Community Land Scotland
@communitylandsc.bsky.social
A collective voice for community landowners throughout Scotland, representing and supporting land reform through community land ownership
The simplistic depiction of renewables v communities is a fallacy, and a potentially dangerous one.
Read our full opinion piece in The Scotsman talking about the urgent need to decarbonise whilst also empowering communities & reducing glaring inequality:
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Read our full opinion piece in The Scotsman talking about the urgent need to decarbonise whilst also empowering communities & reducing glaring inequality:
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Why the Highlands are rebelling against renewable energy – and how to make it work for the people
The simplistic depiction of renewables versus communities is a fallacy, and a potentially dangerous one, writes Dr Josh Doble
www.scotsman.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The simplistic depiction of renewables v communities is a fallacy, and a potentially dangerous one.
Read our full opinion piece in The Scotsman talking about the urgent need to decarbonise whilst also empowering communities & reducing glaring inequality:
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Read our full opinion piece in The Scotsman talking about the urgent need to decarbonise whilst also empowering communities & reducing glaring inequality:
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Ahead of stage 1 debate on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill tomorrow, we have published a briefing for MSPs setting out our views.
You can read our full briefing here 👉 www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Land-Scotland-CWB-Briefing-Nov-25.pdf
You can read our full briefing here 👉 www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Land-Scotland-CWB-Briefing-Nov-25.pdf
www.communitylandscotland.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ahead of stage 1 debate on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill tomorrow, we have published a briefing for MSPs setting out our views.
You can read our full briefing here 👉 www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Land-Scotland-CWB-Briefing-Nov-25.pdf
You can read our full briefing here 👉 www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Land-Scotland-CWB-Briefing-Nov-25.pdf
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Today we're launching our new series: This is Community Wealth Building! 🏴
We start on Tiree, where a community-owned wind turbine powers life on the island, run by the Tiree Community Development Trust.
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/community-we...
We start on Tiree, where a community-owned wind turbine powers life on the island, run by the Tiree Community Development Trust.
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/community-we...
Tiree: Powering Community Wealth Building with renewable energy - Scottish Community Alliance
On Tiree, a community-owned wind turbine has powered a decade of local investment, funding essential infrastructure and services. As Scotland debates how to embed Community Wealth Building in law, the...
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today we're launching our new series: This is Community Wealth Building! 🏴
We start on Tiree, where a community-owned wind turbine powers life on the island, run by the Tiree Community Development Trust.
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/community-we...
We start on Tiree, where a community-owned wind turbine powers life on the island, run by the Tiree Community Development Trust.
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/community-we...
Last night, the Scottish Parliament passed the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill - a milestone in Scotland's journey towards fairer, more transparent landownership.
A strong step forward, but the next Parliament must go further with bold, structural reform.
Read our full response 👉 tinyurl.com/4u9mp5ar
A strong step forward, but the next Parliament must go further with bold, structural reform.
Read our full response 👉 tinyurl.com/4u9mp5ar
Response to the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill 2025 – Community Land Scotland
We have published a statement in light of the passing of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill on Wednesday 5th November 2025. We welcome the Bill’s passing and believe this is a step forward for land reform legislation in Scotland.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Last night, the Scottish Parliament passed the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill - a milestone in Scotland's journey towards fairer, more transparent landownership.
A strong step forward, but the next Parliament must go further with bold, structural reform.
Read our full response 👉 tinyurl.com/4u9mp5ar
A strong step forward, but the next Parliament must go further with bold, structural reform.
Read our full response 👉 tinyurl.com/4u9mp5ar
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The rain really hasn’t stopped in Langholm ☔️💧
A perfect time to see how our new wetland and peatland sites are standing up to the ongoing deluge.
Lots of new pools in blocked ditches, sphagnum moss colonising and wetland ponds full!
A perfect time to see how our new wetland and peatland sites are standing up to the ongoing deluge.
Lots of new pools in blocked ditches, sphagnum moss colonising and wetland ponds full!
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The rain really hasn’t stopped in Langholm ☔️💧
A perfect time to see how our new wetland and peatland sites are standing up to the ongoing deluge.
Lots of new pools in blocked ditches, sphagnum moss colonising and wetland ponds full!
A perfect time to see how our new wetland and peatland sites are standing up to the ongoing deluge.
Lots of new pools in blocked ditches, sphagnum moss colonising and wetland ponds full!
We are pleased that the Land Reform Bill passed last night. This is only one step forward. The provisions should improve transparency, community engagement and hopefully break up some monopoly landholdings. However much more work will be needed in the next Parliament...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why the battle still rages over land ownership in Scotland
The reaction to the Scottish government's wide-ranging new laws show the divided opinions on the issue.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
We are pleased that the Land Reform Bill passed last night. This is only one step forward. The provisions should improve transparency, community engagement and hopefully break up some monopoly landholdings. However much more work will be needed in the next Parliament...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tax reform on landholdings is desperately needed. We need to bring poorly managed and owned land in urban and rural Scotland back into productive use for public benefit. This must be dealt with in the next parliament. Clear, strong arguments from @ross-greer.bsky.social during LR Bill debate tonight
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Tax reform on landholdings is desperately needed. We need to bring poorly managed and owned land in urban and rural Scotland back into productive use for public benefit. This must be dealt with in the next parliament. Clear, strong arguments from @ross-greer.bsky.social during LR Bill debate tonight
Important amendments from @ariane-burgess.bsky.social and Mercedes Villalba being voted on in Parliament tonight. They would ensure public oversight over significant land transfers and set a presumed limit on landownership at 500ha unless owned for wider public benefit. Much needed interventions
🏛️ The Land Reform Bill is being debated in Parliament right now.
Scotland’s land is hoarded - 50% of it owned by less than 1% of people. One of the worst statistics in Europe.
My amendment sets a 500-hectare ceiling, giving ministers power to stop land sales to those who already own vast estates.
Scotland’s land is hoarded - 50% of it owned by less than 1% of people. One of the worst statistics in Europe.
My amendment sets a 500-hectare ceiling, giving ministers power to stop land sales to those who already own vast estates.
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Important amendments from @ariane-burgess.bsky.social and Mercedes Villalba being voted on in Parliament tonight. They would ensure public oversight over significant land transfers and set a presumed limit on landownership at 500ha unless owned for wider public benefit. Much needed interventions
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🏛️ The Land Reform Bill is being debated in Parliament right now.
Scotland’s land is hoarded - 50% of it owned by less than 1% of people. One of the worst statistics in Europe.
My amendment sets a 500-hectare ceiling, giving ministers power to stop land sales to those who already own vast estates.
Scotland’s land is hoarded - 50% of it owned by less than 1% of people. One of the worst statistics in Europe.
My amendment sets a 500-hectare ceiling, giving ministers power to stop land sales to those who already own vast estates.
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🏛️ The Land Reform Bill is being debated in Parliament right now.
Scotland’s land is hoarded - 50% of it owned by less than 1% of people. One of the worst statistics in Europe.
My amendment sets a 500-hectare ceiling, giving ministers power to stop land sales to those who already own vast estates.
Scotland’s land is hoarded - 50% of it owned by less than 1% of people. One of the worst statistics in Europe.
My amendment sets a 500-hectare ceiling, giving ministers power to stop land sales to those who already own vast estates.
Today is the last day of #CommunityLandFestival 2025 - so make sure to get out there and celebrate!
November 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Today is the last day of #CommunityLandFestival 2025 - so make sure to get out there and celebrate!
It’s another full day at #CommunityLandFestival! Communities across Scotland are opening their doors to celebrate.
November 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s another full day at #CommunityLandFestival! Communities across Scotland are opening their doors to celebrate.
It’s a bewitching day at #CommunityLandFestival! Communities across Scotland are conjuring up Halloween fun, arts, and celebrations — join in the magic!
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It’s a bewitching day at #CommunityLandFestival! Communities across Scotland are conjuring up Halloween fun, arts, and celebrations — join in the magic!
For #CommunityLandFestival, we asked communities across Scotland to tell their story in just one minute.
FFirst up: Strathfillan, a small community of 400 people across three villages. This short film offers a lovely peek at their projects, people, and pride in their community.
FFirst up: Strathfillan, a small community of 400 people across three villages. This short film offers a lovely peek at their projects, people, and pride in their community.
Strathfillan Community Development Trust
YouTube video by Community Land Scotland
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October 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
For #CommunityLandFestival, we asked communities across Scotland to tell their story in just one minute.
FFirst up: Strathfillan, a small community of 400 people across three villages. This short film offers a lovely peek at their projects, people, and pride in their community.
FFirst up: Strathfillan, a small community of 400 people across three villages. This short film offers a lovely peek at their projects, people, and pride in their community.
Come and celebrate #CommunityLandFestival with Midsteeple Quarter today as they approach the anniversary of the hand-over of The Standard, an award-winning community-owned development. The event will include live music, building tours, refreshments, and networking. buff.ly/rIIBTfX
October 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Come and celebrate #CommunityLandFestival with Midsteeple Quarter today as they approach the anniversary of the hand-over of The Standard, an award-winning community-owned development. The event will include live music, building tours, refreshments, and networking. buff.ly/rIIBTfX
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Some beautiful shots of resident Lakeland Fell ponies Stan, Dan and Paddy. They have been really thriving on the rough hill pastures on Tarras Valley and doing a fantastic job helping to regenerate the grassland habitats!
📷 Faith Garvey
📷 Faith Garvey
October 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Some beautiful shots of resident Lakeland Fell ponies Stan, Dan and Paddy. They have been really thriving on the rough hill pastures on Tarras Valley and doing a fantastic job helping to regenerate the grassland habitats!
📷 Faith Garvey
📷 Faith Garvey
Important contributions during Stage 3 Land Reform Bill debate tonight from @markruskell.bsky.social on the damaging impact of local land monopolies in Kenmore and Tongue, Mercedes Villalba on island monopolies and depopulation and @paulsweeney.bsky.social on the urgent need for urban land reform
October 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Important contributions during Stage 3 Land Reform Bill debate tonight from @markruskell.bsky.social on the damaging impact of local land monopolies in Kenmore and Tongue, Mercedes Villalba on island monopolies and depopulation and @paulsweeney.bsky.social on the urgent need for urban land reform
Community Land Festival continues! Greener Kirkcaldy are screening Together We Grow. The film tells the story of New Zealand’s Common Unity, showing how communities can tackle issues like food insecurity and isolation while building connections that support health and wellbeing. buff.ly/UICrYIE
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Community Land Festival continues! Greener Kirkcaldy are screening Together We Grow. The film tells the story of New Zealand’s Common Unity, showing how communities can tackle issues like food insecurity and isolation while building connections that support health and wellbeing. buff.ly/UICrYIE
Another busy day for #CommunityLandFestival!
In West Lothian, Easter Breich Wood Community Group will lead a Fungi Foray and Arts Workshop. Participants will learn about the fungi in this community-owned woodland, and have the chance to draw their finds. buff.ly/L2pb36S
In West Lothian, Easter Breich Wood Community Group will lead a Fungi Foray and Arts Workshop. Participants will learn about the fungi in this community-owned woodland, and have the chance to draw their finds. buff.ly/L2pb36S
October 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Another busy day for #CommunityLandFestival!
In West Lothian, Easter Breich Wood Community Group will lead a Fungi Foray and Arts Workshop. Participants will learn about the fungi in this community-owned woodland, and have the chance to draw their finds. buff.ly/L2pb36S
In West Lothian, Easter Breich Wood Community Group will lead a Fungi Foray and Arts Workshop. Participants will learn about the fungi in this community-owned woodland, and have the chance to draw their finds. buff.ly/L2pb36S
It's a busy day today at #CommunityLandFestival! Communities all across Scotland are coming together to celebrate.
October 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It's a busy day today at #CommunityLandFestival! Communities all across Scotland are coming together to celebrate.
We are heading into the weekend with #CommunityLandFestival! Join the Langholm Initiative tonight for a ceilidh celebrating Tarras Valley Nature Reserve and all things community land! buff.ly/yFTFfVp
October 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We are heading into the weekend with #CommunityLandFestival! Join the Langholm Initiative tonight for a ceilidh celebrating Tarras Valley Nature Reserve and all things community land! buff.ly/yFTFfVp
This afternoon Gallan Head Community Trust will join in #CommunityLandFestival with a get together Attendees can catch up with the work of the Trust while enjoying a bowl of seasonal soup at Gallan Beag. buff.ly/cVJB7c1
October 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This afternoon Gallan Head Community Trust will join in #CommunityLandFestival with a get together Attendees can catch up with the work of the Trust while enjoying a bowl of seasonal soup at Gallan Beag. buff.ly/cVJB7c1
As part of #CommunityLandFestival, primary and academy pupils have been carving pumpkins all week long. Tonight, Maud Village Trust hosts a special event where the pumpkins will be lit up and celebrated, with prizes to be won! buff.ly/iG9aVEF
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
As part of #CommunityLandFestival, primary and academy pupils have been carving pumpkins all week long. Tonight, Maud Village Trust hosts a special event where the pumpkins will be lit up and celebrated, with prizes to be won! buff.ly/iG9aVEF
The Festival continue today with family-friendly social conservation, acoustic music, and a hot lunch in Glenan Wood in Argyll hosted by Friends of Glenan Wood. Bring a wheelbarrow if you can help with biochar making! buff.ly/FJ3CGr4
Share your photos with #CommunityLandFestival.
Share your photos with #CommunityLandFestival.
October 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Festival continue today with family-friendly social conservation, acoustic music, and a hot lunch in Glenan Wood in Argyll hosted by Friends of Glenan Wood. Bring a wheelbarrow if you can help with biochar making! buff.ly/FJ3CGr4
Share your photos with #CommunityLandFestival.
Share your photos with #CommunityLandFestival.
It's a big day at Community Land Festival! From schools to street parties, communities are celebrating in their own unique ways across Scotland.
October 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's a big day at Community Land Festival! From schools to street parties, communities are celebrating in their own unique ways across Scotland.
Community Land Festival kicks off today!
October 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Community Land Festival kicks off today!