Transforming urban spaces into people places

Greenspace makes our lives and places better

What we do

Community placemaking case studies

greenspace scotland has been placemaking with communities in Scotland since 2005.

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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

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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.

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Our story

Scotland's parks and greenspace charity, providing national leadership since 2002. Working to ensure that everyone has easy access to quality greenspace that meets their needs and improves their quality of life. We connect with a diverse range of partners to create healthier, more sustainable, and resilient communities across Scotland.

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Find and enjoy greenspace

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

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News

Project of the Month

  • Ninewells Community Garden

    For the May Project of the Month we would like to share the Case Study video of the work of the Ninewells Community Garden in Dundee. Read more

  • Parent Action for Safe Play - Celebrating 30 years of community impact

    Parent Action for Safe Play our April Project of the Month is an award-winning community organisation dedicated to reducing poverty and inequality by improving play, youth and sport opportunities locally. Read more

  • Culbokie Community Trust - Community Events on the Green

    For our March Project of the Month, we are delighted to share the work of Culbokie Community Trust and their Community Events on the Green – helping bring the community together. The events were supported by a grant from the Parks4Life Community Fund. Read more