Mark Ruskell
@markruskell.bsky.social
Member Scottish Parliament, Mid Scot & Fife - Scottish Green Party - Spokesperson Environment, Transport - he/him
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I asked the First Minister at FMQs back in June about the lack of progress then and he offered assurances that the government would welcome the ferry route and would do everything could to remove any obstacles that are in the way.
It is imperative that this project goes ahead as quickly as
I asked the First Minister at FMQs back in June about the lack of progress then and he offered assurances that the government would welcome the ferry route and would do everything could to remove any obstacles that are in the way.
It is imperative that this project goes ahead as quickly as
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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I asked the First Minister at FMQs back in June about the lack of progress then and he offered assurances that the government would welcome the ferry route and would do everything could to remove any obstacles that are in the way.
It is imperative that this project goes ahead as quickly as
I asked the First Minister at FMQs back in June about the lack of progress then and he offered assurances that the government would welcome the ferry route and would do everything could to remove any obstacles that are in the way.
It is imperative that this project goes ahead as quickly as
Very proud my friend and colleague Alasdair Tollemache has entered a progressive agreement to join the Stirling Council administration! He will work hard to cut climate emissions and bills for Stirling's communities, improve buses, protect tenant's rights and restore nature💚
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Very proud my friend and colleague Alasdair Tollemache has entered a progressive agreement to join the Stirling Council administration! He will work hard to cut climate emissions and bills for Stirling's communities, improve buses, protect tenant's rights and restore nature💚
It was great to have Sasha and Katie in Parliament last week.
Next week my bill to ban greyhound racing reaches another milestone as I give evidence to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee who will scrutinise the bill.
I hope they agree with 68% of Scots who support an end to greyhound racing.
Next week my bill to ban greyhound racing reaches another milestone as I give evidence to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee who will scrutinise the bill.
I hope they agree with 68% of Scots who support an end to greyhound racing.
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
It was great to have Sasha and Katie in Parliament last week.
Next week my bill to ban greyhound racing reaches another milestone as I give evidence to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee who will scrutinise the bill.
I hope they agree with 68% of Scots who support an end to greyhound racing.
Next week my bill to ban greyhound racing reaches another milestone as I give evidence to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee who will scrutinise the bill.
I hope they agree with 68% of Scots who support an end to greyhound racing.
🚂 You can read my 'Breaking the Circle' report in full here: www.greens.scot/BreakingTheC...
November 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🚂 You can read my 'Breaking the Circle' report in full here: www.greens.scot/BreakingTheC...
Public ownership works 🙌
Scotland needs cheap, reliable bus services that connect our communities.
👉 @ScottishGreens.org will bring Scotland's buses back into public ownership.
🟢 Help us make buses cheap and reliable. Join the movement. greens.scot/join
Scotland needs cheap, reliable bus services that connect our communities.
👉 @ScottishGreens.org will bring Scotland's buses back into public ownership.
🟢 Help us make buses cheap and reliable. Join the movement. greens.scot/join
November 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Public ownership works 🙌
Scotland needs cheap, reliable bus services that connect our communities.
👉 @ScottishGreens.org will bring Scotland's buses back into public ownership.
🟢 Help us make buses cheap and reliable. Join the movement. greens.scot/join
Scotland needs cheap, reliable bus services that connect our communities.
👉 @ScottishGreens.org will bring Scotland's buses back into public ownership.
🟢 Help us make buses cheap and reliable. Join the movement. greens.scot/join
There's still time to take my e-action and support the call to stop the expansion of Silica Sands. It only takes a couple of minutes.
👉 greens.scot/StopSilicaSa...
👉 greens.scot/StopSilicaSa...
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There's still time to take my e-action and support the call to stop the expansion of Silica Sands. It only takes a couple of minutes.
👉 greens.scot/StopSilicaSa...
👉 greens.scot/StopSilicaSa...
My column in the Stirling Observer this week.
It is time to make rogue landlords pay.
Scottish Greens want to tackle vacant and derelict land by introducing a new tax on landowners who hoard undeveloped sites. Right now, greedy companies and wealthy individuals across Scotland are sitting
It is time to make rogue landlords pay.
Scottish Greens want to tackle vacant and derelict land by introducing a new tax on landowners who hoard undeveloped sites. Right now, greedy companies and wealthy individuals across Scotland are sitting
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My column in the Stirling Observer this week.
It is time to make rogue landlords pay.
Scottish Greens want to tackle vacant and derelict land by introducing a new tax on landowners who hoard undeveloped sites. Right now, greedy companies and wealthy individuals across Scotland are sitting
It is time to make rogue landlords pay.
Scottish Greens want to tackle vacant and derelict land by introducing a new tax on landowners who hoard undeveloped sites. Right now, greedy companies and wealthy individuals across Scotland are sitting
There's still time to object the expansion of this polluting and potentially dangerous mine. Take action here: buff.ly/PqwtzaO
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
There's still time to object the expansion of this polluting and potentially dangerous mine. Take action here: buff.ly/PqwtzaO
Delighted to bring greyhounds into the Scottish Parliament today as my Bill had its first evidence session with the committee this morning.
November 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Delighted to bring greyhounds into the Scottish Parliament today as my Bill had its first evidence session with the committee this morning.
tackled by the operators. They are also extremely concerned by the level of silica dust polluting the air and the potential health risks.
Take action now: buff.ly/PqwtzaO
Take action now: buff.ly/PqwtzaO
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
tackled by the operators. They are also extremely concerned by the level of silica dust polluting the air and the potential health risks.
Take action now: buff.ly/PqwtzaO
Take action now: buff.ly/PqwtzaO
After 13 years of failing to comply with planning conditions, Patersons Quarries is seeking to expand operations at Burrowine Quarry in West Fife. We must stop the expansion of Silica Sands!
Exhausted residents have been fighting for noise and light pollution to be
Exhausted residents have been fighting for noise and light pollution to be
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
After 13 years of failing to comply with planning conditions, Patersons Quarries is seeking to expand operations at Burrowine Quarry in West Fife. We must stop the expansion of Silica Sands!
Exhausted residents have been fighting for noise and light pollution to be
Exhausted residents have been fighting for noise and light pollution to be
🚂 I’m in Newburgh today launching Breaking the Circle – our updated strategy for enhancing Fife rail.
📰 You can read the report here: www.greens.scot/BreakingTheC...
📰 You can read the report here: www.greens.scot/BreakingTheC...
October 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🚂 I’m in Newburgh today launching Breaking the Circle – our updated strategy for enhancing Fife rail.
📰 You can read the report here: www.greens.scot/BreakingTheC...
📰 You can read the report here: www.greens.scot/BreakingTheC...
A successful launch of our new strategy for Fife rail enhancements in Newburgh today. A great opportunity to discuss our report - Breaking the Circle - with regional and national partners working to improve rail access in the Kingdom 🚆
October 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A successful launch of our new strategy for Fife rail enhancements in Newburgh today. A great opportunity to discuss our report - Breaking the Circle - with regional and national partners working to improve rail access in the Kingdom 🚆
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I’m delighted that the Cabinet Secretary accepted my invitation to come to Scone Library to meet with the community and staff. There is a real buzz about the library now, footfall is increasing and there are incredible services being run to support people of all ages.
It was
I’m delighted that the Cabinet Secretary accepted my invitation to come to Scone Library to meet with the community and staff. There is a real buzz about the library now, footfall is increasing and there are incredible services being run to support people of all ages.
It was
October 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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I’m delighted that the Cabinet Secretary accepted my invitation to come to Scone Library to meet with the community and staff. There is a real buzz about the library now, footfall is increasing and there are incredible services being run to support people of all ages.
It was
I’m delighted that the Cabinet Secretary accepted my invitation to come to Scone Library to meet with the community and staff. There is a real buzz about the library now, footfall is increasing and there are incredible services being run to support people of all ages.
It was
Delighted that the Cabinet Secretary accepted my invitation to come to Scone Library to meet with the community and staff. There is a real buzz about the library now, footfall is increasing and there are incredible services being run.
October 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Delighted that the Cabinet Secretary accepted my invitation to come to Scone Library to meet with the community and staff. There is a real buzz about the library now, footfall is increasing and there are incredible services being run.
Next week I'll be putting forward an amendment to the Land Reform Bill on behalf of Burntisland Harbour Access Trust.
I'll be calling on the Scottish Government to support amendments to secure access rights for Burntisland's community.
Our access rights must be respected and enforced✊
I'll be calling on the Scottish Government to support amendments to secure access rights for Burntisland's community.
Our access rights must be respected and enforced✊
October 22, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Next week I'll be putting forward an amendment to the Land Reform Bill on behalf of Burntisland Harbour Access Trust.
I'll be calling on the Scottish Government to support amendments to secure access rights for Burntisland's community.
Our access rights must be respected and enforced✊
I'll be calling on the Scottish Government to support amendments to secure access rights for Burntisland's community.
Our access rights must be respected and enforced✊
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My column from the Strathearn Herald this week.
Land is power.
At the moment, too much of that power lies in too few hands. With just under 1% of people owning half of Scotland’s land, that’s a concentration of ownership that badly distorts opportunity, and fairness.
In a couple
My column from the Strathearn Herald this week.
Land is power.
At the moment, too much of that power lies in too few hands. With just under 1% of people owning half of Scotland’s land, that’s a concentration of ownership that badly distorts opportunity, and fairness.
In a couple
October 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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My column from the Strathearn Herald this week.
Land is power.
At the moment, too much of that power lies in too few hands. With just under 1% of people owning half of Scotland’s land, that’s a concentration of ownership that badly distorts opportunity, and fairness.
In a couple
My column from the Strathearn Herald this week.
Land is power.
At the moment, too much of that power lies in too few hands. With just under 1% of people owning half of Scotland’s land, that’s a concentration of ownership that badly distorts opportunity, and fairness.
In a couple
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Scottish Government statistics show that between 2010 and 2024 average rents for a newly-let 2 bedroom flat in Fife reached £741, an increase of 59.8%.
There are renters across our communities who have been ripped-off for far too long. I urge Fife Council to put a stop to it.
Scottish Government statistics show that between 2010 and 2024 average rents for a newly-let 2 bedroom flat in Fife reached £741, an increase of 59.8%.
There are renters across our communities who have been ripped-off for far too long. I urge Fife Council to put a stop to it.
October 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Scottish Government statistics show that between 2010 and 2024 average rents for a newly-let 2 bedroom flat in Fife reached £741, an increase of 59.8%.
There are renters across our communities who have been ripped-off for far too long. I urge Fife Council to put a stop to it.
Scottish Government statistics show that between 2010 and 2024 average rents for a newly-let 2 bedroom flat in Fife reached £741, an increase of 59.8%.
There are renters across our communities who have been ripped-off for far too long. I urge Fife Council to put a stop to it.
The Scottish Greens are having a massive impact, working everyday for people and planet.
Join us: greens.scot/join
Join us: greens.scot/join
October 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Scottish Greens are having a massive impact, working everyday for people and planet.
Join us: greens.scot/join
Join us: greens.scot/join
Public services in public hands
Scotland has a lower cancellation rate than every English region.
We must now invest in expanding the network, increasing capacity, and ensuring a reliable, affordable service is available for all
Scotland has a lower cancellation rate than every English region.
We must now invest in expanding the network, increasing capacity, and ensuring a reliable, affordable service is available for all
October 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Public services in public hands
Scotland has a lower cancellation rate than every English region.
We must now invest in expanding the network, increasing capacity, and ensuring a reliable, affordable service is available for all
Scotland has a lower cancellation rate than every English region.
We must now invest in expanding the network, increasing capacity, and ensuring a reliable, affordable service is available for all
Joining the Scottish Greens is one of the most powerful ways to make a real difference
Every new member strengthens our voice in Parliament and across Scotland, pushing for climate action, social justice, and a fairer economy.
Add your voice today: members.greens.scot/join
Every new member strengthens our voice in Parliament and across Scotland, pushing for climate action, social justice, and a fairer economy.
Add your voice today: members.greens.scot/join
October 11, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Joining the Scottish Greens is one of the most powerful ways to make a real difference
Every new member strengthens our voice in Parliament and across Scotland, pushing for climate action, social justice, and a fairer economy.
Add your voice today: members.greens.scot/join
Every new member strengthens our voice in Parliament and across Scotland, pushing for climate action, social justice, and a fairer economy.
Add your voice today: members.greens.scot/join
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Before the summer recess, the First Minister gave me assurances that his Government would “welcome the ferry route” and do “everything that we can to remove any obstacles that are in the way.”
Four months on, the biggest barrier remains the border control post designation. I believe that
Before the summer recess, the First Minister gave me assurances that his Government would “welcome the ferry route” and do “everything that we can to remove any obstacles that are in the way.”
Four months on, the biggest barrier remains the border control post designation. I believe that
October 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Before the summer recess, the First Minister gave me assurances that his Government would “welcome the ferry route” and do “everything that we can to remove any obstacles that are in the way.”
Four months on, the biggest barrier remains the border control post designation. I believe that
Before the summer recess, the First Minister gave me assurances that his Government would “welcome the ferry route” and do “everything that we can to remove any obstacles that are in the way.”
Four months on, the biggest barrier remains the border control post designation. I believe that
I’m very disappointed that for now the option of a rail route has been closed off by the Scottish Government. Over many years improvements to bus services have failed to deliver the connectivity the town needs, the case for re-opening the station remains but it will need a government that is
October 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I’m very disappointed that for now the option of a rail route has been closed off by the Scottish Government. Over many years improvements to bus services have failed to deliver the connectivity the town needs, the case for re-opening the station remains but it will need a government that is
I'm glad the Minister has agreed to come to meet with my constituents and hear directly from them.
October 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I'm glad the Minister has agreed to come to meet with my constituents and hear directly from them.
Last week I asked the Minister about the proposed cuts to the Alloa campus of Forth Valley College
October 8, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Last week I asked the Minister about the proposed cuts to the Alloa campus of Forth Valley College