Grassroots is a monthly column shared by the East Lothian Climate Action Network and The East Lothian Courier, highlighting the work of our members’ over 100 local climate and nature projects. This East Lothian town is Scotland’s capital of shaggy lawns, writes Thomas Bywater Sack off the lawnmower this weekend. Ditch the clippers. East Lothian […]
No Mow May Scotland: Why East Linton is going to meadow this month Read More »
The East Lammermuir community has developed an ambitious Local Place Plan, shaped through extensive community engagement and a built on through a series of themed workshops. This has resulted in four key community priorities: biodiversity restoration, active travel, energy efficiency, and community transport. These priorities are supported by five detailed reports, which provide the evidence
Now Hiring: East Lammermuir Community Development Officer Read More »
The ELCAN Policy Circle was formed last summer. It is made of volunteers from ELCAN member groups and addresses nature and climate issues, important to the local communities of East Lothian. Since forming, we have been developing and refining our areas of focus, and how to be most effective. Some of the actions we have
ELCAN Policy Circle: Shape decision making on climate and nature Read More »
Thank you to the candidates and attendees at the first Climate and Poverty Hustings for the newly created Edinburgh East, Musselburgh and Tranent seat. With difficult and diverse questions on topics ranging from flood defences to food price caps – we hope it was a valuable discussion ahead of the Scottish Elections on 7 May.
On 4th March, the East Lothian Climate Hub held a workshop on Climate and Nature-friendly Housing Development, aimed at people working in the sector across Fife, Stirling, the Lothians, Edinburgh and the Borders. We had 25 attendees turn up, with people from Taylor Wimpey to Bellway, to Stirling Developments, as well as good attendance from
Climate and Nature-friendly Housing Development in Scotland Read More »
We are thrilled to be screening the film Ocean, on Friday 8th May 2026, the 100th birthday of David Attenborough. David Attenborough has been a heartfelt advocate of the natural world for his long life, and throughout the modern environmentalism era. As well as being a film of great beauty and discovery, it gives hope
Ocean with David Attenborough: Free Public Screening in Tranent Read More »
It’s hustings season. With less than a month to the National Elections in Holyrood, it’s time to be asking hard questions of the people and parties putting themselves forward. Here are the questions you could be asking candidates, should they come to your door, or you meet them on the street, Jeremy Glass of Sustaining
Food for thought: Biodiversity and food security questions for the Holyrood Elections Read More »
You’re invited to the East Lothian Climate Hub’s first co-working event! On 22 April, between 10am and 3pm, we are opening up our office in the Cockenzie House Willow room to ELCAN members and the public. This will be an opportunity to come, collaborate on projects and applications with other ELCAN members. Or, just drop
Invitation to the first East Lothian Climate Hub Co-working event Read More »
The Food Growers Collective met on Thurs 26th March at Archerfield Walled Garden to discuss Healthy Soils for Food & Nature. 22 people turned up for a tour of the Walled Garden, led by Head Gardener Kerry Lyall, who showed us around their potager, polytunnel to their wildlife garden, to their beautiful compost systems. Throughout,
East Lothian Food Growers Collective meet at Archerfield Walled Garden Read More »
Future Farm East Lothian held its second event in mid-March on Developing Financial Resilience through Regenerative Agriculture. Many farmers want to adopt practices that are regenerative to land and nature, but need to understand how this financially impacts their business. Johnnie Balfour from Balbirnie Home Farms (Fife) joined to talk on their transition to a
East Lothian Farm Cluster discusses resilience and regenerative agriculture Read More »