Passionate about museums, community heritage, storytelling, stone circles, medieval history, folklore, and bagpipes.https://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3mqpfb7nths2fMuseums certainly do change lives. My life was changed by museums and I am blessed to see this effect with our communities. I'm very proud that my lovely workplace @devilsporridge.bsky.social is one of the brilliant museums celebrated in this report. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jul 2026 18:51 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpfb7nths2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3morkdtsgb22zSummer solstice sunrise at the Twelve Apostles near Dumfries.21 Jun 2026 04:36 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3morkdtsgb22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3meirj35a322zLocal history in Lego... On this day in 1306, Robert the Bruce slays John Comyn, his rival for the throne, at the high altar of Greyfriars monastery in Dumfries before declaring himself King of Scots.10 Feb 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3meirj35a322zhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3mcwsipyhnc2zJust about to start a talk to Collin SWI about folklore and the @cruckcottage.bsky.social21 Jan 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwsipyhnc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3mblspq4bjc2pThe Twelve Apostles on a frosty morning.04 Jan 2026 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mblspq4bjc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3maidfdv2js2iWinter solstice sunrise at the Twelve Apostles, Holywood, Dumfries21 Dec 2025 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3maidfdv2js2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3m6tosaoea22sHappy St Andrew's Day. Saltire over Lincluden Abbey, Dumfries30 Nov 2025 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6tosaoea22shttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3m5j4nqei2c25Reflecting on some of the fantastic community projects I've been lucky to be involved in during my time with D&G Museums. It's been a pleasure to introduce young people to their local heritage, work with our Ukrainian community settling in the region, help families learn together, and lots more.13 Nov 2025 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5j4nqei2c25https://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lzps7tlmnk2dJust thinking how grateful I am to the @museumsassociation.org for all their support when I needed it, the learning opportunities, and the chance to be part of a wonderful network of inspiring and progressive people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RNqlSLdtlc26 Sep 2025 06:03 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzps7tlmnk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3ltzpbcqef223Heading home from an absolutely brilliant day today at the @museumsassociation.org reps meeting in Birmingham. I'm really pleased to be a part of this wonderful organisation and helping to support our members in Scotland. It was great to explore the new Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery too.15 Jul 2025 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltzpbcqef223https://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3ltvw36shes2lIt's that day again... Happy Bastille Day with bagpipes.14 Jul 2025 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltvw36shes2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3ls3pkf4op22cSummer solstice sunrise at the Twelve Apostles.21 Jun 2025 04:26 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls3pkf4op22chttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lqma567ewk2qAs it's National Volunteer Week, a big thank you to all who volunteer their time and efforts to make this world a better place. Appreciating you year round, not just this week.02 Jun 2025 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqma567ewk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lqavas4t6s2qIf you're a Museums Association member in Scotland, do try to join us for a @museumsassociation.org members gathering at The Hunterian in Glasgow on Monday 30th June. You can get details and book a free place here... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/museums-association-scotland-members-meet-up-tickets-1384243703179?aff=oddtdtcreator28 May 2025 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqavas4t6s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lpfc4tcbqk2hJust realised this was 15 years ago today, at the lovely medieval church beside Hailes Abbey with my friend Richard York. Sometimes I forget how long I have been sharing medieval pilgrimage living history, piping and storytelling.17 May 2025 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpfc4tcbqk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lp72562wts2jThrilled to have my article on using objects in live interpretation featured in the new Journal of the Association for Heritage Interpretation especially as the AHI celebrate their 50th anniversary.15 May 2025 07:58 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp72562wts2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lmsaffqn3k2sI've just been sent the pictures of me and fellow AMA awardees as we received our certificates at last year's MA conference. I'm already looking forward to this year's conference at the lovely St Fagan’s National History Museum. Hope to see you there! https://www.museumsassociation.org/events/conference-2025/14 Apr 2025 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmsaffqn3k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lkkn62b45s2pHappy St Patrick's Day with bagpipes.17 Mar 2025 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkkn62b45s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3ljywhkjguc2uHappy International Bagpipe Day!10 Mar 2025 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljywhkjguc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3ljsnwn2sjc2lA wee snippet in the Museums Journal. The AMA was such a fantastic process, really changing my outlook on life as well as developing skills. Totally recommend this to anyone working in museums. The @museumsassociation.org have been so supportive throughout, it's great to work with them.07 Mar 2025 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljsnwn2sjc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3ljq4nkgczs2hA World Book Day reflection. I've always enjoyed tales of fools. This is the only one of Alan Garner's books I remember reading as a child. Many years later, I was honoured to be given an original hardback edition by Alan after we talked about how the book had sowed the seeds of storytelling in me.06 Mar 2025 18:27 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljq4nkgczs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3ljnssczhqs2vHad a brilliant day at the @museumsassociation.org Scotland members gathering in Perth. Lovely to be among so many progressive colleagues and to enjoy lots of inspiring presentations. In difficult times with lots of challenges for the sector, I left feeling positive and hopeful.05 Mar 2025 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljnssczhqs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3ljbpzkcsg22iNo to bullies. Always in solidarity. No to appeasement.01 Mar 2025 01:03 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljbpzkcsg22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lirdbrxyb22yOut at Sweetheart Abbey today, volunteering with the Medieval Bruce Heritage Trust to tell the story of Devorgilla, Lady of Galloway.22 Feb 2025 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lirdbrxyb22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lhyy2l7ih22wI'm very honoured to have been chosen to be one of the @museumsassociation.org reps for Scotland. Such a great organisation, their campaigns truly do change lives for the better. I'm really looking forward to getting started on getting more people involved and supporting museums across the nation.12 Feb 2025 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhyy2l7ih22whttps://bsky.app/profile/tomtelltale.bsky.social/post/3lhttrf5kg22lWow! I was only expecting about a dozen people for my medieval tour of Dumfries Museum today, but 71 people turned up! Clearly a lot of interest in the Robert the Bruce in Dumfries story.10 Feb 2025 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:dvupp62dp5nhhqxngo7xlio5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhttrf5kg22l