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Our project of the month for Nov is Sauchiehall Street Avenue, the first of Glasgow’s completed ‘Avenues’ featuring a variety of street trees. Read more
The Friends of Southern Necropolis have just launched a crowdfunding project through MyParkScotland to raise £12,500 for repairs to the Southern Necropolis gatehouse. Read more
Research shows that prescribing contact with nature for people who have low levels of mental wellbeing is excellent value for money by improving people’s health and wellbeing. Read more
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On Thursday 7 November GCV Green Network published a Policy Assessment Tool Within Central Scotland UK for green infrastructure. Read more
On Outdoor Classroom Day the Wildlife Trust have highlighed the need for children to spend time learning outdoors. Read more
Happy 25th Birthday to The National Lottery! Support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund helped greenspace scotland create the Park Managers Forum!! Read more
Two different approaches from Edinburgh and Nottingham gather data on park visitor numbers. Read more
Brechin in Angus had its first outdoor cinema screening thanks to group of Young Placechangers from Brechin Street Games supported by Angus Council CLD. The event was attended by over 200 children, young people and adults. Read more
Rapid evidence review of benefits of parks and greenspaces for people and communities. Read more
More than just another open air music event, the Futur2Festival in Hamburg next year is an experiment in the creation of sustainable public events. Read more
Scottish Government announce £27m funding for active travel through Places for Everyone fund. Read more
New ONS analysis has found living near parks, gardens and playing fields can add an average of £2500 to the price of your property. Read more
A study by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology reveals the level of 'urban creep' in Edinburgh. Read more
Funding options available to communities local authorities to help bring vacant and derelict land back into use and benefit those living around the sites. Read more
Scottish Land Commission report on the impact of vacant and derelict land on community’s health, environment, economy and social cohesion. Read more
Scotland’s Climate Week is 7 – 13th October. Our climate is facing an emergency. To stop climate change, we need to change now and take action. Read more
Ordinance Survey have published a blog about the NHS Lothian publishes Green Health Strategy Read more
Bags of Help funding of £5,000 helped Keith & Dufftown Railway Association (KDRA) to improve the embankment at Keith Town Railway Station and to plant a small native tree sanctuary. Read more
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
The Scottish Land Commission is working to create a Scotland where everybody benefits from the ownership, management and use of the nation’s land and buildings Read more
Include Us’ vision is to break down barriers to inclusive play and community activity by creating accessible greenspace, for play and recreation, for all ages and abilities to share Read more
The University of Stirling has carried out extensive research across three contrasting landscapes of Britain to assess the biodiversity of their freshwaters. This information was then analysed and a biodiversity indicator developed Read more
The Archimedes screw will bring the park's pioneering micro-hydro scheme one step closer to full operation, ensuring the park is fully eco-powered. Read more