From Inverness to Dumfries: OU in Scotland and SSEN Transmission take Mock COP nationwide The Open University (OU) in Scotland will once again bring young people together to debate climate action and global cooperation... 11 November 2025
Young Scots Lead the Charge for Ocean Protection with Inspiring Youth Manifesto Scotland’s seas are getting a powerful new advocate: its young people. With the launch of the Youth Manifesto for Scotland’s... 10 November 2025
European Rural Parliament 2025 Concludes with Historic Inverurie Declaration Calling for Rural Renaissance The 2025 European Rural Parliament (ERP), held in Inverurie, Scotland, concluded with a powerful and visionary statement known as... 30 October 2025
Scotland’s Urban Green Spaces Get a Boost Through Action Earth Grants In a bold response to Scotland’s climate emergency and biodiversity decline, Volunteering Matters has announced the 2025 launch of its... 29 October 2025
A peeling ceiling no more… Cultural heritage in rural Scotland can face a battle against the elements and potential climate change. As part of efforts... 29 October 2025
Applications Open for Prestigious Jon Schueler Scholarship at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s national centre for Gaelic language and culture, has announced that applications are now open for the... 29 October 2025
European Rural Parliament in Scotland European Rural Parliament 2025 – Grounded in Scotland, Focused on Action Last week I attended the 6th European Rural Parliament... 28 October 2025
Scottish Government Launches Consultation on Expanding Permitted Development Rights to Tackle Housing Emergency The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation to examine whether changes to permitted development rights (PDR) could play... 20 October 2025
Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity Visits Philiphaugh Community Centre to Celebrate Community-Led Action Philiphaugh Community Centre in Selkirk welcomed Jim Fairlie, Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, on 8 October 2025, as part of... 9 October 2025
The Borders Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) leads decision making on the youth facilities fund. The Borders YLAG is made up of 10 members , aged 16-30, from all across the 1800+sq miles of the... 9 October 2025