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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 4h

Far too much of Scotland's land is hoarded by a small group of the extremely rich.

But we can change that.

Scottish Greens are working to strengthen the upcoming Land Reform Bill to boost community ownership and put Scotland’s land in Scotland’s hands.

Public 'overwhelmingly' supports bigger changes on land reform, say charities

SCOTS overwhelmingly support bigger changes on land reform, a coalition of charities has said following a public consultation ...

www.thenational.scot

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 1d

Most private land in Scotland is in the hands of a handful of billionaires, tax avoiders and aristocrats.

The Scottish Government's 'Land Reform' bill was an opportunity to fix that, but it is astonishingly weak. A wasted opportunity when bravery was required.
www.ireland-live.ie/news/scotlan...

Changes needed to land reform Bill to win Green support, says Greer

The Scottish Government will have to make its land reform Bill more radical to ensure support from the Greens, the party’s co-leader has said. The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill will go before MSPs for a...

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 1d

We kicked off the @scottishgreens.org election campaign for the West of Scotland today in Largs 💚

Want to help re-elect me and have @caramckeegreens.bsky.social join me in Parliament to fight for people and planet?

Join our movement today greens.scot/join

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

In 2022 Scottish Greens delivered free bus travel for everyone under the age of 22.

Since then over 250 MILLION journeys have been taken!

🟢 Improving mobility
🟢 Saving money
🟢 Reducing congestion
🟢 Lowering emissions
💚 Building a fairer, greener Scotland

Free bus travel scheme for young Scots hits 250 million journeys

The scheme was launched in January 2022 and offers free bus travel to those under the age of 22.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

Be part of the movement. 💚

👉 greens.scot/join

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 8d

It's time to fix the rigged economy from one that serves the super rich, to one that serves people and planet.

Join the movement 🌍
www.greens.scot/join

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 2d

Poverty isn't just having no money at the end of the week.

It's a daily struggle, jumping through hoops to get support.

@scottishgreens.org fight for universal services, like subsidised travel & better childcare, that make a fairer system for everyone #ChallengePovertyWeek

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Patrick Harvie MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 3d

This afternoon MSPs will decide whether to support a Bill called ‘Right to Addiction Recovery’. The title sounds like a good thing, and we all know that Scotland has appallingly high numbers of drug related deaths. So why is this Bill the wrong answer? 🧵

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 2d

Solar grew by 31% globally in the first half of 2025, while wind grew by nearly 8%.

Renewable energy is the future, providing safe, clean and cheap power - in sharp contrast to the volatility of fossil fuels.

In Scotland we must continue building on our success in this booming industry.

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Ariane Burgess MSP @ariane-burgess.bsky.social · 3d

Another mass salmon escape - 75,000 fish lost from Mowi’s Loch Linnhe site during Storm Amy. This is yet another reminder that Scotland’s salmon farming industry is completely out of control
www.fishfarmingexpert.com/fish-farming...

75,000 salmon escape from Mowi Scotland farm during Storm Amy

Around 75,000 farmed salmon with an average weight of 860 grams escaped through a tear in a pen net ...

www.fishfarmingexpert.com

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 2d

Be part of overturning a system rigged in favour of the super-rich

👉 members.greens.scot/join

Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 3d

Scotland generates huge amounts of cheap, clean electricity from renewables. That isn't reflected in our bills though, because the UK's energy system is rigged in favour of the corporations who control it, not the people who need it.

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Patrick Harvie MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 3d

If the agreement ends the immediate violence, and lets hostages and prisoners return to their families, we should all welcome it.

But it says nothing about the long term solution, or justice for Palestine. The occupation must end, and war criminals must face justice.
greens.scot/news/greens-...

Greens response to Gaza ceasefire agreement

Greens response to Gaza ceasefire agreement - Statement: Scottish Greens response to Gaza ceasefire

greens.scot

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 3d

Labour must cease aiding and abetting war criminals, and end all arms sales to Israel.

Channel 4. UK arms received by Israel reach record high value in 2025. A graph shows the rapidly increasing value of UK arms exports to Israel.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 3d

Public services in public hands. 🙌

Scotland has a lower cancellation rate than every English region.

We must now invest in expanding the network, increasing capacity, and ensuring a reliable, affordable service is available for all. 🚆

Public ownership pays off. Cancellation rates 24/25. Scotland: 2%. England: 3.5%. Cancellation rates have been falling in Scotland since ScotRail was taken back into public ownership.

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 3d

Scotland generates huge amounts of cheap, clean electricity from renewables. That isn't reflected in our bills though, because the UK's energy system is rigged in favour of the corporations who control it, not the people who need it.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 3d

In Scotland two families own more wealth than 1.3 million people.

We're one of the wealthiest countries in history, but that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a tiny few.

That's why a wealth tax on the super-rich is supported by an overwhelming majority of Scots.

STV News. Wealth tax on ten richest Scots 'could lift 30,000 children out of poverty'. A tax of 2% levied against those with assets worth £10m or more could bring in £492m a year from Scotland's ten richest families, study finds.

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Ariane Burgess MSP @ariane-burgess.bsky.social · 4d

The Highlands are on the frontline of the wildfire crisis, with communities, landscapes, and emergency services bearing the brunt.

#ScottishHighlands #Wildfires #ScotlandWildfires #CairngormNationalPark

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 4d

Half of Scotland's land is owned by less than 1% of the people. We have some of the most unequal land distribution in Europe!

It's time to curb the power of super rich land hoarders and start giving ordinary Scots and communities new opportunities.

Scottish Government urged to prevent super rich from 'hoarding' Scotland's land

THE Scottish Government has been urged to prevent the super wealthy from hoarding Scotland’s land ...

www.thenational.scot

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 4d

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Join the Scottish Greens

Join the Scottish Greens to be a part of the movement that will change Scotland. Membership gives you the right to vote in our open democratic structures, receive invitations to members only events ac...

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 4d

The @scottishgreens.org have delivered free bus travel for young people, scrapped peak rail fares, passed rent controls and so much more.

Be part of our movement and help us achieve the transformational change Scotland really needs
members.greens.scot/join

Join the Scottish Greens

Join the Scottish Greens to be a part of the movement that will change Scotland. Membership gives you the right to vote in our open democratic structures, receive invitations to members only events ac...

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 5d

Like what we do? Join us... greens.scot/join

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Ariane Burgess MSP @ariane-burgess.bsky.social · 5d

Joining the Scottish Greens is one of the most powerful ways to make a real difference 🌍

Every new member strengthens our voice in Parliament and across Scotland, pushing for climate action, social justice, and a fairer economy.

Add your voice today 💚

#ScottishGreens

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 5d

More and more people are joining our movement.

The Scottish Greens have already started improving the lives of millions. But we can and will go further.

Be part of it - members.greens.scot/join

Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens co-leader - asking people to join the movement.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 8d

It's time to fix the rigged economy from one that serves the super rich, to one that serves people and planet.

Join the movement 🌍
www.greens.scot/join

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 6d

Shetland Islands Council has backed a motion from Scottish Greens councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social to boycott Israel.

The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.

greens.scot/news/shetlan...

Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime

Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime - Shetland backs Green call to boycott Israel

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 6d

🚨BREAKING: Shetland has joined the global Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign against the genocidal regime in Israel!

Shetland to boycott Israel. Islands council backs Green motion to join boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign.

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