Mr Wightman, is also a researcher, analyst, commentator and activist on issues of land, power, governance, democracy and money, as well as an authour.

He describes himself as a 'Seeker of truth, enlightenment and revolution in the Scots' relationship with their land, a writer and researcher on land issues in Scotland and the author of Who Owns Scotland and The Poor Had No Lawyers.' In his books he explores the issue of how land has came to be owned by a privileged few and how the legal establishment skewed the process.

Stressing within it that 'we are all creatures who require shelter and nourishment' requiring a place to live but that the battle of land ownership has an effect on us all this event looks to discuss this historical context through to the current issues of the day. With the current consultation on Land Reform and incoming Community Empowerment Bill it's a hot topic all around the country.

Hosted by the Ayrshire Branch of The Scottish Green Party, the meeting takes place on Wednesday, February 25, at 7.30pm in the Volunteer rooms, Irvine.

The event is free but donations are welcome - there will be refreshments available and all party members and non-members are warmly welcomed.