🌊New blog! Scotland’s policies aspire to empower communities in marine decision-making, but our recent research supported by @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social and delivered by @howellmarine.bsky.social shows big gaps between ambition and reality. Read in full: www.scotlink.org/giving-scotl...

Hundreds of people answered our call to write messages to MSPs about their love for Scotland's nature. Leslie's message is one of 40 collected in a little book that we've sent to every MSP. Read the 40 messages: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/dear-msp-nat...

So powerful to see so many conversations about practical solutions to the climate crisis taking place with MSPs at the mass climate lobby in Edinburgh today. #ActNowChangeForever

Sea Scotland 2025 is almost here! Join our first-ever Ocean Hustings on 6 October as Scotland’s political parties share their ideas for protecting our seas and supporting coastal communities. Grab the last tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sea-scotla...

'Nature-based solutions offer a pathway to a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector. But implementing them needs the right policies, incentives, and political leadership.'

Investing in nature recovery on farms and crofts is investing in Scotland’s future. Better nature, better farming, and better food means a healthier, fairer and more resilient Scotland. Read @nffn.bsky.social's statement supporting #ScotlandLovesNature www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/nature-frien...

A thank you video from our equality, diversity and inclusion officer Leigh, to all who have been involved in the Nature for All project over the past 3 years - remember to keep up the good work! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Unr...

The importance of Scotland's Natural Environment Bill can't be overstated. It's our opportunity to ensure that strong targets for nature recovery are set and that future Scottish governments are required to meet them. Email your MSPs asking them to make this a turning point for Scotland's nature. 👇

The Scottish government announced new fisheries management measures for offshore marine protected areas on 1 September, marking an important step in fulfilling its obligations to protect marine wildlife across a large area of Scotland’s seas. Read our reaction: www.scotlink.org/scottish-dee...

This week every MSP in @parliament.scot received a book of messages speaking about people's deep connection to nature, pain at the destruction they have witnessed in their lifetimes, and determination to help nature recover. Read the messages here: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/dear-msp-nat...

It's great to see the Scottish Youth Parliament launch its 2026–2031 Manifesto: Dear Scotland’s Future. We’re proud to support SYP in raising awareness of the nature and climate emergency and the urgent need for meaningful action. Read the full manifesto: syp.org.uk/manifesto/

We're recruiting! Use your communications expertise to help tackle the nature and climate emergencies as part of a dynamic network of 50 environmental NGOs. Closing date midnight on 14 September 2025 👇 www.scotlink.org/publication/...

Our Chief Officer Deborah Long explains in this video what EDI practices we have embedded since beginning the Nature for All project, while also emphasising that there is still a long way to go to make the environmental sector an equitable, diverse, and inclusive sector: youtu.be/BqwxhYQWhtI

👏Yes this👇. We need action!

🚨BILLBOARD MESSAGE DEMANDS MSPS ACT NOW TO SAVE NATURE 🚨 A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs. With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now! www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...

Want to use your communication expertise and passion to helping to tackle nature and climate emergencies? @scotlink.bsky.social are recruiting! 💼Communications Officer 💷 £28,000 – £30,000 📅 28 - 35 hours per week 📍Edinburgh/hybrid tinyurl.com/2p9rwkde #CommsJobs #ClimateAction

Do you want to make a difference for Scotland’s environment at this crucial time? Join our network of eNGOs working together to restore & protect Scotland’s environment as our new Communications Officer. Closing date midnight on 14th September 2025 👇 www.scotlink.org/publication/...

Today we're shining a spotlight on aspen🌲 Known for its yellow leaves, the tree is also a really important ally in the fight against the nature and climate crises. Find out more 👇 www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/striking-gol... #ScotlandLovesNature

Got a question for Scotland’s political parties about the future of our seas? 🌊 When you register for the Ocean Hustings on 6 October, you can submit your own questions — This is your chance to shape the conversation 🗣️ 🎟️ Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sea-scotla...

📢 Take action on climate change! Join Scotland’s biggest climate lobby in Edinburgh, 18 Sept 🌍 🚶‍♀️Meet MSPs | 📣Make your voice heard | 🎉Workshops & stalls 👉https://www.stopclimatechaos.scot/campaign/mass-lobby-act-now-change-forever/ #ActNowChangeForever

APRS are offering a great opportunity for LINK members to join free training delivered by Disability Scotland on all things accessibility. 📆2 September, 10:30-12:30pm If you would like to join, email [email protected]. More info: www.disabilityscot.org.uk/making-infor... @aprscotland.bsky.social

We welcome the designation of the two new Historic Marine Protected Areas - at Scapa Flow, and the Queen of Sweden wreck site in Shetland. Scotland’s seas are a vital part of our culture, history, and identity. Protecting these sites helps preserve our shared heritage for generations to come. 🌊

At Scottish Environment LINK we have been celebrating an important milestone - reaching 50 member organisations. In this blog, our Chief Executive speaks to various people involved in LINK since it began in 1987, who reflect on how far the organisation has come: www.scotlink.org/link-at-50-m...

Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund 1st evaluation report published today. Its investment has supported habitat and species restoration across Scotland. It's only the start but it powerfully shows how nature can recover given investment. www.gov.scot/publications... 🌳🌱🐝🦋🐟🐸🦢🐾🌍

Find out more: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Cora Cooper and her husband David have restored hundreds of acres of peatland on their East Ayrshire farm with support from Peatland ACTION. They managed to cut livestock losses, reduce flood risk, & help nature thrive. 🌱 🎥 Watch their story  https://tinyurl.com/7nwyrr89

Our latest marine project, Sea the Connection, is about working with coastal communities to enhance ocean literacy. But what is ocean literacy? And why is it so important? Our Marine Policy Officer, Rebecca Crawford, explains everything in a new blog with @scotlink.bsky.social 👇 buff.ly/ziOqb4U

📣Aged 18-30 with an interest in marine? 🌊 Free registration is now OPEN for both sessions of Sea Scotland Youth Voices 2025 — online and in-person! Build skills, meet inspiring changemakers, and shape the future of our seas. Register here:

'To meet the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, how we use our land is fundamental. Right now, it is not fair for humans, or nature.' Read more from LINK's @naturepower.bsky.social and the other contributors to this thought-provoking series on Scotland's land reform journey. 👇

"Do we support a transition from where we are, with an unequal, unfair system that brings short term benefits to the few?" In case you missed it, earlier this month our Chief Executive wrote about the key role nature must play in the transition to net-zero:

Scotland needs bolder leadership for nature and climate. On Thurs 18th Sept, join the mass lobby of the Scottish Parliament and call for fast, fair action that delivers for people and planet. 🌍✍️ Sign up: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/campaign/mas...

It's World Whale and Dolphin Day! 🐳 Did you know that Scotland's seas are home to a variety of different whales, dolphins and porpoises, including some of the biggest on Earth? Take our short quiz to discover more about these incredible creatures! ⬇️ forms.office.com/e/7qp0mi0Lq4

🌊This autumn, ahead of next year’s election, we will host our first ever Ocean Hustings, in partnership with @youth4seas.bsky.social first-ever👇

With Holyrood elections in May 2026, there’s one last parliamentary term to get Scotland on track to meet — and exceed — 2030 targets. 🎤Join our first ever Ocean Hustings on 6 October to hear from Scotland’s main political parties about their plans for our marine environment. bit.ly/44nKQfm

This is brilliant. 50 members and counting! Togther we're stronger and louder for the environment.

We’ve reached an amazing milestone! 🎉 We’re delighted that Bright Green Nature have joined LINK, taking us up to 50 total members. 1/2

"Acting now to address nature loss as well as climate change is less of a trade-off and more of a necessity, especially for future generations." Our latest blog looks at the important role nature has to play in reaching net zero: www.scotlink.org/nature-and-n...

People from across Scotland will meet their MSPs at Holyrood on Thurs 18 Sept to call for urgent, fair climate action. This is a critical moment, with a new Climate Change Plan is coming, and an election next year. Will you join them? 💚 📝 Sign up: bit.ly/44TiTfB #ActNowChangeForever #MassLobby

There's now less than a week to get your applications in to be our new Finance Officer! If you want to help make a real difference for Scotland’s environment, come and join us. Deadline: midnight, 21 July More information: www.scotlink.org/publication/...

🌊Tickets are selling fast! We look forward to welcoming you to our first-ever Ocean Hustings. Join us to engage with the main Scottish political parties on their ideas & plans to support meaningful progress for our marine environment and coastal communities. 🐙Register: bit.ly/44nKQfm

"Despite how it might sound, ocean literacy isn’t about reading and writing about the ocean." Our latest blog from @scotwildlife.bsky.social goes into detail on the importance of ocean literacy and what more Scotland should be doing to encourage it: www.scotlink.org/deepening-ou...

Do you want to make a difference for Scotland’s environment at this crucial time? Join our network of eNGOs working together to restore and protect Scotland’s environment as our new Finance Officer. Closing date 21st July 2025 👇 www.scotlink.org/publication/...

📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 @tesswhitemsp.bsky.social is the new #NatureChampion for the Black Grouse! Tess will be working with @scotlink.bsky.social member @rspbscotland.bsky.social to champion these iconic birds in the Scottish Parliament. 👇 www.scotlink.org/species/blac... 📸 Andy Hay/RSPB

"The current session has seen MSPs climb mountains in search of bees, wade across rivers for endangered mussels, attend night-time bat surveys and even abseil from trees in support of Scotland’s extraordinary species and habitats!" Read our latest blog: www.scotlink.org/celebrating-...

We’re recruiting! Now is a crucial time for Scotland’s environment and we’re looking for a Finance Officer. If you want to help make a real difference for Scotland’s environment, come and join us. Closing date 21st July. Full details 👇 www.scotlink.org/publication/...

Our Youth Advocacy Officer, Dr Elizabeth Mills, wrote a powerful blog with a call to action to marine organisations to put young people and ocean literacy at the heart of marine decision-making. Check it out 👇

The forum for Scotland’s voluntary environment community @scotlink.bsky.social are recruiting for a Finance Officer to manage the day to day financial administration of the organisation tinyurl.com/2fw9f2y2 £25,000 – £26,500 pro-rata, 21hpw #Perth #hybrid

"All young people deserve to be able to connect, learn and be heard in spaces where decisions are made around our seas." Today we're publishing a new blog from @youth4seas.bsky.social, looking at the concept of "ocean literacy" among young people. Read the blog: www.scotlink.org/young-people...

We’re recruiting! Now is a crucial time for Scotland’s environment and we’re looking for a Finance Officer. If you want to help make a real difference for Scotland’s environment, come and join us. Closing date 21st July. Full details 👇 www.scotlink.org/publication/...

🌊 Registrations are now OPEN for Sea Scotland 2025! Grab your spot to join our first ever Ocean Hustings on 6th October at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. Register today: