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Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 16/02/2026

Poll Analysis: Norstat 10th - 13th of February 2026 Holyrood seats projection: SNP ~ 64 Reform ~ 21 Labour ~ 18 Green ~ 11 Conservative ~ 10 Lib Dem ~ 5 Independence: Yes ~ 51% No ~ 49%

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Poll Analysis: Norstat 10th – 13th of February 2026

The SNP remain hot favourites to win the election, as Labour struggle to stay ahead of Reform and their favoured coalition partners, the Lib Dems, emerge with their worst poll showing in a fair while.

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Action to Protect Rural Scotland @aprscotland.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

"The news that Galloway is no longer under consideration to be Scotland’s next National Park should send a chill down the spine of everyone campaigning to make the world a better place." Our reactions to the axing of the planned Galloway National Park yesterday aprs.scot/press-releas...

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APRS response to National Park axing - Action to Protect Rural Scotland

Following the announcement from the Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon, that there will be no National Park in Galloway APRS and

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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 30/05/2025

The Scottish Government has dropped plans for a national park in Galloway, citing “insufficient local support” and lack of clarity despite the area meeting the legal criteria. The move follows a divisive consultation process 🧵 www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...

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Scottish Government abandons plans to create national park in Galloway

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon made the announcement at the Scottish Parliament this afternoon.

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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

We've waited two decades for our 3rd national park, so we're disappointed to see this opportunity missed. A new Galloway NP, if delivered well, had potential to attract funding, promote responsible outdoor recreation & support people of all backgrounds to walk in this beautiful corner of Scotland.

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New Scottish national park proposals in Galloway dropped

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon says the Scottish government weighed up arguments for and against.

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Rewilding Britain @rewildingbritain.org.uk · 29/05/2025

As members of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance, we're incredibly disappointed by the Scottish Government's decision today to scrap plans for a Galloway National Park. 🧵1/2

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 29/05/2025

🚨BREAKING The Scottish Government has announced it's cancelling Scotland's new National Park in Galloway. This is devastating news for the local community and nature, slamming the door on the new investment and powers it would have brought. A betrayal of people and planet.

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Our reaction to the Scottish Government's decision not to continue with a new National Park in Galloway.

We’re very disappointed to hear today that plans for a new National Park in Galloway have been scrapped.

It’s been over 20 years since Scotland created its only two National Parks. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs and the Cairngorms have since evolved into important landscapes for both people and nature.

A third National Park in Scotland – in Galloway or elsewhere – would bring huge benefits for nature, communities and climate.

The Scottish Government must now step up and take urgent action to show it is committed to tackling the nature and climate crisis.

This news makes it even more vital the Natural Environment Bill drives the nature recovery we so desperately need.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 29/05/2025

The scrapping of Scotland's new national park in Galloway is bad news for people and planet.

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David Whannel @whannel.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

#Arran surely has to be considered for inclusion in Scotland's upcoming National Park, with the Scottish Governments SEA map option 5's buffer as the official boundary. Firth of Clyde and Solway as marine NPs. @unesco.org Geopark and Biosphere yes please. #NewNationalParkScotland #NationalParkWeek

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Ian Carter @iancarter67.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

After a few false starts this has finally been published. A two year love affair with a Galloway glen and an introduction to the wildlife that lives here. From the elusive Red Grouse of the high tops to the swarms of Common Scoter out in the Solway. And everything in between.

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British Wildlife @britishwildlife.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Our April issue is now out! Topics this time include proposals for a National Park in Galloway, new bee discoveries, mistreatment of wild mammals, the role of planting in rewilding projects, and much more. For more information, visit www.britishwildlife.com/back-issues/...

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Trees for Life @treesforlife.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

"A carefully managed #lynx reintroduction would make Scotland’s natural world richer and stronger, providing wider benefits for #biodiversity, #climate resilience and economic #prosperity.” It’s time to bring back Scotland’s #native missing animals 💪 Email John Swinney 👉 buff.ly/3X96H6a

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 08/02/2025

I have Autism. It makes a lot of things difficult for me. But you know what it doesn't do? Make me a racist, bigot, or perform Nazi salutes.

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Kat Jones @kat-jones.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The Biosphere strongly support a new National Park in Galloway and are encouraging local people to respond to the consultation

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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 19/12/2024

🔴 NEW: Private landowners related to the former Conservative Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, have been accused of covertly backing a campaign to block plans for a new national park in Galloway. Find out more: theferret.scot/landowner-ba...

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Revealed: landowner backing for anti-national park campaign

Private landowners related to the former Conservative Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, have been accused of covertly backing a campaign to block plans for a new national park in Galloway.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

British Virgin Islands accused of ‘shameful’ attempt to avoid financial crime crackdown. UK has responsibility for good governance, does little. UK Crown Dependencies and the City of London are global fiddle factories. 40% of the world's dirty money is laundered by them. Govts protect them.

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British Virgin Islands accused of ‘shameful’ attempt to avoid financial crime crackdown

MPs write to premier over BVI proposals for new register of who owns firms registered on islands

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).

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David Whannel @whannel.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Couple of substitutions in tonight's late #BurnsSupper, finally brought to you by SP Energy Networks. We share dinner on here, right? Haggis, maize and sonsie faces, with a dangerously thin pepper sauce. #Masterchef #RateMyPlate

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RNIB Scotland @rnibscotland.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

We're at the Mitchell Library on Tuesday to celebrate 200 years of braille! The event has been organised in partnership with Glasgow Libraries and is open to all, and promises a day of engaging activities and informative talks! More info can be found here: bit.ly/3E7Ro7c

View of Mitchell Library in Glasgow, featuring its prominent green dome, captured from across the street with passing vehicles.

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oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

'What a tax on earnings does not do is to get a proper contribution from those who possess great wealth in the form of assets' A crucial point from Seamus Logan that #TaxJusticeScotland has also made. Time for Scottish Ministers to think big and find innovative ways to target wealth.

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Trussell Scotland @trussellscot.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

👋 Hello to everyone joining Bluesky! We’ve got a few new followers, so we thought we’d re-introduce ourselves. We’re an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger together. Follow us for news about hunger in Scotland and info on how we can end the need for food banks. 💚

Two people lifting crates of food out of a Trussell van

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

And we’ll never rest again until every Nazi dies ✊ youtu.be/OLkPwxcIji0?...

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Chumbawamba - The day the nazi died

YouTube video by Huppelplopp1848

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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

"Hail Trump" How the Proud Boys are responding to Elon Musk's Nazi salutes www.wired.com/story/neo-na...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 21/01/2025

FactChecking Trump’s Inaugural Address (1/4) www.factcheck.org/2025/01/fact... #InaugurationDay #DonaldTrump #factcheck

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Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

47,000 signatures to ban driven grouse shooting. Plz sign petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... if you would like to see this. Need 100k signs in 4 more months to get parliamentary debate.

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Petition: Ban driven grouse shooting

Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery (Wild Justice) believe that driven grouse shooting is bad for people, the environment and wildlife. People; we think grouse shooting is economically insignifi...

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505 Games @505games.com · 16/01/2025

Assetto Corsa EVO is OUT NOW in Steam Early Access! 5 Tracks 20 Cars Free Practice, Quick Race Driving Academy, Special Event VR & Triple Screen Support Showroom & Car Customization Enjoy 20% off for a limited time! 🔗 505.games/ACEVOLaunch 📺 youtu.be/KdskD92PUUY #WeAreSimracing #ACEVO

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Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access Launch Trailer - OUT NOW [PEGI]

YouTube video by 505 Games

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Bluesky Wins @blueskywins.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Another account leaves the nazi-infested X, Edinburgh Festival Fringe with 183.3K Followers leaves X with a strong statement. Now on Bluesky, @edfringe.bsky.social 👏👏👏

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Here's a starter pack of some of the great groups and individuals working to challenge disinformation and hate! bsky.app/starter-pack...

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Kevin Smith @kevinjgsmith.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

A bunch of different NGOs, think tanks and grassroots groups that we work with across many different sectors through our Progressive Comms Network go.bsky.app/6BxTKDJ

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Lead Stories @leadstories.com · 15/11/2024

Want more facts on your Bluesky timeline? Here's a starter pack!

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business goose🪿 @goose.art · 24/11/2024

mute lists are just non-starter packs

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Brent Lee @brentlee.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

To celebrate 10k followers, I decided I would seize the opportunity to use my platform for something good. Women VS Disinfo! A huge selection of expert researchers, fact checkers, journalists, debunkers, science communicators, academics, vloggers, etc. of all things Disinfo go.bsky.app/FFCjgks

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Lead Stories @leadstories.com · 19/11/2024

🇧🇪 🍟 🍺 Hello Belgium! We just added @decheckers.bsky.social to the Starter Pack

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Enes Altuncu @enesaltuncu.com.tr · 15/11/2024

For those interested in mis/disinformation, fact-checking, and relevant topics, check out my new starter pack covering many organisations, academics, and fact-checkers you might want to follow! go.bsky.app/3ZMvdkw

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Seana Davis @seanadavis.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

✨ Want to keep up with fact-checking, coverage of misinformation and media literacy? ✨ Check out this starter pack. Feel free to suggest anyone who I should add! bsky.app/starter-pack...

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David Whannel @whannel.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

😂 "Sir Keir #Starmer told journalists on Tuesday he had no plans to join Bluesky" Does @support.bsky.team let us block him AND his every follower when he arrives? Tell me someone on #YouYesYet has setup a block list for all foreign media operators and their ilk www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

Left-wing users of Bluesky, a rival to Elon Musk’s X, are urging their followers to block pro-Donald Trump accounts as part of a protest against the US election result.

The social media platform – which recently hit 20m users – has been gaining traction ever since Mr Trump’s victory, as liberal voters seek an alternative to X.

However, the shift has led to accusations of Bluesky becoming an “echo chamber”, as users promote so-called block lists to hide Republican-leaning accounts from their timeline.

One of the lists in question is called “MAGA cockroaches”.

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Project Motor Racing @projectmotorracing.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

S4's Ben Ponsford talks you through all the details of the new physics engine driving Project Motor Racing, and explains the vital role drivers like Ben Collins play in defining the feel of every car coming to the sim in 2025. #bringearplugs #simracing #projectmotorracing youtu.be/nf-eiDOylPM

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Roots: Drivers Wanted - Episode 3

YouTube video by ProjectMotorRacing

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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 12/11/2024

👋 A big welcome to all those who've joined Bluesky in the last few days. If you're seeing this, you probably have an interest in #anticorruption so why not give these fine folk a follow? We've added some great accounts recently thanks to recommendations so please keep them coming! #starterpack

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