Beth Landon
@bethlandon.bsky.social
Reconnection - with local community, nature, the land. Sustainable development is community-led. Land Reform, Community Empowerment, environment.
Energy Projects Partnership Manager in East Lammermuir Community Council area.
Energy Projects Partnership Manager in East Lammermuir Community Council area.
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BLOG - Land Reform: 25 years of performance politics. Thoughts in the aftermath of the conclusion of Stage 2 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. The Bill remains ineffective and structural land reform feels as far away as it did before 1999. andywightman.scot/2025/07/land...
Land Reform – 25 Years of performance politics - Land Matters
With Stage 2 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill proceedings now concluded, it is time to take stock of where we are, not just with the Bill, but with the wider land reform agenda. In this blog I want ...
andywightman.scot
July 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
BLOG - Land Reform: 25 years of performance politics. Thoughts in the aftermath of the conclusion of Stage 2 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. The Bill remains ineffective and structural land reform feels as far away as it did before 1999. andywightman.scot/2025/07/land...
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A momentous day for land reform in Scotland! The first compulsory purchase of land using Right to Buy legislation . This follows a failed appeal against the Scottish Government decision by the landowner. Well done Poet's Neuk! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Court ruling paves way for forced sale of St Andrews land
The sale of a plot of ground in St Andrews would be the first of its kind in Scotland.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A momentous day for land reform in Scotland! The first compulsory purchase of land using Right to Buy legislation . This follows a failed appeal against the Scottish Government decision by the landowner. Well done Poet's Neuk! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A good example of the dire need for more effective Land Reform policy, but too late for this community 😥
Dr Andy Williamson, chair of the Sleat Community Council, said no-one in the community had known the decision was being made.
But he was not "overly surprised" by the lack of consultation. "The trustees aren't in the community. They're in London and the US,” he said.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
But he was not "overly surprised" by the lack of consultation. "The trustees aren't in the community. They're in London and the US,” he said.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Isle of Skye clan estate and historic castle put up for sale
The move surprised islanders, who have criticised the lack of community involvement in the decision.
www.bbc.com
March 26, 2025 at 7:35 AM
A good example of the dire need for more effective Land Reform policy, but too late for this community 😥
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SCCE are running another webinar on The Scottish Government's Community Benefits consultation.
Join us to discuss the consultation! All community members welcome from urban and rural communities!
Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
@nescanhub.bsky.social @lornaslater.bsky.social
Join us to discuss the consultation! All community members welcome from urban and rural communities!
Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
@nescanhub.bsky.social @lornaslater.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
SCCE are running another webinar on The Scottish Government's Community Benefits consultation.
Join us to discuss the consultation! All community members welcome from urban and rural communities!
Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
@nescanhub.bsky.social @lornaslater.bsky.social
Join us to discuss the consultation! All community members welcome from urban and rural communities!
Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
@nescanhub.bsky.social @lornaslater.bsky.social
Definitely one to check out if this is coming to a place near you! Great to see this coming to the Borders 🫶
Back by popular demand! The next phase of our exhibition, Where We Stand, celebrating 100 Years of Community Ownership, will be kicking off in Stow in the Scottish Borders on 27th March and then go on tour. Check if it's coming to you here: 100years.scot/events/categ...
March 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Definitely one to check out if this is coming to a place near you! Great to see this coming to the Borders 🫶
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Today the Scottish Parliament’s Energy, Transport and Net Zero Committee published its Stage 1 report on the Land Reform Bill
The report includes concerns raised by our co-director Laurie Macfarlane that the Bill falls far short of what is needed to transform Scotland’s land market
The report includes concerns raised by our co-director Laurie Macfarlane that the Bill falls far short of what is needed to transform Scotland’s land market
Stage 1 report on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
A report by the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.
digitalpublications.parliament.scot
March 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today the Scottish Parliament’s Energy, Transport and Net Zero Committee published its Stage 1 report on the Land Reform Bill
The report includes concerns raised by our co-director Laurie Macfarlane that the Bill falls far short of what is needed to transform Scotland’s land market
The report includes concerns raised by our co-director Laurie Macfarlane that the Bill falls far short of what is needed to transform Scotland’s land market
"Dig where we stand" - local action is a ray of light in a mad world. Thought provoking as ever, thanks Alastair.
Glasgow dreaming on a flat calm Clyde as I come in to the BBC to do the Radio Scotland Thought for the Day at around 0718, a wee but earlier than it used to be.
February 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
"Dig where we stand" - local action is a ray of light in a mad world. Thought provoking as ever, thanks Alastair.
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🎉 Watch the Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture 2025: London 🎉
A vital exchange of learning—working with @CLTNetwork, @peoplesbiz & @cwmpas to deepen our understanding of the path to community power through land ownership.
🕙 Register for the livestream:
🎉 Watch the Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture 2025: London 🎉
A vital exchange of learning—working with @CLTNetwork, @peoplesbiz & @cwmpas to deepen our understanding of the path to community power through land ownership.
🕙 Register for the livestream:
Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture 2025 – Community Land Scotland
Community Land Scotland
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February 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
⌛ Still time to sign up! ⌛
🎉 Watch the Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture 2025: London 🎉
A vital exchange of learning—working with @CLTNetwork, @peoplesbiz & @cwmpas to deepen our understanding of the path to community power through land ownership.
🕙 Register for the livestream:
🎉 Watch the Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture 2025: London 🎉
A vital exchange of learning—working with @CLTNetwork, @peoplesbiz & @cwmpas to deepen our understanding of the path to community power through land ownership.
🕙 Register for the livestream:
Rural areas are often seen as empty spaces available for energy infrastructure at scale. In reality without thriving rural communities a just transition is not possible. Development should be done in partnership with, not to, local communities. Let's not repeat the mistakes of the past...
Across much of Scotland there are significant new wind farm developments, happening and planned. There is a Wind Rush, with huge wealth extraction by distant financiers and investors. We do need to decarbonise energy and economy, but we need a firmer strategy, and less free for all. 1/2
February 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Rural areas are often seen as empty spaces available for energy infrastructure at scale. In reality without thriving rural communities a just transition is not possible. Development should be done in partnership with, not to, local communities. Let's not repeat the mistakes of the past...
Loved reading this book by @rebeccasmithauthor.bsky.social - an honest, real reflection on rural community life, with land ownership thread throughout. Who owns land matters, that's where the power lies.
February 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Loved reading this book by @rebeccasmithauthor.bsky.social - an honest, real reflection on rural community life, with land ownership thread throughout. Who owns land matters, that's where the power lies.
Heading to #SCVOGathering this morning, looking forward to a day of connecting and learning 🫶
February 5, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Heading to #SCVOGathering this morning, looking forward to a day of connecting and learning 🫶
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📢 New @clanscot.bsky.social Website Launched!
This is a new hub for researchers, policymakers & community landowners to share knowledge & collaborate, and features:
🔎 Free research library
🤝 Expert connections
📖 Open access resources
Visit the website 👉 https://clan.scot
This is a new hub for researchers, policymakers & community landowners to share knowledge & collaborate, and features:
🔎 Free research library
🤝 Expert connections
📖 Open access resources
Visit the website 👉 https://clan.scot
January 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📢 New @clanscot.bsky.social Website Launched!
This is a new hub for researchers, policymakers & community landowners to share knowledge & collaborate, and features:
🔎 Free research library
🤝 Expert connections
📖 Open access resources
Visit the website 👉 https://clan.scot
This is a new hub for researchers, policymakers & community landowners to share knowledge & collaborate, and features:
🔎 Free research library
🤝 Expert connections
📖 Open access resources
Visit the website 👉 https://clan.scot
Are you interested in community landownership? Follow CLAN and find out all about their inspiring work 🫶
January 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Are you interested in community landownership? Follow CLAN and find out all about their inspiring work 🫶
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We are delighted to contribute to this project, which proactively identifies ownerless properties and creates opportunities to revitalise neglected buildings, transforming them into valuable assets for communities.
www.kltr.gov.uk/news/proacti...
www.kltr.gov.uk/news/proacti...
Bold new step by the KLTR to tackle ownerless property | KLTR
The KLTR has launched its new Proactive BV project, which will create new opportunities to bring ownerless properties back into purposeful use.
www.kltr.gov.uk
January 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We are delighted to contribute to this project, which proactively identifies ownerless properties and creates opportunities to revitalise neglected buildings, transforming them into valuable assets for communities.
www.kltr.gov.uk/news/proacti...
www.kltr.gov.uk/news/proacti...
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The Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA) is deeply saddened by the loss of their co-founder Jim Johnson.
We at SEDA extend our deepest sympathy to Jim’s family and many friends. The world is better because of him.
We at SEDA extend our deepest sympathy to Jim’s family and many friends. The world is better because of him.
January 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA) is deeply saddened by the loss of their co-founder Jim Johnson.
We at SEDA extend our deepest sympathy to Jim’s family and many friends. The world is better because of him.
We at SEDA extend our deepest sympathy to Jim’s family and many friends. The world is better because of him.
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I will be talking about the new edition of my book, The Poor Had No Lawyers, at this event in Edinburgh Tue 11 Feb 7pm. Tickets here. www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
The Poor Had No Lawyers: Who Owns Scotland and How They Got it by Andy Wightman at Pilrig St. Paul's Church
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January 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I will be talking about the new edition of my book, The Poor Had No Lawyers, at this event in Edinburgh Tue 11 Feb 7pm. Tickets here. www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
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Is your #Combiz looking for group funding?🤔
Whether your funding needs are large/small, join us to explore the options available, including grants, loans and fundraising.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-business-funding-options-and-opportunities-tickets-1145411158609
Whether your funding needs are large/small, join us to explore the options available, including grants, loans and fundraising.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-business-funding-options-and-opportunities-tickets-1145411158609
January 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Is your #Combiz looking for group funding?🤔
Whether your funding needs are large/small, join us to explore the options available, including grants, loans and fundraising.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-business-funding-options-and-opportunities-tickets-1145411158609
Whether your funding needs are large/small, join us to explore the options available, including grants, loans and fundraising.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-business-funding-options-and-opportunities-tickets-1145411158609
Check out this newly published series of short videos about Local Place Plans. Great working with you on this @nwplanning.bsky.social and Paul Nelis (Scottish Community Development Center)!
www.scdc.org.uk/local-place-...
www.scdc.org.uk/local-place-...
In Conversation: LPPs | SCDC - We believe communities matter
www.scdc.org.uk
January 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Check out this newly published series of short videos about Local Place Plans. Great working with you on this @nwplanning.bsky.social and Paul Nelis (Scottish Community Development Center)!
www.scdc.org.uk/local-place-...
www.scdc.org.uk/local-place-...
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Refreshed starter pack go.bsky.app/E6BevH7 👋
January 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Refreshed starter pack go.bsky.app/E6BevH7 👋
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Could community ownership be the solution for your local area? 🤔
On Tue 14 January, Plunkett adviser Misty Bower will share practical advice to help you turn your project into a success.
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-community-owned-business-from-idea-to-reality-tickets-1091115749579
On Tue 14 January, Plunkett adviser Misty Bower will share practical advice to help you turn your project into a success.
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-community-owned-business-from-idea-to-reality-tickets-1091115749579
January 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Could community ownership be the solution for your local area? 🤔
On Tue 14 January, Plunkett adviser Misty Bower will share practical advice to help you turn your project into a success.
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-community-owned-business-from-idea-to-reality-tickets-1091115749579
On Tue 14 January, Plunkett adviser Misty Bower will share practical advice to help you turn your project into a success.
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-community-owned-business-from-idea-to-reality-tickets-1091115749579
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In its current form, the Land Reform Bill does not do enough to modernise Scotland’s archaic and dysfunctional land market.
In this report, we outline an ambitious agenda to diversify land ownership, tackle the housing crisis and deliver a just transition.
In this report, we outline an ambitious agenda to diversify land ownership, tackle the housing crisis and deliver a just transition.
Land Reform for a Democratic, Sustainable and Just Scotland
Ahead of the Land Reform Bill, this report sets out a bold agenda for land reform.
www.futureeconomy.scot
December 21, 2024 at 2:58 PM
In its current form, the Land Reform Bill does not do enough to modernise Scotland’s archaic and dysfunctional land market.
In this report, we outline an ambitious agenda to diversify land ownership, tackle the housing crisis and deliver a just transition.
In this report, we outline an ambitious agenda to diversify land ownership, tackle the housing crisis and deliver a just transition.
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www.scotsman.com/news/opinion... Excellent piece from @joycemcm.bsky.social Making the case for the restoration of genuine local democracy
Why Scotland needs a grassroots revolution in its towns and villages to defend democracy
All across Scotland, there are fine municipal buildings that were once home to small, local councils
www.scotsman.com
December 20, 2024 at 6:17 PM
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion... Excellent piece from @joycemcm.bsky.social Making the case for the restoration of genuine local democracy
Important call from @localpeoplelead.bsky.social, reporting on the recent Revive Coalition conference, to "build a movement on such a scale that the momentum for change becomes unstoppable" on Land Reform in Scotland us2.campaign-archive.com?e=ef81948bc4...
Reviving Land Reform
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December 19, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Important call from @localpeoplelead.bsky.social, reporting on the recent Revive Coalition conference, to "build a movement on such a scale that the momentum for change becomes unstoppable" on Land Reform in Scotland us2.campaign-archive.com?e=ef81948bc4...
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If you want to catch up with an 11 min talk about where we are with land reform in Scotland, you can watch my presentation to the revive.scot conference on 11 November (starts 4:01:07 www.youtube.com/live/b4v0co7...
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December 16, 2024 at 11:15 AM
If you want to catch up with an 11 min talk about where we are with land reform in Scotland, you can watch my presentation to the revive.scot conference on 11 November (starts 4:01:07 www.youtube.com/live/b4v0co7...
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Community Shares investment opportunity! Check it out! 👀
Morebattle, in the Scottish Borders, is seeking to buy their local pub and create a thriving hub for their local community.
Non-resident investors welcome too 😊
#morethanapub @plunkettuk.bsky.social
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Morebattle, in the Scottish Borders, is seeking to buy their local pub and create a thriving hub for their local community.
Non-resident investors welcome too 😊
#morethanapub @plunkettuk.bsky.social
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December 12, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Community Shares investment opportunity! Check it out! 👀
Morebattle, in the Scottish Borders, is seeking to buy their local pub and create a thriving hub for their local community.
Non-resident investors welcome too 😊
#morethanapub @plunkettuk.bsky.social
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Morebattle, in the Scottish Borders, is seeking to buy their local pub and create a thriving hub for their local community.
Non-resident investors welcome too 😊
#morethanapub @plunkettuk.bsky.social
www.facebook.com/profile.php?...