Michael Russell
@feorlean.bsky.social
Argyll, Scotland. Writes, takes pictures . Used to do more. Chair, Scottish Land Commission from 02/24. Hon Professor , Glasgow University. President SNP 2020 - 2023. Former MSP for Argyll & Bute and Minister/ Cabinet Secretary in Scottish Government
Interesting feedback from the @scottishlandcom.bsky.social “Scotland Futures” consultation www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
Michael Russell: There is overwhelming support for more land reform
A NEW national survey has found that 96 of people say Scotland needs more land reform ...
www.thenational.scot
November 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Interesting feedback from the @scottishlandcom.bsky.social “Scotland Futures” consultation www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
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Scotland Futures: Future Voices", a publication just out yesterday from the Scottish Land Commission www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
See also the sister document "What we Heard": www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
See also the sister document "What we Heard": www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Scotland Futures: Future Voices", a publication just out yesterday from the Scottish Land Commission www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
See also the sister document "What we Heard": www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
See also the sister document "What we Heard": www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/69...
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Thank you to everyone who took part in our ScotLand Futures survey. More than 1,200 people shared their views, and 96% told us Scotland still needs further action on land reform 👇
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Thank you to everyone who took part in our ScotLand Futures survey. More than 1,200 people shared their views, and 96% told us Scotland still needs further action on land reform 👇
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“I know where I’m going “ is a great film but good to see Werner Kissling’s use of Gaelic in his 1935 documentary also acknowledged www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mull's 1940s romantic comedy that brought Gaelic to cinema
I Know Where I'm Going was made 80 years ago but still has an impact today.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“I know where I’m going “ is a great film but good to see Werner Kissling’s use of Gaelic in his 1935 documentary also acknowledged www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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#PeatlandRestoration is not the most photogenic of subjects, but this blog from our partner #AssyntFoundation explains why it's important & what those diggers are doing on the heather. 👉 buff.ly/0yI3qFP Thanks PeatlandACTION. Great to see more carbon storing work happening in Assynt.
Peat Bog Restoration - Blog of photographer Chris Puddephatt - Chris Puddephatt Photos of North West Scotland - Peat Bog Restoration
Blog of photographer Chris Puddephatt
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November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#PeatlandRestoration is not the most photogenic of subjects, but this blog from our partner #AssyntFoundation explains why it's important & what those diggers are doing on the heather. 👉 buff.ly/0yI3qFP Thanks PeatlandACTION. Great to see more carbon storing work happening in Assynt.
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A valuable opportunity for researchers to dig into what’s driving the shift from largescale to smaller community acquisitions and how we remove barriers to communities taking ownership of land at scale.
If you work on land reform, rural development or community wealth building, take a look 👇
If you work on land reform, rural development or community wealth building, take a look 👇
📢 New SEFARI Gateway fellowship with @scottishlandcom.bsky.social.
Explore changes in demand for largescale community land acquisitions in Scotland & identify steps to overcome barriers preventing new acquisitions.
To apply & for more info ➡️ tinyurl.com/SLCfellowship
⌛Apply by: 21st Nov 2025
Explore changes in demand for largescale community land acquisitions in Scotland & identify steps to overcome barriers preventing new acquisitions.
To apply & for more info ➡️ tinyurl.com/SLCfellowship
⌛Apply by: 21st Nov 2025
October 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A valuable opportunity for researchers to dig into what’s driving the shift from largescale to smaller community acquisitions and how we remove barriers to communities taking ownership of land at scale.
If you work on land reform, rural development or community wealth building, take a look 👇
If you work on land reform, rural development or community wealth building, take a look 👇
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📌 Scotland takes important step towards fairer use and ownership of land
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
📌 Scotland takes important step towards fairer use and ownership of land
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
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The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill is:
✅ Yes - 85
❌ No - 28
🟣 Abstain - 9
The Bill is therefore passed.
You can find out more online at: https://ow.ly/g4AC50XnkZw
✅ Yes - 85
❌ No - 28
🟣 Abstain - 9
The Bill is therefore passed.
You can find out more online at: https://ow.ly/g4AC50XnkZw
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill is:
✅ Yes - 85
❌ No - 28
🟣 Abstain - 9
The Bill is therefore passed.
You can find out more online at: https://ow.ly/g4AC50XnkZw
✅ Yes - 85
❌ No - 28
🟣 Abstain - 9
The Bill is therefore passed.
You can find out more online at: https://ow.ly/g4AC50XnkZw
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BREAKING: MSPs have backed a bill that is described as the 'most radical land reform legislation in the history of devolution'
The Scottish Parliament passed the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill with 85 in favour, 28 against and 9 abstentions
The Scottish Parliament passed the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill with 85 in favour, 28 against and 9 abstentions
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BREAKING: MSPs have backed a bill that is described as the 'most radical land reform legislation in the history of devolution'
The Scottish Parliament passed the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill with 85 in favour, 28 against and 9 abstentions
The Scottish Parliament passed the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill with 85 in favour, 28 against and 9 abstentions
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The gentlest, firmest, weapon for us to use in the culture wars, from Goethe:
"A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul."
"A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul."
October 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The gentlest, firmest, weapon for us to use in the culture wars, from Goethe:
"A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul."
"A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul."
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It's day twinty-seiven o #Scotstober 2025! The day's wird is: rammie
🚨Annooncement!🚨
Here yer #Scotstober 2025 wirds!
A'm sharin on aw platforms, but maistly follaein on BlueSky this year.
A'm luikin forret tae yer warks 😁
Wirds as text ablow
Here yer #Scotstober 2025 wirds!
A'm sharin on aw platforms, but maistly follaein on BlueSky this year.
A'm luikin forret tae yer warks 😁
Wirds as text ablow
October 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
It's day twinty-seiven o #Scotstober 2025! The day's wird is: rammie
It will be worth reading.
October 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It will be worth reading.
At last….. www.facebook.com/share/14M1or...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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‘My Leddy, gaird o ivry unco airt!
Ye’ve gaithered the airts, ye’ve held them in yir haun,
Ye’ve braided the airts, smooricht thaim tae yir breist.’
From Robert Crawford’s Scots version of ‘Enheduanna’s Song’, a Sumerian hymn: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Ye’ve gaithered the airts, ye’ve held them in yir haun,
Ye’ve braided the airts, smooricht thaim tae yir breist.’
From Robert Crawford’s Scots version of ‘Enheduanna’s Song’, a Sumerian hymn: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Robert Crawford · Poem: ‘Enheduanna’s Song’
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October 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
‘My Leddy, gaird o ivry unco airt!
Ye’ve gaithered the airts, ye’ve held them in yir haun,
Ye’ve braided the airts, smooricht thaim tae yir breist.’
From Robert Crawford’s Scots version of ‘Enheduanna’s Song’, a Sumerian hymn: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Ye’ve gaithered the airts, ye’ve held them in yir haun,
Ye’ve braided the airts, smooricht thaim tae yir breist.’
From Robert Crawford’s Scots version of ‘Enheduanna’s Song’, a Sumerian hymn: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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October 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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RNCI reached 19,893 pupils this year, teaching sustainable farming, food and countryside skills through projects, visits and events.
RNCI reaches almost 20,000 pupils in record-breaking 2024/25 school year
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 5:11 AM
RNCI reached 19,893 pupils this year, teaching sustainable farming, food and countryside skills through projects, visits and events.
Congratulations to the ColGlen Shinty team in their promotion to the MOWI Premier Division - shinty’s top flight. It is a remarkable achievement for a team from such a small community . www.facebook.com/share/p/1Q3P...
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October 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Congratulations to the ColGlen Shinty team in their promotion to the MOWI Premier Division - shinty’s top flight. It is a remarkable achievement for a team from such a small community . www.facebook.com/share/p/1Q3P...
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Its day ten o #Scotstober 2025! The day's wird is: swick
🚨Annooncement!🚨
Here yer #Scotstober 2025 wirds!
A'm sharin on aw platforms, but maistly follaein on BlueSky this year.
A'm luikin forret tae yer warks 😁
Wirds as text ablow
Here yer #Scotstober 2025 wirds!
A'm sharin on aw platforms, but maistly follaein on BlueSky this year.
A'm luikin forret tae yer warks 😁
Wirds as text ablow
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Its day ten o #Scotstober 2025! The day's wird is: swick
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"The underlying point is that, given the history, there was nothing like sufficient trust that the UK state could, or would, provide the safeguards and protections of minority rights in Northern Ireland, and that remains the case today."
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The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and Human Rights - UK in a changing Europe
Andrew McCormick explains the role ECHR membership plays in the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement.
ukandeu.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"The underlying point is that, given the history, there was nothing like sufficient trust that the UK state could, or would, provide the safeguards and protections of minority rights in Northern Ireland, and that remains the case today."
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Calls to accelerate funding for community buyouts in Scotland. Scottish Land Fund (SLF), which provides funding for the scoping and purchase of community buyouts. is heavily oversubscribed with applications this year. 150 applications outstanding. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2552487...
Calls to accelerate funding for community buyouts in Scotland
Land reform campaigners and community landowners have called for a £25 million annual fund to maintain Scotland’s "world-beating"…
www.heraldscotland.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Calls to accelerate funding for community buyouts in Scotland. Scottish Land Fund (SLF), which provides funding for the scoping and purchase of community buyouts. is heavily oversubscribed with applications this year. 150 applications outstanding. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2552487...
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In today’s National (Scotland), you can find a feature article celebrating thirty years of the Scottish Oral History Centre. And about their recent ‘Lost Villages’ project, recording memories of community and deindustrialisation in East Ayrshire. 🎤📼🏴
October 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In today’s National (Scotland), you can find a feature article celebrating thirty years of the Scottish Oral History Centre. And about their recent ‘Lost Villages’ project, recording memories of community and deindustrialisation in East Ayrshire. 🎤📼🏴