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NatureScot Board Vacancies

NatureScot has a key role in Scotland working with partners in promoting and enhancing the natural heritage and wildlife of Scotland, on land and at sea.
Transforming derelict land projects announced

Ten projects announced that will share more than £5 million from the low carbon Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme
Food and Climate Action Fund - Glasgow

Do you have an idea to improve the food system in Glasgow that you want to make a reality? Will it benefit local people and the planet?
Mental Health Foundation research in to loneliness

New research released by Mental Health Foundation (MHF) for Mental Health Awareness highlights hundreds of thousands of adults in Scotland experience loneliness that negatively affects their mental health, what role can greenspace play?

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.
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.
Greenspace map

The greenspace map developed with Ordnance Survey provides information about the location and type of all of Scotland's greenspaces.
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.
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.
Green Heat in Greenspaces (GHiGs)

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

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.
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.