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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Got a film about land? We want to see it. GROUNDED is touring Scotland Autumn 2027, and we're inviting submissions on land ownership, place, belonging and community resilience. Any length, any style. Free to enter. Deadline April 2027. buff.ly/sxZW5zi

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Three residencies. Six communities. Three languages: Gàidhlig, Scots and English. We're commissioning storytellers to help communities capture and share the community owners' stories of land and identity. £3,500 fee. Apply by 9 Oct, 1pm. buff.ly/TUT3YUA

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Looking for inspiration from communities that have turned ambitious ideas into reality? Join us November for study visits to Huntly Development Trust and Udny Community Trust. Learn directly from communities creating local impact through ownership and connect with your peers. buff.ly/Pjd3QRB

A white map of Scotland on a dark green background. There is a blue star over Aberdeenshire. The text reads: Regional Gathering: Aberdeenshire.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Four Scottish communities. Four artists. An opportunity to help a community engage locals using creative practice. Paid residencies with Go Girvan, Kinlochleven, Uig (Skye) and Muckle Roe. £4,000 fee. Apply by 9 Oct, 1pm. buff.ly/uXIWXJw

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us this October for study visits to Take A Bow Development Trust and Ochiltree Community Hub. Hear first-hand about their community ownership journeys, share experiences with peers, and take away practical ideas for your own community. buff.ly/lBgYsLB

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join us Oct 8 & 9 in Skye for visits to Broadford & Strath Community Company and Camuscross & Duisdale Initiative. Explore community-led development in action, hear lessons learned, and connect with others involved in or exploring community ownership. buff.ly/7OgKXvL

A white map of Scotland on a dark green background. There is a bright pink star on the Isle of Skye. The text reads: Regional Gathering: Skye.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Are you involved in community land ownership or interested in taking your community's first steps towards ownership? Registrations are now open for our Autumn Regional Gatherings, taking place in Ayrshire, Skye and Aberdeenshire this October and November. Book your place today: buff.ly/RVUBgcU

A map of Scotland on a dark green background. There are brightly coloured stars in Ayrshire, Skye and Aberdeenshire. The text reads: "Regional Gatherings: Connecting our network of community landowners"

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We are recruiting an Inclusive Ownership Partnership Coordinator. We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together and supporting collaborative working. Applications close Thursday. buff.ly/bqohXCX

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Job Opportunity: Inclusive Ownership Partnership Coordinator – Community Land Scotland

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Exciting job with Applecross Community Company. ACC is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager. 0.6FTE role and flexible and hybrid working options will be considered. Full job description and person specification is available here: www.applecrosscommunitycompany.org/news-2/

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We're hiring an Inclusive Ownership Partnership Coordinator. If you're passionate about collaboration, community-led development and creating positive change, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now: buff.ly/61UIVq5

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Job Opportunity: Inclusive Ownership Partnership Coordinator – Community Land Scotland

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This investigation by Parkswatch demonstrates the failings and vulnerabilities inherent to the models of speculative nature-finance investors. The rates at which Nature can regenerate, and recover, don’t align with its commodification or competitive returns for private investment. buff.ly/zITyvBY

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Oxygen Conservation's business model and the conservation of the Glen Brown Caledonian pinewood - parkswatchscotland

A month before large areas in Strath Nethy and Glenmore were consumed by fire, I went for a short walk to have a look at part of the Caledonian pinewood around Glen Brown which also lies within the…

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

“THE housing crisis. Soaring energy bills. Crumbling high streets. Nature loss. Climate breakdown. Depopulation. Food security.   These might not be the usual things that spring to mind when you hear the words “land reform”."

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Do you believe communities should have more power over the places where they live? We're looking for an Inclusive Ownership Policy Officer to help shape the future of community ownership in Scotland.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

What if more communities had the opportunity to own the assets that shape their futures? Our new Inclusive Ownership project is supporting communities across Scotland, Wales and England to explore, acquire and manage land and buildings for community benefit.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're hiring an Inclusive Ownership Partnership Coordinator. You will play a key part in coordinating a UK-wide partnership that supports communities to take ownership of land and buildings.

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Job Opportunity: Inclusive Ownership Partnership Coordinator – Community Land Scotland

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We're growing our team! Community Land Scotland is recruiting for two new roles as part of our ambitious Inclusive Ownership project, a UK-wide partnership working to make community ownership of land and buildings more accessible.

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Job vacancies – Community Land Scotland

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Funding opportunity! The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund supports community groups in Scotland to develop local ecosystem restoration projects. This Fund focuses on the development stages of undertaking ecosystem restoration (the design, planning and preparation for ecosystem restoration).

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How to apply to the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund – Inspiring Scotland

The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund seeks to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Community Land Scotland has secured £4.25m from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk - thanks to National Lottery players - for the Inclusive Ownership project. A UK‑wide partnership working to make community ownership of land and buildings more accessible. 👉 buff.ly/YW9C1Ny

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A great opportunity to work with a vibrant community on the Black Isle! Culbokie Community Trust is seeking a Business Development Officer to lead the development and launch of the Space, a new 100m² multi-purpose building. www.culbokiect.org/business-dev...

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Culbokie Community Trust | Job Vacancy

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Exciting job alert! Annan Harbour Action are recruiting for a Strategic Business Development Manager to help shape the future of Annan Harbour. This is a rare opportunity to build something lasting — creating economic, social and community impact for Annan and the wider region. buff.ly/BVElRL6

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

📢 Job Opportunity – Arrochar & Tarbet Community Development Trust Arrochar & Tarbet Community Development Trust (ATCDT) is recruiting a Development Officer to support the delivery of the Local Place Plan and support the aims and objectives of the Trust. 👉 Find out more and apply:

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Arrochar & Tarbet Community Development Trust is recruiting a Development Officer – Community Land Scotland

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

In the news this week: "Wealthy landowners are making millions from Scottish wind farms. You’re subsidising them...Latest investigation has found the financial rewards of Scotland’s energy transition are being unevenly distributed..." Read the full story here:

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Wealthy landowners are making millions from Scottish wind farms. You’re subsidising them

Our latest investigation has found the financial rewards of Scotland’s energy transition are being unevenly distributed. The money earned by landowners often dwarfs the payments that wind farm…

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📢 Only 4 days to go! 📢 We’re recruiting a Community Partnerships Adviser (Natural Capital) to work in close partnership with Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust and the National Park Authority. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/hJqG8lW Closing date: this Sunday 3 May at 17:00

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Job vacancy: Community Partnerships Adviser (Natural Capital)
Full time, salary £35,000
Location: blended home and office-based (Balloch)

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

📣Job alert! @hiescotland.bsky.social are recruiting for a Development Manager to join their Community Assets Team. This is a great opportunity to support communities across the Highlands and Islands! www.hie.co.uk/about-us/vac...

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Job vacancy | HIE

We're looking for a development manager to join our community assets team. Apply by Sunday 10 May.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

And we’re off! The 2026 Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture has started. Tonight we are remembering this giant of the community land world, and looking ahead to challenges and opportunities of the next 5 years. Not at the Town House tonight? We’ll have a recording on YouTube soon.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

An article of interest in the Scotsman this past week, with a contribution by our director of policy, Dr Josh Doble. 'Growing anger in communities caught up in Oxygen Conservation's fast-paced natural capital expansion Read more on our website, with links to the Scotsman article. buff.ly/bfQVNds

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We have been developing and advocating for a wealth fund for several years, to ensure that communities across Scotland benefit properly from the exploitation of our natural resources.... See more on our website: buff.ly/s7KxzKJ

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Need for urgent action to ensure Scotland’s communities benefit from renewables bonanza – Community Land Scotland

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🌱 Job opportunity 🌱 We’re recruiting a Community Partnerships Adviser (Natural Capital) to work with communities in Wild Strathfillan, The Great Trossachs Forest and Lomond Rainforest. Delivered in partnership with Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Countryside Trust and the National Park. buff.ly/NDgw0Ts

Job Vacancy: Community Partnerships Adviser (Natural Capital)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Blended home and office-based (Balloch)
Salary: £35,000
Reporting to: Natural Capital Community Partnerships Manager, Community Land Scotland
Closing date: 17:00 pm, Sunday 3 May 2026

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Our Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture is happening next week! 22 April, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Here is a little more history on the man himself, the brilliant Simon Fraser. Still time to book a space at this year's event. RSVP here for free: buff.ly/sCIC9f7

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Did you know that we have a Community Land Scotland Newsletter? Alongside our Members' and Supporters' newsletters, we also share a quarterly Public newsletter, which is open to everyone. READ our most recent Public newsletter here: buff.ly/lDSNgYE

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Two weeks to go! The Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture will take place on 22 April in the Inverness Town House. Register here: buff.ly/sCIC9f7 Limited availability remaining.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

After years of effort, The North Sutherland Community Forest Trust has taken ownership of the site of the historic village of Rosal. This bring the village back into community ownership 212 years after it was cleared in 1814. buff.ly/OGBGk6A

The remains of a building in Rosal Clearance Village: low walls of stone overgrown with grass.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Kinlochard Community Residents Association Ltd. seeks Project Development Officer. 2-year contract, 22 hrs/week at £22/hr (£23,232/year). Apply by noon, 13 April. Details in post, contact@kcra.uk or kcra.uk / thefieldkinlochard.co.uk.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Just Enterprise launches Reflection and Action Lab, an online platform for third-sector and social-enterprise founders and leaders. REAL offers online sessions, resources, and peer support to help you reflect, plan, and build resilience. Starts March 12. Learn more and register here:

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Reflect and Action Lab (REAL)

The Reflect and Act Lab begins Thursday 12th March 2026. See this flyer for more information, or follow the link below to register. Register Now

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

There are just 2 days left to sign up for our community energy hustings. The 2026 election will play a key role in shaping who owns our energy resources and who benefits from our transition to renewables. Join us and make sure our future representatives hear your voice. Reserve here: buff.ly/Nsly7Yb

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

With the Scottish Parliament elections approaching, the critical questions of who owns what and who benefits in the era-defining shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy are more pressing than ever.(1/4) ✏️ Free event, reserve a spot here: buff.ly/Nsly7Yb 📷️: Coigach CDC community wind turbine.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Our Regional Gathering started yesterday with a study visit to Kinlochleven Community Trust, supported by @scalliance.bsky.social Community Learning Exchange. Fascinating visit where we learned about the work of the trust and visited the Family Hub, museum and the Ice Factor.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Community Led Housing Alliance urges increased public investment to build more affordable homes. They propose a £55 million Community Led Housing Fund, publicly-backed loans, and more support for community housing. Read the full story here: buff.ly/YYR0uAO

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South of Scotland Community Housing @soscommhousing.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Community Led Housing Alliance publishes its 2026 Manifesto! The CLH Alliance has published its manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Elections, Back Scotland’s Communities to Provide More Homes. #CommunityLedHousingAlliance #CLHA sosch.org/community-le...

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Community Led Housing Alliance - SOSCH

Photo: Staffin Community Trust The Community Led Housing Alliance Across Scotland, community organisations are providing permanently affordable, high-quality homes which meet local housing needs. Comm...

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South of Scotland Community Housing @soscommhousing.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟏: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Make a transformational commitment and reconfigure the Rural & Islands Housing Funds into a national Community Led Housing Fund, with a budget of £55m to be spent by the end of the next parliament.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

📢 Job Opportunity: Want to be part of positive change in Scotland? We are looking for a Policy Officer to help shape policy and champion community land ownership and land reform. Learn more & apply: buff.ly/easi9Gy

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Image text: Job Vacancy: Policy officer
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Flexible within Scotland
Salary: £33,500
Reporting to: Director of Policy and Advocacy, Community Land Scotland
Closing date: 17:00 pm, Sunday 1 March 2026

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We've had a last minute cancellation for our Regional Gathering in Oban next week, which means we have a space available! www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/gather...

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We and other members of the Scottish Community Coalition on Energy, welcome progress made with the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2. Amendments have been agreed that strengthen the Bill’s potential to deliver benefits for Scottish communities. Read more here👉 tinyurl.com/bdhu4ccj

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Thanks to @scalliance.bsky.social for funding an amazing Community Learning Exchange to Assynt DT. Incredible to see all of their projects and plans. So many rich conversations over 2 days. We’ll be writing up the learning and actions to share with everyone soon.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

New chair brings international land reform expertise. Megan MacInnes from Applecross has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Community Land Scotland. Read more here: buff.ly/NS7qm1B #CommunityLandScotland #FearannCoimhearsnachdNaHAlba #CommunityBenefit #LandReform

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We were saddened to read this recent BBC article about mass evictions in West Wemyss and Denbeath. This provides a stark reminder of why local control of land and housing matters. When decisions about homes are made by distant corporate investors, it is communities that pay the price.

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West Wemyss tenants faces 'mass eviction' of 35 households

The move comes after a new landlord bought the properties in two villages near Kirkcaldy.

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Last chance to apply! Our Natural Capital Communities Partnership project is recruiting for two roles: NCCP Manager and NCCP Adviser. Both are full-time and fully funded until 31 March 2028. Applications close tomorrow (Mon, 19 Jan) at 12:00 pm. For info and to apply, visit: buff.ly/EZkhoMS

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We are seeking enthusiastic people to join our Natural Capital Communities Partnership project as NCCP Manager and NCCP Adviser. Both roles are full-time, with funding secured until 31 March 2028. Applications close on Mon, 19 Jan. For more info and to apply, visit: buff.ly/EZkhoMS

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