Community Land Scotland

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

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:

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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

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...

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...

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

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!

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.

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...
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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.

In Prestwick, Friends of the Broadway continue their Oral History Experience. Visitors can still drop by to share memories of cinema-going and contribute to preserving the local story at the community-owned Broadway./ Photo of an empty theatre

In Prestwick, Friends of the Broadway continue their Oral History Experience. Visitors can still drop by to share memories of cinema-going and contribute to preserving the local story at the community-owned Broadway. buff.ly/5AJG1UI

In Castle Douglas, the Crannog Coorie-In wraps up its weekend of community activities. Families can enjoy arts and crafts, a final bushcraft session, and the Family Craft Club — a perfect way to end a weekend of fun at this beloved community hub. Photo of a loch at dusk

In Castle Douglas, the Crannog Coorie-In wraps up its weekend of community activities with the Family Craft Club - a perfect way to end a weekend of fun ! buff.ly/LOtXpLq

In Comrie, Comrie Community Woodland are hosting an Open Day with volunteers working on tree planting, path clearing, fencing, and more across their 45-acre hillside. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in, meet the team, and try out some tasks themselves. Photo of a group of people around a gazebo

In Comrie, Comrie Community Woodland are hosting an Open Day with volunteers working on tree planting, path clearing, fencing, and more across their 45-acre hillside. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in, meet the team, and try out some tasks themselves. buff.ly/DMslFKl

Today is the last day of #CommunityLandFestival 2025 - so make sure to get out there and celebrate! Photo of a woman in a red coat and hat planting a tree

Today is the last day of #CommunityLandFestival 2025 - so make sure to get out there and celebrate!

In East Lothian, Cockenzie House & Gardens invites everyone to ‘It’s Ours,’ a celebration of the refurbished Auld Kirk. Discover local history, explore the building, and enjoy this community-owned treasure. Photo of an old church

In East Lothian, Cockenzie House & Gardens invites everyone to ‘It’s Ours,’ a celebration of the refurbished Auld Kirk. Discover local history, explore the building, and enjoy this community-owned treasure. buff.ly/23HwD8G

Over in Perthshire, Dunkeld Artisan Village is hosting an Open Day. Drop by to see the latest plans, explore the village, and share your views on this growing community project. Photo of a woman smiling in front of bunting

Over in Perthshire, Dunkeld Artisan Village is hosting an Open Day. Drop by to see the latest plans, explore the village, and share your views on this growing community project. buff.ly/zj0aXk0

In Eskdalemuir, Upper Eskdale Development Group invite everyone to celebrate the community ownership of The Old School Hub and Café. The evening will include a curry supper, quiz, karaoke, and a display of the school’s history. Photo of a willow sculpture of a woman outside an old stone building

In Eskdalemuir, Upper Eskdale Development Group invite everyone to celebrate the community ownership of The Old School Hub and Café. The evening will include a curry supper, quiz, karaoke, and a display of the school’s history. buff.ly/nSHmwUV

In Prestwick, Friends of the Broadway are inviting people to contribute to their Oral History Experience. Visitors can share memories of cinema-going as part of their first official oral history workshops at the community-owned Broadway. Photo of the interior of an old theatre

In Prestwick, Friends of the Broadway are inviting people to contribute to their Oral History Experience. Visitors can share memories of cinema-going as part of their first official oral history workshops at the community-owned Broadway. buff.ly/5AJG1UI

It’s another full day at #CommunityLandFestival! Communities across Scotland are opening their doors to celebrate.

The Crannog Coorie-In kicks off tonight in Castle Douglas for a weekend of community activities with karaoke night. Across the weekend there will be bushcraft, bingo, crafts and more around this much-loved community hub. Photo of a loch at dusk

The Crannog Coorie-In kicks off tonight in Castle Douglas for a weekend of community activities with karaoke night. Across the weekend there will be bushcraft, bingo, crafts and more around this much-loved community hub. buff.ly/LOtXpLq

On Bressay in Shetland, Speldiburn will host “Bressay In Aboot Da Night,” an evening of storytelling, humour and verse to mark winter’s eve in true community style. Photo of the northern lights

On Bressay in Shetland, Speldiburn will host “Bressay In Aboot Da Night,” an evening of storytelling, humour and verse to mark winter’s eve in true community style. buff.ly/fA6UkzU

The Nith Valley joins in with a community Halloween weekend at Closeburn Playing Field. Expect food, games, storytelling and family fun under the autumn skies. Photo of a group of children under a tree

The Nith Valley joins in with a community Halloween weekend at Closeburn Playing Field. Expect food, games, storytelling and family fun under the autumn skies. buff.ly/pNkbkLJ

In Sanquhar, A’ the Airts are celebrating fifteen years at the heart of their community. The evening will feature a new film created by a local filmmaker, stories from young people, and a buffet to bring friends and neighbours together. Photo of a crowd of people smiling in a community centre cafe

In Sanquhar, A’ the Airts are celebrating fifteen years at the heart of their community. The evening will feature a new film created by a local filmmaker, stories from young people, and a buffet to bring friends and neighbours together. buff.ly/8Ng3RwH

Over in Pitlochry, families are invited to “Going Guising” at the Town Hall. The Haunted Hall Hallowe’en drop-in offers trick-or-treat fun, fancy dress prizes, and plenty of spooktacular shenanigans. Photo of a small dog wearing a vampire costume cape

Over in Pitlochry, families are invited to “Going Guising” at the Town Hall. The Haunted Hall Hallowe’en drop-in offers trick-or-treat fun, fancy dress prizes, and plenty of spooktacular shenanigans. buff.ly/C56XC8k

In Glasgow, The Pyramid at Anderston is opening the doors for a spooktacular evening. Their Freaky Friday Disco and gruesome games will transform the halls into a haunted Halloween celebration for all ages. Photo of a little boy smiling hugely at a man who is raising his arms

In Glasgow, The Pyramid at Anderston is opening the doors for a spooktacular evening. Their Freaky Friday Disco and gruesome games will transform the halls into a haunted Halloween celebration for all ages. buff.ly/FAy3uT7

It’s a bewitching day at #CommunityLandFestival! Communities across Scotland are conjuring up Halloween fun, arts, and celebrations — join in the magic! Photo of lit up jack-o-lanterns

It’s a bewitching day at #CommunityLandFestival! Communities across Scotland are conjuring up Halloween fun, arts, and celebrations — join in the magic!

YouTube video by Community Land Scotland Strathfillan Community Development Trust

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.

Come and celebrate with Midsteeple Quarter today as they approach the anniversary of the hand-over of The Standard, an award-winning community-owned development. Photo of two girls on a stage that smiling at each other. Behind them are written the words "Welcome hame!"

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

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

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 hosts “Together We Grow”, showing how communities tackle challenges and create meaningful social bonds. A photo of a sign for "The Remakery" with the caption "Te whare a to kotahitanga - Common Unity - Project Aotearoa"

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