark this Mental Health Awareness Week, we would like to highlight and celebrate one of our Excelerate partner schools, Banff Academy,
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Are you looking for a new #teaching opportunity in a creative and dynamic environment. Come and join our progressive team at #BanffAcademy and be part of our #ProjectBasedLearning Faculty. Applications close on 14 May 2025 📍 youtu.be/nXgxfA-6Yb8 myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/abe...
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PBL Recruitment
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Opportunity to come and work in a progressive and groundbreaking faculty myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/abe...
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Teacher Project Based Learning (Banff Academy) - ABS44314 | Aberdeenshire Council | myjobscotland
View details and apply for this secondary education role in Banff with Aberdeenshire Council on myjobscotland
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James McEnaney @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
New for @heraldscotland.bsky.social From Banff to Bethlehem - how a school project connected Scottish students with peers in Palestine. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2511431...
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Banff to Bethlehem project produces international artwork
A chance encounter on social media led to the creation of a new partnership between schools and pupils in Scotland and Palestine.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Thrilled to see our work highlighted in the national press today. This recognition is a reflection of the incredible team effort behind the scenes. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey — we’re just getting started! www.heraldscotland.com/news/2511431...
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Banff to Bethlehem project produces international artwork
A chance encounter on social media led to the creation of a new partnership between schools and pupils in Scotland and Palestine.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
It was a privilege to meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama today. I passed on the best wishes & prayers of his many friends in Scotland and presented him with a Scottish Parliament quaich, a motion of condolences for the recent passing of his brother & Nan Shepherd's The Living Mountain.
Ross Greer meeting with the Dalai Lama, clasping hands.
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Jamie Fairbairn @drfairbairn.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
New paper out soon. What can we learn from indigenous people of the Alaskan Arctic? Empirical education research, narrative inquiry. Scots Language learning. Aberdeenshire.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The ceasefire ended on 18 March. With the sound of F-35s overhead, the pupils of Hussan Boys’ School took this photo to showcase their collaborative work with the pupils of Banff Academy. A powerful testament to creativity and connection in the face of adversity.
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Excited and proud to have some of our Banff pupils’ artwork displayed on the Separation Wall in the West Bank, this week! This is part of a creative project I’m leading, linking our community with Bethlehem @humzayousaf.bsky.social @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Stunning and poignant writing and photography arriving from our partner school in Hussan, Bethlehem, for Repurpose the Past: Banff to Bethlehem. A powerful exchange of history, creativity, and connection across borders. #RepurposeThePast #BanffToBethlehem
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Very pleased to see our work recognised by the Scottish Parliament today! Huge applause to all at Banff Academy for the inspiring Banff to Bethlehem project with S2 pupils and Taqi Spateen. @karenadamsnp.bsky.social @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Beautiful work emerging from our S2 Repurpose the Past: Banff to Bethlehem project—creativity, history, and storytelling coming to life! #Art #Education #RepurposeThePast
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
For those interested in my work on critical pedagogy, my article in the University of Aberdeen’s Education in the North may be of interest: “Critical Identity Pedagogy: Bridging the Dialectics of Social Justice and Inclusion.” www.abdn.ac.uk/education/re...
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Critical identity pedagogy: bridging the dialectics of social justice and inclusion | Journal | The University of Aberdeen
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stewartclelland.bsky.social @stewartclelland.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
More than excited and honoured to see the Palestinian side of our ambitious S2 PBL Expedition ‘Banff to Bethlehem’ take shape! A journey of creativity, solidarity, and meaningful collaboration begins. #PBL #BanffToBethlehem #Palestine @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
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Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
“Renewed measures creating conditions of life leading to the destruction of Gaza Palestinians as a group, in addition to blockade of food & all humanitarian aid. Will affect a desalination plant, hospitals & other life-sustaining infrastructures”. (Nicola Perugini) edition.cnn.com/2025/03/09/m...
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Israel cuts electricity to last facility in Gaza receiving Israeli power | CNN
Israel says it has cut the flow of electricity to the last facility in Gaza that was still receiving power from the Israel Electric Corporation.
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