Our November Project of the Month highlights the Environment & Space for Public Health Partnership Group recent report which found private and social housing tenants are less likely to have greenspace at home or use public greenspace Read more
Public Health Scotland has published a summary report on the use of greenspace during the pandemic Read more
Collective acts of reflection, remembrance, hope and healing with communities across Scotland Read more
Third report looking at the impact of COVID-19 on use of greenspace reveals using greenspaces benefitted mental health but there are sharp inequalities in visiting green and open space. Read more
Visits to parks and greenspaces has increased during the Covid 19 pandemic, the Urban Big Data Centre have been looking at if engagement with these spaces has changed. Read more
Through the theme of “I remember…” artist Alec Finlay is reaching out to people across Scotland to share their personal recollections of moments in time from the pandemic. Read more
NHS Lothian have published Lothian’s Green Health Prescribing development project and its role in Lothian’s COVID-19 recovery Read more
We know that greenspaces were vital for helping people through lockdown, but research reveals that access was not equal for all. Read more
An update to the guidance on COVID-19 and community food-growing sites has been published by Scottish Government Read more
…for a Creative Programme Manager, Project Officer and freelance associates to deliver the Covid Community Memorial programme. Read more
The First Minister has announced a Covid Community Memorial programme that will enable communities to remember in their own way Read more
New research finds that Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions reduced time spent in greenspace and sustained inequalities Read more
This report published by the Carnegie Trust considers how organisations and communities across the UK adapted and responded to the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Our colleagues from Social Farms and Gardens Scotland have summarised the questions being asked by community growers in relation to the tier system of covid-19 protection levels. A lot of the information will also be valuable to greenspace and parks groups. Read more
Research from Groundwork UK looks at the impact of COVID-19 on grassroots community groups with a focus on Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 funded projects. Read more
New report highlights why cities must put nature at the heart of their recovery Read more
Report finds use of greenspace was polarised during lockdown and existing inequalities in use of greenspace may have worsened Read more
This brief from UN Women highlights emerging trends and implications for women’s and girls’ safety in public spaces and cities during the Covid-19 pandemic Read more
Report investigating potential for promoting low carbon development and climate change adaptation as part of possible COVID-19 recovery plans, including what could be implemented locally in Glasgow City Region. Read more
From today (14 September) a maximum of six people, from a maximum of two households, are permitted to meet together indoors or outdoors Read more
NatureScot research provides a fascinating insight into the role of nature in people’s lives during lockdown when the message was to stay at home. 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
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
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
Guidance has been published on design principles for safer urban centres and greenspaces in Scotland during the coronavirus crisis Read more
A updated summary of the current Covid-19 phase 2 route map guidance and advice on using and managing parks and greenspaces in Scotland. Read more
The Easter weekend is normally a time when we are all thinking about getting outside, but this year we must all heed Government advice. Read more
As with many other charities and social enterprises, the lockdown has had a huge financial impact on greenspace scotland. From 13 April, some of our team will be furloughed. Read more
Decisions on whether to keep allotments open during covid-19 outbreak is a matter for local authorities and allotment owners Read more
We have collated a bunch of great activities and ideas that you can do to keep you connected to greenspaces, parks and nature while social distancing or isolating during this difficult period. Read more