As reported in The Herald yesterday, a major Scottish environmental watchdog found that the govt failed to meet legal duties to protect the seabed. Their recent June 2026 report cites critical policy gaps and issues formal recommendations, legally requiring a response within 6 months. Links below👇

As the new session of the Scottish Parliament progresses, we have outlined our key asks for the 2026 Programme for Government. To tackle the climate and nature crises, we call on the Scot Govt to take bold action to protect our environment and support our communities. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/F6Zsa

Scotland has achieved seven consecutive years of growth in organic farming, but we still lag behind our EU neighbours. Looking towards the 2026–2031 parliament, we are asking the Scot Gov to set a new target to double organic land cover over the next five years. Read more: shorturl.at/FOfnY

If you’re aged 18–30 and joining us at Sea Scotland, you’re invited to attend our exclusive pre-conference youth workshop and social, designed to help you make the most of your Sea Scotland experience. The ticket includes access to Sea Scotland on 27th October! Book your place now shorturl.at/9eybK

Few industries are as woven into Scotland’s coastal identity as fishing, yet our seas face an increasingly complex management crisis. So why is current marine policy stalling, and how can spatial management be crucial for marine recovery? 👉 Read the full article: www.scotlink.org/the-elephant...

Take two minutes to write to your MSPs to call for action to give Scotland's seas the protections they deserve! Join our call for a public consultation within the first 100 days of the new parliament on finally implementing the protections our oceans need. Act now! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

Are you aged 18–25 & heading to Sea Scotland 2026? 🌊 Don’t miss the Sea Scotland Youth Event! 📍 Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre 📅 26 Oct 2026 Join us for a free workshop & dinner to connect, discuss ocean justice, and build confidence before the main conference. Eventbrite coming soon! 🎟️

Are you doomscrolling again? 👀 Turn that screen time into action for Scotland’s marine life. Many of our marine protected areas have no real protection from destructive industrial fishing. Take 30 seconds to protect our seas. Click the link to email your MSPs now! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

Calling marine sector innovators! 📢 Want to showcase your leadership in the marine sector? Be a Sponsor for Sea Scotland 2026 on 27 October! Your support will help drive a diverse, inclusive, and engaging event. Find out more at www.seascotland.scot 🪸 @seascotland.bsky.social #SeaScotland2026

If you were a Nature Champion what would you champion? From golden eagles to coral reefs, Scotland's wildlife is incredible but 1 in 9 species are at risk of extinction. Encourage your local MSPs to become Nature Champions. Nature needs your voice in the Scottish Parliament! #whatwouldyouchampion

We had a fantastic time at the SCVO Charity Awards in Glasgow! Honoured to be finalists shortlisted for Campaign of the Year with our Scotland Loves Nature Campaign. It was a truly inspiring night celebrating vital social & environmental work happening across Scotland! #ScotCharityAwards

A big welcome to our newest members, Beaver Trust @beavertrust.org and Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns.bsky.social to LINK's network of over 50 diverse organisations! 🦫🌊 Check out their websites to learn about the incredible work that these groups do! 👇 beavertrust.org www.sas.org.uk

Standing up for nature also means standing up for humanity! We cannot live without our precious natural environment. Want to stand up for Scotland’s nature? Add your voice to the campaigns mentioned below! Your voice is your most powerful tool, and you can use it to help them succeed! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👇 🔗

Let's celebrate #WorldOceanDay by protecting Scotland’s marine life! 🐬🐋💙🌊 After 10 years of delays our Marine Protected Areas still lack real protection from destructive fishing gear. Take 2 seconds to tell your MSPs to act in the first 100 days of this parliament! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Stand Up for Nature demo today! Incredible turnout! Special thanks to the MSPs who showed up, our guest speakers for their inspiring words, and our talented musicians for keeping the energy high. ✊ 📸 Colin Hattersley #standupfornature #scottishparliament

Will you join our demo TOMORROW to stand up for Scotland’s nature? The more of us there are, the louder our call for real change will be. Let’s turn the Natural Environment Act into real action! June 4th |12:30pm–2pm |Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Sign up! rb.gy/lwsa09

Join us next Thursday June 4 12:30-2pm outside Scottish Parliament to demand real recovery for Scotland’s nature! The more of us who show up, the stronger our message to MSPs! There will be live music and incredible speakers. Let's stand up for nature together! 🙌 Sign up! shorturl.at/wqIC4

Scotland is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Is the government doing enough to fix it? Our new Progress Tracker monitors 136 critical actions to create accountability for nature recovery. The results might surprise you. Explore the tracker: www.scotlink.org/sbs-tracker/

Scotland’s marine protected areas are still not properly protected after a decade of government delays. We need a consultation in the first 100 days of parliament to fix this! Take 2 minutes to write to your MSPs today scotlink.org/100days Let's give our seas the protection they deserve #100days

We’re thrilled to announce that Scotland Loves Nature campaign is a finalist for Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Scottish Charity Awards! Thank you to everyone who helped us turn nature recovery into law this year through the Natural Environment Act. Read more: www.scotlink.org/scotland-lov...

Join our demo to stand up for Scotland’s nature! With 1/9 species at risk of extinction, Scotland’s nature needs our help to recover. Join us on June 4 from 12:30pm–2pm at the Scottish Parliament to call for urgent government action to restore Scotland's nature! Sign up here: rb.gy/lwsa09

Nature can't remain a background issue Scotland is one of the most ecologically degraded countries in the world. Despite looming deadlines nature has remained low profile this election. The Scottish Govt must focus on restoring nature & tackling climate change. Read article: shorturl.at/e2TAi

A huge thank you to everyone who helped us raise an amazing £13,514 through the Big Give Earth Raise! 💚 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🐾 🐝 🌿 All of the money raised will support our efforts to hold the Scottish government to account and push for action to restore Scotland’s amazing nature across land and sea. #EarthRaise

24 HOURS LEFT to DOUBLE your impact for Scotland’s nature! So far we’ve raised £10,964 and there’s £9,096 to go. This is your last chance to donate and help us hold the Scottish government to account and push for action to restore Scotland’s nature! Donate today 👉 dub.sh/donate-scotl... 🌿

Double your impact for Scotland’s nature! So far we’ve raised £10,182 and there’s 2 days left to raise £9,818. Until April 29 every £1 you donate for nature is doubled. Help us hold the Scottish government to account and push for action to restore Scotland’s nature! Donate dub.sh/donate-scotl...

Scotland’s nature is vital for all of us — let’s restore it together! Your donation helps us to push for nature recovery on land and sea. Donate today to have your impact DOUBLED by the Big Give dub.sh/donate-scotl... Donations DOUBLED 22-29 April Thank you for standing up for Scotland’s nature!

Double your impact for Scotland’s nature! Donate at dub.sh/donate-scotl... Scotland’s nature is vital to all of us. Every £1 donated to Scottish Environment LINK is doubled until April 29th. Help us hold the Scottish govt to account & push for action to restore nature! @biggive.bsky.social

The next Scottish election will bring a massive turnover in representatives. After a 5 year rollercoaster for environmental policy, this next parliament will be crucial to stop biodiversity loss. Can the next government meet the scale of the environmental crises we face? Read more: bit.ly/4vfRtMe

Focused leadership, expert staffing and an ‘early warning system’ are key to meeting Scotland’s nature restoration targets, says a new LINK report. It urges the Scottish government to act swiftly with ambitious but achievable targets to protect nature. Article: bit.ly/3PAwDqH Report: bit.ly/3O9p6i5

Scotland’s new Rural Support Plan delays vital farming reforms for a decade. Environmental groups say this “lost decade” misses a crucial chance to support farmers and crofters in meeting Scotland’s climate and nature targets. Read more: www.scotlink.org/scotlands-fa... #SustainableFarming