Greenspace Scotland

Now recruiting greenspace scotland board members

Do you want to make a difference to greenspace in Scotland? Would you like to contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of greenspace scotland? We are looking to recruit new non-Executive Directors/Trustees to join our board Read more
Castle Hill – from Scheduled Monument wilderness to accessible greenspace

The project of the month for December is Castle Hill in Cullen, Moray. The hill has been restored to its former glory by a group of volunteers working with the landowner and Historic Environment Scotland Read more
December ebulletin now available

The December 2018 greenspace scotland e-bulletin is now available to read. Read more
Show some #myparklove this December

This year Scots made over 230 million visits to parks and greenspaces. During December we will be highlighting the love that people have for parks and greenspace. Read more

Transforming urban spaces into people places

Greenspace makes our lives and places better

What we do

How we work

We provide a national lead for action on parks and greenspaces. Working in partnership we pioneer new approaches to managing and resourcing greenspace.

Young Placechangers Ideas Fund

Is there anything you and your youth group would like to change about the place where you live, go to school or work?

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

Sharing the #myparklove at Go Live!

Over 3,000 people popped into the Greenspace Hub at Go Live! on Glasgow Green over the 10 days of the European Championships.

Working with Tesco and Groundwork UK, we deliver the Bags of Help Scheme in Scotland. Over 2000 Scottish community projects have already shared in over £6million. Find out how to apply for your project.

News

Queens Park #myparklove

Queen’s Park has a uniquely rich combination of historical, cultural and environmental heritage and outstanding landscape and conservation values. Read more
Glen Strathfarrar Shieling Project

Environmentally-aware youngsters cook up a storm in a specially designed outdoor kitchen thanks to an £8,000 grant from Bags of Help. The project gives youngsters a flavour of what shieling life was like and emphasises that Highland culture and heritage can be used to develop life skills today. Read more
Rouken Glen #myparklove

Rouken Glen Park is a fantastic, family friendly, greenspace located within East Renfrewshire. Read more

Project of the Month

Castle Hill – from Scheduled Monument wilderness to accessible greenspace

The project of the month for December is Castle Hill in Cullen, Moray. The hill has been restored to its former glory by a group of volunteers working with the landowner and Historic Environment Scotland Read more
Communities dig in for Perth and Kinross greenspaces

Our project of the month Perth and Kinross Council’s Community Greenspace team have been actively encouraging community involvement across a range of greenspace and parks services. Read more
Winchburgh Community Growing Group

The recently established Winchburgh Community Growing Group (WCGG) in West Lothian is making spaces across the village accessible for growing free fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers for the community to enjoy all year round Read more