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New community forest for Cumbria

Forest plans will see thousands of trees planted along Cumbria’s west coast and marks next step to build back greener and protect nature
Last ebulletin of 2021 out now

December edition out now - time for that monthly feet up, cuppa and catch up on all things parks, greenspaces and more
Resilient Green Spaces in Wales - communities and local food pilot funded

Welsh project explores how communities and their greenspaces can lead on re-localising food systems - given the right support.
Climate for Change (C4C) Coordinator – SCCAN

SCCAN is creating and rolling out a Climate for Change (C4C) project – using a successful approach pioneered in Australia. The coordinator will be responsible for the detailed design, development and roll out of the programme in Scotland.

Tesco Community Grants

Funding for local projects in Scotland, England and Wales that benefit their community, focus on food or helping children and families. Apply now for funding up to £1500.
What is greenspace?

Greenspaces are the 'green lungs' of our towns and cities which contribute to improving people's physical and mental health by providing places for informal recreation and 'breathing spaces' to take time out from the stresses of modern life.
Greenspace map

The greenspace map developed with Ordnance Survey provides information about the location and type of all of Scotland's greenspaces.
Other funding sources

There are lots of grant and funding programmes that can support greenspace and park projects, activities and events. Thinking about the impact or benefits of your project might help you identify other funding opportunities too.
Silverburn Flax Mill

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.
Our story

Since 2002, greenspace scotland has provided a national lead on greenspace, working towards our goal that everyone living and working in urban Scotland has easy access to quality greenspace which meets local needs and improves their quality of life.
Alloa Wimpy Park #myparklove

The Walled Garden known as the “Wimpy Park” is a green space of situated within the Bowmar Estate in Alloa South East.
Green Heat in Greenspaces (GHiGs)

Background and outputs from the Green Heat In Greenspaces (GHiGs) project for Scotland
Ebulletin

Our free, monthly e-bulletin includes local, national and international greenspace-related news, as well as the latest information from greenspace scotland and our members.
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.