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Calum Maclean retweeted
Almost half of #ThePerimeterBook —4,481 km (40%)—was in Scotland. Next week I’m thrilled to bring the journey back to Alba with illustrated talks at five Scottish venues thanks to the @RoyalScotGeoSoc . 🏴⛺️📷Tickets here: linktr.ee/quintinlake
I am part of #TheThamesSwimAgainst Sewage - a nonstop relay down the Thames.
Taking the issue of sewage pollution right to Parliament at Westminster.
4 pairs of swimmers, we are about to start the 3 rotation (each) now.
@sascampaigns
World-class swimmers are braving the Thames to deliver a message straight to Parliament.
There are many challenges facing our nation, but none more basic than this: water is essential for life.
Protect our rivers - the arteries of our country. 🌊
#ThamesSwimAgainstSewage
Bridge to bridge.
On Sunday I swam through Perth, from Destiny Bridge to the Friarton Bridge.
#TayinaYear
. @GrantStottOnAir @BBCRadioScot
Some confusion RE David Balfe facts there!
There are 2 David Balfes who were/are in music - the one who bought Duncraig Castle is NOT the father of Lorne Balfe & the man who wrote Blue is the Colour (and Bring it on Home @ICTFC anthem) 😁
Calum Maclean retweeted
Penniless and homeless, Raynor and Moth Winn found fame with The Salt Path: the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. It became a global bestseller and was adapted into a major film.
But we can reveal it wasn’t the whole truth.
@chloehadj
Read: bit.ly/3GtJXsy
Thanks, got my tickets as the office was open.
Just to confirm @ScotRail, the below information is incorrect, there is NO machine to collect pre-purchased tickets outside of office hours.
Bike reservation/tickets SHOULD be possible on the app & not require paper ticket in 2025 💻
Ok @ScotRail please help me out!
I need to go: Pit-Inv without bike, then return with bike.
Bike space available on train.
Ok.
App says I cannot collect ticket at Pit. I can in Inv but won't have the ticket to get there!!
No point buying a single as more ££ than return.
Help?
Not surprised.
AI lies constantly.
I recently used it to get ideas/format for a short workshop.
It just invented 2 fake #Gàidhlig music songs/videos and even gave fake links.
At least it didn't double down when I called it out.
Calum Maclean retweeted
This just in from @scotgov
"Ministers have decided not to pursue a proposal to designate Galloway and Ayrshire as a National Park.
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon confirmed that opposition to the nomination and the Reporter’s recommendations against it ...."
Poor step to use AI voice on @ScotRail
If we're going to use technology, use it to finally get bike tickets on the app, not in-person paper ones.
It's rural discrimination if you don't have a ticket machine or office.
PS, can anyone confirm if the AI says 'Mallaig' correctly?
'Give it time' - ScotRail defends AI announcer Iona bbc.in/43ccBXR
RE Balloch/Balloch pronunciation on @HolyroodSources - the 2 are different..!
Balloch, Loch Lomond is Am Bealach - 'the pass' - and in Gaelic, emphasis is on the first syllable.
Balloch, Inverness as @CalumAM said - has emphasis on the latter.
@geoffaberdein @akmaciver
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Another day swimming the River Tay.
14km, Logierait to Dunkeld.
Low water levels meant an occasional bumpy ride with a few walks.
Sensational conditions, I was overdressed in my surf wetsuit!
#TayInAYear
Calum Maclean retweeted
The dangerous weight-cuts and rehydration clauses become a little darker and more intense as Chris Eubank Jr fails to make the stipulated weight of 160 pounds against Conor Benn. He faces another rehydration weigh-in tomorrow which compromises his recovery
theguardian.com/sport/2025/a…
