New: Scottish journalists and media
A new starter pack of Scottish journalists, editors and media organisations (a work in progress; this focuses on full time journalists, based and working in Scotland)
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@severincarrell.bsky.social
@itsashleighkb.bsky.social
Online journalist at BBC Scotland News. Dog mam. Book obsessive.
@dominiccorr.bsky.social
Film and Theatre Critic 🎭 Sarcasm is the default setting. Editor of https://corrblimey.uk freelance writer and critic for The List, BBC Radio Scotland, Reviews Hub, In Their Own League. Film Critics UK and Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland judge
@llbruce.bsky.social
Scottish journalist at @thepressandjournal.bsky.social / @eveningexpress.bsky.social / Aberdeen is home
@becmcq.bsky.social
Journalist, mainly doing politics (The Herald, Holyrood, BBC Scotland). Also environment, health, issues affecting women and girls, dyslexia and neurodiversity. Herald columns: https://www.heraldscotland.com/author/profile/73188.Rebecca_McQuillan/
@soneil88.bsky.social
Campaigns Editor at The Courier Formerly BBC Scotland. Perth via Donegal. A man of two accents. https://www.thecourier.co.uk/tag/courier-campaign/
@liamkirkaldy.bsky.social
Comms and freelance journalism. Bylines in the FT, Guardian, the Times, Big Issue, the Herald, Scotsman etc. Still trying to convince the people of Nigeria to forgive Dundee United.
@sundaypost.com
The official page for The Sunday Post in Scotland. ⚫ News worth waiting for.
@palebackwriter.bsky.social
author / journalist / columnist writing on housing, urban planning, architecture, cities, travel, place 📚HOW TO BUILD A CITY out 2026 with Headline Press
@brianjaffa.bsky.social
Edinburgh-based journalist, arts-follower, traveller-around-Scotland. Any views expressed are mine alone. https://www.heraldscotland.com
@holyroodmag.bsky.social
Award-winning political journalism from Holyrood magazine. https://www.holyrood.com/
@ascottreid.bsky.social
Know a bit about misinformation, news, Eurovision and Scottish stuff. Formerly of Twitter, Apple and many newspapers. Any views are my own. I'm in Glasgow (nearly). Free agent available for hire.
@ionamjmacdonald.bsky.social
🌿Award-winning journalist at Ross-shire Journal & Inverness Courier 🏔North-west Highlands ✉️iona.macdonald@hnmedia.co.uk
@ahenderson96.bsky.social
Award-winning journalist based in the Scottish Highlands covering sport and LGBTQ+ stories, and occasionally where they intersect. Founder of @Prideoftheterraces.com. Views my own. He/him
@hnm-wclark.bsky.social
Sports editor for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal and Northern Times.
@bylines.scot
Powerful citizen journalism from Scotland | Regulated by IMPRESS bylines.scot Write for us with stories you feel that matter with our editorial support. Email us at editor@bylines.scot
@bellacaledonia.bsky.social
Imagining a Scottish Democracy since 2007. Bylines at the Guardian, Open Democracy, Herald, DeSmog, Bella Caledonia, Sunday National.
@niallfh.bsky.social
Journalist by day and historian/writer when I can, delving into Highland football and community. In sport, I am a correspondent for Stats Perform, long-serving chair of St. Duthus FC and current president of the North Caledonian FA. Dundee United fan. Dad.
@kathleennutt.bsky.social
Political Correspondent at The Herald, email me with stories and tips to kathleen.nutt@theherald.co.uk
@aidantscott.bsky.social
Newsletter Editor for The Courier and The Press and Journal in the day job. It’s all about sports, movies, TV, games and music in my spare time. “A hive of useless information.”
@pressandjournal.co.uk
Official page of The Press & Journal. Local journalism worth supporting.
@jameslwalker.bsky.social
Political Reporter at The National | Other words and work: jameslwalker.com
@heraldsport.bsky.social
The home of quality, considered Scottish sports journalism from @heraldscotland.bsky.social
@ianjohnston0.bsky.social
Comment editor and leader writer @thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social. My interests include politics, science, the environment, history and chess. Ex-NBC and Independent.
@sloan1874.bsky.social
Senior BBC journalist. For the sake of clarity, not *that* Craig Brown. All views stated are my own.
@scottmaclennan.bsky.social
Political reporter in the best beat in the world (the Highlands) for The Inverness Courier, and five others
@marissamacwhirter.bsky.social
Columnist, The Herald & Editor, The Glasgow Wrap 🆇 @marissaamayy1 IG @marissaamayy
@theglasgowwrap.bsky.social
The best way to stay updated on Glasgow's local news: ad, clickbait & clutter-free curateed newsletter delivered to your inbox at 7am daily 💌 Edited by @marissamacwhirter.bsky.social
@ewanspence.co.uk
Scottish storyteller in online, media and tech; podcasting, smartphones, music, Eurovision, retro gaming, Scotland's baseball scorer, (he/him), #freelance #cats #podcaster #smartphones #forbes #eurovision #music #EliteDangerous ewanspence.co.uk/blog
@ewanpaton22.bsky.social
Herald sports reporter | Heading up the Killie Chronicle | Views my own.
@turvill.bsky.social
Edinburgh Correspondent, The Herald heraldscotland.com Tell me your stories… donald.turvill@newsquest.co.uk, call 07525629592, or DM
@mrianmcconnell.bsky.social
Journalist based in Scotland - Business Editor of The Herald. Columnist. Seven-times category winner in the Scottish Press Awards.
@teddyjamieson.bsky.social
Writer for The Herald, The Sunday Post, Nutmeg & anyone else who will have me. Getting on a bit. Contact me @ teddyjamieson@yahoo.com
@alledintheatre.bsky.social
Edinburgh's year-round theatre website, providing you with all the news, reviews, previews, listings and more. Edited and curated by @thomdibdin.bsky.social
@thomdibdin.bsky.social
Theatre critic of Edinburgh's stages. Owner and editor of All @alledintheatre.bsky.social. Cyclist. Wearer of loud shirts. Born at 317.73 ppm.
@ukdefencejournal.org.uk
One of the UK's largest independent defence and technology news websites. ukdefencejournal.org.uk
@geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk
Journalist | Editor of the UK Defence Journal, one of the UK's largest independent defence and security news websites. | Cyber Security graduate. | Member of the National Union of Journalists | Talks about 🚢s & ✈s.
@thecourier.co.uk
🌍 Trusted Scottish news since 1816 📰 Breaking stories, local insights, and in-depth reporting for Dundee, Tayside, Fife, and more 📲 👉 Follow our journalists: https://go.bsky.app/3mSXG8i
@jenniferhale.bsky.social
Head of Live at The Courier/ The Press and Journal. Follow @thecourier.co.uk for trusted local news in Tayside and Fife. 📧 jennifer.hale@dcthomson.co.uk 📍 Glasgow
@mtthwjhnstn.bsky.social
Sports editor at The Herald, The National and The Glasgow Times
@louisewilso.bsky.social
Political Editor ✍🏻 Holyrood magazine 🏴 Policy geek 🤓 Board game lover 🎲 Not-bad climber 🧗🏻♀️ Newbie crocheter 🧶 She/her
@msashleydavies.bsky.social
Arts journalist (comedy specialist), Times Scotland (Alba) and Metro mainly. Scotsman and Chortle comedy during Edinburgh Fringe. North Berwick, near Edinburgh. She/her
@magstaylorish.bsky.social
Freelance journalist, mostly in and around the legal world. Glasgow too. Formerly with The Lawyer, The Herald, and Holyrood. Get in touch: magsntaylor@gmail.com
@vickyallan.bsky.social
Journalist and author, writing about climate, green energy, environment for Herald. Books about wild swimming, trees and more...
@philmcdonald94.bsky.social
Reporting for BBC Scotland News in the North East of Scotland / phil.mcdonald@bbc.co.uk
@louisehosie.bsky.social
Senior Journalist @BBCScotlandNews. Ex-@stvnews/@bbcworld Get in touch: louise.hosie@bbc.co.uk Aberdeen
@catthomsonwrites.bsky.social
Freelance words and a spot of PR. I write about food, drink & travel, plus a monthly hen column in The Scotsman Magazine.
@ponsonbymassie.bsky.social
Scotland's leading political podcast. Hosted by Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie. Apple feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ponsonby-and-massie-podcast/id1749779794 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PonsonbyMassie
@andydphilip.bsky.social
Head of politics at DC Thomson, Scotland | Writes across the Press and Journal, and The Courier | Hosts The Stooshie podcast https://thestooshie.podbean.com/ | Plays along with Ardentjohn band
@alans-bauer.bsky.social
Political Editor for Bauer Media Scotland - providing content for Clyde 1, Forth 1, Tay FM, MFR, Northsound, Borders,Westsound and Greatest Hits Radio
@damianshields.bsky.social
Scottish Landscape Photographer and Deputy Picture Editor at the Herald,Times & National www.damianshields.com
@markmcdougall.bsky.social
Journalist at the Herald. Rangers sufferer. Donegal man in Glasgow. 🇮🇪🏴
@politics.dailyrecord.co.uk
Follow the Daily Record's top team for live news and analysis of Scottish politics. Sign-up for our free daily newsletter: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=
@janekbradley.bsky.social
Arts correspondent at The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday newspapers in Edinburgh. Also write about figure skating. https://www.scotsman.com/author/jane-bradley
@davidbol.bsky.social
✍️Journalist - Deputy Political Editor 📰The Scotsman 🌍Climate & energy nerd 🔵Falkirk FC fan 📍Scotland 🏴
@jonbrady.bsky.social
"mail man" (senior news reporter at MailOnline) https://linktr.ee/jonbrady
@kirsteenpaterson.bsky.social
Journalist @holyroodmag.bsky.social - always looking for stories. Politics/social justice/culture/communities/environment/innovation. Posts all mine.
@jamiekborthwick.bsky.social
STV Sport reporter in Edinburgh. Have never appeared on Strictly Come Dancing or EastEnders.
@allancrow.bsky.social
Editor, scribbler and columnist at multi-award winning Fife Free Press. Ice hockey. Gigs. Festivals. Springsteen & more. https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/ Twitter: @fifefreepressed
@calumjross23.bsky.social
Senior Advisor at True North Advisors. Former journalist at The P&J and The Scotsman
@simeonkerr.bsky.social
Scotland correspondent, former Gulf correspondent - Financial Times
@amieflett.bsky.social
Multimedia Journalist for STV News | Get in touch: amie.flett@stv.tv
@bbcjamescook.bsky.social
Scotland Editor, BBC News Occasional presenter of Newscast Ex North America Correspondent
@hmcardleht.bsky.social
Former health Correspondent at Herald. Specialist Reporter of the Year 2022, Scottish Press Awards. ❤️ cats, movies, podcasts
@alfraserreporter.bsky.social
News reporter with Highland News and Media. Freelance sports reporter for Scottish national media outlets. Passion for print and digital journalism. Journalism, news and football matters here. More personal stuff @alasdairfraser.bsky.social
@peteralanross.bsky.social
New book, Upon A White Horse: Journeys In Ancient Britain & Ireland, will be published by Headline on September 11, 2025.
@gordonchree.bsky.social
Senior Reporter for STV News Addicted parkrunner - Hoffman Club, Bailey Club, 101 different venues Edinburgh, Scotland
@craigpaton27.bsky.social
PA Scotland Deputy Political Editor - ex Dumbarton Reporter and Evening Express - Stirling Uni grad - Views my own. "Chris Patton" - Jeane Freeman
@martynmcl.bsky.social
Investigations correspondent & columnist The Scotsman & Scotland on Sunday. Personal account. Views my own. www.martynmclaughlin.com
@thebeatcroft.bsky.social
Writer, talker, wanderer. Shetland, Scotland. 2023 Drinks Book of the Year, Fortnum & Mason Awards (Holy Waters)
@laurapollock.bsky.social
Journo 🗞️ Grassroots reporter at The National • laura.pollock@newsquest.co.uk • ☕️ • 🧘🏼♀️ • 🥾 • she/her
@dennynews.bsky.social
Deputy political editor, Daily Record. Reporting from across Scotland. Story? chris.mccall@reachplc.com
@alexofbrown.bsky.social
Westminster Correspondent and columnist for The Scotsman. COYS enthusiast
@karingoodwin.bsky.social
Journalist |Co-editor of theferret.scot |Co-founder of Govanhill's Community Newsroom| Migration, housing, justice, people power and planet |Always up for dancin'
@libbybrooks.bsky.social
Guardian Scotland correspondent contact: libby.brooks@theguardian.com extracurricular: books, hills, standing stones, gingerbread, Labradors
@everebecca.bsky.social
Journalist mostly covering inequalities for Guardian, Observer, Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC & more. Author of Make Bosses Pay. Orwell Prize nominee. She/her. 📧 evelivingstonjournalist@gmail.com 🔗 everebeccalivingston.com 📸 eve__rebecca
@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
@conormatchett.bsky.social
Political Editor at The Scottish Sun - "One of the better bin-raking bollocks-horns"
@billybriggs24.bsky.social
Journalist | Editor | Co-founder @ theferret.scot | Tutor @ https://bsky.app/profile/stir.ac.uk | www.billybriggs.co.uk | 📷 = Angela Catlin |
@robedwards5.bsky.social
Environmental journalist, nuclear muckraker, serial user of freedom of information law @theferret.scot. Also with @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social. Migrated from X.
@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 🌼