Much needed

Since 2008 an annual survey of all patches of snow remaining in Scotland from the previous winter has been conducted on the 20th August. This year just five were counted, the joint second lowest in the sequence since 2017. The hills contains snow are: 1. Braeriach, Garbh Choire

Powerful appeal from Reuben at the end of The Outrun at Edinburgh International Festival calling for reinstatement of the Creative Scotland Open Fund for individuals - the foundation upon which so many Scottish artists can build and create new work #noartwithoutartists

Pleased to have been able to supply the data for this article. If you want to find out more you can subscribe at whoownsscotland.org.uk - ft.com/content/45e304…

This strange hiatus in Galloway's National Park story is giving the two opposing arguments time to harden and dig trenches... "Depending on where you look, designation is either the best thing in the entire world or a complete unmitigated nightmare". gallowayfarm.blog/2024/08/26/nat…

Pleased to announce my book tour for THE LIE OF THE LAND (published 12th Sept) I'll be speaking at the following events & festivals - follow the link to book tickets (if there's not a link yet, we'll add it nearer the time): lnkfi.re/dwdbjr

Déjà vu to the HPMA debate.

Following a few weeks of reflection having made the first repeat of Dave MacLeod's ungraded Echo Wall on Ben Nevis, James has shared his thoughts on the difficulty.ukclimbing.com/news/2024/08/j…

Depressing article revealing how a lobbyist convinced the chancellor that private finance can replace public investment It really can’t theguardian.com/business/artic…

While some proposals should have a positive impact, others look set to make things worse. The most significant issue in crofting today is the escalating price of croft tenancies and purchases. Nothing in the Bill meaningfully addresses this. It's time to speak up for crofting!

The Cabinet Secretary for Finance provided a Pre-Budget Fiscal Update to Parliament on Tuesday. Our latest blog analyses the budget reductions announced and highlights issues for scrutiny during the Parliament’s budget process ow.ly/fjCU50TevnM

REVEALED: I've mapped the land owned by water companies United Utilities & Yorkshire Water - over 200,000 acres combined - & their SSSIs (nature reserves) Just 16% of SSSIs owned by water firms in England are in favourable condition Feargal Sharkey 1/ whoownsengland.org/2024/09/05/map…

Feeling charitable, but you aren't quite sure which charity to support, then why not consider FPG? We are a small, independent think-tank with a big desire to make a positive impact in Scottish forestry. Interested? Please do donate here: forestpolicygroup.org/ways-to-donate…

Have you listened to the third episode of #Redgauntlet yet? ‘The Devolution Dead End?’ features Andy Wightman and Jenny Morrison. Listen now on Spotify: tinyurl.com/4xv5zaum #Skotia | Scottish Left Review

I recently completed a project for NatureScot mapping relict & #restored #mountain #woodland across Scotland, covering 18,538 data points & 10,844ha. Read more & find open data download links in my Mountain Woodland Action Group Scrubbers' Bulletin article here: researchgate.net/publication/38…

Delighted to announce our first speaker Andy Wightman who will be joining the panel at our national conference on the 10th November. Book your place here to be part of this exciting day; perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/reviv…

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