Events Archive

Historic LINK events

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LINK Congress 2023: Communities in action

28 Nov 2023

Royal George Hotel, Tay Street, Perth, PH1 5LD

LINK and our members exist to act on behalf of all our members – those members of the public who join our member bodies – and on behalf of future generations. We are communities of interest for Scotland’s environment. However, there is an emergent gap in how we work with local communities of place. How we do that is the subject of the 2023 Congress.

Recent environmental legislative proposals, including HPMAs, have been hijacked by industry and others, who have been much more effective at communicating with local communities of place and who hear less from us, as communities of interest. If we are to make headway on those environmental policies that we know will restore and conserve Scotland’s environment for people today and in the future, working with communities of place is going to be vital in achieving success.

In the afternoon session, we have two keynote talks from other networks, Community Land Scotland and Coastal Community Network, whose members are communities of place. This is followed by a choice of three workshop presentations led by LINK member bodies and others, themed around working with communities of place and exploring successes, lessons learnt and opportunities for collaboration. We will discover and discuss ways of working with local communities and be inspired to take new approaches. We will also explore opportunities for funded projects to work with communities of place and future environmentalists. You will be able to choose your workshop on arrival.

During the afternoon, Leigh, our Nature for All EDI Officer will be on hand with information on the developing EDI training fortnight 2024 and for any queries about the project.

In the evening, we’ll hear from Dr Richard Dixon, one of LINK’s Honorary Fellows, who will speak to us over dinner, with his experience of achieving policy change and the tactics that work, including engaging local communities and amplifying their voices. You will receive a form about your menu choices, and any access requirements, by email.

Get tickets via Eventbrite

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Advocacy Training Session 5: Broadcast media training (IN PERSON) (all abilities/experience levels)

04 Aug 2023

Dolphin House, 4 Hunter Square Edinburgh, EH1 1QW

10.00-12.00 [BACKUP SLOT IF OVER CAPACITY]

13.00-15.00 [MAX 10 ATTENDEES]

This session will equip participants to confidently and effectively undertake broadcast interviews. This will be an interactive session which will take place in person.

This session will be suitable for anybody who may speak on behalf of their organisation, regardless of experience.  

To register your interest in attending, please email rachael@scotlink.org.

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Advocacy Training Session 4: Political strategy (all abilities/experience levels)

03 Aug 2023

Zoom

10.00-11.30

This session will provide a detailed look at the barriers to achieving change and the strategies the environmental movement can take to overcome these obstacles. Participants will apply strategic concepts to contemporary political issues and consider the most effective ways of achieving their objectives.

This session will be suitable for all LINK members.

To register your interest, please email rachael@scotlink.org.

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Advocacy Training Session 1: Introduction to advocacy (beginners + refreshers)

01 Aug 2023

Zoom

10.00-11.15

This session will explore how best to engage with MSPs and the Scottish Parliament. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of experienced parliamentary officers and a former MSP on how to ensure your advocacy work is effective and impactful.

This session will be most useful for those with minimal advocacy experience and those looking to refresh and build on their existing skills.

To register your interest in attending, please email rachael@scotlink.org. 

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Advocacy Training Session 2: Dealing with the media (beginners + refreshers)

01 Aug 2023

Zoom

13.00-14.15

This session will explore how to effectively engage with the media, how to write compelling press releases, and how to ensure your communications speak to your audience.

This session will be appropriate for all wishing to develop or improve their media skills but may be most relevant for those working in organisations without dedicated media staff.

To register your interest, please email rachael@scotlink.org.

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LINK FFSF Parliamentary Evening Reception

21 Jun 2023

Garden Lobby, Scottish Parliament

The topic of the reception will be farming for nature and climate and it will raise awareness of nature and climate friendly farming ahead of the Agriculture Bill, building upon both the outcomes of COP27 and the biodiversity COP15. Attendees will include parliamentarians, NGOs, statutory agencies, business, academics and other parts of civic society. The event will explore how Scotland can lead the way with best practice and solutions for the future of farming in Scotland.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Fortnight -15 May onwards

15 May 2023

Zoom

The Nature for All project presents Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Fortnight which is held on May the 15th, 16th, 17th & week commencing the 22nd of May. This online event is for Scottish Environment LINK member organisations only; it is FREE. For further details on workshops and talks of the event, please see Eventbrite link below. All registrations must be made via Eventbrite. 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-fortnight-tickets-596909651837  

If you have any questions, please contact our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at leigh@scotlink.org 

 

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Farm for Scotland’s Future webinar

13 Mar 2023

Online

Join our webinar to learn more about Farm For Scotlands Future, the campaign to make farming work for nature, climate and people. We’ll hear from farmer Nikki Yoxall about the power of regenerative grazing, from crofter Helen O’Keefe about crofting’s role in restoring biodiversity and building resilient rural communities, and from WWF Scotland’s Ruth Taylor about why 2023 is such a crucial year in the transition to sustainable farming.

Book a place

Image: © David Bebber WWF-UK.

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LINK Strategic Planning

14 Dec 2022

Zoom

LINK’s annual Strategic Planning will be held online from 10:00-13:00 on Wednesday 14 December this year. We would love to see all of our convenors/vice-convenors and as many members as possible. More details are available here.

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LINK Festive Reception

08 Dec 2022

Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge

This year’s reception will take place on Thursday 8 December (from 17:00 onwards) in the Augustine Church, Edinburgh. Members and friends of LINK are welcome to join us for wine and mince pies. Please look out for your invite!

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LINK AGM

24 Nov 2022

Zoom

LINK’s Annual General Meeting will be taking place online, on Thursday 24 November from 16:00-17:00. The AGM is for LINK members only and a nominated representative from each member organisation should be present if possible. Members should contact Deborah@scotlink.org if this will not be possible. Please look out for more information nearer the time.

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Congress 2022

27 Sep 2022

Perth Station Hotel

LINK hosted its annual Congress event this year at Perth Station Hotel. We had training sessions run by CEMVO Scotland to introduce LINK members to what Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) means, starting or progressing on a journey to build a more diverse, inclusive and equal sector, that is stronger for the planet and society. We also had a workshop on Disability & Neurodiversity at work, run by our EDI Officer, Leigh Abbott.

The day began with lunch, followed by afternoon workshops; dinner at 18:00 and then some evening presentations and discussions. All of the available material from the day is in the publications area for members.

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COP15: Towards a Nature Positive Economy for Scotland

12 May 2022

YouTube

Scottish Environment LINK and RSPB Scotland are pleased to invite you to our webinar on achieving a Nature Positive Economy for Scotland. This webinar is part of a series of briefings for MSPs  introducing the upcoming UN Convention on Biological Diversity conference (COP15). 

COP15 will produce a new global agreement for tackling the nature emergency and is as significant a moment for the future of our planet as the COP26 conference in Glasgow. This series of briefings explores why we need nature, what is driving its unprecedented decline globally and in Scotland, and solutions to the nature crisis here at home. This international deal must be delivered by domestic ambition in Scotland and the Scottish Parliament has a crucial role to play in securing a Nature Positive future for nature, climate and people.

This second event in the series will explore how Scotland can transition towards a Nature Positive Economy.

Chaired by Anne McCall, Director of RSPB Scotland

James Curran, Green Purposes Company

Dougie Peedle, Head of Policy at Scottish Wildlife Trust

Jane Morrison, Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland 

Join Live at 1.00-2.00pm May 12th 2022

Click the link below:

JOIN COP15 BRIEFING

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COP15: Opportunities for Scotland to lead the way on nature’s recovery

21 Apr 2022

The Scottish Parliament

Scottish Environment LINK and RSPB Scotland are hosting our interactive parliamentary briefing introducing the upcoming UN Convention on Biological Diversity conference (COP15). COP15 will focus on tackling the global nature emergency and it is as significant a moment for the future of our planet as the COP26 conference in Glasgow last year.  

This is part of a series of briefings for MSPs to explore why we need nature, what is driving its unprecedented decline globally and in Scotland, and solutions to the nature crisis ahead of COP15. We plan to hold four briefing events over the spring and while most of these will take place online, the first one in the series will take place face to face in the parliament. 

An international deal for nature will be agreed at COP15 this year setting new goals for countries to reverse species declines and restore habitats. This international deal must be delivered by domestic ambition in Scotland and the Scottish Parliament has a crucial role to play in securing a Nature Positive future for nature, climate and people. 

At this event, three speakers will highlight the importance of COP15, discussing opportunities for Scotland leadership such as the new Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, and sharing ways that MSPs can take action. There will be a chance for an interactive discussion.  

This event will be sponsored by Brian Whittle MSP, with contributions from Dr Deborah Long (Chief Officer, Scottish Environment LINK), Dr Paul Walton (RSPB Scotland), Milly Revill-Hayward (RSPB Scotland) and Dr Christopher Ellis (Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh). 

We will be live on INSTAGRAM from 1.00pm – 2.00pm with time dedicated to questions for the panel in the last portion. Please ask questions on Instagram.

A recording of this event will be available on YouTube after the event.

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Festive Reception

16 Dec 2021

Edinburgh

We are very sorry that we have postponed our 2021 festive reception owning to the ongoing spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19. However, we plan to hold it early in 2022. 

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LINK Campaign Workshop

17 Nov 2021

Zoom

Please join us from 13:30-15:30 on 17 November to discuss a proposed Scottish Environment LINK campaign on agriculture, plus what’s next for the Fight for Scotland’s Nature campaign now that we have a commitment from the Scottish government on nature restoration targets.
Please complete our short member survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KWZ6RTW around your ambitions for LINK campaigns in 2022 and the proposed LINK agricultural campaign, by Wednesday 10 November.

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Strategic Planning and AGM

06 Oct 2021

zoom

1000 – 1630

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UK Links biennial conference 2021: session 4: Delivering inclusive access to nature

09 Sep 2021

via zoom

The levers for change: Environment Links UK biennial conference 2021

9 September 1130 – 1330: Session 4: Delivering inclusive access to nature

A showcase of inclusive access projects from around the UK and an opportunity to learn more about the barriers faced by different communities when accessing nature and the countryside, how organisations have removed these barriers and made it easier for people to access nature.

Join us to hear more about inclusive access projects being delivered by the RSPB, Llais y Goedwig, Ramblers, Plantlife, Keep Wales Tidy and UK Youth for Nature. Joining details here.

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UK Links biennial conference 2021: session 3: Could all jobs be Green Jobs?

07 Sep 2021

via zoom

The levers for change: Environment Links UK biennial conference 2021

7 September 1130 – 1330: Could all jobs be Green Jobs?

The public profile of ‘green jobs’ is on the rise. Over the last year, members of Link organisations have worked hard to position ourselves as employers of good quality green jobs; the agents of a green recovery. However, recent reports, such as Westminster’s Green Jobs Taskforce, have placed emphasis on green skills and greening of the workforce as a whole.

In this online interactive event, we will consider the merits of broadening our vision for green jobs to include a much greater share of the 35 million employees. Where are the opportunities to involve all workers in positive steps towards recovery of nature and building climate resilience? Which professions could do with green skills injection from Link organisations? How do Link organisations help all of government gain a rounded view of what green jobs are, and what they can do?

Led by NI Environment Link and the Ecosystems Knowledge Network. Joining details here.

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UK Links biennial conference 2021: session 2: nature

02 Sep 2021

via zoom

The levers for change: Environment Links UK biennial conference 2021

2 September 1130 – 1330: Session 2: Nature

COP-15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity will take place in China in early 2022. The outcome will guide global conservation efforts for a decade, and early indications had shown high ambition for halting nature’s decline and creating a nature-positive economy. Recently, however, ambition has wavered. What should we hope for from the negotiations in terms of targets, area-based protection and the crucial accountability mechanism? And how can the four countries of the UK contribute, collectively and through individual country-level leadership?

Join us for a look ahead at the negotiations and how the four Links can play a part. Joining details here.

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UK Links biennial conference 2021 session 1: Setting our seas on a path to recovery

31 Aug 2021

via zoom

The levers for change: Environment Links UK biennial conference 2021

31 August 1130 – 1330: Session 1: Setting our seas on a path to recovery

Our seas are one of the UK’s greatest assets and yet, under pressure like never before. They provide vital ecosystem services, including food provision, protection from storms, nutrient cycling and mitigation of climate change impacts, but ongoing destruction of marine habitats and ecosystems impair their ability to provide these life-sustaining benefits.

Transformative change in how we use, manage, connect to, and ultimately protect and recover our ocean is urgently needed. To ensure that nature thrives, and the ecosystem service provided by the marine environment are available to future generations, our Administrations and Governments must commit to delivering ocean recovery.

For the opening session of Environment Links UK biennial meeting 2021, Scottish Environment LINK invites you to reflect on the actions needed to set our part of the global Ocean on a path to recovery! We will also showcase the inspiring stories of communities who work to protect and enhance Scotland’s marine environment.

Get ready to be inspired! Joining details here.

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The role of Material Use in Mitigating Climate Change

23 Jun 2021

Zoom

Organised by Scottish Environment LINK and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland 

This event will hear from experts and explain why a focus on materials is important, which materials and products have the biggest impact, how these might be addressed and how climate change policy needs to broaden out if we are to really ‘end our contribution’ to climate change by 2050.

Speakers:

  • Prof. John Barrett, University of Leeds 
  • Matthew Fraser, Lead, Circularity Gap Reporting Initiative
  • Kim Pratt, Zero Waste Scotland

Please register to attend here.

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LINK Marine group – Save Scottish Seas workshop

23 Jun 2021

Zoom

1400-1600

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Governance Group meeting with Environmental Standards Scotland

21 Jun 2021

Zoom

1100-1200

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Governance Group meeting with Environmental Standards Scotland

21 Jun 2021

Zoom

1100 – 1200

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Nature Targets parliamentary round table

17 Jun 2021

Zoom

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Wildlife Group meeting

15 Jun 2021

Zoom

1400 – 1600

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Green Recovery Group meeting 1000-1130

09 Jun 2021

Zoom

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Nature Champions launch event

03 Jun 2021

Zoom

contact Juliet for more information

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Spring Networking event

02 Jun 2021

Zoom

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Economics Group fiscal levers workshop 1330 – 1500

26 May 2021

zoom

1330 – 1500

Contact Phoebe for more information

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Governance Group

19 May 2021

Zoom

0930 – 1200

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Economics Group meeting

13 May 2021

Zoom

1330 start, contact Phoebe for more information

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Governance Group catch up

13 Apr 2021

Zoom

1300-1400

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Wildlife Crime

31 Mar 2021

Zoom

1400-1600

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LINK meeting on Scottish independence referendum

24 Mar 2021

Zoom

1030 – 1200

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Governance Group catch up

09 Mar 2021

Zoom

1400 – 1500

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Joint event with the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital and LINK

26 Feb 2021

Zoom

By invitation only

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Landscape group meeting

18 Feb 2021

Zoom

1000 – 1230

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Green recovery group

17 Feb 2021

Zoom

10 – 11.30am

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Governance Group 1400-1630

08 Feb 2021

Zoom

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Deer group meeting

05 Feb 2021

Zoom

0930 – 1100am

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FFSN Campaign meeting

04 Feb 2021

Zoom

12 – 2pm

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Wildlife Crime Group 1400-1600

12 Jan 2021

Zoom

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Brexit catch up 1400-1530

11 Jan 2021

Zoom

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LINK Strategic planning and AGM

11 Nov 2020

Online

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Land Use and Reform Group meeting

09 Jul 2020

On line via Zoom

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Ocean Dreaming Photo Competition

08 Jul 2020

How much does the ocean mean to you? Share your #OceanDreaming photos. Scottish Environment LINK is inviting people in Scotland contribute to #OceanDreaming competition, run by our sister Wildlife and Countryside Link in England to celebrate World Oceans Day.

Wildlife and Countryside LINK are inviting people to share their favourite photos by the seaside in our #OceanDreaming photo competition to help celebrate our seas and build support for greater ocean protection.

Full details can be found here

https://www.wcl.org.uk/ocean-dreaming.asp

Please email your submissions to oceandreaming@wcl.org.uk by July 8th.

Good luck and happy #OceanDreaming!

 

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Green Recovery Group meeting

08 Jul 2020

Online via Zoom

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Wildlife Group discussion on nature recovery targets

06 Jul 2020

Online

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Governance Group meeting

05 May 2020

Dolphin House

1330 – 1630

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Economics Group meeting

18 Mar 2020

Dolphin House

1.00 – 4.00

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FFSN Campaign Meeting

16 Mar 2020

Dolphin House

1400 – 1600

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Land Group meeting 1.30 – 3.30

12 Mar 2020

Edinburgh

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Woodland Group meeting

09 Mar 2020

Woodland Trust office, Edinburgh

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Launch of LINK’s new Strategy : Beyond 2020

06 Mar 2020

Augustine United Reform Church, Edinburgh

Beyond 2020: what can we do to build a resilient Scotland – able to tackle the twin challenges of climate change and nature loss and build a sustainable society?

Join us for a breakfast launch of LINK’s new strategy on Friday 6 March 0900 – 1100, at Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.

Three of LINK’s Honorary Fellows will be kicking off a panel discussion with their perspectives on where Scotland’s society, legal, political sectors and the research needs are for us to be able to build and maintain a truly sustainable society in a healthy environment. Join us and our partners, both current and future, to explore how we can all work together to deliver this vision for Scotland.

RSVP to information@scotlink.org by Wednesday 26 February.

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Governance Group meeting 13.30-16.30

20 Feb 2020

Dolphin House, Edinburgh

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Legal Strategy group meeting

12 Feb 2020

Edinburgh

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LINK Strategic Planning, AGM, and Festive Reception

12 Dec 2019

Friends Meeting House, followed by the Augustine Church

For the Strategic Planning meeting and AGM, please let us know you are coming and your catering needs via eventbrite
The Strategic Planning meeting is for Members, Trustees, work area leads and Fellows.
It will be followed by a short AGM.
We will then move on to the nearby Augustine Church for the Festive Reception.  Please remember to tell Lisa you are coming.

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SEFF Meeting

04 Dec 2019

Scottish Wildlife Trust

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LINK Citizen Science Reception, 1800-2000, Garden Lobby, Parliament

05 Jun 2019

Garden Lobby, Scottish Parliament

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LINK Networking meeting

08 May 2019

Friends Meeting House

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Wildlife subgroup meeting

27 Mar 2019

TBA

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Economics group meeting

25 Mar 2019

Dolphin House, Edinburgh

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LINK Team meeting

19 Feb 2019

LINK meeting room Edinburgh

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SEPA pre-meeting and meeting

18 Feb 2019

LINK meeting room Edinburgh

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Governance Group meeting

29 Jan 2019

Dolphin House

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Legal Strategy Subgroup

28 Jan 2019

Friends of the Earth

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LINK Strategic planning, AGM and Festive Reception

12 Dec 2018

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Wildlife sub group meeting

11 Dec 2018

Ballan House, Stirling

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SEPA Liaison meeting

12 Nov 2018

SEPA Offices

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Joint LINK Bi-annual conference

01 Oct 2018

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Planning Group meeting

14 Sep 2018

Woodland Trust Office

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Land Reform & Land Use Subgroup meeting

13 Sep 2018

Quaker Meeting House

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Species Champion 100-day challenge

13 Sep 2018

Scottish Parliament

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Land Group

13 Sep 2018

Dolphin House, Hunter Square

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Advocacy Training and LINK Congress

29 Aug 2018

Horsecross Theatre

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Economics Group meeting

24 Jul 2018

LINK Offices

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Governance Group

23 Jul 2018

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Brexit Comms workshop

08 Jun 2018

Dolphin House

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Wildlife Subgroup

24 May 2018

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Planning group meeting

11 May 2018

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