BLOGS

Dive into a collection of past posts.

Sep 22, 2025

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4 min read

Homes for People, Not Profit: The Scottish Greens’ Vision for Housing in South Scotland

Everyone deserves a safe, affordable home in a thriving community -- let’s bring empty homes back to life and make housing fair for all.

Laura Moodie

Holyrood '26

Homes for People, Not Profit: The Scottish Greens’ Vision for Housing in South Scotland

Sep 15, 2025

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3 min read

Get Galloway back on Track: Why Rail, Not Roads, Is the Future for Dumfries & Galloway

Galloway needs real, transformative investment in public transport to connect our communities, get freight off roads and reduce our carbon emissions and the best way to do that is to re-open a rail line between Dumfries and Stranraer.

Laura Moodie

Transport

Get Galloway back on Track: Why Rail, Not Roads, Is the Future for Dumfries & Galloway

Sep 5, 2025

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5 min read

Our Buses, Our Future: Why Public Transport Must Come First

We need better bus services that put communities before profit and help everyone get where they need to go.

Laura Moodie

Community

Our Buses, Our Future: Why Public Transport Must Come First

Aug 18, 2025

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5 min read

When Communities Choose Compassion: Reflections from Kirkcudbright's Grand Parade

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of joining families from across our region at Kirkcudbright's wonderful Grand Parade. The sun was shining, children were laughing, and our community came together in the spirit that makes events like these so special. Yet this year's event also offered us a moment to reflect on who we are as a community, and what values we choose to celebrate together.

Laura Moodie

Community

When Communities Choose Compassion: Reflections from Kirkcudbright's Grand Parade

Aug 16, 2025

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7 min read

Hello South Scotland - I'm Laura Moodie

In 2021, I came heartbreakingly close to being elected - just 115 votes short. Since then, I've been out in communities across the South, listening to your concerns and ideas. What I've heard has only strengthened my resolve. For those who don't know me yet, let me introduce myself properly.

Laura Moodie

Holyrood '26