Community Land Scotland @CommunityLandSc
We are moving to https://t.co/kmvt7QyT8M communitylandscotland.org.uk Scotland Joined March 2013-
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Still time for community groups to apply for nature restoration funding through @InspiringSland @TheClimateCafes @ScotGovCCA @NatureScot @NFImpactHub @CommunityLandSc @PathsForAll @ScottishCCs @CCScotland @CCNScotland @ScotCoastClean
Still time for community groups to apply for nature restoration funding through @InspiringSland @TheClimateCafes @ScotGovCCA @NatureScot @NFImpactHub @CommunityLandSc @PathsForAll @ScottishCCs @CCScotland @CCNScotland @ScotCoastClean
Here is a paywall-free archive link to yesterday’s feature article: In Scotland, ‘green lairds’ are buying vast estates for carbon credits - The Washington Post archive.ph/2025.02.15-145…
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill Yesterday, Max Wiszniewski of @ReviveCoalition said that Land Management Plans are "probably the most crucial intervention that can be made in this Bill." Listen in to what he has to say 👇 Catching up? 👉ow.ly/IEyp50UU4Of
Big thank you to our Friends of Teucheen Wood for their hard work on Saturday! They spent the morning clearing debris created by last month’s Storm Éowyn & tackling fallen limbs blocking entrances/paths 🪵 We will provide a further update once full, proper access is restored.
The beautiful Achamore Gardens in Gigha has been badly damaged by Storm Eowyn. The @isleofgigha has launched a crowdfunder to help fund the garden's recovery. You can contribute here: gofund.me/16ce3baf
.@thepyramid_scot is searching for a Treasurer to join their Board of Trustees, who will work with the other Trustees and senior staff to oversee The Pyramid’s finances and ensure they are properly managed tinyurl.com/2r4uv3ds £25 per hour(4-8 hours per month) #charityjob
Time flies in tartan! The Jacobite siege of Stirling ended on 1st Feb, 1746. Join us for the final Jacobite January event, Retreat! A walking tour of St. Ninians Kirkyard with Dr. Murray Cook, plus artefacts, merch, and more. Book now: shorturl.at/dvWI5
More excellent research from Andy Wightman on the likely impacts of the Land Reform Bill, and the need for loopholes to be closed so more landowners and holdings can be included Look forward to working together to make the Bill have a meaningful impact andywightman.scot/2025/01/land-r…
Scotland has in recent years become a haven for investors seeking to buy land for carbon offsetting. But is this delivering the environmental and community benefits that Scotland needs? 🗓️ 4th February ⏰18:00-19:00 📍online Sign up here ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/what-is-the-…
✨ Looking back at Karine Polwart's stunning performance at last year’s Simon Fraser Lecture! 🎶 Don’t miss this year’s in London—sign up to watch live! 👇 buff.ly/4huAApv
'Unique opportunity': Search for family to take on croft tenancy on remote island heraldscotland.com/news/24893611.…
Would be good to see some balance from @SP_NetZero to reflect the potential benefits of the Bill as well as the serious issues of concentrated landownership brought up in yesterday's session x.com/SP_NetZero/sta…
Would be good to see some balance from @SP_NetZero to reflect the potential benefits of the Bill as well as the serious issues of concentrated landownership brought up in yesterday's session x.com/SP_NetZero/sta…
This discussion and debate is a great opportunity for those of us in England to learn from Scotland. Establishing the community right to buy, using land for the benefit of communities, not for profit! It's in #London on 26th February, details below
This discussion and debate is a great opportunity for those of us in England to learn from Scotland. Establishing the community right to buy, using land for the benefit of communities, not for profit! It's in #London on 26th February, details below
Excellent opportunity at Urras Thiriodh / Tiree Community Development Trust 📈Head of Projects 🕑 Full time 💷 £35,340 📅 closing date 3rd February 2025 goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP10…
Tomorrow, we take evidence on Part 1 on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill from landowners, inc community landowners. We'll welcome @CoigachCDC, Moray Estates, Wildland, @ApplecrossACC, Colonsay Community Development Company and @Ardtornish. 📺 From 9.15am: ow.ly/GISm50UNNeA
Three of our members @ApplecrossACC @CoigachCDC and Colonsay Community Development Company will be giving evidence on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill at the @SP_NetZero Committee tomorrow morning. Further information here: parliament.scot/~/media/commit…

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