In a new guest blog LINK’s former Chair James Curran @jamescurranhere.bsky.social discusses how we can best measure Scotland's path to a sustainable future & looks at how an index of sustainable development could help track our economic, social & environmental progress. Read here: shorturl.at/A0oCT

Take two minutes to help save Scottish seas 👇 Scotland's marine protected areas need specially tailored fishing restrictions to protect the amazing wildlife within them. Join the call for a public consultation in the first 100 days of parliament. Write to your MSPs before Aug 22! shorturl.at/Nzo5w

As reported in The Herald yesterday, a major Scottish environmental watchdog found that the govt failed to meet legal duties to protect the seabed. Their recent June 2026 report cites critical policy gaps and issues formal recommendations, legally requiring a response within 6 months. Links below👇

As the new session of the Scottish Parliament progresses, we have outlined our key asks for the 2026 Programme for Government. To tackle the climate and nature crises, we call on the Scot Govt to take bold action to protect our environment and support our communities. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/F6Zsa

Did you know that Water Voles are keystone species and expert ecosystem engineers whose presence indicates a healthy wetland ecosystem and generates greater biodiversity? Their #NatureChampion is Fulton MacGregor MSP in collaboration with @rspbscotland.bsky.social ! 📸 Ben Andrew | rspb-images.com

Scotland has achieved seven consecutive years of growth in organic farming, but we still lag behind our EU neighbours. Looking towards the 2026–2031 parliament, we are asking the Scot Gov to set a new target to double organic land cover over the next five years. Read more: shorturl.at/FOfnY

If you’re aged 18–30 and joining us at Sea Scotland, you’re invited to attend our exclusive pre-conference youth workshop and social, designed to help you make the most of your Sea Scotland experience. The ticket includes access to Sea Scotland on 27th October! Book your place now shorturl.at/9eybK

Blue mussels are habitat-forming ecosystem engineers that provide many vital ecosystem functions, including seafloor stabilisation, water filtering, & boosting biodiversity! Their #NatureChampion is Kate Campbell MSP @kate-c.bsky.social in collaboration with Young Sea Changers Scotland 📸 ©JPrescott

Few industries are as woven into Scotland’s coastal identity as fishing, yet our seas face an increasingly complex management crisis. So why is current marine policy stalling, and how can spatial management be crucial for marine recovery? 👉 Read the full article: www.scotlink.org/the-elephant...

Did you know that Peregrine falcons can reach speeds of 200 mph as they plunge out of the sky to catch their prey, making them the fastest animal?! Their #NatureChampion is Holly Bruce MSP @hollybruce.bsky.social alongside RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social & the Scottish Raptor Study Group

Want to know some turtly awesome facts about Leatherback Turtles? They can grow up to 2 metres long and have been around for over 65 million yrs, since the Jurassic Period! Their #NatureChampion is Ross Greer MSP @ross-greer.bsky.social, working with Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social

Take two minutes to write to your MSPs to call for action to give Scotland's seas the protections they deserve! Join our call for a public consultation within the first 100 days of the new parliament on finally implementing the protections our oceans need. Act now! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

Are you aged 18–25 & heading to Sea Scotland 2026? 🌊 Don’t miss the Sea Scotland Youth Event! 📍 Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre 📅 26 Oct 2026 Join us for a free workshop & dinner to connect, discuss ocean justice, and build confidence before the main conference. Eventbrite coming soon! 🎟️

The Ferret reports that some Scottish councils spent £4m from the Nature Restoration Fund on general admin. Diverting millions from these flagship environmental funds undermines critical efforts to address the nature emergency. Read more: shorturl.at/lCSpT @theferret.scot

Councils were given millions to tackle the nature crisis. Some spent it on office costs

The Scottish Government gave local authorities £20m to tackle a "nature emergency". But we found that around £4m of that sum was spent on fixing cars and office equipment, among other non-environmenta...

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The Scottish Government gave local authorities £20m to tackle a "nature emergency". But we found that around £4m of that sum was spent on fixing cars and office equipment, among other non-environmental spending. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/environmental-funding-misspent-councils/

The Scottish Government gave local authorities £20m to tackle a "nature emergency". But we found that around £4m of that sum was spent on fixing cars and office equipment, among other non-environmental spending. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/environmental-funding-misspent-councils/

Did you know a Minke whale can be as loud as a jet plane? 🐋 At 150 decibels, their calls travel vast distances! Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust & Whale and Dolphin Conservation do amazing work protecting them in Scottish waters. Karen Adam MSP is the proud #NatureChampion for Minke whales! 💙

Delighted to be paired with @kate-c.bsky.social as part of @scotlink.bsky.social's Nature Champions initiative. Kate will work alongside YSCS to champion the conservation of Scotland's blue mussel beds in the Scottish Parliament to ensure this unique species can thrive for generations to come!

It's #SwiftAwarenessWeek!#DYK that Swifts rarely land? That's where they get their scientific name (derived from Greek), meaning “no foot, no foot"! The swift is still looking for its #NatureChampion to be its voice in the Scottish Parliament alongside @rspbscotland.bsky.social!

Are you doomscrolling again? 👀 Turn that screen time into action for Scotland’s marine life. Many of our marine protected areas have no real protection from destructive industrial fishing. Take 30 seconds to protect our seas. Click the link to email your MSPs now! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

This week’s Nature Spotlight is the badger championed by Paul Sweeney MSP & Scottish Badgers. 🦡 They are important ecosystem engineers who boost biodiversity, but they’re threatened by habitat loss, climate change-induced drought & wildlife crime. Learn more: shorturl.at/Jj7TE #NatureChampions

This week’s Nature Spotlight highlights the water vole, championed by Fulton MacGregor MSP in collaboration with RSPB Scotland. They're one of the UK's most threatened species due to habitat loss. Learn more about our Nature Champions initiative: scotlink.org/link-campaigns/nature-champions/about/

At the #RoyalHighlandShow today we joined NatureScot and a diverse group of organisations to unveil a joint statement championing a shared vision to improve food security by strengthening the link between nature and sustainable farming & fishing in Scotland. 🔗 Full press release in comments #RHS26

Calling marine sector innovators! 📢 Want to showcase your leadership in the marine sector? Be a Sponsor for Sea Scotland 2026 on 27 October! Your support will help drive a diverse, inclusive, and engaging event. Find out more at www.seascotland.scot 🪸 @seascotland.bsky.social #SeaScotland2026

If you were a Nature Champion what would you champion? From golden eagles to coral reefs, Scotland's wildlife is incredible but 1 in 9 species are at risk of extinction. Encourage your local MSPs to become Nature Champions. Nature needs your voice in the Scottish Parliament! #whatwouldyouchampion

We had a fantastic time at the SCVO Charity Awards in Glasgow! Honoured to be finalists shortlisted for Campaign of the Year with our Scotland Loves Nature Campaign. It was a truly inspiring night celebrating vital social & environmental work happening across Scotland! #ScotCharityAwards

A big welcome to our newest members, Beaver Trust @beavertrust.org and Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns.bsky.social to LINK's network of over 50 diverse organisations! 🦫🌊 Check out their websites to learn about the incredible work that these groups do! 👇 beavertrust.org www.sas.org.uk

Standing up for nature also means standing up for humanity! We cannot live without our precious natural environment. Want to stand up for Scotland’s nature? Add your voice to the campaigns mentioned below! Your voice is your most powerful tool, and you can use it to help them succeed! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👇 🔗

Let's celebrate #WorldOceanDay by protecting Scotland’s marine life! 🐬🐋💙🌊 After 10 years of delays our Marine Protected Areas still lack real protection from destructive fishing gear. Take 2 seconds to tell your MSPs to act in the first 100 days of this parliament! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Stand Up for Nature demo today! Incredible turnout! Special thanks to the MSPs who showed up, our guest speakers for their inspiring words, and our talented musicians for keeping the energy high. ✊ 📸 Colin Hattersley #standupfornature #scottishparliament

Will you join our demo TOMORROW to stand up for Scotland’s nature? The more of us there are, the louder our call for real change will be. Let’s turn the Natural Environment Act into real action! June 4th |12:30pm–2pm |Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Sign up! rb.gy/lwsa09