Fascinating. I had no idea. And I live fairly near there.

Death bug hospital is STILL not safe families tell Swinney Grieving relatives of patients who died at a scandal-hit super hospital have joined forces for the first time to issue an unprecedented warning to John Swinney that the £1bn site is still not safe.

Very torn up for the families
The most devastating experience of the SHI was witnessing their visceral pain

What politicians don’t seem to grasp is that blanket verbal assurance is not confidence building, nor respectful

Transparent work with evidence is

We need to get there -starting now

Read the comments, too, for more information. Thank you folks, for showing what is going on. Nobody can say we did not know or see. It’s here. It’s now.

Total.

Truth

I’d say today Anas Sarwar destroyed any faint hope that the Labour Party had in Scotland in the election. It’s not just Starmer who’s no good at politics.

Utterly heartbreaking news.

Former health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72 The former SNP MSP served as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport from 2018-2021.

Some people touch your life and inspire you and give you hope in a dark place. Jeanne Freeman was one such person. Devastated by her sudden death. She worked for the good of others and we are the poorer for her passing. Deep condolences to those who loved her. www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

This letter has been on my mind for a long time. So many people reaching out and so many stories from different health boards. Something has to change. It’s not just about the QEUH and infections. That’s been just one symptom of a deeper malaise.

From my experience the INWO experiment for external whistleblowing for the Scottish NHS is not fit for purpose. It was very well intentioned by Jeanne Freeman. Unfortunately they report to the board CEO and cannot insist on actions = chocolate teapot - non transparent lacking stringent oversight

It’s really not enough to claim “new team” optimism @johnswinney.bsky.social

Who in the top team has had nothing to do with the clear and embedded positioning of NHS GGC prior to last week’s Scottish Hospitals Inquiry hearing? Regarding both facts re building and whistleblowers.

Thank you. Yes. Me too!!

Thank you my friend. How are you getting on?

Thanks x

Surgery at the end of this week. So I’m concocting my own prehabilitation programme. A nice stroll around Rosehaugh Estate on the Black Isle. A ruin now. But absolutely enchanting.

Response to the budget is published by the OBR before the budget is delivered. This has descended into Keystone Cops territory. What an utter mess. I despair

Thank you.

I mangled the Latin a bit. But anyway… Salve Regina

Frosty Morning on the Black Isle today #PhotosFromTheFrontDoor

I’ve not been able to read a book for three years due to my heart issues. But I broke the spell yesterday with this from my beloved friend and mentor, Richard Holloway. Former Primus of Episcopal Church I strongly recommend it for anyone trying to make sense of this life and this world. Astonishing

Just the one.

Isn’t it the case that if Charles had died before he’d had kids, Andrew would be king now? Time for a #NoKings movement here.

How interesting.

It’s worth remembering that if Prince Charles had died before he had children then (soon to be ex) Prince Andrew would now be king.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social

My (95 y.o.) mum’s news tonight is that Judge Judy has changed her hairstyle. She does NOT approve

Lead the way

Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦

Fascinating piece on the birth of nuclear industry in the far north of the Highlands. @charlielynch.bsky.social

Fascinating piece. Thanks Charlie

In today’s public history column in the @scotnational.bsky.social I interview @linda83ross.bsky.social about the social history of the coming of nuclear power to the Highlands of Scotland in the 1950s. And why almost everyone at the time seemed to think it was a great idea…

The Washington Post on X: "Much of the White House's East Wing was torn down to make way for President Trump’s planned ballroom. “They’re wrecking it,” said political scientist Martha Joynt Kumar. “And these are changes that can’t be undone. They’re destroying that history forever.” https://t.co/8WDPNswjUB" / X Much of the White House's East Wing was torn down to make way for President Trump’s planned ballroom. “They’re wrecking it,” said political scientist Martha Joynt Kumar. “And these are changes that can’t be undone. They’re destroying that history forever.” https://t.co/8WDPNswjUB

It’s not his house.

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