Mary M

Bronze statues of 3 naked girls sitting on a walls by the river at museuminsel in Berlin

It was a sunny say in Berlin today and the nude bathers took full advantage

I am thrilled to say that my novel has secured a publisher! A Bitter Equation, based on the life of visionary computing entrepreneur Dora Metcalf, will be published next year.

🚨 WATCH: Labour MP Charlotte Nichols reveals she was raped as an MP as she opposes the jury trial reforms

"I waited 1,088 days to go to court. We've been told [by the Government] that if we have concerns about this Bill, it's because we've not been raped"

A Journey to Portencross: History and Heritage My great, great grandfather and Dora's grandfather was Dr John Boyd, MP for Coleraine in Northern Ireland in the mid 19th century. My post about searching for his grave led to contact from a historian of the Boyd family. He recently shared with me a family tree going back to Sir Robert Boyd (died 1333), who was a knight of…

A journey back in time, visiting the home of an ancestor who fought at Bannockburn.

Sandwiched between #worldbookday and #internationalwomensday is my novel finding a publisher day. Thrilled! More details soon 🥰

A huge waterfall with a verdant green background and small figures walking behind the curtain of water

My journey retracing my father’s escape route across China in WW2 took me to Guizhou province and Huangguoshu #waterfallwednesday The wee blobs are people walking behind it.

Nina, we’re coming to your talk! I emailed you 🥰

Best of luck Nina. If it’s being recorded that is definitely not an empty room! I’ll watch later on Youtube. I just discovered that an ancestor of mine was provost of Irvine back in the 17th century. I shall have to visit!

Just two huge yellow frames sticking out like sore thumbs.

Took this snap on a Nile cruise a few years ago. The liquid gold of the water and the fishing boat just looked perfect. #stunday

Ah, we saw those this afternoon when we were birdwatching at Musselburgh. Thanks for explaining what they are.

Rusted balls about 1m tall on a pebbly beach

#round rusting globes slowly return to the earth at Polbain beach, Scottish Highlands #blueskyartshow

Some of the pantheon in Rome, with a disc of light reaching the wall from the oculus

The pantheon in Rome is one of my favourite spaces. Incredible to think it was built almost 2000 years ago. #blueskyartshow #round

View of an underground round tower at Sintra, with a spiral staircase

This is an inverse #round tower at Sintra in Portugal, that leads deep underground #blueskyartshow

Purple and white crocuses in bloom in Edinburgh with Arthur’s Seat and the Crags in the background

What a beautiful day! The Greens won an historic victory, @hillaryclinton.bsky.social gave the orange goblin a bloody nose, I secured a publisher for my novel and the crocuses are in full bloom.

Here is my opening statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today.

the Scottish Ministers consider that the material considerations do not outweigh the identified policy conflicts with the development plan in this instance. Formal Decision 46. Accordingly, for the reasons given above, the Scottish Ministers hereby dismiss the appeal and refuse planning permission in principle for the proposed development.

🚨 WE WON - Flamingo Land has finally been rejected!

For the last decade we have fought to save Loch Lomond from this destructive mega-resort plan.

Thank you to the 155,000 people who joined our movement. This is your victory 💚

A pair of juvenile proboscis monkeys on a log in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Young proboscis monkeys in Borneo #blueskyartshow #two

A pair of bearded reedlings at the Tay reedbeds #Scotland #blueskyartshow #two

Two piebald ponies on a hillside

Ponies keeping watch on the isle of Lismore #Scotland #blueskyartshow #two

A black cat and a grey cat looking out of a glass door in identical poses

Me and my shadow #blueskyartshow #two

Pope Leo in message for Lent 2026: “Let us begin by disarming our language, avoiding harsh words and rash judgement, refraining from slander and speaking ill of those who are not present and cannot defend themselves.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

Crocuses and daffodils in spring sunshine, with hills beyond

Some spring sunshine at last #hawkwoodcollege #gloucestershire

Ancient woodland in the Scottish Highland in early summer, with dappled sunlight giving a green glow

Nothing more soothing to the soul than green woods in summer. This pic from a secret garden at Arisaig, #Scotland #blueskyartshow #wood

Why have I never heard of this extraordinary woman? Yes, I’m asking you, mainstream journalists?

Any story about the battle of the Atlantic WW2 should feature the ops HQ in Liverpool. Have you been to the excellent museum? liverpoolwarmuseum.co.uk

Ooh, a kitten-soft muff! That’ll improve the penniless waif’s prospects. #girlsowncc

Callanish standing stones, Lewis, looking into the sun

The standing stone sacred landscape around Callanish tantalises with hidden meaning but is just stunning in the #sunlight #blueskyartshow

Well spotted! Felt kinda trippy.

Balloon dog made of Tunnock’s Teacake wrappers at Smith Gallery, Stirling.

Excellent questions but, sadly, no answers. Here’s a bonus balloon dog made from Tunnock’s Teacake wrappers. Who knew?