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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.

Alyth Youth Partnership - young people tackle rural isolation

Alyth Youth Partnership - young people tackle rural isolation

June's project of the month is a celebration of young people taking the lead in Alyth and delivering a project in the town centre to improve a space and tackle social isolation. Read more

Published: 19th August, 2021

Updated: 20th August, 2021

Author: Emma Halliday

Building stronger communities block by block

Building stronger communities block by block

Project of the Month for October is the Block by Block Foundation an innovative collaboration between Mojang, Microsoft, and UN-Habitat. The Foundation's work integrate the computer game Minecraft into public space planning with communities Read more

Published: 16th August, 2021

Updated: 20th August, 2021

Author: Ea ONeill

Connect Berwickshire Youth Project, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

I now feel I can talk to new people, just like I did at the residential. It has also made me feel more included in sharing ideas and views, making decisions and making changes... Read more

Published: 12th August, 2021

Updated: 20th August, 2021

Author: Ea ONeill

30th Craigalmond Scout Group, Davidson Mains, Edinburgh

30th Craigalmond Scout Group, Davidson Mains, Edinburgh

The 30th Craigalmond (Davidson’s Mains) Scout Group is based in Edinburgh. The Scout section has approx. 30 members between the ages of 10 ½ and 14, and the leaders of the section suggested the scouts get involved in the Young Placechangers Programme. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2021

Updated: 20th August, 2021

Author: Ea ONeill

Heart and Sound, Dunfermline, Fife

Heart and Sound, Dunfermline, Fife

In June 2018, two young people and a youth worker from Heart & Sound took part in a Young Placechangers Residential training weekend. Find out what happened next........ Read more

Published: 4th August, 2021

Updated: 20th August, 2021

Author: Ea ONeill

Bannockburn House and Gardens

Bannockburn House and Gardens

Our Feb Project of the Month tells the story of an urban community buy out and how committed volunteers are bringing a heritage house and landscape back to life. Read more

Published: 30th January, 2020

Updated: 24th March, 2020

Author: Emma Halliday

Westfield Community placemaking project

Westfield Community placemaking project

The Place Evaluation and site studies focused on a series of open spaces within the village, including the existing play area and surrounding public realm, the sports pitch and a series of amenity ‘green pockets’. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2018

Updated: 1st October, 2018

Author: Ian Goodman

Tackling litter and building communities by giving greenspaces a purpose

Tackling litter and building communities by giving greenspaces a purpose

The local projects had two strands – place improvement and litter monitoring/evaluation Read more

Published: 6th July, 2018

Updated: 1st October, 2018

Author: Ian Goodman

Barrhead Green Network Placemaking

Barrhead Green Network Placemaking

findings and recommendations from placemaking project working with East Renfrewshire Council and Grow Wild. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2018

Updated: 1st October, 2018

Author: Ian Goodman

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  • Fields In Trust launch their annual 'Green Space Index' report for GB

    Fields In Trust launch their annual 'Green Space Index' report for GB

    Launched today at Westminster, this annual barometer of greenspace provision and distribution is viewing the data through a Levelling-Up lens.

  • Park Managers Forum - 24 May 2022

    Park Managers Forum - 24 May 2022

    Parks, safety and lighting

  • 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

    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

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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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