OS share Green Health Strategy

Back in June NHS Lothian, Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation and greenspace scotland published Scotland’s first health board-led Green Health Strategy.

We were delighted to see Ordinance Survey blogging about the use development of a GIS Green Health Map. Using OS Greenspace mapping to highlight the proximity of the park and links to other spaces, community facilities and residential areas.

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Dundee's greenspaces are getting greener!

Our July project of the month explores what ‘naturalising’ parks and grassland looks like in Dundee
Growing Food Together Fund opens - apply now

Community growing projects from across Scotland invited to apply -closes 8 August.
Introducing our Remembering Together artists and creative practitioners

Remembering Together, Scotland’s Covid Community Memorial Programme, is now underway across the country with artists and creative practitioners appointed in 27 local authority areas, from Aberdeen to South Lanarkshire.
Food growing in public spaces campaign

Incredible Edible, a network of more than 150 community growing groups, has drawn up plans to oblige local authorities to keep a register of public land suitable for vegetable and fruit-growing, which local groups could apply to access.

Dundee's greenspaces are getting greener!

Our July project of the month explores what ‘naturalising’ parks and grassland looks like in Dundee
Growing Food Together Fund opens - apply now

Community growing projects from across Scotland invited to apply -closes 8 August.
Introducing our Remembering Together artists and creative practitioners

Remembering Together, Scotland’s Covid Community Memorial Programme, is now underway across the country with artists and creative practitioners appointed in 27 local authority areas, from Aberdeen to South Lanarkshire.
Food growing in public spaces campaign

Incredible Edible, a network of more than 150 community growing groups, has drawn up plans to oblige local authorities to keep a register of public land suitable for vegetable and fruit-growing, which local groups could apply to access.
The search for the UK’s Favourite Parks returns

The search for the UK's Favourite Parks is back this summer and Fields in Trust are calling on you to get nominating and help us shine a light on the green spaces that hold a special place in the nation's hearts.
Land Management Skills in the Forth Area

Sniffer and greenspace scotland are conducting research to understand the need for new skills and training requirements for those working on land management in the Inner Forth area.
Natural space and 20 min neighbourhoods research

Trends and inequalities in distance to and use of nearest natural space in the context of the 20-minute neighbourhood research published.
£6.5 million more funding for local nature restoration projects

Local government led projects that support biodiversity and improve the health and wellbeing of local communities are set to benefit from further funding.
June ebulletin out now

Time to catch up on the great work that is happening across Scotland and further afield to support greenspaces. Also research, funding info, events and Jobs.
‘I remember’ - Scotland’s Covid Memorial

I remember - Scotland’s Covid Memorial has been created in collaboration with the people of Scotland sharing their experiences of the pandemic

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.
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.
Green Heat in Greenspaces (GHiGs)

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