Managing Scotland's parks safely during the coronavirus pandemic - new guide published Read more
A updated summary of the current Covid-19 phase 3 route map has been published by the Scottish Government. Read more
Due to demand the Tesco Covid-19 Communities Fund remains open and is welcoming applications from Scotland for grants of £500. Apply now! Read more
Guidance has been published on design principles for safer urban centres and greenspaces in Scotland during the coronavirus crisis Read more
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Published on the Beyond Greenspace blog the University of Exeter research on relationships between natural environments, health and wellbeing Read more
An article on the The BMJ Opinion website at a time of national crisis, the importance of access to green spaces and nature for physical and mental health has been starkly highlighted Read more
A new review for 2020 has been published by Public Health England has been looking at Improving Access to Greenspace Read more
The Carnegie UK Trust has updated the 2014 Route Map to an Enabling State in the light of the covid-19 pandemic Read more
If you are stuck for ideas around growing and biodiversity then take a look at the videos produced by Aberdeen City Council Countryside Rangers Read more
Save the date! The 10th Child in the City World Conference in Dublin has been postponed to 2021, but on 22 September a webinar will explore the effects of the coronavirus for children growing up in our cities Read more
With increasing numbers of people living in urban areas research finds that allotments can provide an oasis for bees and butterflies. Read more
Inspiring Scotland is seeking applications for the Organised Outdoor Community Play Fund, funded by the Scottish Government and set up to support children’s health and wellbeing through outdoor play. Read more
Buglife, hopes to help restore and create at least 150,000 hectares of wildflower pathways with the launch on Monday of its B-lines network for England Read more
Research published by Vivid Economics and Barton Wilmore, commissioned by the National Trust and partners, makes a powerful economic case for a significant investment across the UK in greening the country’s most left behind and greyest urban communities over the next five years Read more
The Scottish Land Commission published guidance on 9 July places wellbeing as a central consideration when assessing the business case for developing vacant or derelict land Read more
greenspace organisations are invited to express interest in a new business support programme for the greenspace and heritage sector Read more
Our friends at Social Farms & Gardens Scotland has produced a list of practical points to help community growing projects get back to growing as soon as possible. Read more
Our July ebulletin has the latest updates on accessing parks and greenspaces (play parks are now open!) and great project stories from across Scotland. Read more
A new programme to build the resilience of the heritage sector will be delivered by Museums Galleries Scotland, Built Environment Forum Scotland and greenspace scotland Read more
greenspace scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund are working together with the Scottish Park Managers Forum to develop advice on managing parks and greenspaces during Covid-19 Read more
The Project of the Month for July is Edinburgh’s thriving parks and greenspaces project. A partnership project led by City of Edinburgh Council that greenspace scotland is proud to be part of! Read more
Guidance has been published in relation to COVID-19 and community food-growing sites by Scottish Government Read more
Saving the Health Service £2bn a year in England makes parks a smart investment for a Green Recovery Read more
A Socioecological Exploration of Green Prescribing in the UK Read more