Who We Are

Scottish Environment LINK is the forum for Scotland’s voluntary environment community, with over 40 member bodies representing a broad spectrum of environmental interests with the common goal of contributing to a more environmentally sustainable society. We are a Scottish Charity (SC000296) and a Scottish Company Limited by guarantee (SC250899), core funded by Membership Subscriptions and by grants from NatureScot, Scottish Government and Charitable Trusts.

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We facilitate change: we build collaboration, and support and enable partnership working to add value for the environment through leadership and engagement. As the voice for Scotland’s environment, the LINK network exists to support our members in making change happen on the ground for a healthier environment, healthier societies and a healthier planet.

LINK launched its strategy for 2020-2024 on 6 March, read more about it here.

LINK Strategy

What We Do

Sustainable Scotland

Where Scotland’s nature, land and seascapes are healthy and resilient, able to support thriving communities and flourishing people.

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Strong Voice

For the environment, nature, land and seascapes so they are able to support a prosperous future.

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Effective Network

Able to communicate effectively, work together and achieve more as a result.

Our Seas

Sustainable Fish Stocks
Ecologically productive habitats
Flourishing coastal communities
Wild seascapes

Our Land

Ecologically coherent landscapes
Inspiring landscapes and nature
Productive sustainable land use

Our Society

Equal rights for communities
A circular economy
Access to a healthy, safe environment

News and Updates

Statement from LINK’s Deer Group

23 May 2023

Statement from Duncan Orr-Ewing, Chair of Scottish Environment LINK’s Deer Group: “The reduction in the population of Scotland’s large and increasing deer population is urgently required to deliver a range of public outcomes related to the climate and nature emergency – including native woodland regeneration, peatland protection, and the creation of more diverse and resilient […]

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Ensuring a future for our iconic red squirrel

18 May 2023

The red squirrel is a true emblem of the Scottish countryside. To catch a glimpse of fiery red fur flickering up a tree and out of sight is a rare treat for most of us. There are only 140,000 red squirrels left in the UK, and more than 75% of these reside in Scotland. Their […]

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Saving Scotland’s Rainforest – approaches to the growing problem of invasive Rhododendron ponticum

17 May 2023

Rhododendron ponticum is one of the main threats to Scotland’s rainforest, alongside overgrazing by deer and sheep. An invasive non-native plant that is now well established in Scotland and the rest of the UK, it suppresses rainforest lichens and bryophytes, as well as the native trees which support them. The longer this issue is left […]

Our Members and Supporters

LINK has over 40 Members representing a broad spectrum of environmental interests with the common goal of contributing to a more environmentally sustainable society.

Together they are the joint voice of the environment sector.

See all of our members and supporters