James MacKessack-Leitch
Policy & Practice Lead at the Scottish Land Commission - land rights, law, philosophy, and governance. Farmers loon and foodie!
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Scottish Land Affairs
A mix of Scottish land related people and organisations across land reform, communities, farming, environment, planning, economics, law, academia, and more, with urban and rural perspectives - updated as we go!
@tulliallan2274.bsky.social
Chair of Ekopia Social Investments, a community benefit co-operative based at the Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, Scotland and a director of Community Energy Moray. Views are my own.
@n-t-s.bsky.social
We think places that make people smile are worth caring for – support our charity so we can keep sharing them with everyone, #ForTheLoveOfScotland https://www.nts.org.uk/
@parodypm.bsky.social
Not the real Prime Minister. I survive on coffee: https://ko-fi.com/:parody_pm
@cmountainstudies.bsky.social
The Centre for Mountain Studies, University of the Highlands and Islands, Perth College ⛰️
@jimfairliesnp.bsky.social
MSP Perthshire South Kinross-shire. Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity.Indy 1st🏴. Promoted by Jim Fairlie MSP 61 Glasgow Road,Perth, PH2 0PE
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
Millionaires fighting inequality. To move money from the rich & create political economies where wealth does not mean power. UK sister of Patriotic Millionaires patrioticmillionaires.uk
@northernpicts.bsky.social
The bluesky social media channel for the University of Aberdeen Northern Picts project @northernpicts on Facebook All things Pictish/early medieval/Aberdeen/Scotland/Archaeology/Hilforts/Digital
@therestpolitics.bsky.social
A view on politics at home & abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably with Rory Stewart & Campbell Claret. Powered by Fuse Energy⚡ https://linktr.ee/RestIsPolitics
@elleadams.bsky.social
Incoming Executive Director, Findhorn Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust. Watershed restoration. Place-based systems change. Bioregioning.
@viacampesinabe.bsky.social
🚜⏚ LeMAP.be/media 🌻 Mouvement d’Action Paysanne / Ecole Paysanne Indépendante, belgian member of European Coordination #ViaCampesina and #LaViaCampesina global peasant movement 🌍Globalize Struggles Globalize Hope ✊ LeMAP.be | eurovia.org | viacampesina.org
@johnmuirtrust.bsky.social
Community focused conservation charity dedicated to the experience, protection & repair of wild places across the UK. Our website: https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/
@forestpolicygroup.bsky.social
@ercscot.bsky.social
Justice for people and the environment. ercs.scot
@ariane-burgess.bsky.social
MSP for H&I Scottish Greens For constituent enquiries - email me: Ariane.Burgess.MSP@Parliament.Scot she/her Request my newsletter: bit.ly/3CzEk9U Facebook | Instagram @ArianeBurgessHI LinkedIn @ArianeBurgess
@amandafgrimm.bsky.social
Climate & nature. Policy & politics. Community power. All views my own.
@landworkersuk.bsky.social
UK-wide alliance of farmers, foresters and land-based workers. Working to defend our members’ interests and build a better food & land use system for all. https://landworkersalliance.org.uk/
@greenactiontrust.bsky.social
We provide bespoke solutions to turn policy into action on climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental inequality across Scotland.
@chathamhouse.org
The Royal Institute of International Affairs - Chatham House. Independent thinking since 1920. Website🔗: chathamhouse.org Podcast🎙️: https://apple.co/45Bbbny Magazine: @theworldtoday.org Journal: @iajournal.bsky.social
@planningaidscot.bsky.social
Helping you navigate Scotland’s planning system since 1993. Free, impartial and confidential advice. Training. Community Engagement. Volunteering. pas.org.uk
@lydcole.bsky.social
Conservation ecologist with a penchant for peat ~ Lecturer @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
@emacp.bsky.social
Lecturer, Sustainable Development, UHI. Scottish & EU politics and public policy researcher. Rural. Islands. Communities. Online learning.
@huttonsegs.bsky.social
Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences (SEGS) Department, James Hutton Institute
@srucruralpolicy.bsky.social
We examine impacts of policies on rural economies and communities, and provide knowledge for future policy development. https://www.sruc.ac.uk/research/research-impact/rural-policy-centre/ www.ruralexchange.scot
@clanscot.bsky.social
@tarrasvalleynr.bsky.social
A project of The Langholm Initiative 🌍Home of the Langholm Moor Community Buy-Out 🌱South Scotland’s biggest nature restoration project ❤️Community ☀️Hope
@sfha.bsky.social
SFHA is the national membership body for, and voice of, housing associations and co-operatives in Scotland. www.sfha.co.uk
@scalliance.bsky.social
A coalition of community based, national networks and intermediaries – each one representing a different aspect of Scotland’s diverse community sector.
@cdalglish.bsky.social
Community led housing and development. Partnership & Learning Manager, South of Scotland Community Housing (https://sosch.org)
@terrafirmachambers.bsky.social
A leading Scottish set of Advocates, specialising in property, planning, commercial and administrative law.
@cosla.gov.uk
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. COSLA is the voice of Local Government in Scotland. https://linktr.ee/cosla
@scottishhousingnews.com
The leading news service for Scotland's social housing sector. Sign up for our free daily newsletter at https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/
@aberfeldydevttrust.bsky.social
The Aberfeldy Development trust (ADT) is a community owned and led organization. Committed to the economic, social, cultural and environmental prosperity of our community
@cescotland.bsky.social
Our aim is to strengthen and empower local communities to manage and benefit from their contributions to a low-carbon society.
@politicsjoe.bsky.social
JOE.co.uk approves of this message. Subscribe to our podcast 👉 linktr.ee/pubcast
@cihscotland.bsky.social
Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland is a professional body for people working in the housing sector with around 2,500 members in Scotland.
@beckyporty.bsky.social
Believer in the importance of children having a voice, high quality public services and equity! UNCRC Implementation Project Manager at the Improvement Service. #UNCRC #ChildPoverty #HumanRights #inclusion Often found on the beach or baking a cake!
@naturechampions.bsky.social
Scottish Environment LINK initiative encouraging Members of the Scottish Parliament to champion Scotland's threatened and iconic species and habitats. www.scotlink.org/link-campaigns/nature-champions/ Image: Calum McLennan
@foodfoundation.bsky.social
We're a charity presenting solutions to achieve a sustainable food system which delivers health and wellbeing for all. 🍏🥕🍅🥬🍊🍎🥗💚 - https://linktr.ee/FoodFoundation
@ottomanhistory.bsky.social
➥ Old Photos, Pics, Paintings, Maps ➥ Docs from Ottoman Empire Archives ➥ Historical Letters, Writings, Poems, Memoirs, Books, Real Human Stories: / Blog: https://ottoman-history-page.blogspot.com
@craigmclaren.bsky.social
I’m Scotland’s National Planning Improvement Champion, based in the Improvement Service. Planning, placemaking, public service reform and, occasionally, punk rock.
@calummacleod.bsky.social
Hebridean. Sustainable Development Consultant. MG ALBA Board Member. Scottish Land Commissioner. http://calummacleod.info
@kgrantslc.bsky.social
Good Practice Adviser on Land Rights and Responsibilities at the Scottish Land Commission. All views my own.
@samcoatessky.bsky.social
Deputy Political Editor, Sky News Co-host Politics at Jack and Sam’s Podcast
@euromovescotland.bsky.social
We are the foremost and longest-established pro EU, pro Europe, non party political campaign organisation in Scotland. Join us at www.euromovescotland.org.uk/
@europeanmovement.co.uk
Founded 1949. Campaigning ever since for closer ties between the UK and EU. As vital now as we were then. Join us: https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk
@naturescot.bsky.social
Scotland’s nature agency. We work to protect and improve our natural environment in Scotland. http://nature.scot #NàdarAlba #MakeSpaceForNature
@dtascotland.bsky.social
Supporting Development Trusts across Scotland. Community-owned, enterprising and place-based orgs creating wealth & delivering social, environmental, cultural and economic impact. Also @democraticfinance.bsky.social & @communityownership.bsky.social