Brian Mackie
WW2 Clyde history. HMCS Niobe / Royal Canadian Navy. Greenock Morton / In the Community. Slava Ukraini!
@hawickremembering.bsky.social
Compiler of 'Hawick & District and the Great War 1914 - 1918'. WW1 and general history geek. Golfer, genealogy, motorcyclist, walker - but not all at the same time. Red squirrel conservationist. Former Paramedic.
@barloventear.bsky.social
Academy Prof. of Iberian Studies, The Ohio State University. Specialist in Early Modern Spain. Current research on early modern accounts of the Crossing and the Iberian Atlantic world.
@rnshiplosses.bsky.social
Recording ship losses of the Royal Navies of Great Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand day by day, remembering the fallen and honouring all who served. Corrections and additions welcome. No official affiliations. (Still at the other place too.)
@swwstudiesedin.bsky.social
Second World War Studies is based at the University of Edinburgh. We host the Second World War Network (Scotland), funded by the RSE (2021-23), & set up by Profs Wendy Ugolini & Toby Kelly https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/swwnetworkscotland/
@davidolusoga.bsky.social
British-Nigerian Historian - BAFTA Winning Producer/Presenter - Best Selling Author - AGENT cwalker@unitedagents.co.uk
@peadairbeag.bsky.social
Place-names, history, archaeology, Celtic (hard & soft C), politics, EU, foster carer. Ex-Glasgow Uni. 'Graveyards are full of indispensable men' attrib. Charles de Gaulle.
@downeast-alexa.bsky.social
Maritime museum programs and collections manager; artist; beekeeper; historian of memory, masculinity and the Royal Navy; researching the polar career of James Clark Ross.
@mearcsteppende.bsky.social
PhD candidate at Boston College dissertating on settlement, the environment and human landscapes on the 4th-8th c. estuarine Forth, Clyde, and Tay. Originally from Appalachian Kentucky. Writing at https://trevors-newsletter-bb53ab.beehiiv.com/.
@bookscraiccake.bsky.social
Love reading books. Other interests - pets, food, history & historical researching, wildlife & photography
@thisismyglasgow.bsky.social
'This Is My Glasgow' is a photographic project from Colin M. Drysdale, author of 'Glasgow Uncovered: 18 Walks Through its Past, Present and Future.' All images are my own.
@philipkallan.bsky.social
Author of Naval Fiction, Writer and Speaker on Naval History Visit my website to learn more at http://philipkallan.com
@lookingathistory.bsky.social
"Unearthing the past, one story at a time. Dive into history's hidden gems, legendary tales, and pivotal military moments. Follow for daily doses of the people, places, and events that shaped our world. #HistoryLovers #NavalHistory #ww2
@warprof.bsky.social
Faculty Director, Global Security Studies Program @jhu.edu | former soldier | Chair, International Security Section @apsa.bsky.social | long suffering fan of Scottish 🏴 & Welsh Rugby 🏴
@natehendley.bsky.social
Toronto-based writer and author of several true-crime and history books. My latest book, Atrocity on the Atlantic, recounts the torpedoing of a Canadian hospital ship in WW1. Books: https://tinyurl.com/4rvtkp7d My website: www.natehendley.ca
@historyandpolicy.bsky.social
We publish high-quality historical research freely accessible online and create opportunities for historians, policy makers and journalists to connect and learn from each other.
@wreckmasterjay.bsky.social
Historian and author, writer of 23 published books on disasters, shipwrecks and history.
@kparkerhistorian.bsky.social
Cartographic Collections Manager at the RGS-IBG. Teach history of London architecture at NYU London. Cultural historian interested in books, maps, museums, exploration, and the early modern maritime world, esp. the Pacific.
@robb51.bsky.social
Maritime and British historian. British Commission for Maritime History Trustee, Hon Research Fellow at the University of Hull. Interests include the Yorkshire Coast, fisheries history and the role of smaller vessels in the Great War at Sea.
@helenleightonrose.bsky.social
Once a biologist, always an artist. PhD Candidate - Historian of c18th Scottish women & immoral crime in the Borders. Photographer, CAA-certified drone pilot
@wwhills.bsky.social
Historian, writer, Son of the Lowcountry, cyclist, retired Navy flight officer 🇺🇦 Тримай Україну!
@neildrysdale.bsky.social
I’m an Aberdeen-based journalist and writer with a passion for arts, sport, books, history, music and politics. I’m at Neil.drysdale@ajl.co.uk
@timetravellingscot.bsky.social
Museums, Scottish History and Archaeology. Bagpiper, reenactor, heritage-worker and out of practice historian
@theopticalartisan.bsky.social
New Zealand based astrophotographer capturing the breathtaking beauty of the night sky. Specializing in nightscapes, I strive to share the awe-inspiring wonders of the cosmos through my images. ©️ All photos are my own ©️ *except for reposts.
@awdorset.bsky.social
Former Archaeologist, now a Project Manager, from Poole, Dorset. Loves crumbling buildings, hidden earthworks and broken ceramics. Often taking photos whilst out on walks. Particular interest in medieval towns and ports.
@ssonh.bsky.social
A page dedicated to sharing historical naval photographs, and their stories. If you want the full stories of the photo, please click on the photo or visit our Facebook page. Please find us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube.
@franksqrig.bsky.social
retired seafarer & naval aviator. Master square rigged sail training ships from 80 to 800 GT, now consultant & maritime historian. FLY NAVY
@whyte-wolf.bsky.social
Proudly from PEI. #Author of #TinCanCanucks & #TheBirdAndTheLeaf, with first novel(s) in the works. Single father of an adult daughter (a #RCN sailor), software architect, POC & former PEIR reservist. (+ modeler, RSO & misc.) He/him. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
@reporting-history.com
Historical journalism, thoughtfully curated & brought to you from the archives. Read all the articles at https://www.reporting-history.com/ Support the project: https://www.patreon.com/c/ReportingHistory
@stevenrobb.bsky.social
Heritage watchdog. Interests in architecture, Edinburgh, inter-war social housing and obscure late Jacobite and nonjuring history. All views my own.
@clydehouse.arranlets.com
Spacious 3 bed holiday let (2 King, 2 Single) in Whiting Bay on the Isle of Arran. Near the beach and with dedicated library/study. Perfect for families, walking holidays & set up for remote working. https://www.arranlets.com
@navalhistorian.bsky.social
Historian, author and (occasional) broadcaster. 19th/20th Century naval history, particularly naval aviation. "Dunkirk & the Little Ships" Shire Library https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dunkirk-and-the-little-ships-9781784423766/
@dendrochronicle.bsky.social
I’m a heritage dendrochronologist in Scotland. My consultancy Dendrochronicle undertakes projects in tree-ring dating, archaeology, buildings, cultural wooded landscapes for archaeological, environmental & community bodies. https://dendrochronicle.co.uk/
@albertkirkjr.bsky.social
Scriever, Gomerel. Scriever an Furthsetter o pish watter: a scots zine. A micht dicht ma posts noo an agane. #ScotsLeid #ScotsLanguage #Scots #ScotsPoetry #ScotsScrievin #Gaidhlig #Independence #Scotland #ScottishIndependence #Music #Zines #ScottishZines
@oldscotbooks.bsky.social
Legal history, historical data geekery, genealogy. Owner of oldscottish.com. Historical Records Specialist at FindMyPast.co.uk. All views my own, obviously. Lives in St Andrews, Fife
@lisabachelor.bsky.social
Editor of the Guardian’s Seascape series, all about the state of our oceans. Previously deputy news editor on the Observer.
@aigwilson.bsky.social
Hold Fast Working for a better, prosperous, peaceful, greener independent Scotland. X/T: @aigwilson M: @aigwilson.mastodon.scot Th: @aigwilson@threads.net Law | Politics | Food & Drink | Culture | Scotland | Travel | Motors | Hounds | Tech | Kindness
@maritimetexas.bsky.social
Maritime, naval, and military history guy, occasional author. Texas Marine Archaeological Steward. Iconoclastic tendencies. Opinions mine, not my employer's.
@tonywilshire.bsky.social
A family man, life interest in our RN, military history, strategy, past book reviewer & day skipper, enjoyed a City life lost to a spinal injury. ☝️ Dad as Navigator Observer sat behind the pilot Joe Liddle in their FAA Tarpon/Avenger.
@julieh80.bsky.social
Assistant Curator of Modern & Contemporary History, National Museums Scotland. Posts about history, museums, heritage, disability & my pets Lightning & Puggo. Discworld fan & disabled mum to 2 fabulous neurospicy kids (own opinions she/her)
@theurbanhistorian.bsky.social
See the history around you... One-time archaeologist now delivering Heritage Walks, Talks, History Cafes & Genealogy services in Paisley, Renfrewshire 🏴 www.theurbanhistorian.co.uk www.renfrewshireancestors.uk www.discoverrenfrewshireheritage.com
@scothistnetwork.bsky.social
@historyofthesecondworldwar.com
Creator of History of the Great War and History of the Second World War weekly history podcasts. Always ready and willing to discuss video games, Tolkien, and the Detroit Red Wings
@humbledore.bsky.social
Archivist, researcher, genealogist Interests: History (mainly Great Lakes, Home Front, maritime transport, Naval, Canadian & Indigenous, Ethiopian, Austrian, and general military history) and also archaeology. Newly dry.
@jockduncan.bsky.social
Better known as Newbattle at War on 'Twitter' Grandad, amateur filmmaker 🎥 and military historian. Author of Midlothian at War, With a Pick and Rifle and co-author of Only Remembered books. Working on my 4th book Midlothian in WW2 at present.
@moffski.bsky.social
Historian of war & society in WWII Scotland/Britain Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan Uni FRHistS Loves sewing, coffee, cycling, and squirrels Out now: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-scottish-society-in-the-second-world-war.html
@tom4141tom.bsky.social
Interested in War of 1812, Napoleonic Wars, red wine and whisky. British War of 1812 reenactor. Co chair https://linktr.ee/historysymposium