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  1. 7-8pm: 21st Century Rock & Pop time
    #Rock #RockMusic #Pop #PopMusic #ChartMusic
    #2000s #2010s #2020s

    Radio Jammor is on the air...
    Broadcasting from #Scotland
    radiojammor.com
    Alexa: Play Radio Jammor (UK Only)
    #Music #Radio

  2. 7-8pm: 21st Century Rock & Pop time
    #Rock #RockMusic #Pop #PopMusic #ChartMusic
    #2000s #2010s #2020s

    Radio Jammor is on the air...
    Broadcasting from #Scotland
    radiojammor.com
    Alexa: Play Radio Jammor (UK Only)
    #Music #Radio

  3. BBC: Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch. “A Google Maps glitch has caused chaos after traffic was mistakenly diverted from the A9 to a single-track road between Dunkeld and Pitlochry.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/25/bbc-traffic-chaos-in-perthshire-villages-after-google-maps-glitch/
  4. BBC: Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch. “A Google Maps glitch has caused chaos after traffic was mistakenly diverted from the A9 to a single-track road between Dunkeld and Pitlochry.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/25/bbc-traffic-chaos-in-perthshire-villages-after-google-maps-glitch/
  5. BBC: Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch. “A Google Maps glitch has caused chaos after traffic was mistakenly diverted from the A9 to a single-track road between Dunkeld and Pitlochry.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/25/bbc-traffic-chaos-in-perthshire-villages-after-google-maps-glitch/
  6. BBC: Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch. “A Google Maps glitch has caused chaos after traffic was mistakenly diverted from the A9 to a single-track road between Dunkeld and Pitlochry.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/25/bbc-traffic-chaos-in-perthshire-villages-after-google-maps-glitch/
  7. BBC: Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch. “A Google Maps glitch has caused chaos after traffic was mistakenly diverted from the A9 to a single-track road between Dunkeld and Pitlochry.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/25/bbc-traffic-chaos-in-perthshire-villages-after-google-maps-glitch/
  8. The rest of today's schedule on Radio Jammor 👇

    Radio Jammor is on the air...
    Broadcasting from #Scotland
    radiojammor.com
    Ask Alexa to play Radio Jammor (UK Only)
    #Music #Radio

  9. The Scottish Rock & Pop Lunch
    Featuring Scottish artists & bands
    12-2pm daily on Radio Jammor
    #Scottish #Rock #Pop
    #Lunch #Lunchtime

    Radio Jammor is on the air...
    Broadcasting from #Scotland
    radiojammor.com
    Alexa: Play Radio Jammor (UK Only)
    #Music #Radio

  10. The Scottish Rock & Pop Lunch
    Featuring Scottish artists & bands
    12-2pm daily on Radio Jammor
    #Scottish #Rock #Pop
    #Lunch #Lunchtime

    Radio Jammor is on the air...
    Broadcasting from #Scotland
    radiojammor.com
    Alexa: Play Radio Jammor (UK Only)
    #Music #Radio

  11. Scottish Games Network to Keynote at Apache Software Foundation’s Community Over Code in Glasgow

    The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has announced that Scottish Games Network founder and CEO Brian Baglow will deliver one of the opening keynote addresses at its flagship Community Over Code 2026 conference, taking place at the Hilton Glasgow from 11–14 October 2026.

    Formerly known as ApacheCon, Community Over Code is the premier annual gathering of the global open-source community, bringing together software engineers, committers, maintainers, and foundation leaders responsible for some of the world’s most critical digital infrastructure.

    Baglow will join fellow keynote speakers Stephen Walli, adjunct faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, and Vlad-Stefan Harbuz, executive director of the Software Stewardship Lab, addressing the overarching pressures reshaping modern software ecosystems, from artificial intelligence to long-term funding sustainability.

    Taking the Games Ecosystem Beyond the Traditional Sector

    While the Apache Software Foundation’s conferences are traditionally rooted in core enterprise infrastructure, data platforms, and open-source governance, the keynote invitation provides a unique platform to bring games technology and public policy directly into the mainstream digital economy.

    The address will make the case for interactive technology as vital economic and industrial infrastructure, drawing directly on the arguments set out in Scotland’s National Games Action Plan and the ongoing More Than Games initiative.

    I’m very happy to be invited to keynote at an event as established and globally significant as Community Over Code. For an open-source institution like the Apache Software Foundation to dedicate main-stage time to games and interactive media is a clear validation of where our sector actually sits within the wider tech world.

    For far too long, video games have been treated as an isolated pocket of the consumer entertainment industry. But games technology, real-time 3D, simulation, and interactive design are foundational to a lot of modern software architecture. The tools built by game developers are already running everything from aerospace, automotive and urban planning digital twins, to medical visualisation, film production and more.

    Being invited into a room of foundational software engineers and open-source leaders gives us an opportunity to show how interactive media connects directly with public policy, national digital strategy, and the wider knowledge economy. Scotland has a remarkable creative and technical heritage, but to realise its full economic potential, we must treat interactive technology not as a novelty with a significant commercial value, but as core economic infrastructure, with a role in many other industries.

    Key Themes: Education, Sustainability, and Infrastructure

    The Glasgow conference programme focuses heavily on the structural forces altering how software is created, funded, and maintained:

    • Stephen Walli (Carnegie Mellon University): Examining the evolution of software engineering education as artificial intelligence transforms development practices, drawing on six years of running the Semesters of Code mentored open-source placement programme.
    • Vlad-Stefan Harbuz (Software Stewardship Lab): Addressing financial sustainability for open-source ecosystems and the work of the Open Source Pledge, which has mobilised millions of dollars in backing for open-source maintainers.

    Alongside the keynote sessions, the four-day event will host over 160 technical sessions across 18 specialised tracks, including dedicated Airflow Contributor Days and a pre-conference Lakehouse Day on 10 October.

    Event Details & Registration

    Community Over Code runs across four days in central Glasgow, offering in-person access to project committers, architectural deep dives, and evening community sessions.

    • Dates: 11–14 October 2026 (Lakehouse Day: 10 October)
    • Venue: Hilton Glasgow, 1 William Street, Glasgow
    • Event Schedule & Registration: Full details and tickets are available via the official Community Over Code Glasgow 2026 portal.
    #Apache #events #games #glasgow #OpenSource #scotland #software
  12. In #birdfeedernews this morning, one of the now regular Nuthatch visitors dropped onto my hanging root this morning, so close I had to back off the lens. #gardenbirds #birdphotography #birds #naturephotography #scotland
    Also, it is so dull out there, everything was set too slow on the camera

  13. In #birdfeedernews this morning, one of the now regular Nuthatch visitors dropped onto my hanging root this morning, so close I had to back off the lens. #gardenbirds #birdphotography #birds #naturephotography #scotland
    Also, it is so dull out there, everything was set too slow on the camera

  14. In #birdfeedernews this morning, one of the now regular Nuthatch visitors dropped onto my hanging root this morning, so close I had to back off the lens. #gardenbirds #birdphotography #birds #naturephotography #scotland
    Also, it is so dull out there, everything was set too slow on the camera

  15. In #birdfeedernews this morning, one of the now regular Nuthatch visitors dropped onto my hanging root this morning, so close I had to back off the lens. #gardenbirds #birdphotography #birds #naturephotography #scotland
    Also, it is so dull out there, everything was set too slow on the camera

  16. In #birdfeedernews this morning, one of the now regular Nuthatch visitors dropped onto my hanging root this morning, so close I had to back off the lens. #gardenbirds #birdphotography #birds #naturephotography #scotland
    Also, it is so dull out there, everything was set too slow on the camera

  17. Old Man of Storr – Isle of Skye – Scotland

    Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles.

    The Old Man of Storr is a 55-metre-high basalt rock pinnacle standing dramatically on the Trotternish Ridge of the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

    Created by an ancient, massive landslide, this striking geological landmark sits roughly 7 miles north of Portree and is the most popular hiking attraction on the entire island.

    Old Man of Storr, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

    Easy and inexpensive bus access from Portree keeps this short day hike busy. In fact, all 300,000 visitors / year seemed to be out on the rare sunny day I was there. 😀

    Portree, Isle of Skye
    • Distance: 3.8 km (2.4 miles) round trip.
    • Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
    • Difficulty: Moderate. The gravel trail is well-maintained but climbs steeply, gaining about 205 metres (700 feet) of elevation.
    • Terrain: Mostly firm gravel paths and pitched stone steps. The final stretches up near the “Sanctuary” (the base of the spires) can become muddy, rocky, and slippery, so sturdy footwear and the balance of a mountain goat are recommended
    • Aim to arrive before 8:00 AM or later in the evening to secure a parking space and enjoy a quieter hike
    • Several buses a day can get you here

    Here’s the start.

    And here’s Storr, the main attraction.

    Of course there are many more spires, some even more striking.

    There are a number of viewpoints.

    Follow the sheep along the roped off trail …

    … or hop the rope and enjoy equally fantastic scenery on your own.

    I had lunch and enjoyed the sunshine for about an hour without seeing any other people. I had plenty of time, waiting on the bus to my next hike.

    A fantastic place.

    Though it was a sunny day, we had some sun showers.

    Highly recommended if you get to remote Isle of Skye.

    I’d posted an A.I. modified image of myself — aged by the Scottish highlands. 😀

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrzcmQkbdL/

    Though no app is needed once you get to the trailhead, I had AllTrails – The Old Man of Storr Loop open.

    Click PLAY or watch some drone footage on YouTube.

    https://youtu.be/Dil8LH4No4o

    #europe #hiking #nature #scotland #travel
  18. Old Man of Storr – Isle of Skye – Scotland

    Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles.

    The Old Man of Storr is a 55-metre-high basalt rock pinnacle standing dramatically on the Trotternish Ridge of the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

    Created by an ancient, massive landslide, this striking geological landmark sits roughly 7 miles north of Portree and is the most popular hiking attraction on the entire island.

    Old Man of Storr, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

    Easy and inexpensive bus access from Portree keeps this short day hike busy. In fact, all 300,000 visitors / year seemed to be out on the rare sunny day I was there. 😀

    Portree, Isle of Skye
    • Distance: 3.8 km (2.4 miles) round trip.
    • Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
    • Difficulty: Moderate. The gravel trail is well-maintained but climbs steeply, gaining about 205 metres (700 feet) of elevation.
    • Terrain: Mostly firm gravel paths and pitched stone steps. The final stretches up near the “Sanctuary” (the base of the spires) can become muddy, rocky, and slippery, so sturdy footwear and the balance of a mountain goat are recommended
    • Aim to arrive before 8:00 AM or later in the evening to secure a parking space and enjoy a quieter hike
    • Several buses a day can get you here

    Here’s the start.

    And here’s Storr, the main attraction.

    Of course there are many more spires, some even more striking.

    There are a number of viewpoints.

    Follow the sheep along the roped off trail …

    … or hop the rope and enjoy equally fantastic scenery on your own.

    I had lunch and enjoyed the sunshine for about an hour without seeing any other people. I had plenty of time, waiting on the bus to my next hike.

    A fantastic place.

    Though it was a sunny day, we had some sun showers.

    Highly recommended if you get to remote Isle of Skye.

    I’d posted an A.I. modified image of myself — aged by the Scottish highlands. 😀

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrzcmQkbdL/

    Though no app is needed once you get to the trailhead, I had AllTrails – The Old Man of Storr Loop open.

    Click PLAY or watch some drone footage on YouTube.

    https://youtu.be/Dil8LH4No4o

    #europe #hiking #nature #scotland #travel
  19. Old Man of Storr – Isle of Skye – Scotland

    Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles.

    The Old Man of Storr is a 55-metre-high basalt rock pinnacle standing dramatically on the Trotternish Ridge of the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

    Created by an ancient, massive landslide, this striking geological landmark sits roughly 7 miles north of Portree and is the most popular hiking attraction on the entire island.

    Old Man of Storr, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

    Easy and inexpensive bus access from Portree keeps this short day hike busy. In fact, all 300,000 visitors / year seemed to be out on the rare sunny day I was there. 😀

    Portree, Isle of Skye
    • Distance: 3.8 km (2.4 miles) round trip.
    • Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
    • Difficulty: Moderate. The gravel trail is well-maintained but climbs steeply, gaining about 205 metres (700 feet) of elevation.
    • Terrain: Mostly firm gravel paths and pitched stone steps. The final stretches up near the “Sanctuary” (the base of the spires) can become muddy, rocky, and slippery, so sturdy footwear and the balance of a mountain goat are recommended
    • Aim to arrive before 8:00 AM or later in the evening to secure a parking space and enjoy a quieter hike
    • Several buses a day can get you here

    Here’s the start.

    And here’s Storr, the main attraction.

    Of course there are many more spires, some even more striking.

    There are a number of viewpoints.

    Follow the sheep along the roped off trail …

    … or hop the rope and enjoy equally fantastic scenery on your own.

    I had lunch and enjoyed the sunshine for about an hour without seeing any other people. I had plenty of time, waiting on the bus to my next hike.

    A fantastic place.

    Though it was a sunny day, we had some sun showers.

    Highly recommended if you get to remote Isle of Skye.

    I’d posted an A.I. modified image of myself — aged by the Scottish highlands. 😀

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrzcmQkbdL/

    Though no app is needed once you get to the trailhead, I had AllTrails – The Old Man of Storr Loop open.

    Click PLAY or watch some drone footage on YouTube.

    https://youtu.be/Dil8LH4No4o

    #europe #hiking #nature #scotland #travel
  20. Old Man of Storr – Isle of Skye – Scotland

    Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles.

    The Old Man of Storr is a 55-metre-high basalt rock pinnacle standing dramatically on the Trotternish Ridge of the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

    Created by an ancient, massive landslide, this striking geological landmark sits roughly 7 miles north of Portree and is the most popular hiking attraction on the entire island.

    Old Man of Storr, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

    Easy and inexpensive bus access from Portree keeps this short day hike busy. In fact, all 300,000 visitors / year seemed to be out on the rare sunny day I was there. 😀

    Portree, Isle of Skye
    • Distance: 3.8 km (2.4 miles) round trip.
    • Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
    • Difficulty: Moderate. The gravel trail is well-maintained but climbs steeply, gaining about 205 metres (700 feet) of elevation.
    • Terrain: Mostly firm gravel paths and pitched stone steps. The final stretches up near the “Sanctuary” (the base of the spires) can become muddy, rocky, and slippery, so sturdy footwear and the balance of a mountain goat are recommended
    • Aim to arrive before 8:00 AM or later in the evening to secure a parking space and enjoy a quieter hike
    • Several buses a day can get you here

    Here’s the start.

    And here’s Storr, the main attraction.

    Of course there are many more spires, some even more striking.

    There are a number of viewpoints.

    Follow the sheep along the roped off trail …

    … or hop the rope and enjoy equally fantastic scenery on your own.

    I had lunch and enjoyed the sunshine for about an hour without seeing any other people. I had plenty of time, waiting on the bus to my next hike.

    A fantastic place.

    Though it was a sunny day, we had some sun showers.

    Highly recommended if you get to remote Isle of Skye.

    I’d posted an A.I. modified image of myself — aged by the Scottish highlands. 😀

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrzcmQkbdL/

    Though no app is needed once you get to the trailhead, I had AllTrails – The Old Man of Storr Loop open.

    Click PLAY or watch some drone footage on YouTube.

    https://youtu.be/Dil8LH4No4o

    #europe #hiking #nature #scotland #travel
  21. Old Man of Storr – Isle of Skye – Scotland

    Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles.

    The Old Man of Storr is a 55-metre-high basalt rock pinnacle standing dramatically on the Trotternish Ridge of the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

    Created by an ancient, massive landslide, this striking geological landmark sits roughly 7 miles north of Portree and is the most popular hiking attraction on the entire island.

    Old Man of Storr, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

    Easy and inexpensive bus access from Portree keeps this short day hike busy. In fact, all 300,000 visitors / year seemed to be out on the rare sunny day I was there. 😀

    Portree, Isle of Skye
    • Distance: 3.8 km (2.4 miles) round trip.
    • Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
    • Difficulty: Moderate. The gravel trail is well-maintained but climbs steeply, gaining about 205 metres (700 feet) of elevation.
    • Terrain: Mostly firm gravel paths and pitched stone steps. The final stretches up near the “Sanctuary” (the base of the spires) can become muddy, rocky, and slippery, so sturdy footwear and the balance of a mountain goat are recommended
    • Aim to arrive before 8:00 AM or later in the evening to secure a parking space and enjoy a quieter hike
    • Several buses a day can get you here

    Here’s the start.

    And here’s Storr, the main attraction.

    Of course there are many more spires, some even more striking.

    There are a number of viewpoints.

    Follow the sheep along the roped off trail …

    … or hop the rope and enjoy equally fantastic scenery on your own.

    I had lunch and enjoyed the sunshine for about an hour without seeing any other people. I had plenty of time, waiting on the bus to my next hike.

    A fantastic place.

    Though it was a sunny day, we had some sun showers.

    Highly recommended if you get to remote Isle of Skye.

    I’d posted an A.I. modified image of myself — aged by the Scottish highlands. 😀

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrzcmQkbdL/

    Though no app is needed once you get to the trailhead, I had AllTrails – The Old Man of Storr Loop open.

    Click PLAY or watch some drone footage on YouTube.

    https://youtu.be/Dil8LH4No4o

    #europe #hiking #nature #scotland #travel
  22. Homes for sale in foraging hotspots in England, Scotland and Wales – in pictures
    By Anna White

    From a thatched cottage with a green-topped sweeping extension to a lodge-style home in a town that is heaven for foodies

    theguardian.com/money/gallery/

    #Money #Consumeraffairs #Property #Foraging #Ruralaffairs #UKnews #England #Scotland #Wales #TheGuardian #AnnaWhite

  23. Homes for sale in foraging hotspots in England, Scotland and Wales – in pictures
    By Anna White

    From a thatched cottage with a green-topped sweeping extension to a lodge-style home in a town that is heaven for foodies

    theguardian.com/money/gallery/

    #Money #Consumeraffairs #Property #Foraging #Ruralaffairs #UKnews #England #Scotland #Wales #TheGuardian #AnnaWhite

  24. Homes for sale in foraging hotspots in England, Scotland and Wales – in pictures
    By Anna White

    From a thatched cottage with a green-topped sweeping extension to a lodge-style home in a town that is heaven for foodies

    theguardian.com/money/gallery/

    #Money #Consumeraffairs #Property #Foraging #Ruralaffairs #UKnews #England #Scotland #Wales #TheGuardian #AnnaWhite

  25. 7-9am Monday - Friday
    The 21st Century Breakfast Show
    All music is from century 21*

    *Except for requests

    Radio Jammor is on the air...
    Broadcasting from #Scotland
    radiojammor.com
    Ask Alexa to play Radio Jammor (UK Only)
    #Music #Radio
    #2000s #2010s #2020s

  26. 7-9am Monday - Friday
    The 21st Century Breakfast Show
    All music is from century 21*

    *Except for requests

    Radio Jammor is on the air...
    Broadcasting from #Scotland
    radiojammor.com
    Ask Alexa to play Radio Jammor (UK Only)
    #Music #Radio
    #2000s #2010s #2020s

  27. The warm set - two ceiling bosses and an architectural fisheye shot - more photos from St John's Kirk, Perth, last night.

    #ChurchOfScotland #Perth #Perthshire #Scotland #photography #light #colour

  28. The warm set - two ceiling bosses and an architectural fisheye shot - more photos from St John's Kirk, Perth, last night.

    #ChurchOfScotland #Perth #Perthshire #Scotland #photography #light #colour

  29. The warm set - two ceiling bosses and an architectural fisheye shot - more photos from St John's Kirk, Perth, last night.

    #ChurchOfScotland #Perth #Perthshire #Scotland #photography #light #colour

  30. The warm set - two ceiling bosses and an architectural fisheye shot - more photos from St John's Kirk, Perth, last night.

    #ChurchOfScotland #Perth #Perthshire #Scotland #photography #light #colour

  31. The warm set - two ceiling bosses and an architectural fisheye shot - more photos from St John's Kirk, Perth, last night.

    #ChurchOfScotland #Perth #Perthshire #Scotland #photography #light #colour

  32. 10pm Monday - Friday is Hip-hop time!
    #Hiphop #Rap #HiphopMusic

    Radio Jammor is on the air...
    Broadcasting from #Scotland
    radiojammor.com
    Ask Alexa to play Radio Jammor (UK Only)
    #Music #HipHopMusic #RapMusic Radio

  33. 10pm Monday - Friday is Hip-hop time!
    #Hiphop #Rap #HiphopMusic

    Radio Jammor is on the air...
    Broadcasting from #Scotland
    radiojammor.com
    Ask Alexa to play Radio Jammor (UK Only)
    #Music #HipHopMusic #RapMusic Radio