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Head of Digital & Content @ScotGov | @_tinderbox trustee | community arts volunteer | usability & accessibility advocate | Tweets IMHO, obvs | He/Him

Edinburgh, UK
Joined December 2008
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We are having a blast @ccfest . All warmed up and ready for the show 🙌 #ccfest2022 If you are missing the show tonight, you can check out our full EP here: tinderboxcollective.bandcamp…
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🎶 Music Line-Up Revealed! 🎶 We've got @PictishTrail @IbibioSound @Hannahdiamond_ @TheOrielles @rivalconsoles and many more acts announced as #HiddenDoor #Festival gets set to return #Edinburgh 15-19 Sept More details: hiddendoorarts.org/2021-musi… Tickets: citizenticket.co.uk/events/h…
In part two of our safeguarding series, Jed Milroy of @_Tinderbox highlights what the collective has been up to since lockdown, and how they make sure they're operating safely for all involved 🙌🏻 Read the feature: creativescotland.com/explore…
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Construction of @NHSLouisaJordan finishes today and if required, it will be clinically ready to treat patients from 20 April. The hospital has been built at @SECGlasgow to ensure NHS Scotland has enough capacity during the #coronavirus pandemic. ➡️ bit.ly/LJHosp1904
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James Coltham retweeted
Great talk by James Coltham from The Scottish Gov at #smdublin. Full of practical tips, really useful. Always nice to peek behind the curtain at how brands are using social media successfully.
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Hi pals! We’re out of hibernation, and we’re looking for speakers for #a11yScotland meet-ups. Love to hear from folk from underrepresented groups, you don’t need to be an expert. Get in touch at [email protected] 🙂
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Embracing different cultures and people in Scotland is part of our national identity. #WeAreScotland Today we want to remind all EU citizens living in #Scotland that you are valued and welcome here. Find out how to #StayinScotland ➡️ mygov.scot/Brexit
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Nominations are open for the 2020 Digital Champions Programme. The programme gives leaders skills and confidence to champion digital and encourage digital tools and tech across public services in Scotland. For more info, visit: bit.ly/2N3bsdv #ScotGov
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Want some tips on using social media to connect with citizens? James, our Head of Digital & Content gives us the lowdown @scotgov blogs.gov.scot/digital-engag…
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James Coltham retweeted
The @scotgov's @prettysimple highlights five key principles for online content #smbelfast Think audience first​ Have a plan​ Learn as you go​ Show, don’t tell​ Stay on brand
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James Coltham retweeted
"It's hip to be square" says @prettysimple Head of Digital and Content at @scotgov discussing the importance of ensuring content is mobile friendly and the use of brand templates to protect text size and placement Audiences using mobiles:​ 96% Twitter​ 78% Facebook #smbelfast
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Come and join our brilliant @NHS_HS Digital team. Get in touch with me for a chat if you're interested.
Do you have a passion for the customer journey and user experience? Take a look at our current vacancy for a Digital Content Manager: bit.ly/2wpLhFl
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We're inviting Scotland’s creative sector and the general public to help inform our priorities and funding approach, with a series of workshops taking place across the country in May, June and July. Details here: creativescotland.com/what-we…
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EVERYONE behind #HiddenDoor is a volunteer, working hard to support and showcase emerging creative talent in Scotland. Sign up by tomorrow to join us and help out this May/June @LeithTheatre. Loads of great perks including free tickets: hiddendoorblog.org/hidden-do… Please share!
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Last call for our new Create:Inclusion Fund - offering support to increase diversity and tackle under-representation in the arts, screen and creative industries across Scotland. Deadline is midnight Thursday 4 April. Details here: creativescotland.com/funding…
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Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint new Members to the Board of Creative Scotland. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a significant and positive difference to Scotland’s creative life, society and economy. For more info please see: bit.ly/2T33RzQ
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We can all take steps to make the internet a safer place. This #SaferInternetDay2019 we're sharing our tips you can use to teach young people to protect themselves online.
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James Coltham retweeted
CONFIRMED - #HiddenDoor 2019 will return to @LeithTheatre from 30 May - 2 June, with a special opening night presented in partnership with @thelistmagazine. More to follow soon! hiddendoorblog.org/hidden-do…
New year, new challenge? @be_remarkable has just the ticket...come and be our new Marketing Manager! Details here: thisisremarkable.com/blog/jo… We look forward to hearing from you! #MakeItRemarkable
Are you a marketing and comms professional looking for a new challenge after a career break? If so, this from @AdoptAnIntern could be for you: aai-talent.co.uk/marketing_a…
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