We're now 2 yrs into the decisive decade. Emissions should be in an unprecedented fall, instead we're seeing the 2nd biggest rise ever recorded. We're wasting invaluable time pretending we can solve this crisis without treating it like a crisis. World leaders are still in denial.

Anyone heard from Scottish Conservatives? Strangely quiet, and no one available for media. Can’t imagine why. #DowningStreetParties

Are you an enthusiastic person who likes helping others? The Health and Social Care Partnership is looking for a part-time Domestic Assistant at Ardfenaig, Ardrishaig. The closing date is 14 January so you had better be quick! bit.ly/3pVQNvS #abplace2b #jobs

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced Scotland will have the opportunity to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III with a bank holiday on Monday 8 May 2023. ➡️ bit.ly/3E3AS5C

Wheat sown direct into Lucerne. Hoping to keep Lucerne as living mulch #bicropping #nfixing #wheat

Prince Andrew is more popular than Prince Harry & Meghan Markle says new poll. The British public prefer a man accused of sex abuse who was friends with a sex offender — than two people speaking out about press harassment & family suffering. Our culture values silence not truth.

We are offering a p/t opportunity for an The University of Edinburgh student join Learning, Teaching and Web as a 'Scottish Witchhunter Intern' to improve on #opendata from the Survey of Scottish Witchcraft, seek out 'the impossible witch' and create a lasting legacy for their internship portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDeta…

Are you a clerk or on a common grazing committee? Want to discuss issues you are facing and see who else has dealt with similar? Join our webinar on 23rd Jan. Click bit.ly/3hI0c8Y for more information and a booking form. Crofting Commission NFU Scotland @ConsultingSAC

Last week, Boris Johnson attended Davos. Today he flew to Kyiv, despite being urged to stay away by military experts. What the hell is going on here?

Who are the people who’ll be guarding the toilets to check the genitals as people go in?

3 Feb 1.30pm GMT Live Streamed 'Scottish Island Futures - 2050 and Beyond' Workshop What is the nature of the relationship between islands and their metropoles? Are there better models of governance? Is island autonomy a goal to be strived for? 👉 bit.ly/2050workshop1

We had a fair few arguments but secretly I was often envious of Nicola Sturgeon grasp of detail, ability to read the public mood and immaculate communication skills. I wish her well for whatever comes next.

Makes you wonder what Nicola and Jacinda could create on the global platform .. who else would join them as erudite, intelligent, empathetic unencumbered leaders ?

We’re recruiting a friendly, motivated Head Teacher at Lochnell Primary near #Oban. This is a great opportunity to work with a wonderful team of pupils and staff, and help take the school from strength to strength. bit.ly/3leEDhZ #jobs #abplace2b

For those of you who have ventured for the first time into #NoMowMay, hats off to you. However, don’t cut yet - the best is yet to come! So many of our #wildflowers are still to flower. More importantly, our grass loving #butterflies are yet to emerge as we head into June and

Tree massacre. Good that the man has been arrested. Will (up to) £20k be enough to deter? How do they prevent him going back to the site? msn.com/en-gb/news/ukn…

Our #RHS23 reception was about integrating trees on farms & crofts. Many farmers are already doing this & reaping the benefits. Roger planted 🍎 #trees at his Newburgh farm with help from Willie Rennie and now farm business is diversified with cider Soil Association Scotland NFU Scotland

Pupils and staff at #Barcaldine Primary are searching for a new Head Teacher. If you want to work in a friendly school in a beautiful west coast village near #Oban, and you’re passionate about promoting high quality learning and teaching, get in touch. bit.ly/3pLQVkq