Before gaining acclaim as a botanical artist, Rory McEwen led a remarkable musical life, becoming a key part of the British folk revival movement. Celebrate McEwen's music with us and the Chicago Scots next week at the Old Town School of Folk Music. oldtownschool.org/concerts/2025/…

I’m away for work. And yes, asking listeners to buy your music and join a Patreon is part of being a musician in the 21st century.

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I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Peter Krykant. His powerful voice on drugs policy reform, in particular his tireless work to deliver safe consumption rooms, leaves an important legacy which will be remembered.

Here’s the receipts. Touring is COSTLY.

I am moving because of rent increases and shoddy behaviour from the landlord. I move into a new place the minute I return from a work trip because when you’re freelance, these things happen and you just have to TAKE the work when it comes. 👍

6:20am on a Wednesday morning and Geego55 aka the original Grumpy Git has nothing better to do than make up rumours that I’ve been evicted from my flat. Pathetic.

Very excited to be singing at the We All Belong Carnival as part of World Refugee Day and Love Music Hate Racism on 21st June at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow. ✊

Strong way to shake aff the jet lag ✈️

Strong way to shake aff the jet lag ✈️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

Needs hobby ⬇️

You evidently don’t understand the process. You get a firm to arrange a petition. This costs $3430. Then US GOV premium processing (a must nowadays) costs an additional $2805 then the cost of the “visa” is £172.20. But each step is required. So, 𝒯𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓉𝑜𝓇𝑔𝒾𝓇𝓁𝓎 🇬🇧🚜 💚🤍💜 stop lying!

Tonight I’m singing at Old Town School Chicago for a very special show, curated by CHICAGO SCOTS President Gus Noble, celebrating the work and life of Scotland’s Rory McEwen (1932-1982). Widely regarded as the 20th century's greatest botanical artist, McEwen was also a

Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford didn’t vote for a Reform councillor.

I wonder if Nigel Farage could point to Huntly on a map

☀️The national demo & carnival is next week, Sat 21 June! #AyeWelcomeRefugees #StopTheFarRight 🦺A team of stewards will help run the march, rally & carnival smoothly + ensure it's as accessible as possible! To volunteer as a steward, please contact us at [email protected]

Trying to stay healthy on work trips 💪 It’s now dinging doon wi rain for the first day of the Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Chicago.

Liam v ECC

Me: “should I take my microphone out, it always pings security” Security: “no, only your laptop phone and iPad” Also security: “pinged” Also security: “what’s that?” Me: a MICROPHONE

Lovely to have blethered to Lauren Robertson for a wee feature in The Sunday Post ahead of Portsoy Traditional Boat Festival. Looking forward to leading a FREE Scots Song Workshop at the festival on Saturday 28th June at The Salmon Bothy. 🎶 Free but booking essential →