John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social 🏴 First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the SNP.
Promoted by John Swinney, 17-19 Leslie St, Blairgowrie, PH10 6AH
Nature Champions @naturechampions.bsky.social Scottish Environment LINK initiative encouraging Members of the Scottish Parliament to champion Scotland's threatened and iconic species and habitats.
Image: Genevieve Tompkins
www.scotlink.org/link-campaigns/nature-champions/
The Scotsman @scotsman.com Subscribe to The Scotsman for news, opinion and expert analysis from Scotland’s national newspaper: http://scotsman.com/subscriptions/
The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social The official Bluesky page of the world’s longest-running national newspaper.
Join us online and in print for expert opinion, news and unrivalled insight.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/
The National @scotnational.bsky.social The newspaper that supports an independent Scotland. Read at thenational.scot
The Press & Journal @pressandjournal.co.uk Official page of The Press & Journal.
Local journalism worth supporting.
National Trust for Scotland @n-t-s.bsky.social We think places that make people smile are worth caring for – support our charity so we can keep sharing them with everyone, #ForTheLoveOfScotland https://www.nts.org.uk/
Craig Bennett @craigbennett3.bsky.social CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, UK.
Advisory Commissioner, 2030 Clean Power Commission. Senior Associate, CISL. Associate Fellow, Homerton College, Cambridge. Judge, The Wainwright Prize.
Formerly CEO Friends of the Earth
Cairngorm Reindeer Herd @cairngormreindeer.bsky.social The UK's only free-ranging reindeer herd in their natural habitat, located in the Cairngorm Mountains.
Badenoch and Strathspey @badenochstrathspey.bsky.social All about the nature, landscape, history and people of this fascinating part of the central highlands
The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk 
The Inverness Courier @invernesscourier.co.uk The Inverness Courier is the city’s main source for news, sport, features, and entertainment.
The Guardian @theguardian.com The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com
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The John Muir Trust @johnmuirtrust.bsky.social Community focused conservation charity dedicated to the experience, protection & repair of wild places across the UK.
Our website:
https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/
Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social Driving forward the field of applied ecology through a high-quality evidence base for scientists, managers and policymakers. A @britishecologicalsociety.org journal.
Scottish Land Commission @scottishlandcom.bsky.social The Scottish Land Commission is driving a programme of urban and rural land reform to create a Scotland where land is owned and used fairly, responsibly and productively 🌲🏡🏢
Susan Davies @smdavies67.bsky.social nature | golf | travels
Former nature conservation | land management leader.
Kyle Usher @kyleusher.bsky.social Environmental Innovation. Head of innovation: Scottish Forestry. Board member: Keep Scotland Beautiful.
#innovation #netzero #sustainability
Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social Moors for the Future Partnership protects and restores damaged blanket bog habitats across the Peak District and South Pennines.
https://www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/
Roseanna Cunningham @strathearnrose.bsky.social Retired SNP MP/MSP/Scottish Government Minister
I want an independent Scotland 🏴, a free Ukraine 🇺🇦, an unlimited supply of books 📚, and oh yes, 🖖🖖🖖
Pete Crane @petecrane.bsky.social Stravaiging & posting about Scotland's great outdoors, ancient & modern, & other stuff .. inc life in the #Cairngorms
Director Mountaineering Scotland & MBA vmo
Martin Harper @martinbirdlife.bsky.social CEO of BirdLife International supporting 123 amazing Partners in 119 countries around the world
Peter Cairns @petecairns.bsky.social Director of At The Edge CIC, an independent communications platform exploring ways for people and wildlife to thrive together.
www.attheedge.org.uk
#attheedge #livingwellwithwildlife #wildlifecoexistence
Hamish Trench @hamishtrench.bsky.social Chief Executive at the Scottish Land Commission
IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social Research & news on UK peatlands from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) UK Peatland Programme.
Rachel Gartner @rachelgartner.bsky.social Nature lover and cycling addict. Communications Manager at the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme.
Prof Ria Dunkley @riadunkley.bsky.social Professor of Environmental Pedagogy at University of Glasgow
Works with sustainability, community science, and learning in a changing climate 🌿🏞️🏴🏴🌎
Anna Fleming @annamfleming.bsky.social Author of TIME ON ROCK.
Writer, climber, environmentalist, professiomal dreamer, feminist, explorer. Sometimes poet and cold water swimmer too
https://linktr.ee/annamfleming
Mairi Gougeon @mairigougeon.bsky.social 
Hugh Raven @hughraven.bsky.social Economy, business, environment, Highlands: MD at Ardtornish, charity founder, trustee and chair
Gillian Martin @gillianamartin.bsky.social MSP for Aberdeenshire East since 2016, and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs in the Scottish Government
Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social Scottish Green Party MSP Mid Scotland and Fife
Spokesperson Climate Action & Nature - he/him
Promoted by Mark Ruskell, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social We are river and catchment conservation experts; a UK & Ireland charity fighting for a cleaner, healthier and wilder rivers. We are together, for rivers. 👊
Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social Studying, appreciating, recording and conserving our wild plants, and supporting the botanists who care about them.
bsbi.org
#PlantAtlas2020
#100Plants2026
#WildFlowerHour
Direct messages are not checked.
Drew Bennellick @drewbennellick.bsky.social Head of Land, Sea & Nature Policy UK at National Lottery Heritage Fund. Nature Towns & Cities, Landscape Connections, nature recovery and diversity. My own views 🇬🇧
Keith Broomfield @keithbroomfield.bsky.social Nature columnist: P&J, The Courier, Alloa Advertiser. Author: If Rivers Could Sing; Scottish Wildlife Odyssey; Wild Quest Britain; Snorkeller's Guide to the Mediterranean; Wild Edinburgh; Where a Cold Light Falls
Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social Books: Is A River Alive? (May ‘25), Underland, The Lost Words, The Old Ways etc | Films: River, Mountain, Upstream | Music: The Moon Also Rises, Lost In The Cedar Wood, etc
Nature, climate, people.
Prof at Cambridge.
https://linktr.ee/robmacfarlane
Jenni Stockan @jennistockan.bsky.social Researcher at James Hutton Institute
Institute for Outdoor Learning @outdoor-learning.bsky.social The Institute for Outdoor Learning is the professional body for organisations and individuals who use the outdoors to positively impact others. Join us in championing Outdoor Learning. #HQOL25 #GlobalOutdoorLearningDay
ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social We're Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change, connecting research and policy. Funded by the Scottish Government. climatexchange.org.uk
The Conservation Volunteers @conservationvols.bsky.social Connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
#JoinInFeelGood | #IDigTrees
The Conservation Volunteers @tcvnational.bsky.social We connect people together to protect and restore nature, delivering lasting benefits for both.
#BetterNatureForAll #JoinInFeelGood #IDigTrees
Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social Updates from the CJS Team. Countryside,conservation, wildlife, arboricultural and ecological vacancies, volunteers, news and features.
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social The UK’s independent adviser on tackling climate change.
https://www.theccc.org.uk/
Chris Stark @chrisstark.bsky.social Head of the UK’s Mission for Clean Power by 2030.
Former CEO of the UK’s Climate Change Committee. 
ScotWays @scotways.com The UK's oldest outdoor access group, we work to protect and develop access to the Scottish countryside for all. We are the authors of #ScottishHillTracks and home to the #HeritagePaths Project.
For more about us, check out our https://linktr.ee/scotways !
CIEEM @cieem.bsky.social We are the leading professional membership body for #Ecologists and #EnvironmentalManagers in the UK & Ireland
The James Hutton Institute @hutton.ac.uk World-leading scientific organisation encompassing a distinctive range of integrated strengths in land, crop, water, environmental and socio-economic science.
UN Environment Programme @unep.org Official account of the United Nations Environment Programme
https://www.unep.org/
Peatland ECR Action Team @peatlandecr.bsky.social Connecting and supporting early career researcher peatland scientists worldwide through networking, skill sharing, and collaboration.
peatecr.com
Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk Independent think tank working to accelerate political action for a green and prosperous UK.
Visit our website, listen to our podcast and read our blog 👇
https://linktr.ee/greenallianceuk
Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social A collective voice for community landowners throughout Scotland, representing and supporting land reform through community land ownership
Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social The Royal Entomological Society plays an international role in communicating insect science and connecting entomologists.
Follow our publications @respublications.bsky.social
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social We are a diverse coalition of over 70 civil society organisations campaigning together for climate action and justice in Scotland.
Butterfly Conservation Highland Branch @bchighland.bsky.social BC Highland Branch covers the Highlands of Scotland, some of Moray, the Northern Isles and the Western Isles from Skye north. We're intersted in any moth and butterfly sightings in the area and lead events and work parties to benefit moths and butterflies
Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social The official account for UK wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. Saving butterflies, moths and our environment. 🦋
https://butterfly-conservation.org/
Cover photo 📷: Pale Tussock by Julia Martin
British Nature Guide @britishnatureguide.bsky.social Interested in all the natural world has to offer, with a particular focus on Birds, Moths and Butterflies. Also quite keen on Fungi, Plants, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish and Insects. Did I leave anything out? Supporting #BirdsSeenIn2026
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social Our Planet. Decoded.
🎙️ Counting The Earth podcast: https://tinyurl.com/CTEarthpodcast
📰 Newsletter sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/ukceh-news
The Highland Council @highland.gov.uk Our Social Media Policy - https://www.highland.gov.uk/socialmedia - this account is not monitored 24/7.
Report problems http://highland.gov.uk/report
Contact details: http://highland.gov.uk/contact
Conservation Optimism @conservoptimism.bsky.social Sharing #ConservationOptimism via stories of hope & resources for empowerment!
🌍 A global community supported by Oxford University, @synchearth.bsky.social & Whitley Fund for Nature.
International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social The leading scientific and technical organisation on peat and peatlands, with 1073 members from 37 countries.
Dr Anjana Khatwa @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social Earth Scientist, Writer, Presenter. 📗 #WhispersOfRock, 4 Sept Little Brown (UK), 4 Nov Basic Books (US). Own views. Likes ≠ Endorsement.
Agents: 📺 Knight Ayton Management 📚 C&W
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https://linktr.ee/jurassicg1rl
Inkcap @inkcapjournal.bsky.social Journalism about nature in Britain.
www.inkcap.co.uk
Stephen Moss @stephenmossauthor.bsky.social Naturalist, author, broadcaster, academic. TEN BIRDS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (Faber) shortlisted for 2023 Wainwright Prize & published in ten countries.
RE-PEAT @re-peat.bsky.social RE-PEAT is a youth-led collective changing hearts and minds for and through peatlands.
Dr Elizabeth Reeder @elizabethreeder.bsky.social writer, walker, gardener, knitter
Lorna Slater @lornaslater.bsky.social Edinburgh Central MSP | Scottish Greens | She/Her | DMs not open.
Rewilding Affric Highlands @affrichighlands.bsky.social Rewilding Scotland’s epic east-west corridor. For nature, people and livelihoods.
Highlands Rewilding @highlandsrewilding.bsky.social 🌿 Science-driven nature recovery
🏔 High-integrity charismatic carbon and natural capital credits
🎥 Field films from rewilding the Scottish Highlands
www.highlandsrewilding.co.uk
#rewilding #naturerecovery #community
Right to Roam @righttoroam.bsky.social Campaigning to unlock access to nature in England & Wales. 🥾🌿🔓
get in touch: hello@righttoroam.org.uk
resources and links: https://linktr.ee/right2roam
Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) @ninanatureresearch.bsky.social Norway’s leading institution for applied ecological research, delivering knowledge and solutions across public and private sectors, focusing on nature and the interactions between nature and society.
www.nina.no
The Lifescape Project @lifescape.bsky.social We want to live in a world rich in wild landscapes, providing a sustainable future for life on earth.
UK Youth for Nature @ukyouthfornature.bsky.social The leading UK youth network calling on the government to take action for nature.
WWF Scotland @wwfscotland.bsky.social Scotland’s nature has shaped us. Now it needs us. 🌍
Tackling the nature and climate crises to bring our world back to life.
BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is the UK's leading bird research organisation. Follow us to discover project updates and bird news from across Scotland. https://www.bto.org/about-bto/national-offices/bto-scotland 
Future of UK Treescapes @uktreescapes.bsky.social The Future of UK Treescapes is a research programme aiming to help #climate resilience, #biodiversity and community involvement through and in the UK's #forests and #woodlands. https://www.uktreescapes.org/. 
Deborah Meaden @deborahmeaden.bsky.social Investor, TV Dragon, Planet Hugger and admirer of many things.
Deborah Long @naturepower.bsky.social Chief Officer at Scottish Environment LINK. Just Transition Commissioner in Scotland. Ecologist, gardener, traveller. Posting in a personal capacity.
Severin Carrell @severincarrell.bsky.social Scotland editor for the Guardian (currently on sabbatical). A personal account. Likes and reposts ≠ approval or endorsements (with thanks to Dr Seuss)
I once played in the second violins for the Edinburgh primary schools orchestra. Just once
Libby Brooks @libbybrooks.bsky.social Guardian First Edition writer
contact: libby.brooks@theguardian.com
insta: @libbyjbrooks
extracurricular: books, hills, standing stones, gingerbread, Labradors
Katharine Hay @katharinehay.bsky.social Walking around Scotland. Writing in The Scotsman. Better with updates on insta @rural_kat
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Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social The campaign to protect Curlews from extinction. Celebrating curlews on World Curlew Day (21 April)
Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social Celebrating the inspirational people, projects and organisations working hard to protect Scotland’s natural heritage. #NatureOfScotland
Caught by the River @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social Wading around at the confluence of arts / nature / culture since 2007
Regular posts at caughtbytheriver.net 🐟 Irregular printed matter, record releases & events via rivertones.bandcamp.com and our Friday newsletter
Soil Association @thesoilassociation.bsky.social Soil Association is the charity that digs deeper to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world
Community guidelines 👉http://soilassociation.co/3EmLtsK
Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social Protecting and restoring #HenHarrier populations across the UK through conservation, education & advocacy. 🦅
Website: https://www.henharrierday.uk
Ross Christie @rosschristie.bsky.social Rannsaiche Phd @ Sabhal Mòr Ostaig researching out-of-school minority lang acquisition and socialisation in teens. Interested in Gàidhealtachd social past, present and future.
📍An t-Òban
Jack Bamber @jackantbam.bsky.social Ecology, PhD Candidate Univeristy of Aberdeen.
Sarah Watts @sarahwatts.bsky.social Upland ecologist and manager of nature recovery at #Corrour, PhD researcher at the University of Stirling, and Chair of the Mountain Woodland Action Group. Treeline woodland, restoration ecology, arctic-alpines, #HighMountainTrees #MountainFlowers she/her
Saving Wildcats @saveourwildcats.bsky.social Wildcat conservation and recovery in Scotland 🐾
Working with communities to bring the Highland tiger back from the brink of extinction 🧡
Highland Wildlife Park @highlandwpark.bsky.social Welcome to Highland Wildlife Park 🐻❄️
Meet amazing animals 🐾 Protect, value & love nature 💙
British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social British Birds publishes articles on identification, distribution, migration, conservation and taxonomy. We're THE bird journal of record in Great Britain.
Iolo Williams @iolowilliams.bsky.social Naturalist, guide & TV presenter. Cymro 🏴
BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social BTO is the UK's leading Registered Charity working with volunteers to improve our knowledge of birds through monitoring and research. www.bto.org
Alastair Humphreys @alastairhumphreys.bsky.social Living adventurously, writing books.
www.alastairhumphreys.com
walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk The website for enjoying Scotland’s Great Outdoors, on foot. Views are not ours - they belong to everyone.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/
British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org We are working towards a world inspired by ecology in which nature and people thrive.