Mary, Nature and Wellbeing Officer smiling at the camera stood in front of trees wearing a denim jacket and yellow bag

July 17, 2024

Nature Connections at the Western General: Meet, Mary,...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the next phase of our Nature Connections Project, in partnership with the […]

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Outside the reception area of the SMART Centre. There are two benches on a patioed area with a planters and an area of newly planted flowers and greenery

July 17, 2024

Enhancing the SMART Centre Reception Area with a New O...

The green areas surround the SMART Centre have been improved to create a welcoming and calming environment for patients, visitors […]

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Plants in between paths with a combination of trees and plants

June 6, 2024

Transforming Woodland House Courtyard

Unlocking the potential of outdoor spaces is important for fostering wellbeing in healthcare environments. What began as an application to […]

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April 4, 2024

Celebrating Community Garden Week: Cultivating Health ...

As we celebrate Community Garden Week 2024, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the role that green spaces play in […]

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Two TCV mugs with flasks and hot chocolate

December 19, 2023

Blog: Embracing Winter through our Wild Ways Well proj...

Paul Barclay, The Conservation Volunteers, Senior Project Officer, shares his updates over the last few months of our Wild Ways Well project.

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NHS Lothian staff holding plants they have found during a nature prescriptions workshop

December 6, 2023

Bringing Nature into the Western General Hospital

NHS Lothian Charity’s Green Health programme and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) have completed a 7-month […]

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September 21, 2023

Royal Edinburgh Hospital Sets a Green Standard for Sco...

The Royal Edinburgh Hospital continues its legacy of environmental excellence by becoming the first hospital in Scotland to receive the […]

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FreeAgent volunteers stood in the FACE garden

August 10, 2023

Volunteers Restore Garden for Cancer Patients at the W...

Working with volunteers from FreeAgent and our partners, The Conservation Volunteers, we have restored the Fight Against Cancer Edinburgh (FACE) […]

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