Just this week, Coastal Communities Network has received charitable status as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC054249)! We are really excited for this next chapter of CCN, and would like…
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Discharge of dangerous chemicals by a large vessel in Loch Hourn
Thursday, May 15th, 2025A serious pollution incident has poisoned a large area of the seabed in Loch Hourn duringthe night of April 19th. The Marine Directorate (MD) of the Scottish Government is currently…
Kintyre Coastal Network launch seagrass project with SMEEF funding
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025At the group’s first public meeting in Campbelltown, Kintyre Coastal Network shared details of their ongoing projects, including the regeneration of vital seagrass meadows, plans to survey and remove litter…
Inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland concludes that urgent progress is needed
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025Last week, the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee published the findings of an inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland, based on evidence collected between June and October 2024. This was…
Citizen Science in Action: Blog by Moray Ocean Community
Monday, December 9th, 2024Citizen Science is one of the main activities of Moray Ocean Community and we are always keen to try new citizen science surveys – it’s a great way for learning…
Scottish Biodiversity Strategy and Delivery Plan
Thursday, December 5th, 2024At the end of November, the Scottish Government published the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, which runs up to 2045, alongside a delivery plan which covers the next six years. The strategy…
Coastal Communities Network Gathering 2024
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024During October, CCN’s most recent gathering took place, fittingly, by the sea on the Isle of Cumbrae. The network had been busy since we last met up at Gartmore in…
Programme for Government 2024-25: what it means for community-led marine conservation
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024by Sarah Doherty, Coastal Communities Network Coordinator Last week, the First Minister introduced the Programme for Government for 2024-2025, outlining the Scottish Government’s key priorities for the year ahead. While…
CCN statement on Scottish Government’s Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture
Monday, July 24th, 2023The Scottish Government has officially presented its Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture, outlining environmental, economic, and social objectives for the sector. The Coastal Communities Network (CCN) welcomes the publication of the…
A CCN statement on Scottish HPMAs
Thursday, March 16th, 2023The Coastal Communities Network (CCN) has submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). Developed and agreed upon in consultation with its members, CCN’s…