Iain Mackenzie
@iainmmackenzie
Electronics Design Engineer Crofter Gael/Hebridean/Scot/European Science, literature, sea/air/land travel, nordic links arcticcircle.org/ france24.com/en/ aljazeera.com/live #climate #IndependenceIsNormal #GBEnergyGrab On Terra Firma, mostly.
Recce earlier today for Islands Book Trust trip to historic deserted village of Suardal near mouth of Loch Erisort, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
NO SHOW TORCUIL: The delusion of branch office reps. Below @torcuil.bsky.social - who wrote fiction for the Record - talks himself up. Fiction - 'Reversed decision on stopping coastguard remuneration.' Fact - NO SHOW for WM Hall coastguard debate. Good job the cove isn't a CG Volunteer.
Lochs Show and Dance today at Lochs Showground, Laxay, Isle of Lewis. #OuterHebrides #Scotland
EMERGENCY CG TUG OPEN DAY AT STORNOWAY, SCOTLAND: Quick, before UK Gov cancels this one too. The 2nd Northern CG Tug - also put in place after Braer disaster - was chopped by previous Tory/Libdem coalition, with @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social on watch. Careless. www.hebrides-news.com/emergency-co...
Right enough eh?. The facts stack up... 1. My grand uncle perished in the Boer War. 2. Thirty two local men were press-ganged at the time of the Napoleonic Wars, ~1802, twenty never to return. 3. Many similar stories to tell. #OuterHebrides #Scotland
A refugee who now feels safe asks friends in Na h-Eileanan an Iar / Western Isles to vote @alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social & SNP for a better, stronger Scotland. 'The difference between a refugee and a migrant is that a refugee is simply looking for a place that is safe.' facebook.com/100003740075...
Little wonder that the big diversion sign that is a blanket march ban is being threated by PM Starmer.
All the best to Hannah Mary Goodlad standing for @thesnpmedia.bsky.social in Shetland. What an asset this intelligent international geophysicist would be in @scotparl.bsky.social for Shetland, Scotland & global common weal. Hope the good folk of Shetland are able to elect her over LibDem. #HR2026
Great to see @johnswinney.bsky.social and @alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social today in Stornoway, Na h-Eileanan an Iar. John brought excellent polling news with him to The Western Isles. Nothing taken for granted though with four weeks and a day to go until Scotland decides. #HR2026
IN CONVERSATION: An Evening with @johnswinney.bsky.social @alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social and hosted by Frances Murray. Caladh Inn, Stornoway, Na h-Eileanan an Iar. Wed Apr 8th, 7pm to 8:30pm An evening of engaging conversation, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Failte dhuibh uile. #HR2026
An oystercatcher (Gille-brighde or Trilleachan in #Gaelic) feeding in the incoming tide, inside the carraidh at Keose Bay, Loch Erisort. #OuterHebrides #Scotland
This is hush-hush but so good to see Para and crew back in active service...
Currently enjoying the read Reykjavik by co authors - aka two super smart partners in crime - Ragnar Jonasson & Katrina Jakobsdottir. Heard them chat about the book a few years ago at @edbookfest.bsky.social #WorldBookDay2026 #WorldBookDay #thiwurd #books
BARREN BRANCH OFFICE SCOTLAND: Not a pretty sight/read if you are a branch office rep. 'Inside the barren Scottish Labour conference.' Sunday National @ScotNational
Tapa leat. As February leaves us without as much as a 'by-your-leave' it gives me another chance to punt November. November night, Edinburgh by Norman MacCaig. 'The brown air fumes at the shop windows, Tried the doors, and sidles past.'
The Labour slide to oblivion continues. Leader of third party (third as in Gorton & Denton) in Scotland Sarwar on radio - 'My job is not to comment on UK politics.' Branch offices do as they are telt.
'Angus Peter Campbell's character demolishes the whole colonialist and exploitative world-view.' A review by @joycemcm.bsky.social of 'Donald and His Seven Cows' by Angus Peter Campbell @aonghasphadraig.bsky.social Worth a neb/look. @thescotsman.bsky.social #books #thiwurd
BOOK LAUNCH ALERT - GLASGOW WEST END: 'You are warmly invited to Glasgow launch of my new English-language novel ‘Donald and his Seven Cows’ at Waterstones Byres Road Thursday 11th September.' Taing, Aonghas Phàdraig @aonghasphadraig.bsky.social #thiwurd #book #books waterstones.com/events/angus...
In Memorium. @ianmurraymp.bsky.social Torcuil @scottishlabour.bsky.social
Meanwhile in The Western Isles Waspi women confront @Torcuil the current local MP. Branch Office Rep & Westminster lobby fodder Torcuil offers - 'I would rather focus the money on the next generation rather than on the current generation.' @WASPI_Campaign hebrides-news.com/waspi-protes...
Hay and Straw Bales arriving in style at Lewis Crofters Store earlier today. #OuterHebrides #Scotland
Lochs Choir - Flying the Gaelic flag for Scotland at New York Mòd during Tartan Week. #Gaelic #OuterHebrides #Scotland #TartanWeek hebrides-news.com/lochs-gaelic...
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The very relevant front page banner image in @ScotNational Seven Days supplement. 'What's the point of Labour?' #RedBlueTories
The play 'Pressure' was so good I had to see it twice in Edinburgh Lyceum. It'll need to be re-written noo...