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Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.

12thSeptember 2023

I Dig Trees – orders open! A great opportunity for schools and community groups.

The winter tree planting season isn't too far away. TCV has launched their 2023/24 I Dig Trees campaign, providing free trees to community groups and schools across the UK. Tree planting can boost biodiversity, alleviate flood risk, enhance the landscape, and more! The right trees for the right places: Have [...]

8thAugust 2023

Young voices for nature – get involved!

Many young people report being concerned about what’s happening to UK wildlife, as well as connected global issues like species extinction and climate change, but sometimes don’t know what to do about it, or who to team up with. Young Voices for Nature is an initiative set up by the [...]

8thAugust 2023

Stronger Starts Tesco Funding Launched

Greenspace Scotland share news about this new £5m grant programme. This offers funding of up to £1,500 each to local projects across Scotland which focus on providing nutritious food and activities/resources to boost physical health and mental wellbeing in children and young people. Eligible projects could include outdoor equipment and [...]

5thJuly 2023

Stronger Starts Tesco Funding Launched

Greenspace Scotland have shared details of this new £5m grant programme to boost school funds. Funding will be focused on providing nutritious food and activities/resources to boost physical health and mental wellbeing in children and young people. A wide range of projects fit the bill - improving school playgrounds, growing [...]

15thJune 2023

Young Scot NEC holders can access historic places for just £1!

Young people’s money can go further this year, thanks to an initiative between the National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses, which offers £1 entry to Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) holders.

25thMay 2023

2023 Funding scheme opportunities for investigative STEM projects

The Royal Society are offering the following funding opportunities: The Partnership Grants scheme funds schools and colleges up to £3,000 to run investigative STEM projects in partnership with STEM professionals from academia or industry. Tomorrow's climate scientists  funds schools specifically researching into climate change and biodiversity. The programme aims to [...]