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Hebridean. Sustainable Development Consultant. MG ALBA Board Member. Scottish Land Commissioner. http://calummacleod.info
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In today’s Observer I went to Stornoway on Lewis to talk to people about their local Tesco opening on Sundays. The row has been painted by some as extreme religion versus progress - but I found a more complicated story about community, tradition and civic pride: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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We are delighted to contribute to this project, which proactively identifies ownerless properties and creates opportunities to revitalise neglected buildings, transforming them into valuable assets for communities. www.kltr.gov.uk/news/proacti...

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My recollection of Nan Shepherd is rather faint but I wrote about the quiet late life (and literary afterlife) of my mother’s friend and teacher, prompted by the new correspondence edited by @kerriandrewsuk.bsky.social

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📄 Strengthening the Land Reform Bill We have published advice to Minister on Part 1 of the Bill. The Bill looks to address power imbalances from concentrated land ownership. Our recommendations focus on strengthening those measures and simplifying their implementation. https://buff.ly/4fXtgBn

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I’m pleased to have been appointed as a Scottish Land Commissioner and looking forward to contributing to Scotland’s land reform agenda in that role.

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ICYMI: Our Rural Land Market Data Report shows a 54% drop in forestry sales amid lower market activity. It offers key insights into forestry, farmland, and estate transactions, shaping the picture of Scotland's land market. Read more: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...

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As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the impactful work we’ve done this year that has helped shape Scotland’s land reform journey. Swipe to explore some of the highlights 👀 Looking ahead, we remain focused on making more of Scotland's land—stay tuned!

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