Green Health Publications

In 2018/19, we worked with NHS Lothian and the Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation to develop a Greenspace and Health Strategic Framework for Edinburgh and the Lothians. The Strategy, together with the supporting annexes: policy review, evidence synthesis and logic models, can be accessed here

Recent reports from the NHS Lothian Green Health programme:

Green Health Prescribing: its role in Lothian’s COVID recovery - Briefing
Green Health Prescribing: its role in Lothian’s COVID-19 recovery - Full Report

Biodiversity & Climate Change Audit of the NHS Lothian green estate - Summary report
Biodiversity & Climate Change Audit of the NHS Lothian green estate - Technical report

greenspace scotland has previously worked with partners, including NHS Health Scotland, to produce evidence summaries, a guide to undertaking a health impact assessment of greenspace and developed a greenspace and health outcomes framework.

Download Greenspace and health outcomes framework

Download Health impact assessment of greenspace – a guide

Download The links between greenspace and health - a critical literature review

Latest

COP26 events bundle

Bamboozled by the number of events happening at COP26 and how to get info? Check out our handy bunch of event links to help you get out of the fankle
Benefits of community-driven green infrastructure

Blueprint from New Orleans on how communities can develop green infrastructure projects to improve environmental and economic well-being
Vital funds for refurbishment of play parks

£5 million of funding for play park improvements across Scotland following an agreement between the Scottish Government and Cosla
Powerful testament from Sacro's Garden Project

The Garden Project within Tollcross Park and Bellahouston Demonstration Gardens in Glasgow offers adults a gardening pathway to social inclusion and employment.

South Lanarkshire local outdoor 'Beat the Street' activity game

Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see Hamilton & Blantyre transformed into a giant game. Routes between Beat Box milestone markers include South Haugh Nature Reserve, Chatelherault Park and alongside the Avon Water.
Urban street tree biodiversity and antidepressant prescriptions - new research

This study suggests that unintentional daily contact to nature through street trees close to the home may reduce the risk of depression, especially for individuals in deprived groups.
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.
"Every step... is a choice for good"

Schoolchildren from Elgin have recorded a festive song to encourage children nationwide to walk to school during winter. How much greenspace is there in your local school 'run'/walk route?
The shape of parks to come - how design can increase health benefits

The association between urban greenspace and mortality risk is well known, but now there is new, specific research on how the design and distribution of greenspaces affects local community health.
INHERIT Horizon 2020 Policy Toolkit published

Toolkit provides recommendations for policymakers on how to move away from our current ‘take, make, consume, dispose’ models of growth and foster a more ‘INHERIT-able’ future.
NHS Lothian publishes Green Health Strategy

NHS Lothian, Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation and greenspace scotland today (Friday 28 June) published Scotland’s first health board-led Green Health Strategy.
NHS Lothian Green Health

Find out more about our work with NHS Lothian.
Green Health Case Studies

Explore case studies showing how greenspace benefits health and wellbeing.

Tesco Community Grants

Funding for local projects in Scotland, England and Wales that benefit their community, focus on food or helping children and families. Apply now for funding up to £1500.
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.
Greenspace map

The greenspace map developed with Ordnance Survey provides information about the location and type of all of Scotland's greenspaces.
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.
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.
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.
Green Heat in Greenspaces (GHiGs)

Background and outputs from the Green Heat In Greenspaces (GHiGs) project for Scotland
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.
How we work

We provide a national lead for action on parks and greenspaces. Working in partnership we pioneer new approaches to managing and resourcing greenspace.
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.