Andy O'Brien

2 weeks ago | thebollard.com | Andy O'Brien

White Moderates in Maine Seek a “Middle Course” on the Slavery QuestionWhen the Congregational ministers of Cumberland County caught wind that abolitionists were planning to form a Maine auxiliary of the American Anti-Slavery Society in the fall of 1834, they called a meeting to decide how to approach the sticky issue.

3 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Andy O'Brien

Readers Gallery June 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers GalleryEach day The Scotsman publishes a picture of Scotland by contributors to our Readers Gallery. Throughout winter, spring, summer and autumn, from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders we bring you the finest selection of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery. If you would like to contribute, send your pictures to [email protected].

1 month ago | msn.com | Andy O'Brien

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.

1 month ago | scotsman.com | Andy O'Brien

A series of races have been held across the weekend with the main marathon taking place on Sunday morning. 1. Edinburgh Marathon Weekend 2025Edinburgh Marathon runners at the four mile mark in the Craigentinny area of the City Photo: Andrew O'Brien2. Edinburgh Marathon Weekend 2025Edinburgh Marathon runners at the four mile mark in the Craigentinny area of the City Photo: Andrew O'Brien3.

1 month ago | scotsman.com | Andy O'Brien

Scotland and the UK pays tribute to its wartime heroes with events taking place around the country to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day The day started on Portobello Beach with a pipers lament from Louise Marshall, Scotland’s National Piper. Other events include a service of thanksgiving at Glasgow Cathedral, with guests including representatives from the military, veterans' organisations, emergency services and religious groups.