Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 13hIt's frustrating that a critical connection from Scotland to Europe has been allowed to wither on the vine after action from both the Westminster and Scottish Governments came too late. If this is a priority for the Scottish Government then they need to show leadership. 184
Reposted by Mark RuskellThe Ferret @theferret.scot · 27/09/2026Gypsy Travellers have been persecuted for centuries. But despite a Scottish Government apology last June for the Tinker Experiment – which tried to assimilate them into settled culture – some claim their cultural rights are still being denied. shorturl.at/FUXpV 22716
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 27/09/2026If a company has profited from apartheid and genocide, they shouldn't be able to profit here in Scotland. The Government definitely shouldn't be helping them do so. 05721
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The SSPCA are an irreplaceable ‘blue light’ service for all animals, it’s more important than ever that a funding solution is found 🐾 www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/sspca-p...dailyrecord.co.ukSSPCA plunges into £5.5m crisis with soaring costs and plunging donationsThe SSPCA insists the 2025 deficit came after it deliberately invested more in tackling neglect and cruelty as the number of animals needing help rises. 11814
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Important visit to Bobbin Mill Woods in Pitlochry yesterday to see Roseanna McPhee. This site is hugely significant to the history and culture of gypsy travellers and should be recognised as such rather than being handed around as a development site for a brewery and holiday cabins. 0102
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Really informative to catch up with Tor Medical Practice in Plean today about the challenges of meeting the needs of a rapidly growing population with the limited facilities they have. Will be raising with NHS Forth Valley 021
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Treelink Stirling have been doing some incredible work to grow networks of urban trees around communities. In an age of climate change, tree cover is hugely important to keep our places cool and green. Looking forward to @stirlingcouncil Tree and Woodland Strategy embedding this approach further. 1122
Reposted by Mark RuskellNature Champions @naturechampions.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Did you know there are 24 species of bumblebees in the UK? This includes the rare Moss Carder bumblebee, with a ginger thorax and paler abdomen, found in Scotland's Northwest Highlands. Mark Ruskell is its #NatureChampion working with Bumblebee Conservation Trust! @markruskell.bsky.social 132
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 08/07/2026Nearly 14,000 people have written to the First Minister calling for a pause on hyper-scale AI Data Centres in Scotland. Join the campaign today ⤵️ greens.scot/datacentresgreens.scotStop hyper-scale data centres in ScotlandStop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland - 1024697
Reposted by Mark RuskellZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Nigel Farage is a grifter. He always has been and he's continuing to grift. He knew he was heading towards a byelection anyway so has pulled the trigger early. The people Vs the establishment?! Reform are literally part of the establishment. 1773968936
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Toxic Labour wants to build new nuclear power stations in Stirling and Fife 🥀☢️ Utterly absurd, if the Romans had nuclear power we’d still be guarding the waste. www.thenational.scot/news/2624182...thenational.scotWhere Labour want new nuclear power plants in Scotland – see the mapThe Scottish Government has long opposed new nuclear power, but Westminster commissioned a report anyway 42220
Reposted by Mark RuskellMark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The hyperscale data centre in Fife could be one of the biggest in Scotland. 🏭 It could have huge impacts on the local environment, energy and water consumption. 🥀 But we won’t let big tech exploit our communities. Join our campaign to scrap the plans today. 👇 greens.scot/stopfifeaida...greens.scotStop the Fife Mega AI Data CentreStop the Fife Mega AI Data Centre - 32217
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 15/06/2026Protest isn't terrorism. The UK Labour Government are taking more action against people holding signs than those complicit in genocide. 🇵🇸🏴 315964
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The hyperscale data centre in Fife could be one of the biggest in Scotland. 🏭 It could have huge impacts on the local environment, energy and water consumption. 🥀 But we won’t let big tech exploit our communities. Join our campaign to scrap the plans today. 👇 greens.scot/stopfifeaida...greens.scotStop the Fife Mega AI Data CentreStop the Fife Mega AI Data Centre - 32217
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Our carbon footprint is going up - when it needs to be coming down, fast.🔥 And a climate plan that relies heavily on unproven technologies is not going to help us change course. We need real climate action - to create warmer homes and cheaper public transport - now.👇 1207
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 21/05/2026Scotland's best future is as an independent nation back in the European Union. #bbcqt 12261112
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 21/05/2026This is one of the richest countries in the history of the world. Yet we have thousands of children going to school hungry each morning while supermarkets rake in obscene profits. #bbcqt 113372
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 21/05/2026More drilling in the North Sea won't reduce our bills. Investing in renewables will. #bbcqt 213448
Reposted by Mark RuskellThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Hundreds of activists set out to bring aid and attention to people facing catastrophe. They were taken, bound and degraded. The least their governments can do now is bring them home, writes Patrick Harvie ✍️ Read more: www.thenational.scot/commen... 02114
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 20/05/2026My constituent Dr Antonis Vradis was abducted by the Israeli State in international waters while taking part in the Gaza aid convoy. I've written to the FCO to demand action to secure his release and have also asked Dr Vradis' employer- University of St Andrews to add their voice. 06629
Reposted by Mark RuskellBallot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 12/05/2026There absolutely should be sackings at the Electoral Commission over this. A fake party that does no campaigning, will have spent £0, and whose own holocaust denying leader acknowledged is only there to confuse voters, came 7th, only explainable if it did indeed confuse voters. 17331136
Reposted by Mark RuskellMags Hall @magssgp.bsky.social · 02/05/2026I’ve signed this letter along with @markruskell.bsky.social - to be advocating for more defence spending over the welfare of pensioners is an utter betrayal of the Labour movement www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/2606326...dunfermlinepress.comDownie hits back as pension and anti-war campaigners target MPDunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie hits back after Fife campaigners plan a May Day open letter accusing him of putting the pensions triple lock… 063
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 30/04/2026Over 30 billion litres of raw sewage were discharged from sewer overflows into Scotland’s waterways in 2024, according to the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland. Our Clean Water Bill will bring in proper monitoring with real consequences when the rules are broken. 17122
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Its time to get our region moving again! 🚆Reconnect Stirling and Dunfermline alongside new rail stations at Newburgh and Halbeath #VoteGreen ✅ www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...thecourier.co.ukFresh push for direct passenger rail link between Dunfermline and StirlingA move to open a line between the Fife town and Alloa collapsed last year. 1146
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026While ordinary people suffer the oil corporations and their shareholders are raking it in #windfalltax 0144
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 25/04/2026"Scottish Greens have turned Green policies into action and shown the huge difference that Green voices can make." 👏 To name just a few: ✅ Free bus travel for under 22s ✅ Scrapped peak rail fares ✅ Free school meals for thousands more children 312241
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 23/04/2026🚨 New poll - with the Scottish Greens in second place! On May 7th Scotland can reject the far right and demand better. Together we can build a fairer, greener Scotland. 💚 311950
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Brilliant visit to Stirling Reuse Hub to launch our Holyrood pledge for a household Repair Voucher this week ♻️#VoteGreen 02911
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 21/04/2026We cannot abandon young people for years without diagnosis or action - time for change 👉 Greens vow to tackle CAMHS waiting list crisis at NHS Tayside www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...thecourier.co.ukGreens vow to tackle CAMHS waiting list crisis at NHS TaysideWaiting lists for autism and ADHD assessments have also soared by more than 500% since 2020 at NHS Forth Valley. 02913
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 19/04/2026This is a disgraceful way for SNP Government Ministers to operate internationally. It’s not who we are. www.theferret.scot/scottish-gov...theferret.scotScottish Government ‘rolling out red carpet’ for UAE despite Sudan war allegations and human rights recordDocuments show deputy first minister did not raise human rights once on trip to Gulf state accused of fuelling Sudan’s brutal war. 32612
Reposted by Mark RuskellZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14/04/2026"My friend." This is how our government greets those accused of war crimes. This is not diplomacy. It's debasement. 1471803492
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Horrific scenes at Aintree. The horse racing industry must learn lessons from the failed greyhound racing industry, listen to animal welfare experts and cut the risk to life at courses 🏇 1287
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Delighted to support this pledge for our rivers and beavers 🦫💦 Watch out for Scottish Greens Manifesto we have some big commitments to benefit river catchments coming up 💚https://www.scottishwildbeavers.org.uk/take-action/holyrood-2026-pledge/scottishwildbeavers.org.ukHolyrood 2026 Candidate PledgeHolyrood 2026 candidate pledge to reform rural payments, restore Scotland’s river catchments and enable responsible coexistence with beavers. 0115
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 08/04/2026All to play for let’s get out round the doors and make this happen 💚✅ 01610
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Tax major online retailers to invest in our High Streets #VoteGreen ✅ 0194
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 06/04/2026www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/2599731...dunfermlinepress.comMore than 1,600 people sign petition for return of Dunfermline-Alloa railwayOver 1,600 people have now signed a petition to reopen the Dunfermline to Alloa passenger railway line 0112
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 02/04/2026It's time to bring hope back to politics. Let's demand better. Vote Scottish Greens. 25622
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Candidate lists announced for Holyrood elections 🚨🗳️ The why and how to elect Green MSPs in Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Fife and Perth & Kinross 💚✅ 0157
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Lovely to sit down with the Courier after my historic Greyhound racing ban bill was passed, tell the backstory and talk next steps 🐾 eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.comStirling politician behind Scotland's greyhound racing ban isn't finished yetMark Ruskell's own rescue greyhound, Bert, showed signs of trauma after his racing years were over. 0115
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Good chats round the doors in Dunblane last night including with a 17 year old and a 97 year old voter 🗳️ 0102
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Good turn out in Scone for door-knocking this morning #activegreens #Holyrood26 #VoteGreen 0142
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Five #Holyrood26 election hustings down, six more to go. Really looking forward to the big Strathearn one on Monday 💚 082
Reposted by Mark RuskellMags Hall @magssgp.bsky.social · 21/03/2026It’s official! So excited to join @markruskell.bsky.social and the Clacks Greens today to sign our paperwork and officially become the @scottishgreens.org candidates for Mid Scotland and Fife 💚 0224
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 19/03/2026Greyhound racing has been banned in Scotland! We were one of the last countries on the planet to allow it. But the Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly backed our bill last night. @markruskell.bsky.social who lodged the bill reacts 👇 314439
Reposted by Mark RuskellScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 18/03/2026Today is the day! Greens will ban greyhound racing in Scotland for good. 49625
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Today's the day we can finally end greyhound racing in Scotland, for good. Dogs like Bluesy - and countless others - deserve so much better. We're now at the final hurdle. It's time to get this over the line. greens.scot/news/time-to... #unboundthegreyhound 34615
Reposted by Mark RuskellGillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Time to end greyhound racing for good! Today MSPs will vote on @markruskell.bsky.social bill to finally ban greyhound racing in Scotland. Greyhound racing is a cruel sport that has a terrible impact on the dogs who are risking their lives by being forced to run at such dangerous speeds. 14614
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Listening to incredibly moving speeches ahead of the vote on the Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood tonight. I will be voting for the bill at 10pm, it now has robust safeguards, choice for the individual to end their suffering and compassion must be put first. 2152