Always worth a read, our December ebulletin is ready to inform and inspire on all things greenspace. Read more
December's project of the month is developed by East Lothian Council to extend its nature networks into urban communities, including more deprived areas and to enable everyone better access to nature. Read more
Whether it’s taking the kids out to run off some of that Christmas Day excitement, an early morning jog to escape the in-laws, a wee walk with the dog while the turkey is cooking or a quiet walk to relax and unwind, Scotland’s parks are always there for us. Read more
The ONS have published the UK Natural Capital Accounts for 2023. Image: ONS / contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read more
Keep up to date with the latest greenspace news....
Recent and projected UK and Scottish Government measures mean that pressures on public funding for greenspace are increasing again in the short to medium term. This risk services' ability to deliver on government policies for the many greenspace benefits for communities, and in combating the climate and biodiversity crises. Read more
NatureScot have just launched a series of videos about nature-based jobs, adding to the growing campaigns to encourage people to take up roles working for nature and greenspace. Read more
New research looks at ambient greenness, access to local green spaces, and subsequent mental health research Read more
We know enews pile into your inbox but make some time to take stock and catch up with our monthly ebulletin. Filled to the brim with interesting greenspace info. Read more
Glasgow joins Breda & Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Southampton in the UK, & Chattanooga in the US nominated to become a National Park City on #WorldCitiesDay. Read more
November's Project of the Month describes West Lothian Council's experimentation of rain gardens on clay soils. Highlighting new approaches Councils are taking to manage parks and greenspace in a nature-positive way. Read more
With the planned retirement of our Chief Executive, we are looking to recruit a new Chief Executive and Operations & Finance Manager to lead us on the next stage of our journey. Read more
greenspace scotland has published Ambitious for the Future - our new Strategy for 2023-2028 Read more
Complete the Sniffer and Scottish Government Flood Resilience Strategy survey Read more
As the nights start to draw October's ebulletin is now available. Find out what's happening in Scotland and further afield. Read more
At the end of the year Julie Procter will leave greenspace scotland after 21 years of steering and developing the charity. An inspirational CEO, her work has made a considerable contribution towards ensuring that everyone living and working in urban Scotland has access to quality greenspace which improves their quality of life. Read more
October's project of the month is created with the Moray community involving events, music and story, providing a space for collective reflection on the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
For the love of Scottish parks. Glorious green places to walk, run, play and clear your head...greenspace scotland Chief Executive Julie Procter takes a look at some of Scotland’s most notable parks. Read more
The Scottish Government has published a report considering methodologies for measuring biodiversity at site-level for use in Scotland. Read more
greenspace scotland Chief Executive Julie Procter tells us why parks are important in her life and how we can all help them thrive Read more
Consumer Scotland published their report in to Overcoming Barriers to the Adoption of Blue-Green Infrastructure on 15 September Read more
A record number of parks and green spaces in Europe have won the international Green Flag Award in 2023 Read more
Commissioned by NatureScot with support from Public Health Scotland research in to Valuing the health and well-being benefits of the NHS outdoor estate in Scotland has been published Read more
Can you believe that it’s 10 years since The Helix Park in Falkirk had its official opening? Supporting biodiversity a key achievement. Read more
Children, Young People and Placemaking in Scotland: a literature and policy review draws together how children and young people’s rights relate to place, and how and why children and young people should be further involved in place-based decision-making. Read more
Following our usual summer break, September's ebulletin is a bumper issue! Find out what's happening in Scotland and further afield. Read more
September's Project of the Month features Parks4Life Park Portraits - a new photography series to help raise vital funds for Scotland’s parks Read more
Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature Pioneers Programme is open, it's 6 month long, completely free training course for those based in certain areas on Scotland's east coast. Read more
Park Portraits Campaign launched to help safeguard Scotland’s Parks and Greenspaces for the future...greenspace scotland announces new photography series to help raise vital funds for Scotland’s parks Read more
Commitment to protect at least 30% of our land and sea for nature by 2030 (30x30) and the use of Nature Networks are key in delivering the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy Read more
Join Glasgow National Park City on Saturday 2 September to celebrate the community groups, organisations and National Park City supporters who work together to make Glasgow a Greener, Read more