Lorne MacLeod

A walk to the summit of Beinn Tianabhaig at the weekend. Rewarded at the top with fine 360 degree views including the magnificent An Cuiltheann. #Skye

The West side of the Island of Kerrera looking across to the Island of Lismore in the foreground and the Morvern hills in the distance.

Community anger as bid for 'groundbreaking' windfarm project rejected A 'groundbreaking' bid by several community groups to take over a large windfarm has been rejected by Forestry Land Scotland.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2500614...

Off-grid cabins to raise 'vital' funds for Highland community group Glengarry Community Development Trust is building six new units in the 'stunning' landscape of Glengarry to raise money for the local economy.

Community landowner Glengarry Community Woodlands is developing off grid cabins using wood from their own woodlands www.heraldscotland.com/news/2500378...

A lovely sunny day at Cuil Bay, Duror, today. 😎 #Highlands

A new chapter for the Scottish Land Commission: Dr Lucy Beattie, Dr Calum MacLeod, and Robert Black join as Commissioners, ready to advance Scotland’s land reform agenda with expertise in sustainability, community engagement, and tenant farming.

www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...

Black and white shetland pony with snowy hills in background

Pony in the snow #Shetland

Stormy at Ganavan Beach on Hogmanay, although a glimpse of sun has appeared at last! #Oban

Sandbank Community gain funding to save 'landmark' hotel The Scottish Land Fund have awarded a community in Sandbank in Argyll to be able to buy over landmark pub.

Congratulations to Sandbank. I look forward to dropping in……https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje905j3w7zo

Oban Bay appears in a sepia colour after the storm! #Oban

Pleased that the @scottishgov.bsky.social budget & tax strategy confirms that @scottishlandcom.bsky.social will be involved in exploring the role of tax within land reform & climate action, carefully watching out for unintended consequences & committed to supporting rural Scotland in particular.

Exciting opportunities. Really important roles to broker relationships and ensure communities are involved in natural capital projects. Pleased @scottishlandcom.bsky.social has been able to help develop this new partnership.

Land Commissioner Sally Reynolds speaking over the weekend at the Scottish Crofting Federation Gathering in Stornoway.

🗣 "We need to harness and support the growing enthusiasm amongst young people for staying local and crofting".

#scfgathering24

After the storm, looking West from Ganavan Bay. #Oban

The latest Reid Foundation briefing examines the case for devolving immigration powers to Scotland and how a devolved system might work. We conclude the partial devolution of immigration powers could address Scotland’s demographic challenges. reidfoundation.scot/2024/11/devo...

Eigg Electric - The Isle of Eigg Eigg is not connected to the mainland electricity supply.  After decades of diesel generators, Eigg Electric provided 24 hour power for the first time in February 2008.  Eigg Electric is a community o...

Eigg isn't connected to the UK national grid. Instead, we generate 90% to 95% of our electricity from wind, sun, & water (hydro). Community-owned Eigg Electric was switched on in 2008. Islanders are trained and employed to manage it. Electricity costs 27p per unit/kWh. isleofeigg.org/eigg-electric/

Many thanks to @guyshrubsole.bsky.social for taking the time to meet with @scottishlandcom.bsky.social to discuss land reform in the UK. A wide ranging discussion covering topics such as the Land Reform Bill, public ownership of land, nature restoration, right to roam, tax on land, good practice.

A chilly evening in Oban! ❄️ #ObanWinterFestival

The next @scottishlandcom.bsky.social Land Links webinar is being held today, Tuesday November 19th, at 7 p.m. and will discuss where to look, and who to ask, for information about who owns and manages land & buildings in your area. Join up details here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-can-...

Jeremy Clarkson, James Dyson, the Earl of Derby – they’re up in arms about paying tax on the vast areas of land they own.

Small farmers are worried that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will affect them. But who are the big landowners complaining the loudest? Thread: 1/

Poster for an event: Memories and Fragments of Abriachan, 1880-1960, Abriachan Village Hall 7pm, Friday 22nd November. All welcome.

Photo taken before 1920 of a young woman, Maggie MacDonald, on a hillside high above Loch Ness. She is wearing a long skirt, blouse and lace standing beside a collie who is lying at her feet in the heather.

I'm giving a wee talk in Abriachan on Friday, showing some recently discovered family photos of life above Loch Ness in the early 20th century.

About Eigg - The Isle of Eigg The Isle of Eigg is one of the four Small Isles. Five miles long by three miles wide, Eigg lies 12 miles off Mallaig on Scotland’s west coast, just south of the Isle of Skye. Eigg has a fascinating hi...

The Isle of Eigg was one of Scotland's first community buyouts. In June 1997, its 65 inhabitants raised £1.5m to buy the island. The Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust has owned and managed Eigg on behalf of its residents (and the world) since, and Eigg's population is now around 115. www.isleofeigg.org

Welcome - great to have more land reform voices on Blue Sky, and more from Argyll too !

Weather report from #Shetland. Sideways snow ❄️

Ownership of land and production is key to a progressive future for energy renewables in Scotland. It will determine whether our bounty is retained re and predistributed and benefits all of us or not. We must scale and amplify inclusive ownership models. #communitywealthbuilding

Sharing Power: Unlocking shared ownership for a fast and fair net zero transition - Regen

Sharing Power: New report from Regen provides a framework for how shared ownership can support a just energy transition. The report sets out policy recommendations as well as principles that should guide the shared-ownership of clean energy projects. @fraserjfstewart.bsky.social

My first post on Bluesky, so, I thought I would start with a photo of Oban Bay.