Your Park Portrait here

We would love to see and read your Park Portraits and park stories so we are asking people across Scotland who would like to share their own Park Portrait and park story are invited to post on social media using the hashtag #Parks4LifePortraits and submit to the greenspace scotland page...

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You can make a one-off or regular donation to Parks4Life

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We would love to see and read your Park Portraits so please Submit your Park Portrait here

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Other funding sources

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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.
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.
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The Young Placechangers toolkit aims to inspire young people to take the lead in their local community, to voice their opinions and help make positive change happen. Practical, free and fun - have a look!
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Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.