Gavin Corbett
@gavincorbett.bsky.social
Mountain-going, biking, kayaker with two sons and a pathetic but charming vegetable garden. Former councillor, former SpAd. Working in an outdoor access charity. Current chair of Water of Leith Conservation Trust.
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Thanks to everyone that voted in person and online in the Leith Chooses process.
Happy to report we got the full grant that we applied for. Meaning more tools and plants for the regular Coalie Park Coalition group so that we can keep the area looking lush for years to come.
Happy to report we got the full grant that we applied for. Meaning more tools and plants for the regular Coalie Park Coalition group so that we can keep the area looking lush for years to come.
February 19, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Thanks to everyone that voted in person and online in the Leith Chooses process.
Happy to report we got the full grant that we applied for. Meaning more tools and plants for the regular Coalie Park Coalition group so that we can keep the area looking lush for years to come.
Happy to report we got the full grant that we applied for. Meaning more tools and plants for the regular Coalie Park Coalition group so that we can keep the area looking lush for years to come.
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It's absolutely full on winter conditions out there if you are heading to Scotland's mountains - and that means you need to carry and know how to use an ice-axe and crampons. If you don't, either choose a walk at lower levels, wait for the snows to melt before tackling the summits...
February 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM
It's absolutely full on winter conditions out there if you are heading to Scotland's mountains - and that means you need to carry and know how to use an ice-axe and crampons. If you don't, either choose a walk at lower levels, wait for the snows to melt before tackling the summits...
I’m sure @visit-scotland.bsky.social gets many requests about the whereabouts of this prestigious viewpoint in Fife.
February 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM
I’m sure @visit-scotland.bsky.social gets many requests about the whereabouts of this prestigious viewpoint in Fife.
I was speaking to another (not Green) MSP who highlighted that, in the last five years, the number of people contacting MSP offices with significant mental health crises has dramatically increased. Obviously, MSPs and staff are generalists and can’t usually offer directly the kind of help needed.
This absolutely applies to MSPs.
The two major causes are years of austerity resulting in chronic public services failures and the disempowerment of local councillors.
The result? Not enough time for our main role, making good law and holding governments to account.
@politicshome.bsky.social
The two major causes are years of austerity resulting in chronic public services failures and the disempowerment of local councillors.
The result? Not enough time for our main role, making good law and holding governments to account.
@politicshome.bsky.social
Casework Crisis: Increase In Constituency Caseload Takes Its Toll
The inexorable growth in casework is stopping MPs from fulfilling their other roles. Alice Lilly sifts through the inbox looking for what might be ...
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February 18, 2026 at 7:11 AM
I was speaking to another (not Green) MSP who highlighted that, in the last five years, the number of people contacting MSP offices with significant mental health crises has dramatically increased. Obviously, MSPs and staff are generalists and can’t usually offer directly the kind of help needed.
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It's tomorrow! All residents welcome to join.
Save the date for our next in person public meeting
17 February 7-9pm at Merchiston Tennis & Bowling Club EH11 1NA.
All residents are welcome to join and raise issues about the local area, meet ward councillors, and also find out about ongoing initiatives for road safety, planning and more!
17 February 7-9pm at Merchiston Tennis & Bowling Club EH11 1NA.
All residents are welcome to join and raise issues about the local area, meet ward councillors, and also find out about ongoing initiatives for road safety, planning and more!
February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It's tomorrow! All residents welcome to join.
Great craic in at the bothy last night with my pal Colin who I was first in a bothy with in 1981. Preceded by a wander up the Black Mount (the one at Dolphinton in the Borderlands, not Etive side and Deirdre of the Sorrows)…
February 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Great craic in at the bothy last night with my pal Colin who I was first in a bothy with in 1981. Preceded by a wander up the Black Mount (the one at Dolphinton in the Borderlands, not Etive side and Deirdre of the Sorrows)…
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We will be out door knocking again tomorrow (Saturday 14 February) 10.30-12.30. Meet outside the Co-op, 114 Dalry Road, Edinburgh.
We will give full briefing and notes at the start and we will team up experienced hands with those of us coming newer to it. So no experience is required.
We will give full briefing and notes at the start and we will team up experienced hands with those of us coming newer to it. So no experience is required.
February 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
We will be out door knocking again tomorrow (Saturday 14 February) 10.30-12.30. Meet outside the Co-op, 114 Dalry Road, Edinburgh.
We will give full briefing and notes at the start and we will team up experienced hands with those of us coming newer to it. So no experience is required.
We will give full briefing and notes at the start and we will team up experienced hands with those of us coming newer to it. So no experience is required.
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Absolutely brilliant take-down by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
of ludicrous myths & misinformation spouting from Tony Blair’s think tank. Why on earth does he think it’s sensible to make our energy more costly & less secure?
of ludicrous myths & misinformation spouting from Tony Blair’s think tank. Why on earth does he think it’s sensible to make our energy more costly & less secure?
Tony Blair’s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin
Ex-PM’s thinktank urges more drilling and fewer renewables, ignoring evidence that clean energy is cheaper and better for bills
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Absolutely brilliant take-down by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
of ludicrous myths & misinformation spouting from Tony Blair’s think tank. Why on earth does he think it’s sensible to make our energy more costly & less secure?
of ludicrous myths & misinformation spouting from Tony Blair’s think tank. Why on earth does he think it’s sensible to make our energy more costly & less secure?
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Sad that storms have wrecked Arran's Fisherman's Walk, although the rapid community response is uplifting to see.👏🏼
At a national level, we're calling for a £50million Scottish Paths Fund in the next parliament to address the collapse in funding for our much-loved paths & world-class access rights.
At a national level, we're calling for a £50million Scottish Paths Fund in the next parliament to address the collapse in funding for our much-loved paths & world-class access rights.
Fundraiser launched to repair popular walking route destroyed by storm
The popular walking route has collapsed following strong winds
news.stv.tv
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Sad that storms have wrecked Arran's Fisherman's Walk, although the rapid community response is uplifting to see.👏🏼
At a national level, we're calling for a £50million Scottish Paths Fund in the next parliament to address the collapse in funding for our much-loved paths & world-class access rights.
At a national level, we're calling for a £50million Scottish Paths Fund in the next parliament to address the collapse in funding for our much-loved paths & world-class access rights.
It was wet at times today but mild enough to get out on the bike for the first time in 2026 (albeit mountain bike). Up to kirknewton, through Selm Muir Wood and up to Morton Reservoir - a first for me. I got as far as Morton Farm before lashing rain bid me turn around and back via Glen Brook.
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
It was wet at times today but mild enough to get out on the bike for the first time in 2026 (albeit mountain bike). Up to kirknewton, through Selm Muir Wood and up to Morton Reservoir - a first for me. I got as far as Morton Farm before lashing rain bid me turn around and back via Glen Brook.
It’s a reminder that while it feels like a long long period of rain, up in the far north west it’s often been glorious weather. Who’d have thunk it?
Winter can be a challenging time to work in North West Scotland, but it certainly has its moments.
One of our Reserves Project Officers snapped these stunning photos while undertaking path maintenance and checking the people counters at our Ben Mor Coigach reserve.
Not a bad day at the office 😎
One of our Reserves Project Officers snapped these stunning photos while undertaking path maintenance and checking the people counters at our Ben Mor Coigach reserve.
Not a bad day at the office 😎
February 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
It’s a reminder that while it feels like a long long period of rain, up in the far north west it’s often been glorious weather. Who’d have thunk it?
The North East has been battered by constant rain for weeks so where better to go by train and bus today but Stonehaven for a wet walk with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social groups in Grampian followed by the Area AGM this afternoon?
February 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The North East has been battered by constant rain for weeks so where better to go by train and bus today but Stonehaven for a wet walk with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social groups in Grampian followed by the Area AGM this afternoon?
It says something for the (fool)hardiness of our staff team that, in the midst of weeks of working outside in bone-numbing east winds, they choose to go to an ICE rink on their team day…
It's not often we can chance to get together as a staff team . Naturally when we do, we like to be within a stones throw of the river.
So thanks to Curl Edinburgh for teaching us the skills of the stones , a fabulous lunch at Dine and then pints at the Roseburn bar
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork
So thanks to Curl Edinburgh for teaching us the skills of the stones , a fabulous lunch at Dine and then pints at the Roseburn bar
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork
February 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
It says something for the (fool)hardiness of our staff team that, in the midst of weeks of working outside in bone-numbing east winds, they choose to go to an ICE rink on their team day…
Our visitor centre @wolct.bsky.social is closed just now for heat pump installation so we are grateful to the Fingal Hotel boat in Leith for offering us a free meeting room for our board meeting this evening. A cut above our usual standard!
February 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Our visitor centre @wolct.bsky.social is closed just now for heat pump installation so we are grateful to the Fingal Hotel boat in Leith for offering us a free meeting room for our board meeting this evening. A cut above our usual standard!
Loads of people here today (online) for a major event on recreation in nature.
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Loads of people here today (online) for a major event on recreation in nature.
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“We risk having world-class outdoor access rights, but 3rd-rate funding to actually make sure they’re delivered.”
Our director @bjpaddy.bsky.social just made the case for a £50million Scottish Paths Fund, on BBC Radio 4 Farming Today.
🔈Listen again below & see more on the @ramblers.org.uk website.
Our director @bjpaddy.bsky.social just made the case for a £50million Scottish Paths Fund, on BBC Radio 4 Farming Today.
🔈Listen again below & see more on the @ramblers.org.uk website.
Farming Today - 02/02/26 Scottish Environment Bill, Ramblers report, new entrants. - BBC Sounds
Scotland paves the way for legal targets on nature.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 6:12 AM
“We risk having world-class outdoor access rights, but 3rd-rate funding to actually make sure they’re delivered.”
Our director @bjpaddy.bsky.social just made the case for a £50million Scottish Paths Fund, on BBC Radio 4 Farming Today.
🔈Listen again below & see more on the @ramblers.org.uk website.
Our director @bjpaddy.bsky.social just made the case for a £50million Scottish Paths Fund, on BBC Radio 4 Farming Today.
🔈Listen again below & see more on the @ramblers.org.uk website.
Lovely warm sun today in foothills of Pentlands, the Water of Leith and the Union Canal
February 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Lovely warm sun today in foothills of Pentlands, the Water of Leith and the Union Canal
First paddle of the year!
January 31, 2026 at 5:20 PM
First paddle of the year!
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Another great canvassing session with @edinburghgreens.bsky.social in Gorgie-Dalry. Such enthusiasm for Green message and @scottishgreens.org candidate @lornaslater.bsky.social in Edinburgh Central. #VoteGreen
January 31, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Another great canvassing session with @edinburghgreens.bsky.social in Gorgie-Dalry. Such enthusiasm for Green message and @scottishgreens.org candidate @lornaslater.bsky.social in Edinburgh Central. #VoteGreen
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Scotland’s world-class outdoor access rights are being pushed to breaking point due to a collapse in investment in staff and paths - report from @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
Survey reveals collapse in funding for paths and outdoor access
Scotland’s world-class outdoor access rights are being pushed to breaking point due to a collapse in investment in staff and paths, a new report has revealed today.
Since 2003, people in Scotland...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Scotland’s world-class outdoor access rights are being pushed to breaking point due to a collapse in investment in staff and paths - report from @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
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“A lot of people, especially Ukrainians, they’re lost. They need something to help them, for a short period of time, just to forget what’s going on in their native land” - 1 of our Community Champions, Nataliia from Ukraine.
🎞️ Watch Nataliia's trip to the Cairngorms: ramblers.org.uk/tripcairngorms
🎞️ Watch Nataliia's trip to the Cairngorms: ramblers.org.uk/tripcairngorms
January 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM
“A lot of people, especially Ukrainians, they’re lost. They need something to help them, for a short period of time, just to forget what’s going on in their native land” - 1 of our Community Champions, Nataliia from Ukraine.
🎞️ Watch Nataliia's trip to the Cairngorms: ramblers.org.uk/tripcairngorms
🎞️ Watch Nataliia's trip to the Cairngorms: ramblers.org.uk/tripcairngorms
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Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
January 27, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
The quality and depth of advice on Walk Highlands is just superb.
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Walkhighlands website & app are free for everyone and anyone to use.
We don't charge as we want to provide a service accessible to all, including those who cannot afford to pay. We are now a not-for-profit set up to serve walkers.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/donate.shtml
January 26, 2026 at 8:05 AM
The quality and depth of advice on Walk Highlands is just superb.
I’m off to join the @ramblersscotland.bsky.social Lothian and Borders area at their annual get together in Linlithgow today: walks in the morning and sharing experiences in the afternoon. And avoiding the rain… Looking forward to meeting and hearing from local members!
January 24, 2026 at 8:09 AM
I’m off to join the @ramblersscotland.bsky.social Lothian and Borders area at their annual get together in Linlithgow today: walks in the morning and sharing experiences in the afternoon. And avoiding the rain… Looking forward to meeting and hearing from local members!
Regular visitors to @wolct.bsky.social centre on Lanark Road should note that the building is closed from 26 January, reopening again on 7 February. This is to allow us to install our new air source heat pump and associated works, part of our journey to being a net zero emissions charity.
January 22, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Regular visitors to @wolct.bsky.social centre on Lanark Road should note that the building is closed from 26 January, reopening again on 7 February. This is to allow us to install our new air source heat pump and associated works, part of our journey to being a net zero emissions charity.