Alex Walker
@tulliallan2274.bsky.social
Chair of Ekopia Social Investments, a community benefit co-operative based at the Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, Scotland and a director of Community Energy Moray. Views are my own.
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Pope Leo in the Turkish city of Iznik (ancient Nicaea, of Christian Council fame), where he said: "We must strongly reject the use of religion for justifying war, violence, or any form of fundamentalism or fanaticism."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Pope Leo finds his voice on first foreign trip
We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Pope Leo in the Turkish city of Iznik (ancient Nicaea, of Christian Council fame), where he said: "We must strongly reject the use of religion for justifying war, violence, or any form of fundamentalism or fanaticism."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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A new study has found a better way to turn a common liquid chemical into clean energy, and it could help us move away from fossil fuels.
Kate Waldie, RCEI Affiliate, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rutgers...
Read more at tinyurl.com/nzyh9ju9
Kate Waldie, RCEI Affiliate, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rutgers...
Read more at tinyurl.com/nzyh9ju9
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new study has found a better way to turn a common liquid chemical into clean energy, and it could help us move away from fossil fuels.
Kate Waldie, RCEI Affiliate, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rutgers...
Read more at tinyurl.com/nzyh9ju9
Kate Waldie, RCEI Affiliate, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rutgers...
Read more at tinyurl.com/nzyh9ju9
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Exciting red squirrel news 🔊 🐿️ The range of red #squirrels in the #ScottishHighlands has increased by more than 25% following our 10-year reintroduction project!
Surveys show that new populations are thriving, breeding and linking up. Read the full story 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/red-squirrel...
Surveys show that new populations are thriving, breeding and linking up. Read the full story 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/red-squirrel...
Red squirrel range in Highlands increases by over 25% following major reintroduction project by rewilding charity - Trees for Life
treesforlife.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Exciting red squirrel news 🔊 🐿️ The range of red #squirrels in the #ScottishHighlands has increased by more than 25% following our 10-year reintroduction project!
Surveys show that new populations are thriving, breeding and linking up. Read the full story 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/red-squirrel...
Surveys show that new populations are thriving, breeding and linking up. Read the full story 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/red-squirrel...
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Not Glasgow, but a few festive snaps from the idyllic town of Pitlochry yesterday. It's so shortbread tin pretty that I half expected an atrocious Netflix Christmas movie to be getting filmed as I turned every corner 😂
#pitlochry #Scotland #Christmas
#pitlochry #Scotland #Christmas
November 30, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Not Glasgow, but a few festive snaps from the idyllic town of Pitlochry yesterday. It's so shortbread tin pretty that I half expected an atrocious Netflix Christmas movie to be getting filmed as I turned every corner 😂
#pitlochry #Scotland #Christmas
#pitlochry #Scotland #Christmas
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You may be able to join an existing intentional community
The Foundation for Intentional Communities (www.ic.org) is an online listing of intentional communities around the world. Search their directory; you may find one in a safe location that you can join.
The Foundation for Intentional Communities (www.ic.org) is an online listing of intentional communities around the world. Search their directory; you may find one in a safe location that you can join.
Foundation for Intentional Community
Learn about ecovillages, cohousing, cooperative housing, and more forms of intentional community living!
www.ic.org
February 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
You may be able to join an existing intentional community
The Foundation for Intentional Communities (www.ic.org) is an online listing of intentional communities around the world. Search their directory; you may find one in a safe location that you can join.
The Foundation for Intentional Communities (www.ic.org) is an online listing of intentional communities around the world. Search their directory; you may find one in a safe location that you can join.
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A huge step for rewilding in the Highlands 🌲 #GlenAffric NNR - one of Scotland’s most iconic and beautiful glens - has officially joined @affrichighlands.bsky.social, the UK’s largest #rewilding landscape.
Read the full story 👉 affrichighlands.org/news/glen-af...
Read the full story 👉 affrichighlands.org/news/glen-af...
Glen Affric joins UK’s largest rewilding landscape
The world-famous Glen Affric National Nature Reserve managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has joined Affric Highlands, the UK’s largest rewilding landscape – becoming the 20th landholding to…
affrichighlands.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A huge step for rewilding in the Highlands 🌲 #GlenAffric NNR - one of Scotland’s most iconic and beautiful glens - has officially joined @affrichighlands.bsky.social, the UK’s largest #rewilding landscape.
Read the full story 👉 affrichighlands.org/news/glen-af...
Read the full story 👉 affrichighlands.org/news/glen-af...
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a beautifully illustrated guide to discovering and understanding the rich history of our waterways & the people who built & maintained them; It includes a wealth of personal activities to spark curiosity and learning – a journey of discovery appreciatingpeople.co.uk/ai-essentials/number1-journal/
Number 1 Journal - Appreciating People
appreciatingpeople.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
a beautifully illustrated guide to discovering and understanding the rich history of our waterways & the people who built & maintained them; It includes a wealth of personal activities to spark curiosity and learning – a journey of discovery appreciatingpeople.co.uk/ai-essentials/number1-journal/
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A win for people-led #rewilding 🏡 Last night MSPs voted to create a new hutting law compelling the Scottish Government to publish a model lease for hutting on public #land - making it easier for people across Scotland to enjoy low-impact, sustainable hutting in the future.
Read the full story 👇
Read the full story 👇
‘A win for people-led rewilding’ – new hutting law to unlock public land to connect people and nature - Trees for Life
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treesforlife.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A win for people-led #rewilding 🏡 Last night MSPs voted to create a new hutting law compelling the Scottish Government to publish a model lease for hutting on public #land - making it easier for people across Scotland to enjoy low-impact, sustainable hutting in the future.
Read the full story 👇
Read the full story 👇
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Its all systems go for Peebles Community Trust - www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559435... @dtascotland.bsky.social
Last relic of railway that ran through Peebles bought by community group
THE PEEBLES Community Trust have purchased another building in the town to bring into community use.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Its all systems go for Peebles Community Trust - www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559435... @dtascotland.bsky.social
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The intricately carved 21ft high Sueno's Stone, standing on the edge of Forres in Moray, is the largest and most spectacular of the many carved stones that have survived from the early medieval period in Scotland. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #SuenosStone #Forres #Moray
#Scotland #SuenosStone #Forres #Moray
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The intricately carved 21ft high Sueno's Stone, standing on the edge of Forres in Moray, is the largest and most spectacular of the many carved stones that have survived from the early medieval period in Scotland. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #SuenosStone #Forres #Moray
#Scotland #SuenosStone #Forres #Moray
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I love this view of James Miller's 1897 Caledonian Mansions standing high above the River Kelvin on the West End of Glasgow.
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#glasgow #architecture #glasgowbuildings #caledonianmansions #glasgowstyle #scotsbaronial #architecturephotography
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#glasgow #architecture #glasgowbuildings #caledonianmansions #glasgowstyle #scotsbaronial #architecturephotography
November 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I love this view of James Miller's 1897 Caledonian Mansions standing high above the River Kelvin on the West End of Glasgow.
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#glasgow #architecture #glasgowbuildings #caledonianmansions #glasgowstyle #scotsbaronial #architecturephotography
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#glasgow #architecture #glasgowbuildings #caledonianmansions #glasgowstyle #scotsbaronial #architecturephotography
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Orkney Council has confirmed all profits from its new wind farm will go into local services - wealth will circulate locally, not flow to distant shareholders.
It's a glimpse of what community benefit from renewables can look like. But how typical is this?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
It's a glimpse of what community benefit from renewables can look like. But how typical is this?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Much fairer’: all profits from new Orkney windfarm to benefit locals
Construction due to begin in 2027 on what is expected to become UK’s largest publicly owned windfarm
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Orkney Council has confirmed all profits from its new wind farm will go into local services - wealth will circulate locally, not flow to distant shareholders.
It's a glimpse of what community benefit from renewables can look like. But how typical is this?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
It's a glimpse of what community benefit from renewables can look like. But how typical is this?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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How fabulous is this - from asset transfer to transformation - projectscot.com/2025/10/refu...
Historic Millport Town Hall set to reopen following 'transformative renovation' | Project Scotland
THE refurbished Millport Town Hall is set to reopen following a 'transformative renovation' of the historic building. The grand opening ceremony m ...
projectscot.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
How fabulous is this - from asset transfer to transformation - projectscot.com/2025/10/refu...
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And that was ... "a good thing".
(because betting shops exploit the hopes of poor people)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(because betting shops exploit the hopes of poor people)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax
The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
And that was ... "a good thing".
(because betting shops exploit the hopes of poor people)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(because betting shops exploit the hopes of poor people)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Another key asset in community ownership in Eigg - www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/eigg
Eigg buys historic kirk
Islanders on Eigg are celebrating an award of over £90,000 which lets them buy a church and turn it into a community hub
www.westcoasttoday.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Another key asset in community ownership in Eigg - www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/eigg
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Thanks @dmfalconer.bsky.social 😁
Congrats on your first million, Shirley- may there be many more!
And then, once folk have watched the video, they should head over to Bandcamp and buy your EP, which has the song Hermione on it!
shirleybarr.bandcamp.com/album/begin-...
And then, once folk have watched the video, they should head over to Bandcamp and buy your EP, which has the song Hermione on it!
shirleybarr.bandcamp.com/album/begin-...
Begin Began Begun EP, by Shirley Barr
6 track album
shirleybarr.bandcamp.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Thanks @dmfalconer.bsky.social 😁
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JOB OPPORTUNITY | PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY 🌱
Are you an inspiring relationship-builder who can turn passion into transformational #giving? ✨
Play a pivotal role in making our #rewilding vision a reality. Find out more and apply today 👉
Are you an inspiring relationship-builder who can turn passion into transformational #giving? ✨
Play a pivotal role in making our #rewilding vision a reality. Find out more and apply today 👉
Work with Trees for Life
Check back regularly to see open positions with Trees for Life.
treesforlife.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
JOB OPPORTUNITY | PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY 🌱
Are you an inspiring relationship-builder who can turn passion into transformational #giving? ✨
Play a pivotal role in making our #rewilding vision a reality. Find out more and apply today 👉
Are you an inspiring relationship-builder who can turn passion into transformational #giving? ✨
Play a pivotal role in making our #rewilding vision a reality. Find out more and apply today 👉
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"Neither the Community Council nor villagers say they were formally consulted before the abbey was placed on the market. For a community that has lived with and cared for this building across centuries, the lack of dialogue feels like an erasure."
Marissa MacWhirter talks to Culross residents (1/2)
Marissa MacWhirter talks to Culross residents (1/2)
October 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Neither the Community Council nor villagers say they were formally consulted before the abbey was placed on the market. For a community that has lived with and cared for this building across centuries, the lack of dialogue feels like an erasure."
Marissa MacWhirter talks to Culross residents (1/2)
Marissa MacWhirter talks to Culross residents (1/2)
Charlotte Goodwin (CEM) and Ben Cannell (Community Heat Network Consultant, Sharenergy) who presented at a public meeting at #Forres Town Hall to discuss the potential for a community heat network in Forres, along with Graham Leadbitter MP (at centre) who attended.
@energy4alluk.bsky.social
@energy4alluk.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Charlotte Goodwin (CEM) and Ben Cannell (Community Heat Network Consultant, Sharenergy) who presented at a public meeting at #Forres Town Hall to discuss the potential for a community heat network in Forres, along with Graham Leadbitter MP (at centre) who attended.
@energy4alluk.bsky.social
@energy4alluk.bsky.social
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Why don’t all schools in the UK already have solar panels?: energy4all.co.uk/why-dont-all...
Why don't all schools in the UK already have solar panels?
Solar panels bring financial savings to schools as well as meeting climate goals, so what barriers are there and how can community energy help?
energy4all.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Why don’t all schools in the UK already have solar panels?: energy4all.co.uk/why-dont-all...
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Due to a cancellation, Kas Watakeli (2-bedroom villa) is now available 14th November – 10th December!
Come and enjoy the beauty of the island, the sparkling ocean, and the amazing weather.
Whatsapp +599 701 1524 or email us at [email protected] to book or get more info!
Come and enjoy the beauty of the island, the sparkling ocean, and the amazing weather.
Whatsapp +599 701 1524 or email us at [email protected] to book or get more info!
September 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Due to a cancellation, Kas Watakeli (2-bedroom villa) is now available 14th November – 10th December!
Come and enjoy the beauty of the island, the sparkling ocean, and the amazing weather.
Whatsapp +599 701 1524 or email us at [email protected] to book or get more info!
Come and enjoy the beauty of the island, the sparkling ocean, and the amazing weather.
Whatsapp +599 701 1524 or email us at [email protected] to book or get more info!
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What happens when we listen carefully to the whispers of trees.
Tree Whispering®, a practice that heals the inner functionality of trees while fostering a spirit-to-spirit dialogue between humans and Nature.
with Dr. Jim Conroy & Basia Alexander 🌱 youtu.be/2tw739_bspY?...
Tree Whispering®, a practice that heals the inner functionality of trees while fostering a spirit-to-spirit dialogue between humans and Nature.
with Dr. Jim Conroy & Basia Alexander 🌱 youtu.be/2tw739_bspY?...
Infinite Wisdom: Interview with Dr. Jim Conroy and Basia Alexander 🌱
YouTube video by Spread Infinite Hope
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What happens when we listen carefully to the whispers of trees.
Tree Whispering®, a practice that heals the inner functionality of trees while fostering a spirit-to-spirit dialogue between humans and Nature.
with Dr. Jim Conroy & Basia Alexander 🌱 youtu.be/2tw739_bspY?...
Tree Whispering®, a practice that heals the inner functionality of trees while fostering a spirit-to-spirit dialogue between humans and Nature.
with Dr. Jim Conroy & Basia Alexander 🌱 youtu.be/2tw739_bspY?...
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In the 1840s the Galson estate on Lewis was cleared for sheep. Most people were put onto emigration ships to Canada. Finally in 2007 - a community buyout. This commemorative sculpture by Will Maclean & Marian Leven is shortlisted for Marsh Award. If it moves you pls vote. pssauk.org/2025-pssa-ma...
September 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
In the 1840s the Galson estate on Lewis was cleared for sheep. Most people were put onto emigration ships to Canada. Finally in 2007 - a community buyout. This commemorative sculpture by Will Maclean & Marian Leven is shortlisted for Marsh Award. If it moves you pls vote. pssauk.org/2025-pssa-ma...
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🌿✨ At Ecovillage Findhorn Enterprise Fair online event, Alex Walker shared inspiring insights about around social enterprise, community housing & regeneration 🌱💡 ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJgA... 🎥🌍
#EcovillageFindhorn #SustainableLiving #GreenEnterprise #EcoCommunity #Innovation #FutureIsGreen 🌟🌱
#EcovillageFindhorn #SustainableLiving #GreenEnterprise #EcoCommunity #Innovation #FutureIsGreen 🌟🌱
Enterprise Fair 2025 | Q&A with Alex Walker
YouTube video by Ekopia
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September 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🌿✨ At Ecovillage Findhorn Enterprise Fair online event, Alex Walker shared inspiring insights about around social enterprise, community housing & regeneration 🌱💡 ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJgA... 🎥🌍
#EcovillageFindhorn #SustainableLiving #GreenEnterprise #EcoCommunity #Innovation #FutureIsGreen 🌟🌱
#EcovillageFindhorn #SustainableLiving #GreenEnterprise #EcoCommunity #Innovation #FutureIsGreen 🌟🌱