Alex Walker

Number 1 Journal - Appreciating People

a beautifully illustrated guide to discovering and understanding the rich history of our waterways & the people who built & maintained them; It includes a wealth of personal activities to spark curiosity and learning – a journey of discovery appreciatingpeople.co.uk/ai-essentials/number1-journal/

‘A win for people-led rewilding’ – new hutting law to unlock public land to connect people and nature - Trees for Life Find a Grove Login

A win for people-led #rewilding 🏡 Last night MSPs voted to create a new hutting law compelling the Scottish Government to publish a model lease for hutting on public #land - making it easier for people across Scotland to enjoy low-impact, sustainable hutting in the future.

Read the full story 👇

Last relic of railway that ran through Peebles bought by community group THE PEEBLES Community Trust have purchased another building in the town to bring into community use.

Its all systems go for Peebles Community Trust - www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559435... @dtascotland.bsky.social

Sueno's Stone. The image shows a view from slightly below of a tall transparent box supported by metal corner pillars and frame. Within the box is a tall carved stone with row upon row of carved figures in a very complex arrangement. There’s a low wall to the left with a seat and houses in the background. The scene is in sunlight.

The intricately carved 21ft high Sueno's Stone, standing on the edge of Forres in Moray, is the largest and most spectacular of the many carved stones that have survived from the early medieval period in Scotland. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...

#Scotland #SuenosStone #Forres #Moray

I love this view of James Miller's 1897 Caledonian Mansions standing high above the River Kelvin on the West End of Glasgow.

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#glasgow #architecture #glasgowbuildings #caledonianmansions #glasgowstyle #scotsbaronial #architecturephotography

‘Much fairer’: all profits from new Orkney windfarm to benefit locals Construction due to begin in 2027 on what is expected to become UK’s largest publicly owned windfarm

Orkney Council has confirmed all profits from its new wind farm will go into local services - wealth will circulate locally, not flow to distant shareholders.

It's a glimpse of what community benefit from renewables can look like. But how typical is this?

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Historic Millport Town Hall set to reopen following 'transformative renovation' | Project Scotland THE refurbished Millport Town Hall is set to reopen following a 'transformative renovation' of the historic building. The grand opening ceremony m ...

How fabulous is this - from asset transfer to transformation - projectscot.com/2025/10/refu...

Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up.

And that was ... "a good thing".

(because betting shops exploit the hopes of poor people)

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Pls add me Iain…

Eigg buys historic kirk Islanders on Eigg are celebrating an award of over £90,000 which lets them buy a church and turn it into a community hub

Another key asset in community ownership in Eigg - www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/eigg

Thanks @dmfalconer.bsky.social 😁

Work with Trees for Life Check back regularly to see open positions with Trees for Life.

JOB OPPORTUNITY | PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY 🌱

Are you an inspiring relationship-builder who can turn passion into transformational #giving? ✨

Play a pivotal role in making our #rewilding vision a reality. Find out more and apply today 👉

"Neither the Community Council nor villagers say they were formally consulted before the abbey was placed on the market. For a community that has lived with and cared for this building across centuries, the lack of dialogue feels like an erasure."

Marissa MacWhirter talks to Culross residents (1/2)

It’s a big downgrade from the previous version which was a panel of sports journalists rather than ex-pros with nothing much to say. #UCL

"Proposals to set the first legally-binding biodiversity targets in Scotland." Sounds like progress.

Also, good photo-bombing of Finlay Carson by @ariane-burgess.bsky.social

Charlotte Goodwin (CEM) and Ben Cannell (Community Heat Network Consultant, Sharenergy) who presented at a public meeting at #Forres Town Hall to discuss the potential for a community heat network in Forres, along with Graham Leadbitter MP (at centre) who attended.

@energy4alluk.bsky.social

Why don't all schools in the UK already have solar panels? Solar panels bring financial savings to schools as well as meeting climate goals, so what barriers are there and how can community energy help?

Why don’t all schools in the UK already have solar panels?: energy4all.co.uk/why-dont-all...

Due to a cancellation, Kas Watakeli (2-bedroom villa) is now available 14th November – 10th December!
Come and enjoy the beauty of the island, the sparkling ocean, and the amazing weather.
Whatsapp +599 701 1524 or email us at bonaireholidayapartments@gmail.com to book or get more info!

YouTube video by Spread Infinite Hope Infinite Wisdom: Interview with Dr. Jim Conroy and Basia Alexander 🌱

What happens when we listen carefully to the whispers of trees.
Tree Whispering®, a practice that heals the inner functionality of trees while fostering a spirit-to-spirit dialogue between humans and Nature.
with Dr. Jim Conroy & Basia Alexander 🌱 youtu.be/2tw739_bspY?...

In the 1840s the Galson estate on Lewis was cleared for sheep. Most people were put onto emigration ships to Canada. Finally in 2007 - a community buyout. This commemorative sculpture by Will Maclean & Marian Leven is shortlisted for Marsh Award. If it moves you pls vote. pssauk.org/2025-pssa-ma...

A sad loss for the waters of Findhorn Bay - an amazing vessel and no doubt somewhere else’s gain.

YouTube video by Ekopia Enterprise Fair 2025 | Q&A with Alex Walker

🌿✨ At Ecovillage Findhorn Enterprise Fair online event, Alex Walker shared inspiring insights about around social enterprise, community housing & regeneration 🌱💡 ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJgA... 🎥🌍
#EcovillageFindhorn #SustainableLiving #GreenEnterprise #EcoCommunity #Innovation #FutureIsGreen 🌟🌱

🔥 THIS FRIDAY! 🔥

Only 3 sleeps to go until RANT return to Universal Hall 🎻🎻🎻🎻

RANT create a sound which is both spacious and lush, yet retaining all the earthy bite and spark of a traditional Scottish fiddle player.

🎟🎟 bit.ly/RANTUH25

Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland

Fantastic opening presentations by @ariane-burgess.bsky.social and Donnie Maclurcan this morning.

Blink & it’s gone!

1 year since I celebrated the release of BBB with its launch @uhallpromo.bsky.social with epic live band + support from Beth Porter

Grateful to all the lovely humans who contributed to EP recording, & launch night & for where the music's taken me since 💚

EP 👉 bit.ly/BBBandC

Kempock Point, Gourock in 1994.

The Yellow Kettle commemorated James Watt, inventor of steam power, and was created by Inverclyde District Council as an exhibit for the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.

Pic: Alister Firth

Coming Up!

IDEAS JUKEBOX: 3-4pm Thu 4th September (ages 3-5 - only 40 tickets available so pre-booking recommended!)

MAYA AND THE WHALE: 7-8pm Thu 4th September (ages 10+) And a wee reminder that we've added the Family Ticket offer! 🎟

RANT: 7.30pm Fri 12th September

www.universalhall.co.uk

the way in which the staff embraced Appreciative inquiry demonstrated their incredible dedication to their work appreciatingpeople.co.uk/ai-and-educa...

Photo of white sandy beach and sea next to it, stretching out into the distance. There is blue sky and fluffy white clouds in the sky

Northern Scotland baby! What a beautiful Sunday at The Gut (strange name for such a lovely place lol) 💙
#Scotland #culbinforest #moraycoast #sun #sea #sand

YouTube video by Biomatrix Water Living Water Cities: A Vision

🌿💧 Biomatrix Water - "By working with partners and volunteers, Floating Ecosystems add green space, support biodiversity, improve health, and enhance the beauty of cities." Visit at the Enterprise Fair
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fnd...
#urbanhabitat #WaterInnovation #biodiversity #GreenSpaces #moray