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@cosmos4u@scicomm.xyz
2026-05-14 12:25:53

Rum’s Dazzling Dark Skies, funded by a grant from the Royal Astronomical Society, reveals the journey of how the #IsleOfRum became the first place in #Scotland to achieve #DarkSky Sanctuary status: youtube.com/watch?v=y5uXMnVKhvY - see also darksky.org/places/isle-of-rum/ and ras.ac.uk/news-and-press/news/ and theguardian.com/travel/2024/oc

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-05-13 17:33:30

Ahhhw today three years ago in #scotland : a view over #LochLomond
I even blogged about it back then: …

This image captures a breathtaking and expansive landscape, showcasing the serene beauty of a vast, open vista. The foreground features a rugged, grassy hillside with patches of exposed rock, adding texture and a sense of wildness to the scene. A faint path can be seen winding its way through the grass, inviting exploration. Beyond the hillside, the landscape opens up to reveal a stunning view of a large lake or body of water. The lake is dotted with several small islands, their green surfaces…
@a_j_millar@fediscience.org
2026-04-14 07:59:03

#ThickTrunkTuesday
Mossy, rainforesty oaks above Loch Tay #Scotland

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-05-06 19:00:04

"Scotland’s Plastic Wet Wipes Ban is a Win for Beaches, Sewers, and Wildlife"
#Scotland #Plastics #Environment

Scotland's Plastic Wet Wipes Ban is a Win for Beaches, Sewers, and Wildlife | Happy Eco News
Scotland’s plastic wet wipes ban takes effect on August 11, 2027, outlawing the sale of wipes containing plastic fibers. The law targets marine litter, sewer blockages, and microplastic pollution, with exemptions for medical and industrial use.

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2026-05-12 21:26:06

TIL both the Scottish National Party and the Green Party of Scotland are pro-independence from the UK.
They have a majority (73 of 129 seats with 58 to the SNP) in the Scottish Parliament
#independence #scotland #UK #referendum

@a_j_millar@fediscience.org
2026-05-12 07:42:04

Solid ash by the remains of a drystone wall, above Stirling, #Scotland.
Seen a lot, will it see off ash dieback? It might well.
#ThickTrunkTuesday

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-04-09 19:44:52

Schlösser und Burgen' #FotoVorschlag "Castles and Fortresses"
We visited #Scotland twice and both times were excellent visits! All kinds of weather but mostly really good. I loved the people and the landscape - well and also the castles.
Sorry for not being so presen…

A dramatic and atmospheric landscape unfolds in this image, capturing the rugged beauty of a historic castle ruin set against a sweeping natural backdrop. The castle, constructed from dark stone, stands in partial ruin, its weathered walls and towers evoking a sense of history and timelessness. The structure is nestled amidst lush greenery, with trees and shrubs adding a touch of life to the otherwise austere stone. In the foreground, a calm body of water stretches out, reflecting the castle a…
@elduvelle@neuromatch.social
2026-05-04 09:31:20

Question specifically for people in #Scotland who have bought a property there: is it normal not to be allowed further visits of the property, once your offer has been accepted, and until missives are concluded? Can you push back against that?
#Glasgow

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-03-01 20:00:26

"Scotland in reach of first carbon budget targets, says Climate Change Committee"
#Scotland #Climate #ClimateChange

@yetiinabox@todon.nl
2026-03-28 14:57:58

If I could change one thing about #Scotland it wouldn't be the weather (what would this place be like if it were warm?!) or independence (we'll get there, I'm sure). It's the religion. From the very first weeks I was here, I, and later my children and students, have confronted horrible prejudice at every turn. Colleagues have threatened to resign rather than "working with a Buddhi…

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-03-20 18:00:40

"Scotland legalizes water cremation, giving families a greener third option"
#Scotland #Environment

Scotland legalizes water cremation, giving families a greener third option | The Optimist Daily
Scotland is now the first country in the UK to offer alkaline hydrolysis as a legal alternative to burial or traditional cremation.

@a_j_millar@fediscience.org
2026-05-09 07:01:51
Content warning: Scottish politics

'Did Not Vote' carries the day in #Scotland with 46% of registered voters, or a gain of 10% over 2021.
As others have said repeatedly, the big political divide is between those who vote and those who don't.

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-04-21 18:00:29

"Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Scotland #Environment

Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream
The machair is nature’s dazzling display on these remote islands, but this rare habitat also plays a vital role for wildlife and the resurgent crofting community

@elduvelle@neuromatch.social
2026-04-25 17:43:15

How it started / how it's going
(Climbed Ben Ledi, a Scottish mountain that is not a Monro, fortunately the top was above the fog and clouds!)
#Scotland #BenLedi #Hiking

Photo of a stony path with heather and moss on the side and a pine tree further down. Everything is grey with a lot of fog
Photo of a stony / mossy landscape with a view over whire, cotton-line clouds seen from above and a bright blue sky above them
@a_j_millar@fediscience.org
2026-05-05 17:01:52

RE: #Scotland becomes Nova Scotia?
Often represented here on fedi by @…, also now covered in this article 👇
Yes AMOC is the big picture but we might feel the SPG much sooner.

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-02-21 18:29:25

Wuhu #scotland, awesome! 🏉
#rugby #sixnations

@elduvelle@neuromatch.social
2026-02-15 16:31:07

"Rest and be thankful" spot in #Scotland,
Before and after the snow (2 days ago vs today)

Photo of a hilly landscape with a road curving downwards surrounded by mossy and rocky green- yellow land, green coniferous trees on the right and several mountains on each side, also green - brown but with snowy tops. This is all below a bright blue sky with only one small cloud on the right.
Photo of the same landscape from almost the same point of view, but it looks like it's in black and white because it is entirely covered in snow, only the trees that were on the right remain dark, the sky is now fully cloudy, hiding most of the snowy peaks in the distance
@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-02-19 19:49:14

'Weidetiere' #FotoVorschlag 'grazing animals' (okay, I learned a new term)
This one is from our first vacation in #scotland .
It's funny - a couple of years ago, I made my photos quite saturated, how they also popout on classical Instagram.
Nowadays I pr…

A picturesque rural scene unfolds in this image, capturing the charm of the countryside. In the foreground, a shaggy-haired animal with long horns stands prominently in a lush, green meadow. Its presence adds a sense of tranquility and natural beauty to the scene. The meadow is vibrant and well-maintained, with patches of grass and wildflowers creating a rich tapestry of green hues. The animal appears calm and content, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere. In the background, a quaint house with …
@a_j_millar@fediscience.org
2026-04-28 07:01:20

Granny pines outside Stirling #Scotland at Easter.
#ThickTrunkTuesday

@elduvelle@neuromatch.social
2026-02-15 16:37:40

Quite tempted to swap my beloved cat avatar for this one.. How can #HighlandCows look so stylish?
#Scotland

Photo of a Highland cow in a muddy pen, she is quite short but bulky, looking at me through her long hair, with round ears and pointy horns. On the right side, a few more cows are eating in their feeder. A hilly landscape is in the background with bushes and pine trees.
@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2026-05-08 20:03:00

Lost a bit in the hubbub about Labour losing massively to the Reform UK is this little tidbit:
Wales is using a new proportional representation model!
There are 96 seats in the devolved parliament (Senedd).
There are 16 new constituencies created with six members each.
The 96 seats are allocated by share of the votes for a party, or by votes for an independent candidate.
Scotland already uses a mixed Constituency and Regional member system to get proportional representation in their parliament.
In England these votes are purely municipal/council/mayoral races. I'm not sure if they're proportional, ranked FPTP, or what.
And yet here we are in Canada, too afraid to change to a more democratic system.
#CanPoli #Canada #UK #CouncilElections #CdnPoli #ProportionalRepresentation #Wales #Scotland #England #Democracy

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-03-04 17:00:20

"Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Scotland #ReWilding

Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?
With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affected

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-04-18 10:05:08

"MSPs not told about collapse of funding deal for Scottish nature restoration"
#Scotland #Environment #Nature

MSPs not told about collapse of funding deal for Scottish nature restoration
Exclusive: Ministers accused of trying to keep investment firm’s withdrawal from partnership with NatureScot under wraps

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-02-18 18:00:16

"‘We are hopeful’: small signs of recovery for Scotland’s rare capercaillie bird"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Scotland #Animals

‘We are hopeful’: small signs of recovery for Scotland’s rare capercaillie bird
Number of males at RSPB Abernethy rises to 30, after ‘huge amount of work’ by conservationists in Highlands forests

@a_j_millar@fediscience.org
2026-03-17 21:18:17

Still rooted.
Oaks in Roslin glen above the gunpowder mill, at the #GoldenHour.
Zoom in and crop? Feel free.
#ThickTrunkTuesday #Scotland #Trees