Projects – Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust

Leith Links Arboretum

In collaboration with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and City of Edinburgh Council, Leith Links will be growing tree species from across the globe as part of the effort to conserve them.

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Funded by: City of Edinburgh, Mushroom Trust

Outputs:

Run a consultation with the local community
Plant a variety of 84 trees
Provide conservation information about the trees

Outcomes:

Improved biodiversity of the park
Improved appearance of the park
Help conserve rare trees
Increase the knowledge on the benefits of trees

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Pentland Community Centre Playpark

New improvements to Pentland Community Centre in Oxgangs.

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It is nice to see lots of mums with little children using the equipment. It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves so much. Thank you for all the hard work and effort that you have put in to achieving this excellent result. Peter Gray, Chair, Pentland Community Centre Management Committee

Funded by: FCC Community Foundation, City of Edinburgh Council, Morrisons Foundation, Pentland Community Centre

Outputs:

10 new pieces of play equipment including a play unit for toddlers and an assault course for older children.
3 new picnic benches
3 new benches
A 293 m2 new safer rubber surface

Outcomes:

Increased use of outdoor play
Improved appearance of the local greenspace
Less antisocial behaviour

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Dreghorn Nursery Outdoor Activities

ELGT have been working with the Armed Forces Community through the welfare officer based at Dreghorn Barracks. Before the Coronavirus outbreak we met up with the nursery staff at the local Dreghorn Nursery and other people from the Armed Forces Community to see how we can help bring families together in the local community. The project involves working with the …

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Thrive Edinburgh – Physical Activity and Greenspaces

To improve the mental health and wellbeing of people in Edinburgh by delivering a range of services and programmes to support the delivery of the Thrive Welcome Team and Thrive Collectives

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Funded by: Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership

Outputs:

Each year to deliver the following

144 Conservation sessions for 144 participants
48 Woodland (Branching Out) sessions for 48 participants
200 Walking sessions for 48 participants
48 Jogging sessions for 48 participants

Outcomes:

Deliver activities that encourage and build resilient communities by using local greenspaces
Deliver meaningful activities that are convenient and easily accessible throughout the city.
Enable participants to learn new skills to build their confidence
Provide activities that are enjoyable and enable people to come together at their own pace in an open environment.
Encourage people to lead healthier active lives through participating in physical activities for all abilities in their local greenspaces to help improve their self-esteem.
Enabling participants to link up with local community groups so they can continue to participate sustainably

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Royal Edinburgh Hospital Greenspace Management Plan

Greenspace improvements

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Funded by: City of Edinburgh Council

Outputs:

Two consultations
Finalised Greenspace Management Plan produced and promoted
Green Flag Award application
Start implementing the Greenspace Management Plan

Outcomes:

Greater greenspace engagement with NHS staff, patients and visitors
Greater engagement with the surrounding community in the hospital’s greenspace and activities
Increase accessibility to the hospital’s greenspaces
Improve biodiversity
Help improve green networks
Enable key stakeholders to participate and have greater control over the development of the hospital’s greenspace

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Westburn Woods

Improved management and use of local woodlands

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Funded by: Prospect Housing, Mushroom Trust, City of Edinburgh Council

Outputs:

Community engagement activities
Access improvement works
Conservation activities

Outcomes:

Improved appearance of the woods
Benefits to wildlife and biodiversity
Foster a greater sense of community pride
Improved green networks and connectivity
Improved opportunities for better health and wellbeing
A visible aesthetic improvement to the landscape

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Pentland Hills Access Improvements

Path improvements playing a vital role in encouraging people to be more active and to enjoy their local greenspaces.

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“The Pentland Hills Regional Park team works with Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust to enhance public access, with the physical and mental health benefits this brings to all park users. These improvements have been made possible through fundraising and generous donations and I would like to thank Paths for All, the Carnethy Hill Running Club and visitors who contributed through our public donation boxes in the Pentland Hill Regional Park car parks. The community support for the park is invaluable.” Cllr Neil Gardiner, Convener of Pentland Hills Regional Park Joint Committee

Funded by: Paths For All, Pentlands Hills Regional Park, Carnethy Hill Running Club

Outputs:

Upgraded a 800m path

Outcomes:

enable key stakeholders to participate and have greater control on the development of green infrastructure
better understanding of the what are the key uses and links to local assets that the route could provide
increase the accessibility of greenspace
promote the active travel network and how it can link up with other areas to encourage greater use

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Clermiston Park Improvements

Community engagement and greenspace improvements

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Funded by: City of Edinburgh Council

Outputs:

2 community engagement sessions
Finalised improvement plan produced and promoted
Biodiversity improvements through hedge planting

Outcomes:

Enable the key stakeholders to participate and have greater control on the development of the park’s management
Help improve green networks
Communities coming together and taking part in community engagement activities
Better understanding of the what are the key uses of the park
Increase accessibility to greenspaces
Improved biodiversity

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Campbell Park Orchard Planting

Greenspace improvements through community activity

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"I really enjoyed the occasion, it brought back some great memories of planting my first ever tree and this event has brought everyone together in the spirit of the community." Local resident

Outputs:

15 Trees planted, a mixture of apple and cherry trees

20 members of the local community were in attendance

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Innertube Map

An active travel map to help access off road routes and to aid navigation through greenspaces

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