Health

Greenspace is our natural health service

Green and blue spaces are fundamental infrastructure for our physical and mental wellbeing.[i] The physical and mental health benefits that come from engaging in natural environments is well recognised.  With 85% of people agreeing that local greenspaces benefit their health and wellbeing.[ii]

The role that nature and urban green and blue space plays in our health and wellbeing is increasingly recognised across policy and practice. There is a wealth of evidence and case studies demonstrating the positive impact of green and blue space on health.

greenspace scotland works to ensure that more people access greenspace more often for health and wellbeing. We collaborate nationally and locally with Local Authorities, the NHS, Scottish Government, and with communities, charities, and NGOs, to achieve urban greenspaces of benefit to people's wellbeing.

Find out more about the work we do nationally and locally below. 

If you would like to work with us on a Green or Blue Health project please get in touch via email

For further reading:
Lamont & Hinson (2024) Natural England - A narrative review of reviews of nature exposure and human health and wellbeing in the UK

Dobson et al (2019) Space to thrive – A rapid review of the benefits of parks and greenspaces for people and communities

WHO (2017)  Urban Green Space Interventions and health

Scottish Government (2025) Scotland’s Population Health Framework

greenspace scotland has previously worked with partners to produce 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