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Our September ebulletin is out now

Take some time to read our September ebulletin including news about the projects funded by the Parks4Life Community Fund and the green light for the North Ayrshire Green Health Framework
North Ayrshire Green Health Framework gets green light

Endorsed by North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership the Framework developed by greenspace scotland with the North Ayrshire Green Health Partnership presents a green health vision.
Future Woodlands Scotland’s 10-year Urban Forest Fund

In September's Project of the Month, we explore the Urban Forestry Programme's ambitions to dramatically increase tree cover in urban Scotland.
Park Managers Forum - 27 August 2024 - Bridgeton, Glasgow

Park Managers Forum was kindly hosted by Glasgow City Council at Bridgeton in the city’s East End, for a real world event with two overall themes: connecting, reconnecting and sharing; and greenspace and densely urban areas.

Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Map published online

The Scottish Government has created a new online map to make data from the Register of Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land (SVDL) more accessible and usable.
'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
Better Outside

Using our spaces more to provide examples, ideas, inspiration and resources for taking indoor activities outside.
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

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.
Find and enjoy greenspace

Explore and discover Scotland's wonderful parks and greenspaces using Scotland's greenspace map and MyParkScotland
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.
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!
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.