Scotland's Towns Partnership Submission to the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland
Scotland's Towns Partnership has submitted its views to the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland. The document has also received endorsement from Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), Planning Aid for Scotland (PAS), and Scotland’s Regeneration Forum (SURF). The submission can be read below.
Read moreJob Opportunity: Architectural Heritage Scotland
COULD YOU HELP SUPPORT GROUPS TRYING TO FIND SUSTAINABLE NEW USES FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WITH ADVICE, GRANTS AND SOCIAL INVESTMENT? The AHF has secured funding from Historic Environment Scotland to increase its capacity to deliver projects in Scotland through employing a new Scotland Support Officer.
Read moreInvesting in Communities: £11.5 Million Fund Open for Applications
Scottish Government - Community groups and projects can now apply to the new £11.5 million Investing in Communities Fund to tackle disadvantage, poverty and inequality.
Read moreWalkipedia: Information Hub on Walking and Active Travel Launched
A new website has been launched bringing together key information and evidence relating to walking, pedestrians, and active travel in Scotland.
Read moreUsing Greenspace Data to Understand Your Town: Ordnance Survey Blog on Understanding Scottish Places
The Ordnance Survey has published a blog on the use of greenspace data in the Understanding Scottish Places tool.
Read moreNational Events Programme Celebrates Round 40 Milestone
Event Scotland - A kickboxing competition; the World Coastal Rowing Championship; a brand-new music festival celebrating the very best of The Highlands; and a special anniversary for a significant Scottish landmark are just some of the events which will benefit from a share of £143,500 from EventScotland’s National Events Programme Fund....
Read moreFour New Members Join Architecture and Design Scotland Board
A&DS - The Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Ms Hyslop, has announced the appointment of four new members of the Architecture and Design Scotland board. Following a recruitment process the A&DS Board will be joined by Angela Bonney, Daisy Narayanan, Bruce Ross and Alistair Scott.
Read moreAberdeen to Benefit from Free Ultrafast Wi-Fi and Phone Calls
BT - Aberdeen has become the second city in Scotland to benefit from the free InLink from BT service, offering residents, visitors and shoppers the fastest free public wi-Fi in the UK, free calls to landlines and mobiles, free mobile charging points plus a range of digital services, including local...
Read moreJob Opportunity: BID Manager at Discover Lanark [Deadline 10/05/19]
Discover Lanark BID is seeking a self-starting, motivated experienced individual, with the ability to manage the delivery of the Discover Lanark BID 5-year business plan through projects and initiatives aligned with the four key themes for improvement.
Read moreHistoric Environment Policy for Scotland – A Summary
Historic Environment Scotland has published its new Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS) to help guide and inform decision-makers such as local authorities and asset owners. This policy has been in development for a number of years, with public and sector wide engagement.
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