Scottish Environment LINK
@scotlink.bsky.social
The voice of Scotland's #environment community. Over 50 organisations working together for the environment.
www.scotlink.org
www.scotlink.org
Time is running out for Scotland's seas! ⏳
This blog summarises the key pledges made by the Scottish political parties on ocean action, climate, pollution and a just transition from our recent Sea Scotland hustings.
Read more www.scotlink.org/scotlands-oc...
#Scotland #ClimateAction #MarineLife
This blog summarises the key pledges made by the Scottish political parties on ocean action, climate, pollution and a just transition from our recent Sea Scotland hustings.
Read more www.scotlink.org/scotlands-oc...
#Scotland #ClimateAction #MarineLife
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Time is running out for Scotland's seas! ⏳
This blog summarises the key pledges made by the Scottish political parties on ocean action, climate, pollution and a just transition from our recent Sea Scotland hustings.
Read more www.scotlink.org/scotlands-oc...
#Scotland #ClimateAction #MarineLife
This blog summarises the key pledges made by the Scottish political parties on ocean action, climate, pollution and a just transition from our recent Sea Scotland hustings.
Read more www.scotlink.org/scotlands-oc...
#Scotland #ClimateAction #MarineLife
Environment groups including LINK and RSPB Scotland have quit the Scottish Government’s farming policy groups, saying the urgent need to help farmers and crofters tackle the climate & nature crises is being ignored.
Read more www.scotlink.org/environmenta...
#SustainableFarming #ClimateAction
Read more www.scotlink.org/environmenta...
#SustainableFarming #ClimateAction
December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Environment groups including LINK and RSPB Scotland have quit the Scottish Government’s farming policy groups, saying the urgent need to help farmers and crofters tackle the climate & nature crises is being ignored.
Read more www.scotlink.org/environmenta...
#SustainableFarming #ClimateAction
Read more www.scotlink.org/environmenta...
#SustainableFarming #ClimateAction
We celebrate the wonderful life & legacy of John Mayhew, former LINK Chair (2006-2009) & a true friend. Generous, supportive, and great fun, he enriched the lives of all who worked alongside him.
He will be deeply missed.
Read some of our memories of him: www.scotlink.org/john-mayhew-...
He will be deeply missed.
Read some of our memories of him: www.scotlink.org/john-mayhew-...
John Mayhew: our memories – Scotlink
www.scotlink.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We celebrate the wonderful life & legacy of John Mayhew, former LINK Chair (2006-2009) & a true friend. Generous, supportive, and great fun, he enriched the lives of all who worked alongside him.
He will be deeply missed.
Read some of our memories of him: www.scotlink.org/john-mayhew-...
He will be deeply missed.
Read some of our memories of him: www.scotlink.org/john-mayhew-...
Scot Gov delays marine protection (again) until AFTER May 2026 election
Lines on a map are NOT protection! Destructive bottom trawling continues in our protected areas, devastating vital habitats. The costs of this delay are severe.
Read more: www.scotlink.org/environment-...
#savescottishseas
Lines on a map are NOT protection! Destructive bottom trawling continues in our protected areas, devastating vital habitats. The costs of this delay are severe.
Read more: www.scotlink.org/environment-...
#savescottishseas
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Scot Gov delays marine protection (again) until AFTER May 2026 election
Lines on a map are NOT protection! Destructive bottom trawling continues in our protected areas, devastating vital habitats. The costs of this delay are severe.
Read more: www.scotlink.org/environment-...
#savescottishseas
Lines on a map are NOT protection! Destructive bottom trawling continues in our protected areas, devastating vital habitats. The costs of this delay are severe.
Read more: www.scotlink.org/environment-...
#savescottishseas
Congrats to Ariane Burgess, LINK’s Nature Champion of 2025! She went above & beyond for the Eurasian Beaver.
We will soon be starting a species spotlight of the week, highlighting Scotland’s iconic species & the MSPs who champion them. Stay tuned!
Learn more: www.scotlink.org/link-campaig...
We will soon be starting a species spotlight of the week, highlighting Scotland’s iconic species & the MSPs who champion them. Stay tuned!
Learn more: www.scotlink.org/link-campaig...
December 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Congrats to Ariane Burgess, LINK’s Nature Champion of 2025! She went above & beyond for the Eurasian Beaver.
We will soon be starting a species spotlight of the week, highlighting Scotland’s iconic species & the MSPs who champion them. Stay tuned!
Learn more: www.scotlink.org/link-campaig...
We will soon be starting a species spotlight of the week, highlighting Scotland’s iconic species & the MSPs who champion them. Stay tuned!
Learn more: www.scotlink.org/link-campaig...
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Which MSP Nature Champions have stood up for nature in 2025?
Who's been the adders' advocate, the puffins' protector, the hero of heathlands?
We’ll be announcing the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year award this Wednesday @ 8pm - stay tuned!🏆
Discover more: scotlink.org/link-campaig...
Who's been the adders' advocate, the puffins' protector, the hero of heathlands?
We’ll be announcing the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year award this Wednesday @ 8pm - stay tuned!🏆
Discover more: scotlink.org/link-campaig...
December 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Which MSP Nature Champions have stood up for nature in 2025?
Who's been the adders' advocate, the puffins' protector, the hero of heathlands?
We’ll be announcing the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year award this Wednesday @ 8pm - stay tuned!🏆
Discover more: scotlink.org/link-campaig...
Who's been the adders' advocate, the puffins' protector, the hero of heathlands?
We’ll be announcing the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year award this Wednesday @ 8pm - stay tuned!🏆
Discover more: scotlink.org/link-campaig...
Healthy seas need more than just marine protected areas.
In case you missed it, our latest blog highlights how new proposals limit damaging gear in specific zones to save priority marine features like maerl beds & oyster beds.
Read LINK’s Esther Brooker’s take: bit.ly/4pYaW0t
#SaveScottishSeas
In case you missed it, our latest blog highlights how new proposals limit damaging gear in specific zones to save priority marine features like maerl beds & oyster beds.
Read LINK’s Esther Brooker’s take: bit.ly/4pYaW0t
#SaveScottishSeas
December 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Healthy seas need more than just marine protected areas.
In case you missed it, our latest blog highlights how new proposals limit damaging gear in specific zones to save priority marine features like maerl beds & oyster beds.
Read LINK’s Esther Brooker’s take: bit.ly/4pYaW0t
#SaveScottishSeas
In case you missed it, our latest blog highlights how new proposals limit damaging gear in specific zones to save priority marine features like maerl beds & oyster beds.
Read LINK’s Esther Brooker’s take: bit.ly/4pYaW0t
#SaveScottishSeas
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Today, some of @scotlink.bsky.social CEOs gathered in Birnam to discuss the future, share plans, hopes and ambitions for Scotland’s environment. I’m truly honoured to work with such smart, inspiring and generous leaders.
December 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Today, some of @scotlink.bsky.social CEOs gathered in Birnam to discuss the future, share plans, hopes and ambitions for Scotland’s environment. I’m truly honoured to work with such smart, inspiring and generous leaders.
Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
Scotland needs nature restoration to adapt to the climate crisis!
LINK’s new report shows that nature can buffer heatwaves, protect coasts & store carbon… but we need greater investment from the Scottish Govt!
👉 Read the full Report www.scotlink.org/publication/...
#ClimateAdaptation #Scotland
LINK’s new report shows that nature can buffer heatwaves, protect coasts & store carbon… but we need greater investment from the Scottish Govt!
👉 Read the full Report www.scotlink.org/publication/...
#ClimateAdaptation #Scotland
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Scotland needs nature restoration to adapt to the climate crisis!
LINK’s new report shows that nature can buffer heatwaves, protect coasts & store carbon… but we need greater investment from the Scottish Govt!
👉 Read the full Report www.scotlink.org/publication/...
#ClimateAdaptation #Scotland
LINK’s new report shows that nature can buffer heatwaves, protect coasts & store carbon… but we need greater investment from the Scottish Govt!
👉 Read the full Report www.scotlink.org/publication/...
#ClimateAdaptation #Scotland
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1 in 9 species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. But we can change this!
The Natural Environment Bill is a chance to turn things around for Scotland's amazing nature. 💚
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#NatureRestoration @scotlink.bsky.social
The Natural Environment Bill is a chance to turn things around for Scotland's amazing nature. 💚
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#NatureRestoration @scotlink.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
1 in 9 species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. But we can change this!
The Natural Environment Bill is a chance to turn things around for Scotland's amazing nature. 💚
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#NatureRestoration @scotlink.bsky.social
The Natural Environment Bill is a chance to turn things around for Scotland's amazing nature. 💚
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#NatureRestoration @scotlink.bsky.social
Politicians claim green regulations kill growth, but is there any truth to the rhetoric? 🤔 📝 🌿
LINK's Chair, James Curran, analyses 10 years of OECD data across 40 nations, finding NO statistical link between stricter eco-rules and lower GDP.
Read the blog here: www.scotlink.org/you-say-econ...
LINK's Chair, James Curran, analyses 10 years of OECD data across 40 nations, finding NO statistical link between stricter eco-rules and lower GDP.
Read the blog here: www.scotlink.org/you-say-econ...
You say economy, and I say ecology: Let’s call the whole thing off – Scotlink
www.scotlink.org
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Politicians claim green regulations kill growth, but is there any truth to the rhetoric? 🤔 📝 🌿
LINK's Chair, James Curran, analyses 10 years of OECD data across 40 nations, finding NO statistical link between stricter eco-rules and lower GDP.
Read the blog here: www.scotlink.org/you-say-econ...
LINK's Chair, James Curran, analyses 10 years of OECD data across 40 nations, finding NO statistical link between stricter eco-rules and lower GDP.
Read the blog here: www.scotlink.org/you-say-econ...
LINK's Deborah Long in the new 'ScotLand Futures' report argues land reform must empower human & natural communities currently limited by concentrated ownership.
Read her full perspective on pg.16
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
@naturepower.bsky.social
@scottishlandcom.bsky.social
Read her full perspective on pg.16
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
@naturepower.bsky.social
@scottishlandcom.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
LINK's Deborah Long in the new 'ScotLand Futures' report argues land reform must empower human & natural communities currently limited by concentrated ownership.
Read her full perspective on pg.16
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
@naturepower.bsky.social
@scottishlandcom.bsky.social
Read her full perspective on pg.16
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
@naturepower.bsky.social
@scottishlandcom.bsky.social
Today MSPs in a key parliamentary committee are debating crucial changes to the Natural Environment Bill! 🐦🐝🐈🐿️
We’re calling on them to make sure Scotland's new nature targets are as strong as possible, and that they come into force without delay.
#ScottishParliament #ScotlandLovesNature
We’re calling on them to make sure Scotland's new nature targets are as strong as possible, and that they come into force without delay.
#ScottishParliament #ScotlandLovesNature
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Today MSPs in a key parliamentary committee are debating crucial changes to the Natural Environment Bill! 🐦🐝🐈🐿️
We’re calling on them to make sure Scotland's new nature targets are as strong as possible, and that they come into force without delay.
#ScottishParliament #ScotlandLovesNature
We’re calling on them to make sure Scotland's new nature targets are as strong as possible, and that they come into force without delay.
#ScottishParliament #ScotlandLovesNature
The resilience of Scotland's fishing industry starts with healthy seas
Our briefing calls for the Scottish Govt to implement a just transition & protection for inshore Marine Protected Areas to ensure sustainable fish stocks & livelihoods for future generations
🔗 www.scotlink.org/publication/...
Our briefing calls for the Scottish Govt to implement a just transition & protection for inshore Marine Protected Areas to ensure sustainable fish stocks & livelihoods for future generations
🔗 www.scotlink.org/publication/...
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The resilience of Scotland's fishing industry starts with healthy seas
Our briefing calls for the Scottish Govt to implement a just transition & protection for inshore Marine Protected Areas to ensure sustainable fish stocks & livelihoods for future generations
🔗 www.scotlink.org/publication/...
Our briefing calls for the Scottish Govt to implement a just transition & protection for inshore Marine Protected Areas to ensure sustainable fish stocks & livelihoods for future generations
🔗 www.scotlink.org/publication/...
Don't miss your chance to take action for nature! 🦋🐦🌿🦔🐳
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs today 🔗 👇
scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#nature #ScotlandLovesNature #NaturalEnvironmentBill #ActNow
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs today 🔗 👇
scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#nature #ScotlandLovesNature #NaturalEnvironmentBill #ActNow
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Don't miss your chance to take action for nature! 🦋🐦🌿🦔🐳
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs today 🔗 👇
scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#nature #ScotlandLovesNature #NaturalEnvironmentBill #ActNow
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs today 🔗 👇
scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#nature #ScotlandLovesNature #NaturalEnvironmentBill #ActNow
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One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
Great to see so many members at our annual congress yesterday! Our theme was ‘standing up for nature – how to win for the planet in an era of turmoil’, and topics ranged from restoring faith in the future to keeping the environment on the agenda in the 2026 Holyrood election. Hugely inspiring!
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Great to see so many members at our annual congress yesterday! Our theme was ‘standing up for nature – how to win for the planet in an era of turmoil’, and topics ranged from restoring faith in the future to keeping the environment on the agenda in the 2026 Holyrood election. Hugely inspiring!
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I really enjoyed speaking at @scotlink.bsky.social Congress today on behalf of @uofglasgow.bsky.social & Ipsos on issues ranging from political accountability to keeping environment on the agenda in May's elections - not an easy ask. The environmental agenda looks in good hands in Scotland.
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I really enjoyed speaking at @scotlink.bsky.social Congress today on behalf of @uofglasgow.bsky.social & Ipsos on issues ranging from political accountability to keeping environment on the agenda in May's elections - not an easy ask. The environmental agenda looks in good hands in Scotland.
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Heading home after an interesting day at the Scottish Environment LINK annual congress. Always a good discussion - but so many (familiar) barriers to progress & delivery on nature & climate issues.
Great to catch up with ‘old’ colleagues, and thanks to staff!
@scotlink.bsky.social
Great to catch up with ‘old’ colleagues, and thanks to staff!
@scotlink.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Heading home after an interesting day at the Scottish Environment LINK annual congress. Always a good discussion - but so many (familiar) barriers to progress & delivery on nature & climate issues.
Great to catch up with ‘old’ colleagues, and thanks to staff!
@scotlink.bsky.social
Great to catch up with ‘old’ colleagues, and thanks to staff!
@scotlink.bsky.social
Audrey Nicoll, MSP & LINK Nature Champion, highlighted key findings from our "Restoring Scotland's Waters" report, calling for a national strategy: catchment management, riparian woodland, & protecting water stores to boost resilience.
Read our full report here: www.scotlink.org/publication/...
Read our full report here: www.scotlink.org/publication/...
November 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Audrey Nicoll, MSP & LINK Nature Champion, highlighted key findings from our "Restoring Scotland's Waters" report, calling for a national strategy: catchment management, riparian woodland, & protecting water stores to boost resilience.
Read our full report here: www.scotlink.org/publication/...
Read our full report here: www.scotlink.org/publication/...
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Our reaction to the new draft Climate Change Plan: major missed opportunities to reduce emissions in some of the most polluting sectors in ways that deliver meaningful improvements to the lives of people in Scotland.
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www.stopclimatechaos.scot/new-draft-cl...
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www.stopclimatechaos.scot/new-draft-cl...
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our reaction to the new draft Climate Change Plan: major missed opportunities to reduce emissions in some of the most polluting sectors in ways that deliver meaningful improvements to the lives of people in Scotland.
👇
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/new-draft-cl...
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www.stopclimatechaos.scot/new-draft-cl...
Join Scotland’s Climate March on Sat 15th Nov to demand a better world as part of a Global Day of Action 📢
Assemble at 11am, Glasgow Green.
Get involved: climatemarch.scot
#ScotlandsClimateMarch #COP30 #mutirãocop30
Assemble at 11am, Glasgow Green.
Get involved: climatemarch.scot
#ScotlandsClimateMarch #COP30 #mutirãocop30
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Join Scotland’s Climate March on Sat 15th Nov to demand a better world as part of a Global Day of Action 📢
Assemble at 11am, Glasgow Green.
Get involved: climatemarch.scot
#ScotlandsClimateMarch #COP30 #mutirãocop30
Assemble at 11am, Glasgow Green.
Get involved: climatemarch.scot
#ScotlandsClimateMarch #COP30 #mutirãocop30
If Nature could speak, what would she say? 🌱🔊
Check out this blog post written by LINK's Deborah Long: www.scotlink.org/a-letter-fro...
@naturepower.bsky.social
#NatureIsLife #Scotland #BiodiversityLoss #JustTransition
Check out this blog post written by LINK's Deborah Long: www.scotlink.org/a-letter-fro...
@naturepower.bsky.social
#NatureIsLife #Scotland #BiodiversityLoss #JustTransition
A Letter from Nature to Humanity – Scotlink
www.scotlink.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
If Nature could speak, what would she say? 🌱🔊
Check out this blog post written by LINK's Deborah Long: www.scotlink.org/a-letter-fro...
@naturepower.bsky.social
#NatureIsLife #Scotland #BiodiversityLoss #JustTransition
Check out this blog post written by LINK's Deborah Long: www.scotlink.org/a-letter-fro...
@naturepower.bsky.social
#NatureIsLife #Scotland #BiodiversityLoss #JustTransition