"What we don’t have, yet, are political leaders with the guts to lead the change. Leaving Rosebank’s oil in the ground is a real test of that political leadership," writes Cllr Alex Armitage of Shetland Greens. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/593…

#CESconference23 Kristopher Leask, our Policy Manager, highlighted our member-led policy priorities: ➡️Empowering communities in the energy system ➡️Building community resilience ➡️Community-led #decarbonisation 📢Get in touch to put your community's policy priorities forward

We are hiring a BBC Journalism Apprentice based in Kirkwall. All details here careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Orkney-Jou… #orkney #journalism #careers

🙌🏻caught up with fantastic H&I councillors and members !

New project on young people and social connections in rural Scotland. Are you a young person aged 16-24 living in #Orkney or Easter Ross? We would like to hear from you! Please share! DM or email for more info: ruralsocialconnections.weebly.com

Thanks Dr Iain Kennedy for highlighting the challenges faced by #GP colleagues in health systems like #Orkney. theguardian.com/society/2024/j…

Delighted to host this visit from Gillian Martin last week where NorthRonaldsayTrust, Shapinsay Development Trust + Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre DT spoke about enormous impact community-owned generation has had in their communities⚡️💚 CES stressed wide range of SG work needed to advance #communityenergy

Delighted to have Heather and Sandy leading Orkney Islands Council, and a pleasure to propose Sandy for Deputy Leader!

The Scottish Government has passed legislation permitting the introduction of rent controls We often hear that “all economists agree rent controls don’t work”. But this is fundamentally flawed 🧵 bbc.com/news/articles/…

I’m standing as the Green candidate for Orkney and Shetland at the next General Election My vision: Abolish Poverty and create a Fair & Sustainable Society. ✅ Community control of Renewable Energy development ✅ Wealth Taxation ✅ Four Day Week ✅ Universal Basic Income 👍

Our final day of talks brings our final Key Note speaker, Kristopher Leask from Orkney Islands Council who is reflecting on the implications of decarbonisation on our energy relations, both locally and nationally, and how this transition offers both challenges and opportunities.

This summer’s flagship Ness of Brodgar exhibition at the #Orkney Museum will be officially opened by Professor Mary Beard next month - read more here - orkney.gov.uk/News?postid=91… BBC Radio Orkney mary beard Orkney Library orkney.com The Orcadian

Delighted to be taking on this role and hugely appreciate the support given to me by members. An incredibly exciting time to be in the role, and look forward to working with partners across the political spectrum and sectors in Orkney, and further afield.

Delighted to launch #OrkneyTravelMatters - an all-new report revealing how many people are walking, wheeling and cycling in Orkney - in partnership with Orkney Islands Council Check it out here: buff.ly/3xHkyHB 🚶‍♀️ 👨‍🦽 🚴‍♀️ Transport Scotland (1/7)

What an experience to be in Orkney this week. 🙏Orkney Harbours for showcasing operations and some of the fab options for cruise guests. Good to meet MSPs and councillors to talk all things cruise tourism @CLIAUK Liam McArthur MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP Kristopher Leask Windstar Cruises

On Saturday, First Minister John Swinney attended a performance of The Outrun at Church Hill Theatre Edinburgh. The play is part of Edinburgh International Festival youth exchange programme, connecting young people from Edinburgh with peers from other parts of the world to develop their confidence and creativity.

The rising cost of living on our islands has seen populations dwindling. Young people are being priced out of their hometowns. Scottish Greens secured the extension of concessionary ferry travel last year. It was due to begin this year, but the SNP hasn't introduced it. 🧵[1/4]

Long overdue that free bus travel for U22's is extended to ferries - and glad to see Scottish Greens and Ariane Burgess pushing for this extension

Great to see fare-free ferry travel being brought in for under22s the budget. Brings equity for young folk in the isles that need to use ferries to get around. Thanks to Ariane Burgess for all the work to get this in the budget. x.com/ross_greer/sta…

💚Your Scottish Greens candidates for the Highlands and Islands are Ariane Burgess and Kristopher Leask. ➡️We can elect a record number of MSPs next May, help us put people and planet first: members.greens.scot/donate/2026-hi…