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SUMMARY:Regional Gathering: Oban
DESCRIPTION:This event is fully booked. To be added to a waitlist\, please contact Meg.\n  \nA regional gathering for community owners of land and buildings \nThursday 12 – Friday 13 February 2026Oban \nJoin fellow community landowners\, volunteers\, and organisers for a two-day residential gathering combining hands-on learning\, shared meals\, and focused workshops. This fully funded event offers space to reflect on what sustains our work\, how we stay meaningfully connected to our communities\, and how we build strong foundations for the next generation of land stewards. \nWe’ll begin with a study visit to a community-led project (details to be confirmed)\, followed by an evening of good food and “big ideas” conversations\, and then spend the next morning in a collaborative gathering with case studies\, table discussions\, and collective action planning. \nProvisional programme: \nThursday \n13:30 – 16:30 Study visit: Kinlochleven Community Trust\n17:00 – 18:00 Check-in at accommodation / free time\n18:00 – 20:00 Dinner with a Side of Big Ideas — two rounds of guided table discussions exploring what drives our work\, how we connect with communities\, and how to plan for the future \nFriday \n09:30 – 13:30 Deepening our Engagement — case studies\, discussions on community engagement and succession planning\, group sharing\, and action planning (includes lunch) \nHow to Take Part\nThis residential gathering is fully funded — all accommodation\, meals\, and workshop costs will be covered by Community Land Scotland. Bursary support is also available to help with travel costs. \nThe event is open to individuals representing community organisations that own or are working towards owning land and buildings. Each organisation may register up to two delegates. \nExpressions of interest will open in November 2025.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/gathering-oban/
CATEGORIES:Study visit
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SUMMARY:Regional Gathering: Ullapool
DESCRIPTION:This event is fully booked. To be added to a waitlist\, please contact Meg.\n  \nThursday 29 – Friday 30 January 2026Ullapool\, with study visit to Assynt Development Trust \nJoin fellow community landowners\, volunteers\, and organisers for a two-day residential gathering combining hands-on learning\, shared meals\, and focused workshops. This fully funded event offers space to reflect on what sustains our work\, how we stay meaningfully connected to our communities\, and how we build strong foundations for the next generation of land stewards. \nWe’ll begin with a study visit to the Assynt Development Trust\, followed by an evening of good food and “big ideas” conversations\, and then spend the next morning in a collaborative gathering with case studies\, table discussions\, and collective action planning. \nProgramme: \nThursday \n13:00 – 16:30 Study visit: Assynt Development Trust\n17:00 – 18:00 Check-in at accommodation / free time\n18:00 – 20:00 Dinner with a Side of Big Ideas — two rounds of guided table discussions exploring what drives our work\, how we connect with communities\, and how to plan for the future \nFriday \n09:00 – 13:00 Deepening our Engagement — case studies\, discussions on community engagement and succession planning\, group sharing\, and action planning (includes lunch) \nHow to Take Part\nThis residential gathering is fully funded — all accommodation\, meals\, and workshop costs will be covered by Community Land Scotland. Bursary support is also available to help with travel costs. \nThe event is open to individuals representing community organisations that own or are working towards owning land and buildings. Each organisation may register up to two delegates. \nExpressions of interest will open in November 2025.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/gathering-ullapool/
CATEGORIES:Study visit
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SUMMARY:Regional Gathering: Langholm
DESCRIPTION:This event is fully booked. To be added to a waitlist\, please contact Meg.\n  \nA regional gathering for community owners of land and buildings \nWednesday 14 – Thursday 15 January 2026The Buccleuch Centre\, Langholm\, with study visit to the Langholm Initiative \nJoin fellow community landowners\, volunteers\, and organisers for a two-day residential gathering combining hands-on learning\, shared meals\, and focused workshops. This fully funded event offers space to reflect on what sustains our work\, how we stay meaningfully connected to our communities\, and how we build strong foundations for the next generation of land stewards. \nWe’ll begin with a study visit to the Langholm Initiative\, followed by an evening of good food and “big ideas” conversations\, and then spend the next morning in a collaborative gathering with case studies\, table discussions\, and collective action planning. \nProvisional programme: \nWednesday \n13:00 – 16:30 Study visit: The Langholm Initiative / Tarras Valley Nature Reserve\n17:00 – 18:00 Check-in at accommodation / free time\n18:00 – 20:00 Dinner with a Side of Big Ideas — two rounds of guided table discussions exploring what drives our work\, how we connect with communities\, and how to plan for the future \nThursday \n09:30 – 13:30 Deepening our Engagement — case studies\, discussions on community engagement and succession planning\, group sharing\, and action planning (includes lunch) \nHow to Take Part\nThis residential gathering is fully funded — all accommodation\, meals\, and workshop costs will be covered by Community Land Scotland. Bursary support is also available to help with travel costs. \nThe event is open to individuals representing community organisations that own or are working towards owning land and buildings. Each organisation may register up to two delegates.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/gathering-langholm/
CATEGORIES:Study visit
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SUMMARY:Community Ownership in Villages - Thornhill gathering
DESCRIPTION:Many villages across Scotland now own land and buildings\, often with a view to regenerating the economy\, saving vital services and creating a strong sense of community. Community Land Scotland and Scottish Rural Action are partnering to convene two one-day seminars for community landowners and aspiring community landowners to come together and discuss challenges\, opportunities and network. \nThis event is open to representatives from any village-based community that owns\, or aspires to own\, land or buildings in Scotland. \n  \nThursday 30 January – Thornhill\, Dumfries & Galloway \nThe day will begin with a study visit to our host\, Old School Thornhill. We will hear about their history\, and their journey to buy and transform their ‘Old School’ into a innovative\, design-led\, community asset – a space that would foster creative collaboration and benefit the village and the surrounding communities. Over lunch\, there will be opportunities speak with Trustees of OSG and other delegates from across Scotland. \nFollowing that\, delegates will hear from Community Land Scotland about some of the common threads and “top tips” that other villages have developed. The main part of the day will be centered on peer-to-peer learning\, with delegates participating in smaller discussion groups to discuss themes and topics that they will have selected prior to the day. Finally\, we will reconvene as a group to share the learning from the day. \n  \nWe have travel bursary support available for delegates – please note at the time of registration if you will need it.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/co-villages-thornhill/
LOCATION:Old School Thornhill\, Station Road\, Thornhill\, DG3 5DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Study visit
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SUMMARY:Community Ownership in Villages - Findhorn gathering
DESCRIPTION:Many villages across Scotland now own land and buildings\, often with a view to regenerating the economy\, saving vital services and creating a strong sense of community. Community Land Scotland and Scottish Rural Action are partnering to convene two one-day seminars for community landowners and aspiring community landowners to come together and discuss challenges\, opportunities and network. \nEach event is open to representatives from any village-based community that owns\, or aspires to own\, land or buildings in Scotland. We are holding two sessions – please register for one event only – whichever is more convenient for you. \n\nTo register for the event on Thursday 30 January in Thornhill\, Dumfries & Galloway: click here.\n\n  \nWednesday 4 December – Findhorn\, Moray \nThe day will begin with a study visit to our host\, The Findhorn Village Conservation Company (TFVCC). We will hear about their history\, and take part in a walking tour through the village to see the groups’s existing project and hear about their learning from these. We will also learn about their recent community consultation process towards developing a Local Place Plan for the village. Over lunch\, there will be opportunities speak with Trustees of TFVCC and other delegates from across Scotland. \nFollowing that\, delegates will hear from Community Land Scotland about some of the common threads and “top tips” that other villages have developed. The main part of the day will be centered on peer-to-peer learning\, with delegates participating in smaller discussion groups to discuss themes and topics that they will have selected prior to the day. Finally\, we will reconvene as a group to share the learning from the day. \n  \nWe have travel bursary support available for delegates – please note at the time of registration if you will need it.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/co-villages-findhorn/
LOCATION:The Findhorn Village Centre\, The Old School Church Place\, Findhorn\, Forres\, IV36 3YR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Study visit
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SUMMARY:Community Landowner meet-up: Barmulloch Community Development Company
DESCRIPTION:Join a site visit and meet-up on Thursday 7 March 2024 for community landowners and those soon to purchase land or buildings. \nThis will be hosted by Barmulloch Community Development Company.  Meet at Barmulloch Residents Centre at 10:30 for teas and coffees\, followed by a walking tour of their 3 community owned sites which will take roughly 45 minutes. \nWe return to the Residents Centre  for a chat– let us know if there is anything you’d like to discuss.  Community Land Scotland and the Scottish Community Alliance will provide a short update on the national funding environment\, following on from previous meet ups. \nYou can RSVP below. \nLet us know if you have any dietary requirements or if we can do anything to make the event more accessible for you.  We can pay travel costs for anyone who would be unable to attend otherwise. \nThis meet up is part of an emerging network of community landowners in Glasgow and Edinburgh.  It provides the chance to meet other community landowners\, visit other community owned land and buildings\, and to discuss priority topics. 
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/community-landowner-meet-up-barmulloch-community-development-company/
LOCATION:Barmulloch Residents Centre\, 54 Quarrywood Road\, Glasgow\, G21 3ET
CATEGORIES:Study visit
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SUMMARY:Community-owned estate management study visit
DESCRIPTION:28 & 29 March 2023 \nIn March 2023\, we are conducting a study visit to the Outer Hebrides to learn about the management of community-owned large estates. The study visit will include sessions at Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn (Galson Estate Trust) and the North Harris Trust\, as well as a morning workshop session. Delegates will also have plenty of  opportunities to meet with other groups who are working on the same issues. \nThere is bursary support available to cover costs for travel\, food and accommodation during the study visit. \nTuesday 28 March: \n13:30 – 17:00 Study visit to Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn /Galson Estate Trust (lunch included) \nWednesday 29 March: \n9:30 – 12:30 Workshop session at the Caladh Hotel in Stornoway \n13:30 – 17:00 Study visit to the North Harris Trust (lunch included) \n  \nSpace is limited. Please register your interest below.
URL:https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/community-owned-estate-management-study-visit/
CATEGORIES:Study visit
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