Campaigners have called the Natural Environment Act a 'moment of hope' - and want to see it implemented in full

Scotland’s nature is vital to all of us. But nature is in trouble. Help us stand up for Scotland’s amazing wildlife and habitats, building momentum for nature’s recovery across land and sea, so that h...

Some immediate thoughts on the recently published Rural Support Plan for Scotland and why it leaves farmers and crofters much less resilient for the future.

There is so much we could be doing to bring nature back from decline and to restore it. But we lack focus and we lack political leadership on this fundamental issue for the planet, for communities …

There is so much we could be doing to bring nature back from decline and to restore it. But we lack focus and we lack political leadership on this fundamental issue for the planet, for communities today and for future generations. Legally binding targets provide that focus if we are to meet the 2030 Global Biodiversity Framework targets.

I've been thinking about how Scotland's Just Transistion is just as much about nature, the people of Scotland and future generations, as well as carbon. There are challenges ahead but also opportunities and some clear options for action.

If Nature could speak, what would she say? On the eve of the Just Transistion summit 2025 and two days before the debate in Scottish Parliament about the Natural Environment Bill, I imagined what nature would want to say to us: Nature's letter to Humanity

First published in the Scotsman, this blog explores why nature needs targets and how Scotland's Natural Environment Bill can, and must, make that happen.

In July 2025, Scottish Environment LINK celebrated welcoming 50 members to the network. Started in 1987, LINK has continued to be the voice for Scotland's environment, amplifying member voices and ensuring the environment is seen and heard.

An opinion piece written for ScotLand Futures on how land reform can deliver for a fairer, green and prosperous Scotland.

In July 2025, Scottish Environment LINK reached an amazing milestone! Our membership reached 50 member organisations. Deborah Long, LINK’s current CEO, has been talking to early supporters, early driv...

YouTube video by John Muir Trust

In 2011, LINK published our first Rhetoric to Reality assessment. Ten years later in 2022, we have repeated the assessment. Read the report here.

A bid to release beavers in the Highlands was delayed after intensive lobbying by farmers and landowners prompted an intervention by Kate Forbes MSP.

For the Spring edition @royalscotgeosoc magazine, I wrote a short piece about the role of gardens and gardeners in today's nature and climate emergencies. A piece of hope and, hopefully, action!

A short list of books I have recently read, or re-read, to cheer myself up and keep going when the world seems grim. Linked to my post Keeping on keeping on...