Greenspace Scotland

Pioneering platform launched to support growing nature-based economy

The Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform aims to directly connect increasing global market demand for nature-based solutions from public and private sector buyers with supply from innovative enterprises developing new sustainable nature-based solutions. Read more
How have covid-19 restrictions changed our use of greenspace?

Report finds use of greenspace was polarised during lockdown and existing inequalities in use of greenspace may have worsened Read more
Your community greenspace resource is live!

Got a question? New resource to find help and advice to make the most of your greenspace Read more
Bags of Help - Children and Young People funding

Applications for £1000 towards local projects for children and young people are available during Oct, Nov and Dec. Apply now for funding. Read more

Transforming urban spaces into people places

Greenspace makes our lives and places better

What we do

Introducing ParkPower

Understanding the green energy potential of parks and greenspaces across Scotland

Support parks

The Scottish Parks4Life Fund is an easy and simple way for everyone who uses and loves Scotland’s parks to make a donation, large or small, to support our treasured parks.

90%

of urban Scots say it’s important to have greenspace in their area

1593km²

is the area of urban greenspace in scotland – equivalent to area of 22 Loch Lomonds

1 in 4

Scots say the quality of their greenspace has declined in the last 5 years

Get involved

Find and enjoy greenspace

Explore and discover Scotland's wonderful parks and greenspaces using Scotland's greenspace map and MyParkScotland

Crowdfunding appeal to support a major community-led initiative for wellbeing, enterprise and employment, benefiting the people of Levenmouth and beyond. The B-listed former Flax Mill building will be brought back to life, creating a sustainable and iconic centre piece for Silverburn Park.

Your community greenspace resource is live!

Got a question? New resource to find help and advice to make the most of your greenspace

News

Why cities must put nature at the heart of their recovery

New report highlights why cities must put nature at the heart of their recovery Read more
ScienceDirect publishes report into green infrastructure through the lens of “One Health”

Green infrastructure through the lens of “One Health”: A systematic review and integrative framework uncovering synergies and trade-offs between mental health and wildlife support in cities Read more
Placemaking report details how to improve cities and urban spaces

Leading built environment academics have released a definitive short and accessible report on placemaking, aimed at explaining how to make city and urban spaces ‘better places’ for residents and workers Read more

Project of the Month

Silverburn: Heart, Mind & Soul

Project of the month for October is the Silverburn Park and The Flax Mill initiative in Levenmouth - A joint project between Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) and Fife Council with support from Fife Historic Buildings Trust (FBHT) Read more
Project of the month: Green Heat in Greenspaces

Our September project of the month is a research project by greenspace scotland that brings together half of Scotland’s councils with a range of public sector bodies to explore how urban greenspaces can support a Scottish low carbon heat transition. Read more
Project of the Month: Edinburgh’s thriving parks and greenspaces project

The Project of the Month for July is Edinburgh’s thriving parks and greenspaces project. A partnership project led by City of Edinburgh Council that greenspace scotland is proud to be part of! Read more