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Case Studies

These case studies showcase a range of "Better outside - using our spaces more" projects taking place across in green and open space, even bluespace across Scotland. Hopefully you will be inspired by these stories and be able to use the Top Tips to do something similar in your local community.

The Library of Creative Sustainability

The Library of Creative Sustainability

Our May project of the Month is a freely accessible online library that brings together case studies of collaborations between sustainability and creativity. We hope that this article will inspire you and give you hope while we continue to be in covid-19 lockdown! Read more

Published: 1st May, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2020

Author: Ea ONeill

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Bags of Help Boosts Biodiversity

Bags of Help Boosts Biodiversity

All across Scotland, from Stranraer to Scalloway and Turriff to Tiree, Bags of Help grants have enabled communities to boost biodiversity and encouraged local people to get involved in projects which support nature. Read more

Published: 20th March, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2020

Author: Emma Halliday

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  • biodiversity
  • health
  • food growing
  • urban
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Urban greening - Glasgow

Urban greening - Glasgow

greenspace scotland has been working with Glasgow City Council and local partners on a programme called ‘the Five Streets’ using placemaking techniques to develop and propose green infrastructure. Read more

Published: 8th May, 2018

Updated: 1st October, 2018

Author: Ian Goodman

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Hazlehead Climate Change Park (Aberdeen)

Hazlehead Climate Change Park (Aberdeen)

Aberdeen City Council and the Friends of Hazlehead worked with greenspace scotland to develop Hazlehead Park in the North West of the city as a ‘pioneer climate-ready park’. Read more

Published: 8th May, 2018

Updated: 1st October, 2018

Author: Ian Goodman

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Dunfermline Public Park Climate Change Park

Dunfermline Public Park Climate Change Park

Central Dunfermline Community Council and The Park Improvement Group worked with greenspace scotland on the Dunfermline Public Park climate change park project. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2018

Updated: 1st October, 2018

Author: Ian Goodman

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    1 min city - parking spaces to parklets

    Swedish urban experiment known as the “one-minute city” creates small parklets

  • Delivering a healthy and inclusive green recovery for Glasgow

    Delivering a healthy and inclusive green recovery for Glasgow

    This Glasgow Centre for Population Health paper brings together learning on how place-based and environmental measures can support Glasgow’s recovery and transition from COVID-19 in ways that are inclusive, sustainable and beneficial to public health.

  • Viewpark Conservation Group - Development Manager

    Viewpark Conservation Group are pleased to be recruiting for the exciting role of Development Manager. VCG are seeking an experienced enthusiastic individual to work with the VCG board to conserve/enhance the estate and drive forward the community engagement and activity potential.

  • Study links higher greenspace to lower mortality

    Study links higher greenspace to lower mortality

    A census-based study reveals residing in urban areas with higher greenspace is associated with lower mortality risk

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    Greenspace map

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

  • 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.

  • How we work

    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.

  • 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.

  • Statistics

    Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.

  • ParkPower is Rethinking Parks project

    ParkPower is Rethinking Parks project

    Nesta have announced that ParkPower will be one of five UK Rethinking Parks Prototyping projects.

  • 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.

  • Find and enjoy greenspace

    Find and enjoy greenspace

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

  • Scotland commits to life-enhancing outdoor play

    Scotland commits to life-enhancing outdoor play

    50 people and organisations, including greenspace scotland, sign up to national pledge on outdoor play and learning.

  • Food Growing Projects

    Food Growing Projects

    Read about our work with local authorities on developing Local Food Growing Strategies and download the learning notes

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