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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

'An Sgarp' - the island of Scarp, located to the west of Harris, Outer Hebrides. The population was once over 200, but, it is now uninhabited.

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

An interesting article in the Country Squire Magazine. 'The Carbon Credit Con and Scotland’s New Mega-Lairds.' countrysquire.co.uk/2025/12/15/a... 'This is not environmentalism; it is extractivism in green clothing. It is a get-rich scheme that leaves Scotland poorer.'

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

A walk to the summit of Beinn Tianabhaig at the weekend. Rewarded at the top with fine 360 degree views including the magnificent An Cuiltheann. #Skye

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The West side of the Island of Kerrera looking across to the Island of Lismore in the foreground and the Morvern hills in the distance.

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

A lovely sunny day at Cuil Bay, Duror, today. 😎 #Highlands

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Scottish Land Commission @scottishlandcom.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

A new chapter for the Scottish Land Commission: Dr Lucy Beattie, Dr Calum MacLeod, and Robert Black join as Commissioners, ready to advance Scotland’s land reform agenda with expertise in sustainability, community engagement, and tenant farming. www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Stormy at Ganavan Beach on Hogmanay, although a glimpse of sun has appeared at last! #Oban

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Oban Bay appears in a sepia colour after the storm! #Oban

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Michael Russell @feorlean.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Pleased that the @scottishgov.bsky.social budget & tax strategy confirms that @scottishlandcom.bsky.social will be involved in exploring the role of tax within land reform & climate action, carefully watching out for unintended consequences & committed to supporting rural Scotland in particular.

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Hamish Trench @hamishtrench.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Exciting opportunities. Really important roles to broker relationships and ensure communities are involved in natural capital projects. Pleased @scottishlandcom.bsky.social has been able to help develop this new partnership.

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Scottish Land Commission @scottishlandcom.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Land Commissioner Sally Reynolds speaking over the weekend at the Scottish Crofting Federation Gathering in Stornoway. 🗣 "We need to harness and support the growing enthusiasm amongst young people for staying local and crofting". #scfgathering24

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

After the storm, looking West from Ganavan Bay. #Oban

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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

The latest Reid Foundation briefing examines the case for devolving immigration powers to Scotland and how a devolved system might work. We conclude the partial devolution of immigration powers could address Scotland’s demographic challenges. reidfoundation.scot/2024/11/devo...

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Devolving Immigration Powers – The Jimmy Reid Foundation

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Isle of Eigg @isleofeigg.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Eigg isn't connected to the UK national grid. Instead, we generate 90% to 95% of our electricity from wind, sun, & water (hydro). Community-owned Eigg Electric was switched on in 2008. Islanders are trained and employed to manage it. Electricity costs 27p per unit/kWh. isleofeigg.org/eigg-electric/

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Eigg Electric - The Isle of Eigg

Eigg is not connected to the mainland electricity supply. After decades of diesel generators, Eigg Electric provided 24 hour power for the first time in February 2008. Eigg Electric is a community o...

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Many thanks to @guyshrubsole.bsky.social for taking the time to meet with @scottishlandcom.bsky.social to discuss land reform in the UK. A wide ranging discussion covering topics such as the Land Reform Bill, public ownership of land, nature restoration, right to roam, tax on land, good practice.

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The next @scottishlandcom.bsky.social Land Links webinar is being held today, Tuesday November 19th, at 7 p.m. and will discuss where to look, and who to ask, for information about who owns and manages land & buildings in your area. Join up details here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-can-...

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Jeremy Clarkson, James Dyson, the Earl of Derby – they’re up in arms about paying tax on the vast areas of land they own. Small farmers are worried that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will affect them. But who are the big landowners complaining the loudest? Thread: 1/

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Fraser MacDonald @frasermacdonald.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I'm giving a wee talk in Abriachan on Friday, showing some recently discovered family photos of life above Loch Ness in the early 20th century.

Poster for an event: Memories and Fragments of Abriachan, 1880-1960, Abriachan Village Hall 7pm, Friday 22nd November. All welcome.

Photo taken before 1920 of a young woman, Maggie MacDonald, on a hillside high above Loch Ness. She is wearing a long skirt, blouse and lace standing beside a collie who is lying at her feet in the heather.

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Isle of Eigg @isleofeigg.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The Isle of Eigg was one of Scotland's first community buyouts. In June 1997, its 65 inhabitants raised £1.5m to buy the island. The Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust has owned and managed Eigg on behalf of its residents (and the world) since, and Eigg's population is now around 115. www.isleofeigg.org

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About Eigg - The Isle of Eigg

The Isle of Eigg is one of the four Small Isles. Five miles long by three miles wide, Eigg lies 12 miles off Mallaig on Scotland’s west coast, just south of the Isle of Skye. Eigg has a fascinating hi...

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Michael Russell @feorlean.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Welcome - great to have more land reform voices on Blue Sky, and more from Argyll too !

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Catherine Munro @catherinemmunro.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Weather report from #Shetland. Sideways snow ❄️

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Neil McInroy @neilmcinroy.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Ownership of land and production is key to a progressive future for energy renewables in Scotland. It will determine whether our bounty is retained re and predistributed and benefits all of us or not. We must scale and amplify inclusive ownership models. #communitywealthbuilding

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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Sharing Power: New report from Regen provides a framework for how shared ownership can support a just energy transition. The report sets out policy recommendations as well as principles that should guide the shared-ownership of clean energy projects. @fraserjfstewart.bsky.social

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Sharing Power: Unlocking shared ownership for a fast and fair net zero transition - Regen

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Lorne MacLeod @lornemacleod.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

My first post on Bluesky, so, I thought I would start with a photo of Oban Bay.

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