Scotland Good Folk
Good people with interesting things to say. Either Scottish, in Scotland or relevant to Scotland. Probably mostly on social justice issues, with some local news and culture in there too. All very worth a follow if you want a strong feed of Scottish news and opinion.
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@danirowley.bsky.social
@nicrobson.bsky.social
PhD Researcher into family court. BSc and MSc (judicial bias) in Forensic Psychology (GMBPsS). SHERA member.
@alysonc.bsky.social
Mum of girls 🎀 Dog mum 🐾 Newly ventured into dressmaking 🧵 Campaigns for Scotland’s anti-poverty network ❤️
@eireannmcauley.bsky.social
@liam.tie.scot
Co-Founder/Director of @tie.scot Addressing prejudice in schools: tie.scot | he/him
@dadsrockorg.bsky.social
Children thrive when Dads thrive. Providing Dads and families with the tools they need to give their child the best possible start in life. Founded in Edinburgh, working across the UK. Registered charity: SC043877 🌐 www.dadsrock.org.uk
@nicolalove.bsky.social
Journalist/writer. Sometimes lecturing, currently doing news and media for Scottish Refugee Council. Likes comic books, misses Livejournal.
@louisewilso.bsky.social
Political Editor ✍🏻 Holyrood magazine 🏴 Policy geek 🤓 Board game lover 🎲 Not-bad climber 🧗🏻♀️ Newbie crocheter 🧶 She/her
@hughrbrechin.bsky.social
Scotland's answer to some question nobody was in much of a hurry to ask. Canal photography enthusiast.
@andrewlearmonth.bsky.social
Political Editor of the world's longest-running national newspaper @heraldscotland.bsky.social Email tips/stories/news to andrew.learmonth@heraldandtimes.co.uk. DMs open.
@dhothersall.bsky.social
Gay husband. Small businessman. Scottish Labour. #LGBWithTheT and women's rights. Pro-EU & pro-UK. Labourhame.com editor. Our Scottish Future board member.
@thirdsectorlab.co.uk
Tech for good insights, digital activism and occasional photos of Scotland. Founder at Third Sector Lab - Helping charities deliver more impact with digital, data & design ⚡️ https://thirdsectorlab.co.uk/ 36k Twitter followers - starting from 0 here.
@kezdugdale.bsky.social
Associate Director, @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Prof University of Glasgow. Trustee of Shelter and Oversight Board Member of The Promise. Writes for The Courier, Talks for Times Radio.
@libbybrooks.bsky.social
Guardian Scotland correspondent contact: libby.brooks@theguardian.com extracurricular: books, hills, standing stones, gingerbread, Labradors
@justjanis1.bsky.social
Head of Campaigns at Myeloma UK. Mum, volunteer, new to running, always busy.
@jordan.tie.scot
Co-Founder/Director of @tie.scot Addressing prejudice in schools: https://tie.scot | MA, MSc | he/him Views mine
@mrtncnvn.bsky.social
Daddy. Husband. Travels. Books. History geek. Head of Policy & Participation @aberlourcharity.bsky.social Trustee @together-sacr.bsky.social Fighting to end child poverty. Glasgow, Scotland.
@jordanpfot.bsky.social
South African in Scotland. Will probably post about politics/movies/tennis/rugby/gay nonsense. https://letterboxd.com/JordanP/
@jennyconstable.bsky.social
all I care about is sylvanian family drama. still a selkie looking for her coat.
@halinarifai.com
Podcast & Audio Producer + Mental Health Advocate • Bred 🇲🇦🇮🇪Reared 🏴 All work at halinarifai.com
@dominicmhinde.bsky.social
Sociologist, writer, Northern Europe journalist. New books out 24/25.
@vonnsand.bsky.social
Opinionated green-fingered thalassophile, dyspraxic professional storyteller with too many weans & dogs. Always up to something. Be curious, not judgemental. Views mine alone.
@talatyaqoob.bsky.social
Consultant, campaigner, commentator focused on public participation in politics and policy design. All about feminism, anti-racism, and intersectionality. Sometimes funny, always tired. More info here: https://linktr.ee/talatyaqoob
@kennystewart.bsky.social
🗒️ Public affairs and comms in mental health 👍 Keen on sport, rights, and DIY punk rock ⬅️ Previously EHRC, Open University, Glasgow 2014 and more 🐶 Mostly pictures of my dog 🚹 He/him 📍 Glasgow, Scotland 📑 Ts and Cs apply.
@neilpooran.bsky.social
Scottish Political Correspondent with PA based at Holyrood. All my own views etc.
@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
Education writer for The Herald Former English teacher & lecturer | Author of 'Class Rules: the Truth about Scottish Schools' & 'A Scottish Journey' | Fond of FOI, motorbikes, La Gomera, and all things education www.jamesmcenaney.co.uk
@neilmackay.bsky.social
Journalist, author, filmmaker and broadcaster. Writer at Large with @heraldscotland.bsky.social Made in Ireland, found in Scotland MDANT🎖️ AKA ‘the kind of strutting cosmopolitan socialist who’s made for Bluesky’
@lmacfarlane.bsky.social
Co-director @FutureEconScot.bsky.social Fellow UCL IIPP and the Democracy Collaborative. Co-author ‘Rethinking the Economics of Land and Housing’
@satwatr.bsky.social
Chief Executive of One Parent Families Scotland. Co-chair of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission. Posting here in a personal capacity.
@mcdowall.me
Chair Welfare Scotland | Fmr Experts by Experience Panel at 🏴 Poverty and Inequality Commn | AMRSPH Assoc | Fellow of the Royal Soc of Arts | MIHSCM Institute Health & Social Care Mgmt | 🏳️🌈♿️ https://mcdowall.me #LGBT+ | 🍃 Medical Cannabis Patient | He/Him
@edinburghminute.bsky.social
Better news. Join 20,000 locals on the mailing list! Get smarter about Edinburgh with a quick curation of news, culture & communities @ 7am daily 📬 Proudly subscriber-supported. Written by Michael MacLeod along with thousands of local contributors.
@ewangibbs.bsky.social
Historian of work, energy, industry and protest. Author of Coal Country. Now writing the Unmaking of the British Working Class. Not getting that much more right wing as I get older.
@kennyfarq.bsky.social
Columnist with The Times in Scotland. Editor of The Jaggy Thistle substack. Orwell Fellow. I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king.
@kieranandrews.bsky.social
Political Editor for ITV Border; co-author of Break-Up/agent Northbank Talent; prev The Times, The Courier, Sunday Post, Brechin Advertiser
@danigaravelli.bsky.social
Freelance journalist and writer. Bylines at the Herald, the Guardian, the London Review of Books, the Big Issue, Prospect Magazine et al. Radio 4 documentaries, including Waiting for the Van & Prosecuting Polmont. Books, music, sunsets, hills.
@ballotbox.scot
Scottish elections and polling data. Not my polls. OG 'Britain Elects but Scottish'. PR fan account. Trans rights are human rights. Donate; http://liberapay.com/ballotboxscot
@danirowley.bsky.social
Working in suicide prevention, formerly politics. Music, books and community ❤️