Although the hearts of Scotland’s cities are busy and bustling places, there are many positive examples of projects that bring green spaces and biodiversity to the most populated parts of the country.
In Glasgow, the Cuningar Loop woodland park at Clyde Gateway which was created on a long neglected area of vacant and derelict scrubland on the banks of the River Clyde, was designed to provide an exciting and extensive space for families to exercise and unwind – bringing the many benefits of nature to the city. It features forest trails for walkers, a picnic area and a bicycle track as well as an exercise area that has outdoor gym equipment – perfect for working out in the fresh air! Over £7.5m has been invested in this tranquil location to date with continued investment taking place to ensure the park responds to the needs of the local community.
Elsewhere, in Aberdeen, the £28m redevelopment of Union Terrace Gardens in the heart of the city is proving to be a success with residents, workers and tourists alike. The newly refurbished Gardens include a children’s play area, toilets, cafes and recreation areas, along with green spaces which include more trees and flower beds.
It also boasts improved access for wheelchair users and the Garden’s three statues – William Wallace, Rabbie Burns, and Edward VII – remain at the heart of the site after having been given a good clean-up.
Meanwhile, Perth has ambitious plans to become the most sustainable small city in Europe and is committed to supporting inward investment from companies who share its vision for a sustainable future. The city aims to harness the beauty of its setting and its location in the heart of Scotland to develop a great place to live and work by developing eco-friendly workspaces and homes, as well as greener transport links,
And in Inverness, the Northern Meeting Park, which is home to the city’s Highland Games, is to be revamped to include a refurbished B-listed grandstand, a new pavilion and better green spaces for the public, as part of a £20m package of Levelling-Up cash from the UK Government. And Bught Park, which plays home to traditional sport shinty, is also to be improved to provide better facilities for visitors including a new shinty museum and multi-events space, with the buildings energy needs to be provided by ground source heating.
Green projects are clearly blossoming across Scotland, which means healthier lifestyles and improved wellbeing for everyone.
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