Scottish politics, people and press #2
A second starter pack of Scottish politicians, civic society leaders, professionals and journalists (updated 3 Sept 24)
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@severincarrell.bsky.social
@ipprscotland.bsky.social
We are Scotland’s progressive think tank. We are dedicated to supporting and improving public policy, working tirelessly to achieve a progressive Scotland.
@monicalennon.bsky.social
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour and Co-op, maker of good trouble, intersectional feminist, legislator for Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act, ecocide law advocate. A lot going on right now.
@holyroodmag.bsky.social
Award-winning political journalism from Holyrood magazine. https://www.holyrood.com/
@sfiander.bsky.social
The Mirror Crack'd... Modelled on Marple, penchant for Poirot. Reposts ≠ endorsements; views are mine, etc. you know the drill from that other place. #YesToDignity
@andywightman.scot
Land campaigner, former MSP, forester, author The Poor Had No Lawyers. http://andywightman.scot & http://whoownsscotland.org.uk
@proftomkins.bsky.social
Professor of Law, University of Glasgow. New book, On The Law of Speaking Freely, out soon with Hart.
@muteswann.bsky.social
In Edinburgh | anti-corruption and political integrity | Scotland & Wales | for @transparencyuk.bsky.social | Co-chair with @jamiehepburn.bsky.social of Open Government Partnership Scotland | she/her | Slightly obsessed with Glen Powell
@bjpaddy.bsky.social
Looking to make the outdoors for everyone as director of Ramblers Scotland but these are personal views. Expect pics of walks, posts on politics/world news, risidual overseas aid and guest appearances by a small hairy murderer named Pixie.
@helenrambler.bsky.social
Newly-retired from Ramblers Scotland; Chair, Planning Democracy; board member, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre; volunteer with Spokes; Hon Fellow, Scottish Env LINK. Interested in walking, cycling, mountains, Scottish politics, CND, climate change, gardening.
@rhiggitt.bsky.social
Historian of science; Principal Curator of Science at National Museums Scotland & Honorary Fellow at STIS, University of Edinburgh. Views own. Formerly known as @beckyfh #histsci #histSTM #museums 📜🗃️ https://teleskopos.wordpress.com/profile
@futureeconscot.bsky.social
A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just. https://www.futureeconomy.scot
@neilpooran.bsky.social
Scottish Political Correspondent with PA based at Holyrood. All my own views etc.
@rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
Political Correspondent, The Herald. 📧rebecca.mccurdy@heraldandtimes.co.uk. www.heraldscotland.com she/her dyspraxic 🌼
@louisewilso.bsky.social
Political Editor ✍🏻 Holyrood magazine 🏴 Policy geek 🤓 Board game lover 🎲 Not-bad climber 🧗🏻♀️ Newbie crocheter 🧶 She/her
@davidwalker44.bsky.social
Elgin-born, Glasgow-educated. Scottish political reporter at the Scottish Daily Express. Views my own.
@alexmassie.bsky.social
Columnist for The Times and The Sunday Times, specialising in Scottish affairs. Also, co-host of The Ponsonby & Massie podcast, available on all pod-platforms.
@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.
@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
@catheadley.bsky.social
Edinburgh solicitor specialising in personal injury litigation, occasional political commentator & photographer. Scottish Labour. Lover of food,wine and sea swimming. Isn’t this place nice?
@scga.bsky.social
First all-Scotland international relations institute. Hub for collaborative policy-relevant research & home for informed, non-partisan debate on foreign policy. scga.scot @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
@aileenmcharg.bsky.social
Professor of Public Law and Human Rights, Durham University. Joint General Editor, Public Law.
@fraserjfstewart.bsky.social
Making clean energy work against poverty, inequality and injustice. Believer in big ideas. Working class bairn at heart. Scottish/UK, climate, energy, people power, class and justice.
@rosieicm.bsky.social
🏴 Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine | Qualitative Researcher, Gender in Medicine | Neuro ICU and PoCUS enthusiast | ICM lead Autistic Drs International | Assoc Editor, Journal of the Intensive Care Society |
@kevverage.bsky.social
Investor/chair of a couple of Scottish businesses; chair of constitutional think tank These Islands; keen analyst of Scotland’s economic data (particularly “GERS” #fml); occasional political commentator; runner, hill walker & dog lover - views own, obv
@jimmccormick.bsky.social
CEO at The Robertson Trust, an independent funder for Scotland on Poverty and Trauma. Also on LinkedIn. No longer on the site known for tweets. All things solving poverty. Likes: walks by water, music, film, Morton FC. In Glasgow, born Dublin. Joined 08/24
@justinbowie1997.bsky.social
Politics Reporter for The Courier and Press & Journal. Pub quiz host.
@da.vidh.scot
Scottish Information Commissioner. Volunteer Aid Worker in Ukraine and Bosnia. Charity trustee
@europesheila.bsky.social
🔶Former MEP. Electoral Commissioner. Scottish Lib Dem. Papy’s mum. Gardener. Birdwatcher. Conservationist. Outdoor swimmer. Rugby. She/her.🏳️⚧️ally. DMs with IRL friends only Aberdeenshire, Scotland
@samgardner.bsky.social
Head of Climate Change & Sustainability @ScottishPower. Proud ex WWF panda.
@davidhumeinst.bsky.social
Talking about the economy in plain English. Since 1985, our research and events have provided insights to increase understanding of the economy and related public policy. https://davidhumeinstitute.org/about
@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.
@calgacus.bsky.social
Impact wrangler and mass digital mobilisation rabble-rouser. Also, recovering journalist
@chrismarshll.bsky.social
Deputy editor at Holyrood magazine, Edinburgh. Writing about Scottish politics mostly || Journalism here: https://medium.com/@chrismarshall_
@chrisdmartin.bsky.social
Research Director at Ipsos MORI Scotland tending the Scottish Household Survey. Anti-doping officer for Scottish Croquet Association.
@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’
@lornaslater.bsky.social
Scottish Greens Co-Leader | MSP for Lothian | She/Her | Promoted by Pete Morrison on behalf of Lorna Slater MSP, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN. Posts managed by my staff team.
@patrickharvie.bsky.social
Scottish Greens Co-Leader | Glasgow's Green MSP | He/Him Short, bald, frequently appalled. Promoted by Patrick Harvie MSP, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN.
@profdevisridhar.bsky.social
Professor & Chair of Global Public Health, Edinburgh Uni. Certified Level 3 Personal Trainer. Views own.
@lgbtiscotland.bsky.social
The Equality Network is a leading Scottish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights charity
@marcobiagi.bsky.social
Special adviser to the First Minister of Scotland. Personal account. Can't comment on "issues of public controversy" so if anything is posted here, it'll be hills, animals, Doctor Who. I warned you. 🏳️🌈
@theferret.scot
Scotland's award-winning investigative news and fact-checking co-op. Join us: http://bit.ly/3IFBSOt Contact us here: https://theferret.scot/contact/
@scotfisccomm.bsky.social
Scotland's official, independent economic and fiscal forecaster. If you'd like to contact us please go to our website www.fiscalcommission.scot
@severincarrell.bsky.social
Scotland editor for the Guardian. A personal account. Born 319.62ppm. Likes and reposts ≠ approval or endorsements (with thanks to Dr Seuss) I’ll have you know I once played in the second violins for the Edinburgh primary schools orchestra. Just once