Useful thread to bear in mind when you hear talk of how much large private estates may or may not contribute to their local economy 👇

I’m calling on MSPs to include a Carers Cost of Living Fund in this year’s Scottish budget. Unpaid carers in Scotland save Scotland more than £10.9 billion every year, but get little support in return. Join me and ask your MSP to #InvestInCarers: carersuk.e-activist.com/page/121805/ac…

A fascinating evening in prospect at the Salutation Hotel, Perth on Wednesday 8 March at 7 pm, as Yes Perth City welcomes Craig Murray to speak on the topic 'International Law and the Road to Independence.' Admission free - reserve your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/internationa…

Reveal! Here's the front cover of my new English-language novel to be published by Luath Press in March 2023. I'm sure they'll be happy to take advance orders. Get in touch at: Luath Press Ltd. 543/2 Castlehill The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH12ND 0131 225 4326 [email protected]

Formidable land reform campaigner Andy Wightman revamps his 'Who Owns Scotland' website. A first-rate resource when you want to know who owns what, and where. New blog ⬇️ raptorpersecutionuk.org/2023/02/25/and…

'It's very simple. When the time comes the Scottish Government must declare that maintaining/increasing grouse numbers for sport shooting is not a good enough reason to get a grouse moor licence.' Caroline Lucas Natalie Bennett George Monbiot - If missed...

School days can be the best days of our lives, and the students at Castle Tower School are definitely enjoying theirs; learning lots of practical skills as part of their agricultural studies. #lifeskills #Training #fencing Lantra @castletowerschool

Peat is vital to the environment - being a carbon store, wildlife habitat and flood controller. Burning on peatland for grouse shooting should not be considered a justifiable reason to get a licence to muirburn. Help us stop the fires on #OurMoors => revive.scot/no-licence-to-…

My new English-language novel 'Electricity' is now available to buy directly from the publishers here: luath.co.uk/product/electr… And from all good bookshops.

Urgent: we have until TONIGHT to sign this petition to try to save these orchards in Cambridge as tomorrow 21st March, Cambridgeshire County Council will decide if they'll go against everything we need, and fell them. change.org/p/save-the-gre… more info: theguardian.com/environment/20…

The Wildlife Management & Muirburn (Scotland) Bill We're considering proposals to manage grouse moors and tackle raptor persecution in Scotland - and we'd like to hear your views! Have your say by Friday the 5 May 👉ow.ly/oxGg50NwTrT What our Convener has to say 👇

"The situation in Lochaber illustrates how a place once the beloved dùthchas of Dòmhnall mac Fionnlaigh and so many others can be made derelict by money and power. Why do we still tolerate this absurd situation?" bellacaledonia.org.uk/2023/04/11/cre…

Final plug for my ⁦Stornoway Gazette⁩ Big Read piece on the 2003 Land Reform Act and the forthcoming Land Reform Bill, due later this year.

A wild crow is trapped and put in this " cage " It`s called a Larsen trap .It is baited to attract other crows . The trapped crow has a rancid rabbit for food and a baked bean tin filled with water . This is legal . Is it right though ?

"The Scottish Government has stated that it is not acceptable for tenants & families living in rented agricultural housing to be living in substandard properties, homes which would not be acceptable if provided by a private landlord in an urban area... ➡ bit.ly/TFCBlog-Housin… #TFC 2/3

Check out the spread of topics covered in my 76 page paper on carbon offsetting, #rewilding, natural capital, #landreform and communities of place. This link👇 directs to the Contents page. The hyperlinks are internally connected for ease of navigation. communitylandscotland.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Methven to Perth road closed at Huntingtower. Road flooded.

511 years ago today the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was shown to the public for the first time. Is it the greatest achievement in the history of art, or is it overrated? To help you decide, here are some things you probably didn't know about the world's most famous ceiling...

In 12 hours, more than 50,000 people have signed our petition opposing Suella Braverman's heartless attempt to stop homeless people using tents -- and punish charities who help the homeless. It is callous, and must be stopped. Add your name: act.38degrees.org.uk/act/homelessne…