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We are a Scottish su***de prevention charity. We're a down-to-earth charity.

We raise awareness, provide support and deliver QPR Su***de Prevention Training and believe that "Nae Problem is Worth Your Life.''

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OPEN FROM 6PM UNTIL MIDNIGHT

01/11/2026

💚 HI ALL! A WEE REMINDER FROM TARTAN TALKERS! 💚

We’ll be meeting tomorrow - Monday for a blether at our Su***de Bereavement Circle on Monday 2nd November, 1pm–2.30pm. ☕

This group is for anyone who has lost someone to su***de. Whether you’ve lost a partner, parent, child, sibling or friend, we understand that grief can be difficult to process.

I'll hae the kettle on folks 🙏

31/10/2026

Philip Polese - 13 ❤️

Today is Philip's 6 year anniversary 💔

What a bonnie, bonnie lad but it's hard to imagine that this beautiful bairn would lose his life to su***de just three years after this photograph was taken.

Philip was a happy bairn, kind and respectful, someone who loved animals and was always thinking of others. He was the only bairn of Kay and Eddie, who absolutely doted on him.
Bullying robbed this bairn of his life. It stole his future and robbed two loving parents of their precious child, leaving them with a lifetime of tears, grief and heartbreak.

My thoughts ❤

When I hear of su***des, it really does break my heart but I find it particularly difficult when it's a bairn. No child should ever reach a point where they feel that taking their own life is their only way out because of the actions of others.
I've always despised bullies but this takes bullying to a different level.
Bullying is everyone's problem and the sooner we start calling it out and stamping it out, the better.
Parents, rein in your bairns if they are bullying others. Schools, take a tougher stance. And let's stop making pathetic excuses for bullying or brushing it off as kids being kids.
Bullying is not harmless. It destroys confidence, damages lives and, tragically, it is costing people their lives.

We are doing everything we can to keep Philip's memory alive. Brigadoon Philip is our tattoo mascot and we have dedicated our memorial page to Philip, so that his name, his story and his memory are never forgotten.

Please keep Kay and Eddie in your thoughts and prayers today. ❤️

RIP Philip. You were a son to be proud of. 🕊️

28/10/2026

💚 HI ALL! A WEE REMINDER FROM TARTAN TALKERS! 💚

We’ll be meeting for a blether at our Su***de Bereavement Circle on Monday 2nd November, 1pm–2.30pm. ☕

This group is for anyone who has lost someone to su***de. Whether you’ve lost a partner, parent, child, sibling or friend, we understand that grief can be difficult to process.

A wee message to our young men and anyone who has lost a pal or sibling: you don’t have to bottle things up or face this alone. We’re here for you too. 💚

Come along for a cuppa, a blether, a listening ear or simply a quiet sit with people who understand. No pressure, no judgement — just support.

📍 St Margaret’s Church, Abel Place, Touch, Dunfermline, KY11 4JJ

💚 We’re all walking this road together, and we can help each other along the way.

28/10/2026

I read the heartbreaking story of Jonny Doughty, a 42-year-old father of two whose death followed serious failures in his mental health care. A coroner found that failures by the NHS trust amounted to neglect, concluding that Jonny should have been provided with a hospital bed.

What is even more concerning is that a nurse told Jonny about his likely detention under the Mental Health Act, despite an agreed plan that this information should not be disclosed to him at that time.

The coroner found that this disclosure left Jonny anxious and frightened. The coroner also criticised the nurse's subsequent dismissal of concerns raised by Jonny's family about its impact on him.

My thoughts and it absolutely infuriates me😠

And once again, we hear those familiar words: “Lessons have been learned.”
That phrase really bugs me. We hear it time and time again, across the board, as if saying those words somehow makes everything right.

Someone has died. A wife has lost her husband and two children have lost their dad. This is not a trivial mistake that can be brushed aside with a carefully worded statement.
Yes, lessons must be learned, but where is the accountability? Why does it so often feel as though acknowledging failures is treated as enough?

These so-called 'professionals' have the lives of our loved ones in their hands. When there is a lack of experience, empathy or perhaps an attitude of “I know best,” the consequences can be devastating.

We are not a charity that will sit back and keep quiet when people are failed. If there are issues, we will speak up and call them out until things are put right. Because once a life is lost, there is no going back. No apology, no statement and no promise to learn lessons can bring someone back to the family who loved them.

“Lessons have been learned” means nothing unless there is real accountability and lasting change. Families deserve more than words. They deserve to know that what happened to their loved one will make a difference and help prevent another family from suffering the same heartbreak.

RIP Jonny. You deserved better. 💔✝️

27/10/2026

👏💙 A BIG SHOUT-OUT TO BRIAN TAYLOR AND THE GROUND MAINTENANCE TEAM IN GLENROTHES! 💙👏

I would just like to say a massive THANK YOU to Brian Taylor and his team from Fife Council’s Ground Maintenance Team in Glenrothes.

When my neighbours woke me up at 7am to tell me a tree had fallen on my wee car, I contacted the council and within TEN MINUTES the team were on the scene and getting the tree removed from my car! The following day, they returned to clear away all the debris.

Honestly, people are quick to slate the council but credit where credit is due! These chaps did an absolutely astounding job. They were quick to respond, got on with the job and made a stressful situation that bit easier for me.

My wee car will be off to the garage this week to get sorted, but I wanted to take a moment to publicly acknowledge the fantastic work these guys did and show them the appreciation they deserve.

THANK YOU, BRIAN AND THE GROUND MAINTENANCE TEAM, GLENROTHES! 👏👏

It's important to recognise the good work that goes on, too. You did yourselves and Fife Council proud! 💙

25/10/2026

🌳🚗 EVEN THE FORCE OF NATURE WON’T STOP US! 💚

Well, I certainly didn’t see that one coming! A tree has fallen on ma wee car! 🌳😳

But here’s the thing, we've faced challenges before and we’ll face plenty more along the way. That’s life!
You can knock us down, throw obstacles in our path and even drop a tree on our car but you won’t stop us! 💚💪
Because, no matter what life throws at us, we’ll keep showing up,Because our mission is bigger than any setback. ❤️

EVEN THE FORCE OF NATURE WON’T STOP TARTAN TALKERS! 💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Address

St Margarets Church
Dunfermline
KY127HZ

Website

http://tartantalkers.scot/

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