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Data Viz, Maps & GIS. Tech Writer for MapTiler. FOSS4G UK 2019 Co-Chair. Honorary Fellow of the University of Edinburgh GeoSciences. Views are all mine.

Crieff, Scotland
Joined September 2011
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I did a comparison of the different hill shading tools in #QGIS and got some amazing results. Each one was blended with a DTM to give a bit of depth. Have a look at this thread for details on the 7 ways I tried, these are the most interesting. 1/n
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MapTiler Server 4.9 cuts installer size by up to 30%, hardens security dependencies, and enables clean, zero-downtime upgrades for critical mapping services. Find out what else is new in the latest Server update. Link in first reply. #SBOM #productupdate
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Hamlet by William Shakespeare, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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The Lighthouse at the End of the World by Jules Verne, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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Meet our first three speakers at MapTiler Connect! Join us for map talks from our product leaders, who will share the latest updates and live demos. Register now to catch their sessions live on Nov 19th, starting at 18:00 CET. Link in the first reply. #Maps #GIS #TechEvents
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Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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Meet MapTiler at @SmartCityExpo in Barcelona. Visit our team at the Czech pavilion in Hall 3, stand D100, to discuss vector maps, geocoding engines, and #GeoSplats. Message us to schedule a time with our team, or drop by the stand. #SCEWC26
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The new Offline Pack API for Swift and Kotlin SDKs lets your users access maps, even when offline. Let users download what they need: routes, specific regions, or what they currently see on their screen. More about the Offline Pack API, link in first reply.
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Built with MapTiler GeoSplats, complex stadium architecture is streamed directly in the browser with high detail and smooth frame rates. Learn more about GeoSplats. Link in first reply ⤵️ #MapTiler #GeoSplats #DigitalTwin #GIS #WebGPU #LeedsUnited
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MapTiler Connect is back on November 19, 2026. Join our annual virtual conference to see what is next in mapping technology, from major product launches to developer deep dives. Register for free via the link in the first reply. #GIS #DevTools #maps #GIS
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The Far Side of the World by Patrick O'Brian, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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🌍 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 | 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 A brand-new role at MapTiler! Ready to take ownership and shape design in an AI-accelerated company? Not an easy role, but definitely one you can design! 😉 Apply here 👉 maptiler.link/3Um4shH
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MapTiler has 16 free tickets to Smart City Expo in Barcelona, 3-5 Nov. If you work on cities, mobility, or geospatial data, grab yours before they're gone! Details in the first reply; strictly first come, first served! #SmartCityExpo #SCEWC26 #Barcelona
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We captured the renovated Helfštýn Castle using #GeoSplats to showcase the future of location-based digital experiences. Find out how to bring any location to 3D with GeoSplats. Link in first reply. #Architecture #3DDesign #WebGPU
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Give your real estate app instant location clarity with photorealistic 3D property models, real-time listing filters, neighborhood overlays, and parcel boundaries. Explore map features that help your users find their dream property faster. Link in thread. #RealEstate #PropTech
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Desolation Island by Patrick O'Brian, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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HMS Surprise by Patrick O'Brian, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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Want to integrate 3D Gaussian Splats onto your web maps? Our step-by-step developer guide shows how to convert, align, and stream #GeoSplats like this coastal scene via WebGPU. Guide in the first reply ⤵️ #WebDev #GIS #WebGPU #MapTiler
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Give your project a sleek, modern look. With our v4 map styles, every map includes a beautifully designed dark variant for design consistency, including Ocean v4 Dark. #MapTiler #maps #darkmode #gis
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