The charity Future Woodlands Scotland has selected a nut and fruit tree project in Raploch and Bannockburn to kickstart its efforts to improve urban spaces. The Urban Forestry Programme fully opens in September. Read more
Now online our July ebulletin includes the usual greenspace news from Scotland and further afield along with the Project of the Month on a greener Leith in Edinburgh. Read more
Our July 2024 Project of the Month describes how the strategic mapping work of the Edinburgh Nature Network has taken an important step towards local delivery with design and action for 6 of Leith's parks. Read more
The Everyone's Environment programme has published two briefings on poverty and health inequalities and the climate and biodiversity crises. Read more
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Edinburgh Council has published more detailed masterplanning proposals for the Seafield district - between Leith and Portobello. Read more
Now live!! Apply for grants of between £500 and £1,500 for community and Friends groups who work to improve, promote and develop a park or greenspace across Scotland. Read more
Take some time to read our June ebulletin including the exciting launch launch of the Parks4Life Community Fund to support community group deliver on their aim of bringing parks and greenspaces to life across Scotland. Read more
We have published a case study on the Lyne Burn Project, Dunfermline. It brings the story of this multi-dimensional project up to date using pictures and brief descriptions. Read more
The policy statement ideas come from focus groups and surveys of over 800 less advantaged people, backed up by the experiences of charities, part of Everyone’s Environment, a group of over 70 charities. Read more
We summarise these current events as they affect Scottish urban greenspace Read more
A new report by the Woodland Trust aims to show how wood and trees can drive nature recovery to the benefit of the nation's population. Read more
The Scottish Government have launched a Flood Resilience Strategy consultation, which runs until 13 August. Read more
Do you want to help improve Scotland’s parks and greenspaces? This is an exciting time for MyParkScotland and we are looking to recruit new non-Executive Directors/Trustees. Read more
Consultation for Broomielaw and Clyde Street Avenues project is scheduled for 15th May, from 12.00-15.00, at the Briggait Centre (WASPS) Read more
Including greenspace and parks news from greenspace scotland, Scotland and beyond our May ebulletin is out now! Read more
In the Project of the Month for May we look at North Lanarkshire Council’s ‘Mega Flora’ project – experiments in creating wildflower meadow habitat and better planting and management regimes for North Lanarkshire’s urban grassland and country parks. Read more
A consultation paper just released outlines issues and invites comments until 10 May. Read more
Our April ebulletin includes greenspace and parks news from greenspace scotland, Scotland and beyond. Read more
Our April Project of the Month looks at the work Glasgow City Council is undertaking in exploring and delivering lighting solutions in three pilot parks. Read more
Your opportunity to cut through all the noise and get a concentrated catch-up on parks, greenspace, placemaking and environmental activity - go on get reading! Read more
The March Project of the Month takes a look at Falkirk Council’s Spaces for Nature Action Plan that will guide nature restoration management across Falkirk, starting with 10 prioritised sites. Read more
Common Purpose launch Nature Recovery Leadership Programmes for the North of England and Scotland Read more
The Scottish Parliament Net Zero Energy and Transport Committee calls for adjustments to Scottish biodiversity strategy towards "delivery-focus" and highlights "the role of Nature Networks in making biodiversity actions accessible to local people." Read more
February's project of the month focusses on The Dispersed Memorial Forest project in Dumfries and Galloway working to honour those lost to Covid and preserve the collective memory of people coming together during the pandemic. Read more
We present an analysis of the draft budget and links to further information. Read more
Urban Green Spaces Inquiry explores how green spaces in built-up areas can help meet the environmental and associated health challenges of urban living Read more
greenspace scotland is delighted to announce that Lorraine Tulloch has been appointed as our new Chief Executive. She will take up the role from 26 February 2024. Read more
January 8 saw the launch of the RSPBs 2024 Big Schools Birdwatch Read more
Scottish Government published this non-prescriptive guidance on 14 December 2023. It explains further the Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) regulations, which came into force in May 2023. It also provides suggestions for how to do PSAs. Read more
Always worth a read, our December ebulletin is ready to inform and inspire on all things greenspace. Read more