Saraband Books @saraband-books.bsky.social Award-winning independent publisher of distinctive, unforgettable fiction and outstanding non-fiction.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu staff writer @theatlantic.com and senior fellow @snfagora.bsky.social. author of GULAG, IRON CURTAIN, RED FAMINE, TWILIGHT OF DEMOCRACY and AUTOCRACY INC
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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social #ScottishBorders independent #bookshop near #Galashiels and #Lauder, #Scotland. Open in historic Stow, Thur 1330-1900 and Fri-Sun 10-12.30, 1-4.30.
Sister shop of @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social
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Kirsty Lilley @kirstylilley.bsky.social Archaeologist | Digital Humanities
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Unearthed @uhinwh.bsky.social
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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social A small independent bookshop in the historic Borders town of Melrose, Roxburghshire, focusing on Scottish writing and the best new books around. Sister bookshop of @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social in Stow, Selkirkshire. Welcome!
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Andy Wightman @andywightman.scot Land campaigner, former MSP, forester, author The Poor Had No Lawyers. http://andywightman.scot & http://whoownsscotland.org.uk
Roger Cox @outdoorscots.bsky.social Outdoors writer on The Scotsman newspaper, surf, snow etc, see https://www.scotsman.com/author/roger-cox-outdoors-columnist
Book of surf scribblings available here: https://birlinn.co.uk/product/the-view-from-the-shoulder/
Jonathan Main @booksellercrow.bsky.social Bookseller. Chump. Little Richard once asked God to bless me.
Josh Spero @joshspero.ft.com Wealth editor, Financial Times. I like swimming, classical music and cryptic crosswords. Working on a memoir about my earlier life at a magazine for the very rich. he/him 🏳️🌈 josh.spero@ft.com
Nazaret Ranea @nazaretranea.bsky.social Poet. Scotland’s Next Generation Young Makar. My debut collection, Nettles, is out now! 🇪🇸🏴
nazaretranea.com | https://www.instagram.com/nazareterreese?igsh=MWdyNmNpNHcxcjVwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Alicia Bruce @aliciabruce.bsky.social Scottish artist, photographer, community collaborator
Member of Women Photograph
Teaching Fellow, eca
Founder Portobello Photography School
Book ‘I Burn But I Am Not Consumed’ (Daylight Books USA) celebrates a Scottish community who stood up to Trump
James Macdonald Lockhart @jmlockhart.bsky.social Author of Wild Air & Raptor.
Literary Agent: James Lockhart Agency: jameslockhartagency.com
Shelly Dennison @dennisonshelly.bsky.social I help not-for-profits write things. I also write other stuff.
https://shellydennison.co.uk/
Henry Moxon @hjmoxon.bsky.social Bookseller and Medieval history graduate.
Pushkin Press @pushkinpress.com Publishes the world's best stories – to be read and read again.
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The Messy Ecologist @themessyecologist.bsky.social I’m campaigning for more messy spaces for nature, join our messy mission and let’s Rewild together by doing less- and letting nature do the rest!
PhD researcher - Rewilding with Beavers 🦫
Founder of the Wee Pond Project 🐸
Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social Weaving ways through poetry. Second full collection, ‘Whatever You Do, Just Don’t’, a Poetry Society Book of the Year 2023, available from HappenStance Press.
Olga Nenazhivina Art 👩🎨 @nenazhivina.com 👩🎨 Artist📍Based in Florida 🐊
Freehand dip pen сontemporary ink on paper 🖋️
Mostly drawings ✍️
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Hollywood Pitch Festival @hollywoodpitchfest.bsky.social 🔜 July 31-Aug 3, 2026 📍Los Angeles
🥇The Original Pitchfest for #screenwriters since 1996
🚀 Get Repped. Get Optioned. Get in front of Hollywood Buyers.
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ChrisDean @mrcjdean.bsky.social dad, teacher, armchair philosopher, bad buddhist. here mostly for the haiku.
Lindores Abbey Distillery @lindoresabbey.bsky.social 🥃 The spiritual home of Scotch whisky, distilling once again after 523 years.
🔞 Sip responsibly | over 18s only
📍Newburgh, Fife, Scotland 🏴
DUFC Stats @dufc-stats.bsky.social Statistics about Dundee United
Tam Cowan @therealtamcowan.bsky.social Take a joke.
Mhairi Black @mhairiblack.bsky.social Writer, Comedian, Former MP….wild, I know. Loving trying new things and having a laugh 💃 🏳️🌈🏴🏳️⚧️
Joe FitzPatrick MSP @joefitzsnp.bsky.social Promoted by Joe FitzPatrick - SNP MSP for Dundee City West - 37 Dock Street, Dundee. 📝 Get in touch: joe.fitzpatrick.msp@parliament.scot
Stephen Gethins @stephengethins.bsky.social MSP Dundee City East, Minister for Europe, External Affairs & Energy, Scottish Government, promoted by Stephen Gethins, c/o SNP offices 8 Old Glamis Rd, Dundee
Pat Kane @patkane.bsky.social 
Jon Woolcott @jonwoolcott.bsky.social Author Real Dorset (Seren), The Tattooed Hills (Aurum, April 2026), editor Going to Ground, works Little Toller, editor The Clearing. Events/writing/buy: linktr.ee/jonwoolcott
Laura Cumming @lauracummingart.bsky.social Art Critic The Observer. Critic of the Year 2024. Thunderclap - Book of 2024, @SaltireBook, Non-Fiction Winner @WritersPrize. On Chapel Sands, The Vanishing Man @ChattoBooks. Rep @pew_literary
Peter Andreas Kirk Lossius @paklossius.bsky.social 
Perthshire Writers @perthshirewriters.bsky.social A group of Perthshire-based writers meeting regularly to share their work in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Lisa Highton @mslisahighton.bsky.social London Lit Agent at Jenny Brown Assoc. Believe in things that should be true but aren’t, e.g. It’s illegal to go into a bookshop and not buy a book. 💜 Books 💜Travel 💜Scotland 💜 Australia 💜
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@birlinn.bsky.social @birlinn.bsky.social 
SYP Scotland @sypscotland.bsky.social The Scottish branch of the Society of Young Publishers, supporting junior and aspiring publishing professionals.
https://linktr.ee/SYPScotland
Portobello Literary @portyliterary.bsky.social A literary agency based in Edinburgh.
https://linktr.ee/portobelloliterary
Helensburgh Book Festival @hburghbookfest.bsky.social Reading Minds - a literary festival with a difference! Join us for a weekend of wellbeing through books on the West coast of Scotland 🏴
Portobello Book Festival @portybookfest.bsky.social Portobello Book Festival is a volunteer run festival, taking place over the first weekend of October.
Anna Frame @annaframe.bsky.social Communications Director, @canongate.co.uk. Currently working with Miranda July, Omar El Akkad, Len Pennie, Damian Barr, Lily King, John Niven & many other talented folk.
Live in Edinburgh, though more often on trains. Don't have access to DMs.
Islay Book Festival @islaybookfest.bsky.social We are an annual autumn book festival on Scotland's whisky isle. Next festival taking place 27th - 30th August 2026. 📚
Francesca Main @francescamain.bsky.social Reader, editor, publisher of Phoenix, an imprint of Orion. 
Cymera Festival @cymerafestival.co.uk Scotland's Festival of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing.
🖊️ 2026 Festival 5-7 June, in Edinburgh & online. Tickets on Sale 1 March 2026
www.cymerafestival.co.uk
Jenny Brown Associates @jennybrownagency.bsky.social Scottish-based literary agency representing literary fiction, non-fiction, crime fiction & writing for children.
Rebecca White @rebka99.bsky.social Person curious about charity & social enterprise sustainability, progressive politics, third sector leadership and how I can use what I’ve learnt screwing up - to help others. http://linktr.ee/rebkawhite99
Lori Lou Freshwater @lorifreshwater.bsky.social Writer and journalist who apparently may or may not be notable. Writing on DoD environmental contamination and suing the United States government. I have no hobbies.
Signal: LoriLou.33
Loriloufreshwater@protonmail
Kerri Andrews @kerriandrewsuk.bsky.social Writer & academic at University College Cork, where I am also Director of Creative Writing. Author of Pathfinding and Wanderers. Editor of Way Makers + Nan Shepherd’s letters. Walker, reader and single mum. Signed copies of all books: kerriandrews.co.uk
The Courier UK @thecourier.co.uk 🌍 Trusted Scottish news since 1816
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Abertay Historical Society @abertayhissoc.bsky.social The Abertay Historical Society has promoted interest in history in Tayside & Fife since 1947. Registered Scottish charity no SC008207
Brian Ferguson @brianjaffa.bsky.social Edinburgh-based arts and culture journalist.
Arts and Entertainment Journalist of the Year - 2026 Scottish Press Awards.
Any views expressed are mine alone.
www.heraldscotland.com
Peter May @authorpetermay.bsky.social Award-winning writer of crime novels, including the Lewis Trilogy, The China Thrillers and the Enzo Files, as well as numerous standalones. Sixteen million books sold worldwide. “The Black Loch” out now.
Caroline Sanderson @carosanderson.bsky.social Reader. Writer. Associate Editor & #nonfiction previewer @thebookseller.com. Royal Literary Fund Writing For Life Fellow. Honorary President @indexers.bsky.social. Also on Substack: "What to Read Now"
Abir Mukherjee @radiomukhers.bsky.social Author. Scottish, Bengali, generally confused. “The Godfather of Anglo-Asian Crime Writing” (Daily Express) Rep’d by @stubbleagent
From Glasgow.
More here: abirmukherjee.com
and here: https://www.amazon.com/author/abirmukherjee
Irvine Welsh @irvinewelsh.bsky.social Radicalized by discotheque music.
Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social Far From The Madding Crowd: an award winning indie bookshop with a bit on the side! Open 9:30-5 Mon-Sat, 12-4 Sun.
📍 Linlithgow, Scotland
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📧 info@maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com
The Mainstreet Trading Company @mainstreethare.bsky.social Books, Café, Deli & Home - Britain’s Best Small Shop 2018. OPENING HOURS: Tues-Sat: 10-5 | Sun: 11-4:30 | https://mainstreetbooks.co.uk
@toppingsbath.bsky.social @toppingsbath.bsky.social 
Robbie Millen @robbiemillen.bsky.social Literary Editor of The Times/Sunday Times. thetimes.com/culture/books
Vikki Reilly @bookyvikki.bsky.social Cheerleader for Books and Beatles.
20+ years in the book trade.
Supporting publishers @publishingscotland.bsky.social
Editor @booksfromscotland.bsky.social
Author of Beatles 101.
Gimme all yer culture!
St Andrew’s Book Festival London @standrewsbookfest.bsky.social 27-30 Nov 25. We bring Scottish writers, Scottish themes and Scottish connections to London. Https://StAndrewsBookFestival.org/
Alice Strang @alicestrangart.bsky.social Modern & Contemporary Art Specialist & Art Historian
A Saltire Society Outstanding Woman of Scotland
Photo by Alex Robson
www.alicestrang.co.uk
Please find me on instagram @alice.strang.art
Dundee Contemporary Arts @dcadundee.bsky.social Updates from Dundee Contemporary Arts: Galleries, Cinema, Print Studio, Shop and Jute Café Bar.
Dundee Culture @dundeeculture.bsky.social 🏴❤️ Showcasing Dundee to the world by promoting cultural news, stories & events fae oor bonnie wee city! #APlaceOfNewHope
Peggy Hughes @hughespeg.bsky.social Chief Executive at @writerscentre.bsky.social. Feat. books, whimsy, radio, outdoors, running, walking, looking. NIrish via Scotland in Norwich
Dundee Evening Telegraph @eveningtelegraph.bsky.social Official page of the Evening Telegraph, telling stories from in and around Dundee that matter. 
Matthew Jarron @mhjarron-curator.bsky.social Museum curator - Dundee heritage enthusiast - art, film and cake lover
The List @thelistuk.bsky.social Monthly Scottish arts and culture magazine covering #Glasgow & #Edinburgh since 1985.
list.co.uk
Tatha Gallery @tathagallery.bsky.social Tatha Gallery, Newport on Tay, Fife is one of Scotland's leading contemporary art galleries. Located on the southern bank of The River Tay
https://linktr.ee/tathagallery
John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social 🏴 First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the SNP.
Promoted by John Swinney, 17-19 Leslie St, Blairgowrie, PH10 6AH
Hotchpotch Dundee @hotchdundee.bsky.social Monthly open-mic for writers at Blend on Dock Street in Dundee. Follows or reposts are not endorsements. Follow the Standards of Behaviour at https://hotchdundee.org.uk.
Leonie Bell @leoniebell.bsky.social Director V&A Dundee, Scotlands design museum
Honorary Professor of Design, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee
Fellow Royal Society of Edinburgh
Trustee Edinburgh International Festival
Dundee Fringe @dundeefringe.bsky.social Bringing together the best and most exciting from Dundee and beyond for performance, workshops, and community. Be part of the 5th Dundee Fringe! 12th to 21st of September 2025
www.dundeefringe.com
Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social Trade assoc & charity supporting book publishing.
Foillseachadh Alba in Gaelic.
https://www.publishingscotland.org/
Alex Massie @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. 
Severin Carrell @severincarrell.bsky.social Scotland editor for the Guardian (currently on sabbatical). A personal account. Likes and reposts ≠ approval or endorsements (with thanks to Dr Seuss)
I once played in the second violins for the Edinburgh primary schools orchestra. Just once
Jen Stout @jenstout.bsky.social 🏴 Author of NIGHT TRAIN TO ODESA (2024, Polygon). Winner 'First Book', Saltire Society Literary Awards 2024. Journalist, photographer. Ex-BBC.
www.jenstout.net
Jane Bradley @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
Foyles @foylesforbooks.bsky.social The UK's iconic bookseller since 1903, with shops in London, Bristol, Birmingham & Chelmsford.
David McCann @davidmccann1.bsky.social Deputy editor of The Times and Sunday Times, Scotland
Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social All about Roman Scotland and beyond. Run by AndrewTibbs.bsky.social | formerly @RomanScotland and @AndrewTibbs | Hon Research Fellow at Aberdeen Uni
Robert Burns Poetry Bot @robertburnsbot.bsky.social A delightful bot sharing snippets of Rabbie’s classic works. Poems of romance and radical liberalism.
Gabriella Bennett @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
Acair @acairbooks.bsky.social Acair publish award-winning books in Gaelic and in English. Tha Acair a' foillseachadh ann an Gàidhlig agus Beurla!
@acairbooks
Le taic bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig.
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
Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social Scotland's first free, public lending library - a treasure in the Perthshire countryside. History of reading, stories of the borrowers, rare books and fun stuff!
An Lanntair @anlanntair.bsky.social An award-winning hub for creativity and the arts in the Outer Hebrides. We're a multi arts venue – at one and the same time a contemporary art gallery, theatre, cinema, dance studio, concert hall, platform for poetry & literature, studio and cafè/bar.
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/
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. 🏛️ 
Pitlochry Festival Theatre @pitlochryft.bsky.social Scotland's Theatre in the Hills ⛰️
BooksfromScotland.com @booksfromscotland.bsky.social A website from @publishingscotland.bsky.social dedicated to championing the best new writing in Scotland.
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Perth Women on Wikipedia @perthwomenwiki.bsky.social Group of editors and trainers partnering with library staff to bring the under-told histories of Perth's women to Wikipedia. Aiming to be inclusive and intersectional 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Changing the world in small and important ways!
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Perth, Scotland
Fiona Brownlee @fionabrownlee.bsky.social Publishing consultant. PR & International Rights. Currently working with Canongate. Little,Brown. Hodder. Greystone. Muswell Press. Birlinn. Polygon. Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival. Swim judge. BSL beginner.
Granta @grantamag.bsky.social The Magazine of New Writing.
https://granta.com/
The Atlantic @theatlantic.com Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857. http://theatlantic.com
Daunt Books @dauntbooks.bsky.social 
The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com The Booker Prize and the International Booker Prize celebrate the best English-language fiction. https://thebookerprizes.com
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.
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