Cal Milligan

A tale of 2 halves of a rainbow. Porty beach just now.

Earlier this evening at a beautiful and blustery Porty beach. 3 very brave and, I imagine, super happy kite surfers in the distance siezing the opportunity for some good times in the surf.

A beautiful evening at Portobello.

The creative process in action: planning our @edfringe Hutton in Edinburgh show. Walking theatre on 1-11 August 2pm. Really looking forward to exploring Hutton's story in Holyrood Park in the sunshine! Book now at tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/hutto…

#ItalianScotsArchives - The Meadows Allotments, Edinburgh. 🧅🥕🥔 90-year old Mr Giuseppe Risi in spring 1958. Part of the 'Dig for Victory' campaign in WW2, the last of the allotments were not removed until 1966. 📷 @TheScotsman ow.ly/zix250SkIaO

I'm so thrilled to report that we smashed our target in our team walking challenge! We've virtually stepped over 12,000 miles, ending up enjoying the midnight sun at The Northern Cape. Please sponsor if you can and help raise money for @MNDScotland justgiving.com/page/lauc-spri…

Red alert: aurora likely. Issued 2024-04-16 18:59 UTC (19:59 BST) by @aurorawatchuk. #aurora

For #RESP #ThrowbackThursday, we’ve chosen this interview with Fiona Sheldon who shares her memories of well-known local people in Garvald, Gifford and Haddington! Fiona recalls her own working life and the significance of the monastery to life in Garvald. edin.ac/4aZpaa7

This font used on the gateposts of the former Haghill Public School in the East End of Glasgow is just superb. Cont./ #glasgow #oldschool #glasgowschools #font #architecture #glasgowbuildings #haghill

Big book writing news. LESS. Out May 9th. Why we all need to stop buying so much rubbish. And why having fewer, better things might make us all happier (and if we make these things locally will create loads of good jobs). Pre-order using link below. lnkfi.re/437gWz

Meet the designer of The Dundee Tapestry, Andrew Crummy ☺️ This weekend we're displaying a special project titled 'The Cancer Tapestry' which displays a thousand stories of cancer 🪡🧵 🗓️ Opens 13.00 on Sat 16 Mar, closing Sun 18 Mar. Find out more: va.scot/492xLHX

Last weekend the world of Scottish traditional music lost a true champion with the passing of Ian D. Green. Dr. Neill Martin, Head of the Department of Celtic and Scottish Studies, pays tribute to him here: blogs.ed.ac.uk/celtscot/ian-g…

@BBCRadioScot @VicGalloway Joining late so maybe already mentioned Ian Dury/ Hit Me, Future Islands/ Seasons (esp live version), The Undertones/ My Perfect Cousin. Great shiw #BBCGetItOn

Tonight on #BBCGetItOn we are in top voice and featuring those songs that are just a bit shouty! Tears for Fears were shouting, while people three streets away could hear Katy Perry Roar...who else was a little bit shouty? Let @VicGalloway know! 👇

Tickets are available for A History of Music-Making in the Glenkens, an afternoon of talks and sharing in cultural heritage with Dr Jo Miller, Anna Campbell, Chris Wright, and Dr Lizanne Henderson. Sun 17 Mar, 2- 5, PM @TheCatStrand Tickets and info: gcat.scot/arts/

For #RESP #ThrowbackThursday, we’ve chosen this interview with John Wilson, who shares his family history. John describes his working life as a joiner, the shift from using wood to steel, and the Second World War! edin.ac/48cYi4l

Our Senior Archive and Library Assistant, Jasmine, came across this wonderful little note between Thomas Chalmers and his daughters, Grace and Eliza. We have over 150 boxes of the theologian's papers, but 'Big hen, wee hen' might just be our new favourite item. MS CHA 4/118/55

Musselburgh mills: A story told by the people who lived it! This new film brings the town's industrial past to life through the voices of mill workers & residents. ️ #Musselburgh, #OralHistory, #Documentary! edin.ac/3HEHW9R

Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for your continued support ❤️ #alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive