A consultation paper just released outlines issues and invites comments until 10 May. Read more
Spring into our April ebulletin! It's just out and 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
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
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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
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
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
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
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