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How will you support Scotland’s parks this Christmas?

Whether it’s taking the kids out to run off some of that Christmas Day excitement, an early morning jog to escape the in-laws, a wee walk with the dog while the turkey is cooking or a quiet walk to relax and unwind, Scotland’s parks are always there for us.
Pressures on public funding for greenspace increase further

Recent and projected UK and Scottish Government measures mean that pressures on public funding for greenspace are increasing again in the short to medium term. This risk services' ability to deliver on government policies for the many greenspace benefits for communities, and in combating the climate and biodiversity crises.
Urban greenspace more valuable than ever, Office for National Statistics finds

The ONS have published the UK Natural Capital Accounts for 2023. Image: ONS / contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
NatureScot add to campaigns encouraging careers in nature and greenspace

NatureScot have just launched a series of videos about nature-based jobs, adding to the growing campaigns to encourage people to take up roles working for nature and greenspace.

'It's for Them' reducing amenity mowing to save wildlife

The Welsh Government's 'It's for Them' campaign helps local councils to increase public awareness of the benefits of mowing less and therefore enhancing biodiversity.
Dundee's greenspaces are getting greener!

Our July project of the month explores what ‘naturalising’ parks and grassland looks like in Dundee
Audits, Strategy and Quality

Open space standards and greenspace quality guide
Your community greenspace resource is live!

Got a question? New resource to find help and advice to make the most of your greenspace
Safer outside - using our spaces more

As we continue to adapt to living with covid-19, we are developing a new resource to encourage and support our greenspaces to be used more for activities that would normally take place inside.
Greenspace and Wellbeing - A Good Practice Guide for Housing Associations

A bilingual Welsh/English good practice guide has been published by Linc Cymru who specialise in affordable housing, social care & health sectors in Wales.
The 2100 Project: An Atlas for the Green New Deal

USA Atlas brings together info as maps and datascapes as a tool to help understand the spatial consequences of climate change
Climate Change

Adapting greenspaces to meet climate change challenges
Community Placemaking

Reports from placemaking projects
Greenspace Mapping

The State of Scotland's greenspace

Tesco Stronger Starts Grants

Up to £1500 funding for local projects. Currently prioritising projects that provide healthy food and activities that boost children and young people’s mental and physical wellbeing.
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

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

The greenspace map developed with Ordnance Survey provides information about the location and type of all of Scotland's greenspaces.
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

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.
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.
Green Heat in Greenspaces (GHiGs)

Background and outputs from the Green Heat In Greenspaces (GHiGs) project for Scotland
Young Placechangers Toolkit

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!