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Simon Fraser Memorial Series 2024

The Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture

Dynamic Earth Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
24 January 2024

The Edinburgh Simon Fraser event featured insights from experts and cultural figures, who highlighted the historic impact of community ownership on communities.

Parliamentary Reception: Celebrating Urban Community Landowners

The Garden Lobby Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Community Land Scotland, with Kaukab Steward MSP, is hosting a reception to celebrate the achievements of community landowners in Scotland’s towns and cities. Community landowners from across Scotland will showcase their work, sharing their expertise on the following themes: Climate and Biodiversity:  Inchinnan Development Trust, Culduthel Woodland, Bonnymuir Green Arts-based community centres:  North Edinburgh Arts,… Read More »Parliamentary Reception: Celebrating Urban Community Landowners

Free

Simon Fraser Memorial Series 2024

Gigha Day & Simon Fraser Memorial Event

Gigha Hotel Isle of Gigha, United Kingdom

Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
Friday 15 March 2024

Gigha marked its 22nd birthday in grand style with a spectacular celebration, featuring a flag-raising ceremony and speeches delving into the profound impact of community wealth building on the local community.

Simon Fraser Memorial Series 2024

From Laird to Shared: Glasgow’s Landownership and Alternative Futures

Adelaide Place Baptist Church 209 Bath Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
Wednesday 12 June 2024 * 18:00 - 20:00

The Glasgow Simon Fraser event discussed Glasgow's relationship to community ownership, explored ongoing challenges in land reform, and spotlighted inspiring stories from urban and rural communities. Attendees were treated to live music and spoken word performances.

Sharing our findings: The Community Ownership Hub

Adelaide Place Baptist Church 209 Bath Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Community Ownership Hub: Glasgow and Clyde Valley was an action research project, aimed at accelerating community ownership in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley. The project ran for three years, from March 2021 to March 2024. During that time, we worked with over 100 community groups - supporting community ownership journeys and identifying challenges. This… Read More »Sharing our findings: The Community Ownership Hub

Free
Meet the Pioneers

Meet the Pioneers: Crofting and Community Ownership

Virtual Event

Around a quarter of Scotland's crofts are within community owned estates. In this webinar, we will be exploring both what it means for crofters when an estate moves into community ownership and how community landowners can act as supportive and efficient landlords to crofters. Attendees will hear from our knowledgeable panelists and have a chance… Read More »Meet the Pioneers: Crofting and Community Ownership

Free