Scotland is burning.
From the Highlands to the Borders, communities are watching hillsides, peatlands, and precious habitats go up in flames during what should be a temperate summer.
These wildfires are not freak events – they are the direct consequence of a rapidly warming climate. Every blaze is a reminder that Scotland is already living in the era of climate breakdown.
And yet, in the face of this escalating crisis, the UK Government continues to pursue new oil and gas extraction in Scottish waters.
Expanding fossil‑fuel drilling at a time when our landscapes are literally on fire is not just short‑sighted – it is reckless. It ignores the science, undermines Scotland’s climate commitments, and places communities, nature, and future generations at unacceptable risk.
SCCAN stands with the people of Scotland who are demanding a different path: one rooted in climate justice, community resilience, and a rapid transition away from fossil fuels.
Scotland has the knowledge, the resources, and the community power to lead the world in climate action. But we cannot do that while doubling down on the very industries driving the crisis.
Wildfires are telling us, in smoke and ash, that the old path is over. It’s time to choose a future that protects our people and our planet – not one that fuels the flames.