UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social We are part of the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. We connect UK-based organisations that are part of the United Nations Global Compact in a global movement dedicated to driving sustainable business.
Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social Trade assoc & charity supporting book publishing.
Foillseachadh Alba in Gaelic.
https://www.publishingscotland.org/
bookcareers @bookcareers.bsky.social 
Scottish BPOC Writers Network @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social Advocacy, networking, promoting Scottish & Scotland-based writers of colour, literary events & spaces. https://lnk.bio/scotbpocwriters
Portobello Literary @portyliterary.bsky.social A literary agency based in Edinburgh.
https://linktr.ee/portobelloliterary
Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com The IPG is the UK's largest association of independent publishers, supporting 600+ members with events, resources, training and much more.
https://linktr.ee/IndependentPublishersGuild
Walter Scott Prize @walterscottprize.bsky.social We're the world's foremost literary prize for historical fiction & run the Young Walter Scott Prize. http://linktr.ee/WalterScottPrizes
Printmakers of Scotland @printersofscotland.bsky.social A collective of printmakers from across Scotland - working together to develop and share printmaking.
Festival of Printmaking 14-16 Aug 2026 University of Stirling.
www.printmakersofscotland.com
Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social Non-profit international journal linking theory and practice across co-operative sectors. Part of UK Society for Co-operative Studies
Publishing at Stirling @stirlingpublishing.bsky.social The Publishing Studies masters course at the University of Stirling; tweets mostly from @pressfuturist.bsky.social.
404 Ink @404ink.bsky.social Your favourite book publisher, obvs.
We used to publish books.
July 2016 - July 2026.
We were @heathermmcd.bsky.social & @laurafjones.bsky.social
www.404ink.com
Leith Books @leithbooks.bsky.social Independent publishing press in Edinburgh | Books since 2017 📚
https://linktr.ee/leithbooks
National Book Tokens @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social A gift beyond words.
National Book Tokens and Bookily gift cards can be spent in bookshops and online.
https://www.nationalbooktokens.com
Avert Your Eyes, Pamela Ganache! @pressfuturist.bsky.social Academic, fourth class.
Publishing Lecturer at the University of Stirling. Researcher of smartphone storytelling. Author of books on Paris, London, Scotland, cemeteries, chess, & dragons. Erstwhile doer of other things. Often mediocre. He/Him
Leamington Books @leamington.bsky.social We are publishing Ceitidh Chaimbeul • Mohammed Moussa • Luca Serra
STM @stmassoc.bsky.social As the International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers, STM advances trusted research for the benefit of society. https://stm-assoc.org/ | Sign up for STM industry news: https://bit.ly/3WRvKu8
BooksfromScotland.com @booksfromscotland.bsky.social A website from @publishingscotland.bsky.social dedicated to championing the best new writing in Scotland.
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Bright Red Publishing @brightredbooks.bsky.social Scotland's leading independent educational publisher, dedicated to making high-quality resources for the Scottish curriculum 📚
https://linktr.ee/bright_red_publishing 
HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social Publishing great authors since 1817. 📚
Haunt Publishing @hauntpublishing.bsky.social Stories that stay with you. Gothic, horror and dark fiction books.
Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social Independent publisher, committed to publishing well written books worth reading.
Luna Press Publishing @lunapress.bsky.social Award Winning Small Press. SFF in Fiction and Academia. Est. 2015. Member of Publishing Scotland. https://www.lunapresspublishing.com
National Galleries of Scotland @nationalgalleries.bsky.social Three galleries. One world class collection. Discover in Edinburgh here:
📍National
📍Modern
📍Portrait
& Online
National Museums Scotland @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social Stories from Scotland's national collections.
Explore our website: nms.ac.uk
Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social A national charity dedicated to changing lives with reading and writing. Home of Bookbug, Book Week Scotland and Reading Schools.
National Library of Scotland @natlibscot.bsky.social Scotland’s living memory. If you can think of it, we probably have it. 
The Bookseller @thebookseller.com At the heart of the book trade since 1858📚
News, charts, previews and more, online & in print. Buyer's Guides, conferences & The British Book Awards (Nibbies)✨
Female Leadership in Publishing (The FLIP) @the-flip.bsky.social A non-profit platform to inspire people in publishing with insight and honesty from brilliant women. Read our interviews and sign up to our newsletter: https://www.the-flip.co.uk/
World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 📚 World Book Day® - Thursday 5 March 2026 📚
World Book Day is a charity, sponsored by National Book Tokens. Follow here for news, bookish fun and more!
Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social Global HE news, data, insights and events
@oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social Scottish arm of a global movement of millions of people working together to overcome poverty by fighting the injustices and inequalities that fuel it.
Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot We are Qualifications Scotland, Scotland's national accreditation and awarding body. The account previously showed activities from SQA before our transition.
The Scottish Parliament @parliament.scot The official account of The Scottish Parliament:
https://www.parliament.scot
Doctors Without Borders @doctorswithoutborders.org Independent. Neutral. Impartial. Medical aid where it's needed most.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF USA)
doctorswithoutborders.org
Save the Children Scotland @savechildrensco.bsky.social 
Sense Scotland @sensescotland.bsky.social We support people with communication support needs associated with complex and sensory disabilities, and put their individual needs and choices first.
Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social Home is everything. Join the fight for home.
Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland @ercscot.bsky.social Justice for people and the environment.
ercs.scot
2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social Empowering young people in Scotland to take action against the climate crisis because #2050StartsNow 🌍 https://linktr.ee/2050climategroup
Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social An alliance of 600 charities & professionals that promote & protect the rights of children in Scotland as set out in the UNCRC & other human rights treaties #HumanRights #UNCRCScotland #BabyUNCRC #RightsOnTrack
Find out more: linktr.ee/togetherscotland
Social Enterprise Scotland @socialenterprise.scot We're the national membership body for social enterprises, campaigning for a thriving #SocialEnterprise community across Scotland.
Join us for networking, support, and events that drive positive change 👇
https://linktr.ee/social_enterprise_scotland
The Signet Library @signetlibrary.bsky.social The Signet Library in Edinburgh, the home of the WS Society, is a world class centre of knowledge and learning in law and the history and culture of Scotland.
Association for Public Service Excellence @apsenews.bsky.social At APSE, we help local councils deliver excellent frontline services. Follow us for news, updates and events. Find out more here: https://apse.org.uk/index.cfm/apse/
V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social We are Scotland’s design museum, designed for everyone.
Open daily, 10.00 – 17.00 ☺️
Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social Showcasing Dundee as a creative place to...🏡 Live 🚎 Visit 🎓Study & 🏬 Do Business #DundeeIsNow. 💻 Please use our website for enquiries & reporting issues.
https://linktr.ee/DundeeCityCouncil
Scottish Poetry Library @byleaveswelive.bsky.social The Scottish Poetry Library is Scotland's number one poetry resource both online and in bricks and mortar. We're at 5 Crichton's Close, Edinburgh and we're open to the public Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm. Our online HQ is www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social Making time count for people living with motor neuron disease.
https://linktr.ee/MNDScotland
National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social On stage, on screen, on tour
Adoption UK Scotland @adoptionukscotland.bsky.social We are the leading charity advocating for an equal chance for those who cannot live with their birth families, from childhood into adulthood.
Adoption UK @adoptionuk.bsky.social We are the leading charity advocating for an equal chance for those who cannot live with their birth families, from childhood into adulthood.
https://www.adoptionuk.org/
Alzheimer Scotland @alzscot.bsky.social The leading dementia charity in Scotland. Worried about dementia or need support? Call our 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline: ☎ 0808 808 3000 ☎
Age UK @age-uk.bsky.social We believe every older person should be valued and included. Let's change how we age 💜 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland @chsscotland.bsky.social #NoLifeHalfLived
www.chss.org.uk
Edinburgh Festival Fringe @edfringe.bsky.social The greatest platform for creative freedom in the world 🌎
07 - 31 August 2026
#edfringe
edfringe.com
University of Dundee @dundee.ac.uk 
The Lyceum @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social Season 26/27 now on sale:
https://lyceum.org.uk/
Creative Dundee @creativedundee.bsky.social Strengthening Dundee’s creative community through connections, support and opportunities. Join our #AmpsDundee network and visit our website for news & events!
https://creativedundee.com/
Into Creative @intocreative.bsky.social Supporting Creatives #MDANT
Imprints: Into Books | Into Poetry
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/intocreative
SYP Scotland @sypscotland.bsky.social The Scottish branch of the Society of Young Publishers, supporting junior and aspiring publishing professionals.
https://linktr.ee/SYPScotland
University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk Changing the world since 1451 🌍 | #TeamUofG #WorldChangingGlasgow https://www.gla.ac.uk/
BookSource @booksource.bsky.social BookSource is a distributor of books and printed material. We provide a comprehensive service for over 170 client publishers. www.BookSource.net
Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social We represent and promote Scotland’s 19 world-leading universities.
https://www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/
Scottish Universities Press @scotunipress.bsky.social SUP is a fully open access and not-for-profit university press coordinated through SCURL and managed by 20 university libraries across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
https://sup.ac.uk
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Scottish Youth Parliament @officialsyp.bsky.social MSYPs are the democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people. We want to make Scotland the best place in the world to grow up.
We're not around at the moment, but you can stay up to date on the work of our MSYPs here: linktr.ee/OfficialSYP.
University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Scotland's first university. Founded 1413.
Useful links: hootbio.com/www.st-andrews.ac.uk
#EverToExcel
Heriot-Watt University @heriotwattuni.bsky.social The Official Bluesky account of Heriot-Watt University. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.
https://www.hw.ac.uk
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh @qmuniversity.bsky.social At QMU you won't get lost in the crowd! We stand for person-centred education and teaching, and are committed to shaping a better world. Join the #QMUCommunity
UWS @uniwestscotland.bsky.social University of the West of Scotland #LifeAtUWS.
uws.ac.uk
Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social UK Top Modern University 2026 💙🎓
(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
UK's University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2026 💼
(Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
gcu.ac.uk
#HigherEducation | #University | #Glasgow
Heriot-Watt News @heriotwattnews.bsky.social Official press team account for Heriot-Watt University. For expert comment and media requests email: mediaenquiries@hw.ac.uk. Online 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri.
NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk Ensuring NHS Scotland provides the best environment to support clinical research so patients can benefit from new and better treatments. https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/
Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social The official Bluesky account of Edinburgh Napier University.
bit.ly/EdNapier
#MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers
The University of Edinburgh @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Influencing the world since 1583. Follow our other social channels: https://edin.ac/3CJvzdv
The Glasgow School of Art @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social Home of creative art, design, and architecture since 1845. 8th in the world for art and design in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2026.
Museums Galleries Scotland @museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk We're the national development body for Scotland's museum sector, supporting museums and galleries through funding, advocacy, advice, and events. 🏛️ 
Disability Equality Scotland @descot.bsky.social We are Disability Equality Scotland, a membership organisation for disabled people and disability groups/organisations.
Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social Scotland's national refugee charity. Celebrating diversity and raising awareness about issues faced by refugees. Co-ordinators of #RefugeeFestScot.
https://linktr.ee/scottishrefugeecouncil
University of Aberdeen @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social Est. 1495. News, research and study opportunities from the University of Aberdeen. We RT to share, not to endorse. linktr.ee/UniOfAberdeen
Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social Living Wage Scotland - based @povertyalliance.org
We award the Living Wage employer mark to Scottish employers paying the real #LivingWage, the only rate calculated according to the cost of living.
https://scottishlivingwage.org/
Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social We’re the leading movement at the heart of fairer, better work.
Championing fair pay, secure hours & enough to live on in retirement.
Join the movement of nearly 16,000 employers in the UK.
Let's make work that works for everyone
www.livingwage.org.uk- U UK for UNHCR @unrefugeesuk.bsky.social
Young Scot @youngscot.bsky.social We're Young Scot – Scotland's youth engagement platform. 
The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org Scotland’s anti-poverty network. With justice and compassion we can build a future free from poverty.
Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk Official UK Met Office account. Get the weather in your hand with our app: http://linktr.ee/MOContent
Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social We are Walking Scotland. Your national walking and wheeling charity. Formerly known as Paths for All 👣
🌐 www.walkingscotland.org.uk
The Portobello Bookshop @portybooks.bsky.social An independent bookshop by the seaside in Portobello, Edinburgh. 🌊 Open 7 days, 10am - 6pm. 📚 Browse millions of books on our website. 👉 https://www.theportobellobookshop.com/links
Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop @lighthousebks.bsky.social Queer-owned and woman-led independent community bookshop. 🏳️🌈 An unapologetically activist, intersectional, feminist, antiracist, lgbtq+ community space.
Find us at https://lighthousebookshop.com/
The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social Small but mighty, award-winning indpendent bookshop in the heart of Edinburgh's lovely Bruntsfield area
https://www.edinburghbookshop.com/
Pete Wishart @petewishart.bsky.social MP for Perth and Kinross-shire. Musician. Writer.
UN Women @unwomen.bsky.social 
International Fund for Agricultural Development @ifad.org United Nations specialized agency and international financial institution.
We #InvestInRuralPeople.
International Energy Agency @iea.org Shaping a secure & sustainable energy future. We provide data, analysis & ambitious real-world solutions on all fuels & technologies.
Council of Europe @coe.int 46 countries working together to promote
#HumanRights
#Democracy
#RuleOfLaw
Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu President of the @ec.europa.eu
Mother of seven. Brussels-born. European by heart. 🇪🇺
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org Working for a secure #FutureofFood for all.
Follow 👉 @faodg.fao.org | @faoarabic.bsky.social | @faoenespanol.bsky.social | @faoenfrancais.bsky.social
The New York Times @nytimes.com We seek the truth and help people understand the world. Not a subscriber? Your first month is now free in our app. https://nytimes.onelink.me/Xpht/zbx4nci9
International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social The International Institute for Democracy & Electoral Assistance is a global inter-governmental organization that supports sustainable #democracy worldwide.
https://www.idea.int/
UNDP @undp.org 
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org We protect the rights of refugees, stateless people and all who are forced to flee.
unhcr.org
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