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  1. News

Case Studies

These case studies showcase the range of work undertaken across Scotland.

Hopefully you will be inspired by these stories to do something similar in your local community.

ParkPower feasibility report for five greenspaces

ParkPower feasibility report for five greenspaces

greenspace scotland report (with renewable energy consultants Locogen) Falkirk Council and North Lanarkshire Council show that our urban greenspaces should be seen as valuable assets capable of hosting low carbon energy solutions. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Author: Ea ONeill

ParkPower Case Study: Owen Square Park

ParkPower Case Study: Owen Square Park

CHOICES Energy Centre in Owen Square Park in Bristol is a valuable example of where a public park serves as a community energy generator. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Author: Helen Stockham

ParkPower Case Study: Saughton Park

ParkPower Case Study: Saughton Park

As a fore-runner, not just in Scotland but across the UK, Saughton Park in Edinburgh was the original ParkPower project and embodies the newly emerging model of a ‘Low Carbon Park’. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Author: Helen Stockham

ParkPower Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Case Study

ParkPower Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Case Study

Case study exploring the model employed by the London Legacy Development Corporation to implement a park-wide district heating solution. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Author: Emma Halliday

Caird Park - greenspace provides energy for district heating

Caird Park - greenspace provides energy for district heating

Redevelopment of the Regional Performance Centre for Sport at Caird Park, Dundee includes an innovative Low Carbon District Energy Hub that utilises surrounding greenspace to provide energy for the buildings on-site with potential for off-site supply in the future. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2019

Updated: 8th July, 2019

Author: Deleted User

Energy Efficient Hermitage Park Pavilion

Energy Efficient Hermitage Park Pavilion

Our June project of the month Hermitage Park Pavilion is the first public building in Scotland to meet the internationally recognised Passivhaus standard for building design. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2019

Updated: 4th July, 2019

Author: Emma Halliday

Lochore Meadows – generating energy from the park

Lochore Meadows – generating energy from the park

Project of the month for March is Lochore Meadows in Fife, where Fife Council utilise the heat stored in the water in a renewable heating system for the visitor centre. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Updated: 4th July, 2019

Author: Ea ONeill

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    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

    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

    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

    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?

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  • Tesco Community Grants

    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?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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)

    Green Heat in Greenspaces (GHiGs)

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

  • Our story

    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

    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.

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