Geoff Aberdein
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Welcome to the world son. What fun we are going to have. ❤️👶
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I asked. She cried. Still hasn’t said yes yet but is wearing the ring so I think it’s a win… A very special Christmas 💍 🎄
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In what has been a potentially defining week for professional golf, there is something so refreshing about Bob keeping it real in his home town. For my money (sadly not anywhere near £450 million!) this is how you relate to fans, inspire future generations & grow the game.
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Very proud to say the man who gives the wee one a scarf is Ewan Hardie of our Supporters Club. Class move from a class act.
Thank you to these nice
@AberdeenFC
fans for the scarf and high five! Our son was so happy ☺️
I love these
#UECL
nights! ⚽️✨
#aberdeenfc
#byyri
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Humza & I worked together as SNP interns 20 years ago-his talent & insatiable appetite for politics was evident even then. Dealt very bad hand as FM & could have bemoaned that today but was typically dignified acknowledging his own errors - a rarity in public life these days.
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If you look closely you can see instigators Salmond and Sturgeon riling up the crowd back in ’77…
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Wilson - step up & prove you’re worth the hype.
Shinnie - get in aboot them early.
GMS - run at them. They don’t like it.
Devlin - please be fit.
McKenna - ball & man.
Ferguson - same again son.
McGinn - nae short corners.
Joe - be super.
#StandFree
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Get a grip
@BBCSportScot
& put Michael Stewart back in mix. He offers opinions without fear or favour & anyone is free to disagree with him. That is how public discourse should be. In a week
@bbcquestiontime
chose THAT clip to punt, you really do face questions of inconsistency.
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Believed in independence all my life & was privileged to play role (albeit modest) in getting Yes support to levels it still carries today. A key characteristic of movement is (or at least was) imp of debate & respecting, if not necessarily agreeing, with different views held.
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I have no skin in game & member of no party but thought it worth pointing out whilst I disagree with Kate’s personal beliefs, that shouldn’t negate the fact she is a capable politician & likeable person. Her campaign may be floundering but those facts should not be forgotten.
"She's not seeking to foist her views on the electorate, these are her personal views."
Kate Forbes personal views will not necessarily dictate her policy if she becomes First Minister, Former SNP Chief of Staff Geoff Aberdain tells
#TimesRadio
.
@JPonpolitics
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Your life is yours to lead son. Choices are your own. But not on this. This is non negotiable…
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Strange one. I don’t recall Patrick Harvie voicing any ‘lurch to the right’ concerns when Bute House Agreement was struck and Kate Forbes was Finance Secretary…
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I have no doubt the scrutiny of the proposals are warranted but, purely on a personal level, this characterisation of John Swinney is ridiculously wide of mark. I’ve known him for over 15 yeas and you simply couldn’t meet a more dedicated, thoughtful and hard working politician.
Alex Bell: Swinney needs to learn leadership lesson and stop letting down Scotland’s children
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Seeking to protect jobs whilst reducing reliance on carbon heavy imports as part of a JUST transition is apparently a priority of “hard right”. My friends & family, who work in the industry, will be delighted to know this is how they are viewed. Silly & offensive.
Cambo: Patrick Harvie says only the 'hard right' now support new North Sea drilling… via
@pressjournal
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Clever. He is certainly making a name for himself. Gaining recognition and profile has, traditionally, been the one of the biggest challenges facing the SNP at Westminster, Stephen is certainly achieving that.
SNP Westminster leader
@StephenFlynnSNP
asks the PM: "With his backbenchers now looking for a unity candidate to replace him, which of the born-again Thatcherites on the Labour frontbench does he believe best fits the bill?"
#PMQs
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Threat to SNP at ballot box predates Humza taking office & police investigation👇🏻. Bellshill by-election highlights need for major point of departure. Party has to stop talking to its own bubble, establish vision & purpose that reflects punters needs & deliver with conviction.
Scale of threat to SNP hegemony laid bare. Top to bottom the party should reflect on this as they navigate next 4 weeks. Disagree but do it on battle of ideas & elevate debate beyond personal attacks on all sides. Voters clearly aren’t amused & Labour are waiting to pounce.
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This was coming so don’t waste a crisis as saying goes. SNP need to show candour; listen & reflect on this result & use it as point of departure. Next week’s conference is opportunity to reset vision with a refreshed policy agenda. They must seize it or risk is now apparent.
Labour has defeated the SNP to win the Rutherglen & Hamilton West by-election with a swing of 20.4%.
"I wonder if you appreciate the gravity of the situation facing you electorally?"
...
@geoffaberdein
challenged Humza Yousaf in August.
Here's the analysis:
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There are, of course, social media idiots on both sides of Indy debate. Yes supporters, fairly or unfairly, will always face more scrutiny because they are side seeking to change the status quo. 2014 case was built largely on a positive vision. Let’s aim to keep it that way.
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If there are Scottish parliamentary candidates suddenly no longer able to use their tickets for the Euros, please get in touch. I’ll find a good home for them… 👀🏴⚽️
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@pieandbov
Celtic
Aberdeen
Rangers*
Hibernian
Motherwell
Dundee Utd
St.Johnstone
Livingston
St. Mirren
Kilmarnock
Hamilton
Ross County
*Gerrard to leave mid season once realisation sets in stopping 10 in a row is a lost cause.
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Boo by all means but “McInnes GTF” chant is surely OTT. Yes, performances of late not good enough but he’s been a great servant to club & deserves respect. We are not in a relegation battle and exciting new players are in. Let’s see where we are at end of season & then judge.
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Our men’s curling team are world champions - a stunning achievement!But surely I can’t be alone in being hugely frustrated at lack of broadcast coverage or promotion for such a big occasion? Thanks to Alison I watched it but how many other Scots knew it was taking place? 🏴🥌
@geoffaberdein
@BruceMouat
@TeamMouat
9PM UK time on
@BBCSport
website
@RecastTV
#WMCC2023
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#curling
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Boris Johnson... candidate for both Prime Minister and Chairman of Yes Scotland.
EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson claims ‘Scots should not become prime minister’
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I always promised I wouldn’t be one of those Dads that posts like this but when feeling low, as often happens with me in the mornings, this guy has a knack of reminding me things are not that bad at all.
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Scale of threat to SNP hegemony laid bare. Top to bottom the party should reflect on this as they navigate next 4 weeks. Disagree but do it on battle of ideas & elevate debate beyond personal attacks on all sides. Voters clearly aren’t amused & Labour are waiting to pounce.
Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone (Aberdeen) by-election, first prefs:
SNP: 1455 (30.8%, -10.5)
Lab: 1227 (26%, +8.2)
Con: 1190 (25.2%, -1.0)
Lib Dem: 452 (9.6%, +0.8)
Alba: 178 (3.8%, new)
Green: 111 (2.3%, -2.1)
Family: 60 (1.3%, -0.2)
Ind: 52 (1.1%, new)
Labour elected stage 8.
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A real coup for the First Minister & SG. I worked alongside
@KevinJPringle
for 10 years between 2005-2015 & he is simply the master of political communications. A superb appointment who will improve message discipline massively.
EXCLUSIVE: Humza Yousaf appoints Alex Salmond's former media chief to top adviser role…
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6 years ago this evening. Backstage immediately before the eve of poll
#indyref
rally in Perth. An exhilarating and exhausting campaign.
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A memorable year. Loved doing
@HolyroodSources
with
@CalumAM
@akmaciver
& growing True North business with
@Fergoodness
but nothing tops the arrival of this little elf. His mum & I can’t wait to spend our first Christmas with him. The very best of seasons greetings to you all.
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Familiarity breeds contempt - we play teams far too often. If Old Firm, Hearts, Hibs, Dundee Utd etc are only coming once to Todders, much more likely to get better attendances & excitement. Two larger leagues, proper relegation & promotion structure. Let’s dare to be bold
@spfl
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How do we hope to expand the appeal of our game if we continue with same failed formula of fixating on two clubs? There are compelling narratives beyond this but
@ScotlandSky
are wholly uninterested in funding or communicating them. Time to be bold, different & end this pish.
SKY Premiership Selections
Season 23/24
Aug 5
Celtic vs Ross County, 12.30pm
Kilmarnock vs Rangers, 5.15pm
Aug 13
Aberdeen vs Celtic, 12pm
Aug 26
Ross County vs Rangers, 12.30pm
Sept 3
Rangers vs Celtic, 12pm
Sept 16
St Johnstone vs Rangers, 12.30pm
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If this materialises in Scotland, absolutely imperative SNP reflect honestly at to why and act decisively. Labour will have momentum but 2026 is a different beast. In 2010, SNP got 6 seats at GE and a year later returned a majority at Holyrood in a PR system…
NEW: JLP SRP model projection in The Sunday Times
🔴 LABOUR: 450 seats
🔵 CONSERVATIVE: 105 seats
🟠 LIB DEM: 55 seats
🟡 SNP: 15 seats
🟤 PLAID CYMRU: 3 seats
🟣 REFORM UK: 2 seats
🟢 GREEN: 1 seat
🟥 LABOUR majority of 250
Details:
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Not readily understood these days perhaps but Kevin was a key architect of SNP 2007 success which got ball rolling on an unprecedented run of political domination. His role in minority government between 07-11 was particularly pivotal. A big loss to SG imo.
Kevin Pringle - a respected senior adviser to Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf - has been sacked from the Scottish government by John Swinney.
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@andyburnhammp
@holyroodmandy
@NicolaSturgeon
can't help but recall being told in 2014 Scotland was safe in EU if we backed your campaign.
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Spain, Germany & Italy do just fine without our version of a national stadium. Scrap Hampden (terrible fan experience anyway) & spend money on grassroots and elite development. Bring the National team, Club Semis/ Finals around the Country’s stadia depending on size of game.
Glasgow City Council demand Hampden remains National Stadium in letter to SFA
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Confirms downward trajectory for SNP. Labour taking a haul in central belt is all but priced in so must hold areas like this to have any chance of winning GE in Scotland. Party needs to focus on core issues, not frippery & remind themselves what got them to Gov in first place.
Here is today’s election result
@geoffaberdein
told us could be very informative. 👇
What does he make of it is the question.
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Proud brother moment! My sister named among best lawyers in the UK... via
@Aberdeen
Business News
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Very impressed with the fan and community outreach of
@AberdeenFC
during the crisis. So impressed in fact that, despite living in Edinburgh, I’ve just bought a season ticket in The Red Shed for next season.
#stillstandingfree
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Our podcast is only a year old and last night 450 of you joined us to mark 25 years of devolution. A stellar cast list offered insight, celebration & criticism of our Parliament & politics.
@CalumAM
@akmaciver
& I are learning as we go but love doing this.
#HolyroodSourceslive
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Had to read this a few times as I couldn’t quite comprehend the sheer ‘matter of factness’ tone associated with racist drivel. What an absolute shameful disgrace.
@HumzaYousaf
it is extremely tiresome that Western nations keep getting dragged into foreign tribal feuds
it's embarrassing that Scotland doesn't have a leader with Scottish blood
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If anything illustrates the bizarre and unprecedented political times we live in, it’s the Government of the day regularly being defeated on its key policy objective with us punters looking on and simply shrugging as if it’s par for the course. This used to mean something.
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@ScotlandSky
Honest & heartfelt. He knows buck stops with him and mistakes made. Whatever your views, nobody can claim he doesn’t care about our club. In a age when many clubs don’t truly know who their Chairman is, there is something refreshing about that.
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Brilliant 😂
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It isn’t hard to appreciate why The Queen enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of Deeside so much. Proud to live in this beautiful corner of the world.
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@CMcK1124
So why weren’t SNP voters willing to turnout? Whether it be in polls or at ballot box in by-elections, the trend has been against the SNP for months. This ‘fingers in ears’ and ‘it will be alright on the night’ position is exactly how I recall the Labour Party acting in 2006.
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Happy Birthday to the besht Bond. My cheesy grin suggests I might just be a tad excited to be in his company...
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5 yrs ago today a dozen YES staffers convened at Star Bar in Edinburgh to drown sorrows. I made a wee speech thanking team for efforts.
@CampbellGunn1
sang folk songs. Lots of alcohol & exhaustion fuelled greeting but a strangely proud moment of what was almost achieved.
#indyref
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Great to have
@_KateForbes
visit BioHub to announce £2million
@scotent
investment in its development. Pretty soon there will be 400 entrepreneurs in this fantastic building helping Aberdeen become one of the most dynamic life sciences clusters in the U.K.
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Or… half of Scots agree North Sea Oil & Gas should NOT face urgent shutdown & 70% agree we should produce domestically as opposed to being reliant on carbon heavy imports. It will take time to bring renewables up to scale - the phrase ‘energy transition’ is used for a reason.
EXCLUSIVE: Almost a quarter of Scots back an urgent shutdown of UK oil and gas production, a new poll has found.
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Decarbonising our oil sector & moves to energy transition are vital. But we need hydrocarbons to meet energy needs up to 2050. Stopping projects like Cambo means importing more (carbon heavy) putting many Scottish jobs at risk - environmentally & economically damaging.
We need to move away from oil & gas, sure. But 2 things:
Deal with demand, or we pay more to import for years.
Transition is only ‘just’ if it doesn’t throw energy jobs on scrapheap. Low carbon jobs don’t exist at scale yet.
Economic consequences potentially very serious here.
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Completely new ball game folks...
#EUref
It's wrong that Scotland might be taken out of EU, when it voted to stay. Happy to discuss w.
@NicolaSturgeon
next time she's in Bxl.
#EUref
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Accompanied my Mum as she got her first jab today. Really impressive and efficient set up at
@PandJLive
from entry to exit. A particular thank you to Colin from 3 Medical Regiment who administered the jab and made the experience as stress free as possible.
@NHSGrampian
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Tayside & Edinburgh derbies tomorrow. Both meaningful - relegation, top 6, euro football at stake. And yet, neither on live TV. How do we expect to grow general & commercial interest in our game with such piss poor, midday KO, Old Firm dominated coverage? This HAS to change.
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Just love it when the band stop and the crowd are left to sing
#AsOne
Privilege to witness an amazing victory.
@Scotlandteam
#SCOvWAL
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If accurate, this is bad form. Leader interviews coinciding with party conferences are a healthy tradition and the BBC should offer an alternative broadcast opportunity for Douglas Ross as soon as possible.
This morning I was due to be interviewed on The Sunday Show, following our
@scottories
conference in Aberdeen.
Sadly the BBC were not willing to change the time of the recording to allow me to take part & also take care of my two boys.
Ultimately I have to put my family first.
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My Aunts, Uncles and cousins hail from Buchan and all speak Doric as a matter of course and they have different political leanings to me. Scotland’s rich diversity of language and dialect should be cherished not ridiculed.
Sic a braw speech fae
@billykayscot
in the Scottish Pairliament the last day. There’s been muckle backlash fae a certain demographic. Jist mine, Scots is fur abdy tae yaise nae maitter yer political leanins.
#scots
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It was a privilege to be part of the most electric period in Scottish political history. A wee
#indyref
anniversary plea: Yes or No the key to winning over undecided voters is to debate the substance. Do so with passion but also respect for opposing views held.
6 years ago this evening. Backstage immediately before the eve of poll
#indyref
rally in Perth. An exhilarating and exhausting campaign.
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@AberdeenFC
Part TWO of trio of May victories in Glasgow. Check.
17th Rangers ✔️
21st Partick ✔️
27th Celtic
Just one more 🙏🏻COYR!
@AberdeenFC
🔴⚪️🐑🔥
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Been doing
@HolyroodSources
for best part of 6 months & this is the first time the mediocre trio of
@akmaciver
@CalumAM
& I have actually been ‘in-person’ together. Cracking day in Auld Reekie for a wee announcement on exciting next chapter for the podcast. Watch this space…
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My best attempt at a diplomatic answer… 😉 The glory of Gothenburg just had to get a mention.
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I worked alongside
@McAllister1973
for a number of years in the first two SNP Governments. Dedicated, talented and great grasp of public policy. His promotion to Chief of Staff is well deserved. Good luck Colin!
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The skills, infrastructure & experience of oil & gas companies, including supply chain (largely SMEs), will play a critical role in energy transition & meeting net zero. All political parties must work with, & not against, the industry to achieve this. 100,000 jobs depend on it.
Apart from the obvious hypocrisy, is it now Scot Gov policy to treat oil industry leaders as pariahs? Clear implication from Lorna Slater's tweets today is that you can't talk about fighting climate change *and* talk to oil industry leaders. Not exactly grown-up government...
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Hosting world’s largest arts festival is fundamentally a great thing for profile & economy. I too can get grumpy at large crowds & urge more consideration for locals but, all in all, Edinburgh is alive and I love it. What other cities would do for such an opportunity...
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This is excellent. Very articulate and considered. Nails it.
I love this John Barnes interview. Gonna keep this here as I know it’ll be relevant for years to come. People need to understand how important the media is in influencing society...have a watch. 🧐
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Bagged Ben Macdui and Cairn Gorm, canoed in Loch Morlich and mountain biked around Loch an Eilein. Action packed weekend and barely a cloud in the sky. This staycation malarky ain’t half bad. ☀️🏴☀️
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Six weeks since hip replacement and my first golf shot in anger. Not great but managed to scramble for my Par! Delighted to be back out. 🏌🏼♂️
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The sheer irony of a Spanish player bemoaning ‘time wasting’ and ‘rolling on floor’ is something to behold. La Liga is riven with it, they are the bloody masters of it. You got outfought, deal with it.
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Just back from first family holiday with the wee one. Barcelona… some place. Even managed a couple of
@HolyroodSources
podcasts while I was away. I’m guessing there may be a few more this week…
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Common sense prevails! The right decision - as football fans we deserve the best analysis and Michael provides that. I look forward to agreeing and disagreeing with him in equal measure as I shout at the radio every Saturday...
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Perhaps pro-independence voters should rejoice. The last time David Cameron was in office he agreed to the 2014 referendum. I’m sure he will have a word with his new colleagues as to how to respect a mandate… 😉
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The trews were atrocious, the golf was average and the banter top notch.
@Graeme_McDowell
was mightily impressed with the driving of
@mrdanwalker
the approach play of
@AndyNic9
and my er... golf shoes.
#ScottishOpen
ProAm.
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As a proud Aberdonian, it’s a huge honour to join the Board of this great organisation. I look forward to doing my little bit in support of economic renaissance across the north east.
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SNP will win GE in Scotland which is no mean feat historically. However, I would urge expectation management with “Tory Wipeout” talk. Their pitch of ‘Get Brexit Done’ is simple & more effective now Boris has a deal to defend. Might be enough to hold on to a handful of seats.
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#MeAt20
Yes, I still have the outfit (including silver platform shoes), it still fits (just) and its being worn on the day we are out of this bloody lockdown in celebration. Even if its just to pop down to Tesco...
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FM
@NicolaSturgeon
formally launched
@ETZLTD1
by saying North East can be the Net Zero Energy Capital of Europe & announced
@ORECatapult
National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre to be located in Aberdeen. Big news but lots of work to be done to accelerate transition.
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For those who dare question my DIY capabilities, I present you Exhibit A…
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Sore one to take but cracking day out. 14,000 Dandies out sang the Govan library club from first minute until last. Moment of madness cost us but play with that intensity for rest of season and we’ll be just fine.
#StandFree
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I had the privilege of working alongside Stewart Stevenson & Mike Russell for many years in Government. Both stalwarts of the SNP & contributed massively to cause of independence. Holyrood post May 21 will have a very different look and feel to it.
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I’m enjoying doing
@HolyroodSources
with fellow muckers
@akmaciver
&
@CalumAM
- usually we nail each podcast without interruption. Sadly, today had a blooper reel contender. Apologies for colourful language but too funny not to share…
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Got to anticipate Jeremy Corbyn’s hand will be forced in to some sort of action. This is, quite frankly, an astonishing position for the opposition to be in right now. Leadership required. And fast.
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This graph shows scale of opportunity for NE - 70% of successful bids are within 100 miles of Aberdeen. Capacity must be built up but we have biggest concentration of energy supply chain companies in UK ready to maximise a transformational economic & environmental opportunity.
Today, we’ve announced the results of ScotWind, the first Scottish offshore wind leasing round in a decade. This is an early but important step towards building the next generation of offshore wind projects.
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#ScotWind
#NetZero
#OffshoreWind
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Finally got round to Lochnagar. 12 mile hike in 5 hours flat. Best munro I’ve tackled yet in terms of scenery. Stunning.
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I’ve just signed up as a British Red Cross Community Reserve Volunteer. I’m working from home but I’m told volunteering can be in the evenings too. Have a look if you are interested and able...
Scotland launches national volunteer campaign to help with the coronavirus crisis. Follow
@readyscotland
and register via . Pls RT/share/like.
#CoronavirusScotland
#ReadyScotland
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Piss poor. We are never going to increase the profile & appeal of our game if coverage is exclusively focussed on two teams. Compelling competing narratives in both top & bottom 6 and yet we don’t have a vehicle (broadcaster) to communicate them. Change desperately needed
@spfl
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Lockdown zoom beers with my pals. I’ve known all of these guys since I was in secondary school and, despite the ritual of character assassination, we are still as solid as ever. 🍻
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Delighted to join the Board of Trustees of this great organisation. It allows me to combine my passion for the Club with empowering people across the North East reach positive outcomes in their health & wellbeing. A real honour.
Delighted to announce, three prominent Aberdonians have been appointed to the Board of Trustees of AFCCT.
We are thrilled to welcome Geoff Aberdein, Jim Buchan and Mark Wilson.
Read full //
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Whatever side of Indy debate you are on let’s rise to the challenge and debate the substance in the Growth Comission. Yes or No there should be a lot to be scrutinised. Also, despite being a Motherwell fan
@AndrewWilson
is a decent enough (ish) chap.
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McIlroy, Thomas, Stenson, Kuchar, Wallace, Walker, Kisner, Kaymer... and now Fowler! Outwith the Open Championship, this is THE strongest field in Europe this year. And right on our doorstep 🏴
🔶 RICKIE RETURNS 🔶
Your 2015 Scottish Open Champion is back!!
See you at The Renaissance Club next month, Rickie 🏴
Tickets 👉🏼
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👏🏻
@timesscotland
An industry that has contributed over £100bn (pure cash terms) to public finances since 2000. Both Govs espouse lofty net zero ambitions but are failing to incentivise THE key region with critical mass in skills & experience to deliver. WE DESERVE MUCH BETTER.
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Congrats to
@JohnSwinney
-bedrock of SNP success. New challenge will no doubt be met with unequivocal dedication he always displays.
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So the daily “great reaction on the doorsteps” post from every candidate is finally upon us. I would LOVE it if one of of them gives it the big “well based on that reaction, I’m getting humped so I’m aff to pub to watch Hungary blast Switzerland at Euros”
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Thank you so much for the recommendation Kim but mostly, hugely and emphatically for saying… “and someone called Andy”… you have made my week. Brilliant! 😂
@akmaciver
@ScottishJanie92
Holyrood sources with
@CalumAM
@geoffaberdein
and someone called Andy. They are really really good. Strong recommend.
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At an away day in Jan ‘07, the would be SNP Cabinet mused, somewhat in hope, how to tame a dominant Scottish Labour that recorded 40% of the vote in the ‘05 Election. Twelve years on they are in 5th place with less than 10% share. Stunning reversal in fortunes for both parties.
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BG a Scottish success story - 1800 jobs & track record of ESG investing. We get to Net Zero quicker by supporting oil & gas sector with critical mass needed to ensure we become a leader in green energies. It’s a TRANSITION & their sponsorship of arts is welcome. Common sense pls!
🔺 EXCLUSIVE: A third of authors boycotting the Edinburgh International Book Festival over its sponsorship from Baillie Gifford are due to perform at other festivals this year backed by the same company, The Times can reveal
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@afneil
Predicted blue wave seems to be dissipating in to a ripple. Thanks for the realism in your analysis - welcome antidote to some of the hyperbole out there.
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@AboutScotlandd
@ScotlandNT
Not advocating Murrayfield but Hampden is a truly awful fan experience. From both ‘ends’ you can hardly see the action, majority of stadium is decrepit, little by the way of immediate local amenities & transport connectivity is dire. Massive improvements needed.
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SNP are caught in a holding pattern - whether or not to wholeheartedly campaign for their favoured alternative (Indy) to Brexit. More polls like this & I think their hand is forced both by eager party members and necessity. No Indy majority at 2021 Election - game is a bogey.
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