Central Scotland Green Network

News

Keep up to date with the latest developments from across the network with news about funding opportunities, recent projects and more.

CSGN embedded in National Planning Framework 4

NPF4 is now in effect, with CSGN named as a National Development, helping to address the climate and nature crises.

February 13, 2023

Two Major Vacant & Derelict Sites Transformed

We take a closer look at biodiversity and greenspace access outcomes at two strategic sites in the CSGN.

December 21, 2022

Green Flag Award for Zetland Park’s Raingarden

The project in Grangemouth was named a joint winner in the ‘Best Climate Change Adaptation Project’ category.

November 25, 2022

Biodiversity Minister visits Forest site on COP27 Biodiversity Day

The Clyde Climate Forest site is one of 8 projects across the CSGN to benefit from the funding boost.

November 16, 2022

Inner Forth Landscape Initiative

Scotland’s Climate Week Encourages climate action across the country

In this article we outline natural climate solutions as a key part of the CSGN 2030 plan.

September 28, 2022

Nine community growing projects to receive funding boost

The CSGN Growing Food Together Fund has awarded funds to nine projects across Scotland.

September 1, 2022

Cumnock’s dementia-friendly ‘Memory Garden’ officially opens

June saw the opening of the first phase of this greenspace development tailored to people with dementia.

July 7, 2022

Community growing projects invited to apply for funding

The CSGN ‘Growing Food Together’ Fund is once again offering a boost to community growing projects across Scotland.

June 28, 2022

Local MSP visits Lionthorn Bing greenspace project site

Falkirk MSP Michael Matheson has visited a major greenspace improvement project underway in Falkirk.

June 21, 2022

Land Reuse Month places focus on vacant & derelict land in March

A series of online events will shine the spotlight on Vacant and Derelict Land (VDL)

February 28, 2022

CSGN to benefit from new Programme Manager role

The Green Action Trust is recruiting a brand new position to take the CSGN forward.

February 24, 2022

£0.75m Greenspace Enhancement going ahead at Lionthorn Bing, Falkirk

Work is due to start on an ambitious project to transform this previously vacant and derelict site.

February 21, 2022