Russell Hampton
@friendslive.uk
Developer of FriendsLive in Scotland! A Real Friends Social Network as I had had enough of Facebook and anything to do with Zuckerberg or Musk! https://friendslive.uk
In a previous life... the Director of The Conservation Volunteers in Scotland!
In a previous life... the Director of The Conservation Volunteers in Scotland!
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Russell Hampton
@friendslive.uk
· May 16
If you are looking for an #AlternativetoFacebook where close Friends and Family can find a Safe and Welcoming space to Share and Stay in Touch without Algorithms, Ads and Data Tracking, then FriendsLive IS for you!
#FriendsLive... A more Friendly and Personal Social Media Platform! friendslive.uk
#FriendsLive... A more Friendly and Personal Social Media Platform! friendslive.uk
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The 1931 Clyde Navigation Trust No. 7 Crane (better known today as the Finnieston Crane) on the banks on the Clyde in Glasgow earlier this evening.
#glasgow #architecture #waterfront #finniestoncrane #crane
#glasgow #architecture #waterfront #finniestoncrane #crane
September 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
The 1931 Clyde Navigation Trust No. 7 Crane (better known today as the Finnieston Crane) on the banks on the Clyde in Glasgow earlier this evening.
#glasgow #architecture #waterfront #finniestoncrane #crane
#glasgow #architecture #waterfront #finniestoncrane #crane
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Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's magnificent 1850s St Vincent Street Church in central Glasgow, sadly looking more than a little bit uncared for and worse for wear.
#glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #church #alexandergreekthomson
#glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #church #alexandergreekthomson
September 14, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's magnificent 1850s St Vincent Street Church in central Glasgow, sadly looking more than a little bit uncared for and worse for wear.
#glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #church #alexandergreekthomson
#glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #church #alexandergreekthomson
Pupils Reading and Maths Skills slump across the World! IMO 'Smart Phones', Addictive Big Tech like #Facebook, #Instagram and now AI Slop are making our young people dumber! www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Pupils getting worse at reading, maths and science, PISA study shows
Student performance in reading, maths and science is declining across OECD countries, and the traditional divide between advantaged students and disadvantaged pupils no longer holds. How do EU countri...
www.euronews.com
September 8, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Pupils Reading and Maths Skills slump across the World! IMO 'Smart Phones', Addictive Big Tech like #Facebook, #Instagram and now AI Slop are making our young people dumber! www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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"The beauty of small things lies in their simplicity, and in the way they touch the heart without making a sound."
Letters from a Fairy
Juan Brufal artwork
Letters from a Fairy
Juan Brufal artwork
September 5, 2026 at 7:43 AM
"The beauty of small things lies in their simplicity, and in the way they touch the heart without making a sound."
Letters from a Fairy
Juan Brufal artwork
Letters from a Fairy
Juan Brufal artwork
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Isa from Still Game by Tap End Tef at the entrance to the Street Food Kitchen on London Road in the East End of Glasgow.
#glasgow #streetart #mural #stillgame #scotland
#glasgow #streetart #mural #stillgame #scotland
August 18, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Isa from Still Game by Tap End Tef at the entrance to the Street Food Kitchen on London Road in the East End of Glasgow.
#glasgow #streetart #mural #stillgame #scotland
#glasgow #streetart #mural #stillgame #scotland
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Vatersay Bay, Isle of Barra.
August 8, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Vatersay Bay, Isle of Barra.
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I've walked past this building on Wilson Street in Glasgow many times without ever giving it too much thought until today. However, it's a beautifully proportioned building and it's also surprisingly old, having been built around 1790.
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#glasgow #architecture #merchantcity #wilsonstreet
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#glasgow #architecture #merchantcity #wilsonstreet
July 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
I've walked past this building on Wilson Street in Glasgow many times without ever giving it too much thought until today. However, it's a beautifully proportioned building and it's also surprisingly old, having been built around 1790.
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#glasgow #architecture #merchantcity #wilsonstreet
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#glasgow #architecture #merchantcity #wilsonstreet
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Watch the orange felon drop Infantino like a hot potato now that Kushners can no longer buy the World Cup.
Fifa World Cup plans: Gianni Infantino scraps private investment proposal after widespread opposition
Football's world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 1, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Watch the orange felon drop Infantino like a hot potato now that Kushners can no longer buy the World Cup.
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If you're coming up to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games and wish to explore the city while you're here, my book, Glasgow Uncovered (ISBN: 978-1909832893) is the perfect companion for you.
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#glasgow #glasgow2026 #commonwealthgames #scottishbooks #scotland
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#glasgow #glasgow2026 #commonwealthgames #scottishbooks #scotland
July 19, 2026 at 9:22 AM
If you're coming up to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games and wish to explore the city while you're here, my book, Glasgow Uncovered (ISBN: 978-1909832893) is the perfect companion for you.
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#glasgow #glasgow2026 #commonwealthgames #scottishbooks #scotland
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#glasgow #glasgow2026 #commonwealthgames #scottishbooks #scotland
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Edible Art Creations
IG: @arrthuut
IG: @arrthuut
July 8, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Edible Art Creations
IG: @arrthuut
IG: @arrthuut
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The many ways in which Farage’s giant crybaby byelection stunt is backfiring:
•the focus on his frenzied grifting intensifies
•he can’t claim a meaningful win
And, best of all…
•”the impact is lessened when the only other candidate is wearing a dustbin on his head”
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•the focus on his frenzied grifting intensifies
•he can’t claim a meaningful win
And, best of all…
•”the impact is lessened when the only other candidate is wearing a dustbin on his head”
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Farage struggles to be ringmaster of his own circus
In forcing a by-election, the Reform UK leader’s bold move looks to be backfiring
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July 8, 2026 at 7:03 AM
The many ways in which Farage’s giant crybaby byelection stunt is backfiring:
•the focus on his frenzied grifting intensifies
•he can’t claim a meaningful win
And, best of all…
•”the impact is lessened when the only other candidate is wearing a dustbin on his head”
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
•the focus on his frenzied grifting intensifies
•he can’t claim a meaningful win
And, best of all…
•”the impact is lessened when the only other candidate is wearing a dustbin on his head”
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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A tailorbird is a bird known for its remarkable ability to sew leaves together to create a nest. This process involves puncturing the edges of leaves and using plant fibers to stitch them together, creating a sturdy and camouflaged nest that protects the chicks from predators.
July 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
A tailorbird is a bird known for its remarkable ability to sew leaves together to create a nest. This process involves puncturing the edges of leaves and using plant fibers to stitch them together, creating a sturdy and camouflaged nest that protects the chicks from predators.
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Fingals cave, Isle of Staffa, Scotland 🏴
July 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Fingals cave, Isle of Staffa, Scotland 🏴
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A street in Italy.
July 7, 2026 at 5:50 AM
A street in Italy.
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The irony is insane: Trump reportedly stepped in to save US soccer star Folarin Balogun from a FIFA ban—a player who only has US citizenship because Trump’s birthright executive order was struck down by the Supreme Court days ago. 🤯
You can't make this up. Details: 👇 #trump #worldcup
You can't make this up. Details: 👇 #trump #worldcup
Why reports Trump pressed FIFA to overturn a decision are so alarming
Sport has also always been political. But if reports Trump has wielded political power to change on-field decisions are true, it signals a dangerous precedent.
fllics.com
July 6, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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While I'm a big fan of USA winning a soccer match,I'm very disturbed that our POTUS has put his thumb on the scale. If the U.S. does win the match, the rest of the world will see us as cheaters forever. Referees' decisions are checked during a game, not undone afterward.Sorry if this offends anyone.
July 6, 2026 at 2:21 PM
While I'm a big fan of USA winning a soccer match,I'm very disturbed that our POTUS has put his thumb on the scale. If the U.S. does win the match, the rest of the world will see us as cheaters forever. Referees' decisions are checked during a game, not undone afterward.Sorry if this offends anyone.
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Just in: the Belgian Federation has decided to formally challenge FIFA's red card reversal for Folarin Balogun.
The federation accuses FIFA of refusing to respond to its "legitimate requests" and creating an appeal process that was "immediately declared inadmissible".
The federation accuses FIFA of refusing to respond to its "legitimate requests" and creating an appeal process that was "immediately declared inadmissible".
July 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Just in: the Belgian Federation has decided to formally challenge FIFA's red card reversal for Folarin Balogun.
The federation accuses FIFA of refusing to respond to its "legitimate requests" and creating an appeal process that was "immediately declared inadmissible".
The federation accuses FIFA of refusing to respond to its "legitimate requests" and creating an appeal process that was "immediately declared inadmissible".
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Farage is done.
He simply cannot become PM.
He’s a ragingly greedy, corrupt, national security risk.
We aren’t America.
Anyone shouting “witchhunt” on this just looks like an idiot.
Off you go, you most loathsome man.
He simply cannot become PM.
He’s a ragingly greedy, corrupt, national security risk.
We aren’t America.
Anyone shouting “witchhunt” on this just looks like an idiot.
Off you go, you most loathsome man.
July 5, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Farage is done.
He simply cannot become PM.
He’s a ragingly greedy, corrupt, national security risk.
We aren’t America.
Anyone shouting “witchhunt” on this just looks like an idiot.
Off you go, you most loathsome man.
He simply cannot become PM.
He’s a ragingly greedy, corrupt, national security risk.
We aren’t America.
Anyone shouting “witchhunt” on this just looks like an idiot.
Off you go, you most loathsome man.
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He’s not even in office anymore and he’s still more presidential than the man who is.
July 5, 2026 at 1:03 AM
He’s not even in office anymore and he’s still more presidential than the man who is.
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Cat: “Shhh…..just let it happen”
TT: blakethecatdaddy
TT: blakethecatdaddy
June 29, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Cat: “Shhh…..just let it happen”
TT: blakethecatdaddy
TT: blakethecatdaddy
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A quick reminder that I've got a stall at the Mugdock Market tomorrow in the Mugdock Country Park Visitors Centre between 11am and 3pm. Amongst other things, I'll be selling these new and rather beautiful tenement tile fridge magnets, which only arrived today.
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#glasgow #mugdockmarket
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#glasgow #mugdockmarket
June 19, 2026 at 6:53 PM
A quick reminder that I've got a stall at the Mugdock Market tomorrow in the Mugdock Country Park Visitors Centre between 11am and 3pm. Amongst other things, I'll be selling these new and rather beautiful tenement tile fridge magnets, which only arrived today.
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#glasgow #mugdockmarket
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#glasgow #mugdockmarket
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The former Wylie Hill Department Store on Buchanan Street in Glasgow. Built in 1889, it was designed in an Italian Renaissance style by John Hutchison, assisted by Andrew Black and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
#glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #buchananstreet
#glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #buchananstreet
June 20, 2026 at 6:52 AM
The former Wylie Hill Department Store on Buchanan Street in Glasgow. Built in 1889, it was designed in an Italian Renaissance style by John Hutchison, assisted by Andrew Black and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
#glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #buchananstreet
#glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #buchananstreet
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The Scott McTominay mural on a tenement gable end on Somerville Drive in the Southside of Glasgow, created by Global Street Art.
#glasgow #streetart #mural #football #scottmctominay
#glasgow #streetart #mural #football #scottmctominay
June 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Scott McTominay mural on a tenement gable end on Somerville Drive in the Southside of Glasgow, created by Global Street Art.
#glasgow #streetart #mural #football #scottmctominay
#glasgow #streetart #mural #football #scottmctominay