Holyrood 2026 Candidate Pledge

Rivers, Wetlands and Rural Payments Reform

Scotland’s rivers and wetlands are vital for climate resilience, biodiversity and thriving rural communities. We invite all Scottish Parliament candidates to publicly support practical reforms that restore healthy river catchments and enable coexistence with beavers.

The Pledge

I support reform of Scotland’s agricultural payments so they restore healthy river catchments, reduce flood risk and enable responsible coexistence with beavers. Healthy rivers and wetlands are essential for climate resilience, wildlife and rural communities.

How to Pledge

If you are a Scottish Parliament candidate and would like to publicly pledge your support:

• Post the pledge text on your website or social media
• Email us a link at [email protected]
• If posting on social, tag Scottish Wild Beaver Group so we can amplify it

Candidates who have pledged

Aren’t your candidates listed below? It’s easy to email them to ask if they support restoring Scotland’s rivers! Just click here.

• CENTRAL AND LOTHIANS WEST
  • Cameron Glasgow (Scottish Green Party)
• EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS EAST
  • Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill, Edinburgh Northern constituency (Scottish Green Party)
  • Kate Nevens, Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith constituency (Scottish Green Party)
• HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
  • Ariane Burgess (Scottish Green Party)
• MID SCOTLAND AND FIFE
  • Mags Hall (Scottish Green Party)
  • Mark Ruskell (Scottish Green Party)
• SOUTH SCOTLAND
  • Dominic Ashmole (Scottish Green Party)
  • Laura Moodie (Scottish Green Party)
  • Sean Davis, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency (Independent)
• WEST SCOTLAND
  • Ross Collins (Scottish Green Party)
  • Cara McKee (Scottish Green Party)