First god created those who love air conditioning. Then those who don’t. Then he married them. Then he rested.

Only a British person will quietly join the back of a five-mile queue, without even bothering to attempt to look how far ahead it stretches, not even looking up from their phone, maybe a small bottle of water in the other hand… showing the rest of the world how queuing is done.

So cute!

“Using your own bag?” Yes. “Place bag in bagging area” Okay. “An assistant is coming, you thief” Sigh.

My kinda map

Explore the beauty of the Sundarbans through the lens of a family holiday & the story of Daniel & Margaret Hamilton. Their pioneering work in the region challenged colonial dynamics during the British Raj. A must-read for anyone interested in travel, history & culture. #xponorth

As an Indo-Scot retracing my roots, discover a unique perspective on the Sundarbans through my family holiday & unearth the legacy of the Hamiltons - Scots whose pioneering co-op society challenged colonialism. Explore themes of climate, eco-tourism, folklore & tigers. #xponorth

We don’t need reasons for why librarians are the greatest. But librarians are the greatest.

Men who read should join this

BREAKING: The future of Edinburgh’s 117-year-old King’s Theatre is secure after the Scottish Government agreed to put an extra £3.85m into a long-awaited revamp, on top of an extra £3m committed by the city council. Work will get underway next week! scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-…

The most intense and rewarding 6 months of my writing career, with incredible support from one of Scotland’s best. Must keep going!

Red alert: aurora likely. Issued 2023-02-27 17:21 UTC by AuroraWatch UK. #aurora

To celebrate the 1st anniversary of A Scottish Wildlife Odyssey published Tippermuir Books (the follower up to the Award shortlisted If Rivers Could Sing), I am giving away 2 of the book’s original sketches. All you need to do is retweet before 31 March – winner chosen at random

I amn’t alone. Thank you, Chambers… 😉

Britain in one image

Opportunity to work for a wonderful purpose-led org

Rest in peace Sir Michael Gambon. You will be forever loved, always missed and never forgotten. Thank you for being the light of a generation and for the many fantastic roles you performed that will shine for those to come. #MichaelGambon #allontheboard