“THE housing crisis. Soaring energy bills. Crumbling high streets. Nature loss. Climate breakdown. Depopulation. Food security.   These might not be the usual things that spring to mind when you hear the words “land reform”."

Do you believe communities should have more power over the places where they live? We're looking for an Inclusive Ownership Policy Officer to help shape the future of community ownership in Scotland.

Exciting job alert! Annan Harbour Action are recruiting for a Strategic Business Development Manager to help shape the future of Annan Harbour. This is a rare opportunity to build something lasting — creating economic, social and community impact for Annan and the wider region. buff.ly/BVElRL6

📢 Only 4 days to go! 📢 We’re recruiting a Community Partnerships Adviser (Natural Capital) to work in close partnership with Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust and the National Park Authority. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/hJqG8lW Closing date: this Sunday 3 May at 17:00

And we’re off! The 2026 Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture has started. Tonight we are remembering this giant of the community land world, and looking ahead to challenges and opportunities of the next 5 years. Not at the Town House tonight? We’ll have a recording on YouTube soon.

An article of interest in the Scotsman this past week, with a contribution by our director of policy, Dr Josh Doble. 'Growing anger in communities caught up in Oxygen Conservation's fast-paced natural capital expansion Read more on our website, with links to the Scotsman article. buff.ly/bfQVNds

🌱 Job opportunity 🌱 We’re recruiting a Community Partnerships Adviser (Natural Capital) to work with communities in Wild Strathfillan, The Great Trossachs Forest and Lomond Rainforest. Delivered in partnership with Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Countryside Trust and the National Park. buff.ly/NDgw0Ts

Our Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture is happening next week! 22 April, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Here is a little more history on the man himself, the brilliant Simon Fraser. Still time to book a space at this year's event. RSVP here for free: buff.ly/sCIC9f7

Did you know that we have a Community Land Scotland Newsletter? Alongside our Members' and Supporters' newsletters, we also share a quarterly Public newsletter, which is open to everyone. READ our most recent Public newsletter here: buff.ly/lDSNgYE

Two weeks to go! The Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture will take place on 22 April in the Inverness Town House. Register here: buff.ly/sCIC9f7 Limited availability remaining.

After years of effort, The North Sutherland Community Forest Trust has taken ownership of the site of the historic village of Rosal. This bring the village back into community ownership 212 years after it was cleared in 1814. buff.ly/OGBGk6A

Kinlochard Community Residents Association Ltd. seeks Project Development Officer. 2-year contract, 22 hrs/week at £22/hr (£23,232/year). Apply by noon, 13 April. Details in post, contact@kcra.uk or kcra.uk / thefieldkinlochard.co.uk.

There are just 2 days left to sign up for our community energy hustings. The 2026 election will play a key role in shaping who owns our energy resources and who benefits from our transition to renewables. Join us and make sure our future representatives hear your voice. Reserve here: buff.ly/Nsly7Yb

With the Scottish Parliament elections approaching, the critical questions of who owns what and who benefits in the era-defining shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy are more pressing than ever.(1/4) ✏️ Free event, reserve a spot here: buff.ly/Nsly7Yb 📷️: Coigach CDC community wind turbine.

Our Regional Gathering started yesterday with a study visit to Kinlochleven Community Trust, supported by @scalliance.bsky.social Community Learning Exchange. Fascinating visit where we learned about the work of the trust and visited the Family Hub, museum and the Ice Factor.

The Community Led Housing Alliance urges increased public investment to build more affordable homes. They propose a £55 million Community Led Housing Fund, publicly-backed loans, and more support for community housing. Read the full story here: buff.ly/YYR0uAO

📢 Job Opportunity: Want to be part of positive change in Scotland? We are looking for a Policy Officer to help shape policy and champion community land ownership and land reform. Learn more & apply: buff.ly/easi9Gy

We've had a last minute cancellation for our Regional Gathering in Oban next week, which means we have a space available! www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/gather...

We and other members of the Scottish Community Coalition on Energy, welcome progress made with the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2. Amendments have been agreed that strengthen the Bill’s potential to deliver benefits for Scottish communities. Read more here👉 tinyurl.com/bdhu4ccj

Thanks to @scalliance.bsky.social for funding an amazing Community Learning Exchange to Assynt DT. Incredible to see all of their projects and plans. So many rich conversations over 2 days. We’ll be writing up the learning and actions to share with everyone soon.

New chair brings international land reform expertise. Megan MacInnes from Applecross has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Community Land Scotland. Read more here: buff.ly/NS7qm1B #CommunityLandScotland #FearannCoimhearsnachdNaHAlba #CommunityBenefit #LandReform

Last chance to apply! Our Natural Capital Communities Partnership project is recruiting for two roles: NCCP Manager and NCCP Adviser. Both are full-time and fully funded until 31 March 2028. Applications close tomorrow (Mon, 19 Jan) at 12:00 pm. For info and to apply, visit: buff.ly/EZkhoMS

We are seeking enthusiastic people to join our Natural Capital Communities Partnership project as NCCP Manager and NCCP Adviser. Both roles are full-time, with funding secured until 31 March 2028. Applications close on Mon, 19 Jan. For more info and to apply, visit: buff.ly/EZkhoMS

Job Opportunity 2: Natural Capital Community Partnerships (NCCP) Adviser. Deadline: 19 Jan 2026. The role of the NCCP Adviser is to support communities with natural capital projects and work with developers, landowners and investors. Learn more or to apply here: buff.ly/EZkhoMS

Job Opportunity 1: Natural Capital Community Partnerships Manager. Deadline in 5 days, on 19 Jan 2026. This role will be to lead a small, distributed team across Scotland to support the delivery of the Natural Capital Community Partnerships Project. Learn more & apply: buff.ly/EZkhoMS

One week to go! An excellent opportunity to join our team. We have two full-time positions within our Natural Capital Communities Partnership project: NCCP Manager and NCCP Adviser. Deadline: Mon, 19 Jan. More details & application: buff.ly/EZkhoMS #JobOpportunity #CommunityLandScotland #NCCP

Our Natural Capital Communities Partnership project is recruiting for two roles: NCCP Manager and NCCP Adviser. Both roles are full time, funded to 31 March 2028. Closing date is Monday 19 January. Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/bU7My8U

In Prestwick, Friends of the Broadway continue their Oral History Experience. Visitors can still drop by to share memories of cinema-going and contribute to preserving the local story at the community-owned Broadway. buff.ly/5AJG1UI

In Castle Douglas, the Crannog Coorie-In wraps up its weekend of community activities with the Family Craft Club - a perfect way to end a weekend of fun ! buff.ly/LOtXpLq

In Comrie, Comrie Community Woodland are hosting an Open Day with volunteers working on tree planting, path clearing, fencing, and more across their 45-acre hillside. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in, meet the team, and try out some tasks themselves. buff.ly/DMslFKl