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Community Payback & Climate Action: Growing Skills, Growing Impact
Moray’s Community Payback team is one of very few in Scotland actively supporting food growing.
This is practical climate action, rooted in place, and led by people contributing something meaningful to their community.
This isn’t just “paying back”.
Community Payback participants are learning how to grow food, care for land, and contribute positively to their community — skills that support climate action and build long‑term resilience.
Wildfires, flooding and extreme weather are changing the role of the fire service.
Wildfires, flooding and extreme weather are changing the role of the fire service. A visit to Elgin Fire Station shows how specialist equipment, partnership working and constant learning are shaping the response.
Why Football? Why Buckie Thistle?
The start of a pilot project to show how sports’ role in climate action, has the power to drive forward change.
A Sunday Litter-pick: Community, Conversation & Change
Litter picking has an immediate impact on our environment; it builds a sense of community, and surprisingly, gives time for some deeper conversations too.
My Commute.
Duncan Jagger from Cycling UK sent me a graphic called ‘My Commute’ - showing his active travel commute, from his home in Fochabers to Elgin. Seeing this, it inspired me to do the same.
Sharing is caring for people and planet
Cullen Share is the kind of vibrant community led climate action that is possible, positive and practical - addressing both climate change and relieving poverty in a cost of living crisis.
Helping Toads with Amphibian Ladders
Moray CAN is proud to support the work of Steve Hull in protecting toads in our region.
Earth Day, Everyday: Planet vs Plastics
The Re:Store in Lossiemouth isn't just a corner shop or grocery store; it's a movement and a passion for owner and founder Alison MacKenzie.
Trim Tabs Wanted: System Change in Progress
As we approach the end of Scotland’s Climate week and head towards Challenge Poverty week, this seems a good time to reflect on the deep connection between the climate and nature emergency and rising inequality.
Naturally Useful: Where Creativity Blooms and Community Thrives
Near Forres, there’s a hidden gem that captures the essence of sustainable creativity and community spirit.
Meeting Milestones in Sustainability
The Portgordon Community Trust has embarked on an incredible journey towards a more sustainable future, and we are thrilled to share their progress with you!
Moray Reach Out Thrift Shop: Sustainable Style and Empowering Lives
Moray Reach Out is a remarkable organisation dedicated to helping adults with disabilities find purpose and pride in their lives.
Three Thousand Trees; Discovering Sustainability and Biodiversity in Cabrach
At The Cabrach Trust, a commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.