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Findlay Napier

@findlaynapier

Singer-songwriter, story telling, touring solo artist, songwriting workshop leader, husband, parent and Labrador herder. Folk music, trail running and the outdoors. Living on the Isle of Arran, Scotland

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Up Glen Rosa just before sunrise this morning. Morenof this please www.findlaynapier.com/tour

18.02.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hello Februus πŸ˜† Findlay's February News

You can join my mailing list here- subscribepage.io/findlaynapier

16.02.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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That's my newsletter out. preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi... Workshops and gigs coming soon.

16.02.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWS: BBC Radio Scotland Schedule Changes Linked To Sharp Drop In Scottish Music - God Is In The TV A new analysis submitted to the Scottish Parliament’s Culture, European Affairs and External Relations Committee (CEEAC) has found a marked reduction in

"Everything we warned about has come true and worse."

Our fav blog @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social just covered the BBC Radio Scotland disaster. Deepest thanks Bill and co.

Please read and share: www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/01/30/n... @findlaynapier.bsky.social

30.01.2026 11:55 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

NICE!

16.02.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Scottish Government Agrees With Artists. Now What?

I wrote a piece for @bellacaledonia.bsky.social

Have a read here and give it a share if you can: tr.ee/hc3l50

#BBCRadioScot @findlaynapier.bsky.social @angusrobertson.bsky.social @thesmia.bsky.social

15.02.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Valentine’s Day- Findlay Napier
Valentine’s Day- Findlay Napier YouTube video by Findlay Napier

The greatest Valentine's Day song is brought to you by @findlaynapier.bsky.social. πŸ’˜

youtu.be/citA3XE3l8c?...

14.02.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Ed ❀️

16.02.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWS: Over 300 Musicians And Cultural Figures Urge BBC Scotland To Pause Late-night Radio Changes - God Is In The TV Over 300 musicians, writers and arts organisations urge BBC Radio Scotland to pause late-night changes. An open letter signed by some of the biggest names in

Bill Cummings at @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social writes about the Open Letter we release today, challenging the catastrophic cuts BBC Radio Scotland are making to late-night radio.

Please share.

godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2025/12/17/n... @findlaynapier.bsky.social @monorailmusic.bsky.social

17.12.2025 12:16 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's my January newsletter. Currently languishing in your junk folder so read it here- preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi... #singersongwriter #tour #festival

16.01.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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December Newsletter. "A review of the year" (Scroll down), I won a thing! @themagpiearc.bsky.social new album and reviews. Gigs and workshops incoming. Read all about it. preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

11.12.2025 15:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s @bandcamp.com Friday. A great day to do your early (and ethical) Christmas shopping. Buy my book or CD’s and even pre-order @themagpiearc.bsky.social new album.

05.12.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Favourite releases of 2025 Playlist - Favourite releases of 2025 - 77 items

I’ve put together a playlist of tracks from my favourite releaaes of 2025 on Tidal. tidal.com/playlist/2bc...

30.11.2025 10:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Magpie Arc Visit the post for more.

Apparently it's better to pre-order from our website. Whoops. Link here themagpiearc.com

14.11.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are delighted with the new @TheMagpieArc album. It comes out on 12th December. If you pre-order it and download the album it'll help us qualify for those all important album charts: themagpiearc.bandcamp.com/album/gil-br...

14.11.2025 10:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vote now for your favourite act or organisation now! Vote now in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Vote for your favourite act, organisation or album here or fill in the form below. Nominations close on Sunday 16th November at midnight. The awards…

Hello Folks,
I'd be very grateful if you'd vote for me in the @handsupfortrad.bsky.social Scots Trad Music Awards. There's a link here. Lots of names you'll recognise I'm sure.
projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmus...

14.11.2025 10:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Damn you technology. Oh when you work you're great. A broken link prevented this newsletter reaching fans. Solo touring, @themagpiearc.bsky.social tour, songwriting workshops and my Patreon page returns. preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...

15.09.2025 11:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The word 'finalist' in bold capital letters against a blue and purple blurred background. There is a logo at the bottom which says 'Independent Podcast Awards 2025'.

The word 'finalist' in bold capital letters against a blue and purple blurred background. There is a logo at the bottom which says 'Independent Podcast Awards 2025'.

We're delighted to be nominated in two categories at the Independent Podcast Awards: "Music" and "The Arts". This is a real testament to our hardworking team, and we look forward to the ceremony at @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social on 15th October!

independentpodcastawards.com/IPA25/en/pag...

12.09.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

Fantastic. See you there πŸ‘Œ

10.09.2025 18:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My monthly newsletter is back. Much easier to consume that social media. Solo shows, tour & album with The Magpie Arc, 3 songwriting workshops. Everything you need to know at your fingertips. CONSUME and DISTRIBUTE πŸ˜‚ preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...

08.09.2025 09:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Back by popular demand. The Isle
Of Arran Comedy Workshop. #comedy #workshop #isleofarran

27.08.2025 20:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Findlay Napier - Firecracker (Radio 2’s 21st Century Folk)
Findlay Napier - Firecracker (Radio 2’s 21st Century Folk) YouTube video by BBC Music

"Firecracker" video www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXg2...

07.08.2025 15:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My NEWsletter with all things songwriting workshop, 21st Century Folk, solo shows and @themagpiearc.bsky.social gigs and new album and much more preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...

07.08.2025 15:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Logo saying British Podcast Awards Finalist 2025.

Logo saying British Podcast Awards Finalist 2025.

We’re delighted to be nominated once again in the Best Arts and Culture section of the British Podcast Awards. This nomination is a real tribute to the hard work put in by our team behind the scenes.

The event takes place at Indigo at The O2 on 2nd October - wish us luck! 🀞

25.07.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Wow! I’m in @radiotimes.bsky.social an article about the song I wrote for 21st Century Folk. I’ll be on @thejeremyvine.bsky.social Show @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social and Front Row BBC radio 4 on Monday and Folk Show @markradcliffe.bsky.social on Wednesday. #folk #singersongwriter

26.07.2025 08:38 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Findlay Napier's Newsletter July 2025

Here we go. The all new newsletter. A bunch of new gigs and workshops from Winchester to Lerwick! preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...

10.07.2025 11:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great album.

25.06.2025 21:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful shot. Thank you for sharing.

25.06.2025 21:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Socialism is what they called public power.

Socialism is what they called social security.Β 
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Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
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Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.

β€”Harry Truman, 1952

25.06.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 34366 πŸ” 10875 πŸ’¬ 636 πŸ“Œ 395
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Heather and flies. Off to #Glasgow for #songwriter in the round at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut (it’s freeee). Girvan Folk Club coming up 11th July and @elyfolkfestival.bsky.social on 13th July with The Magpie Arc.

21.06.2025 17:27 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0