A mandala of leaves

November 27, 2025

RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer: Autumn Round Up!

Our RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer, Beth, has been working with NHS staff, patients, and volunteers to bring nature closer to everyday life at the Western General Hospita

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willow stars at RIE

November 19, 2025

RIE Nature Ranger – Autumn Round Up!

Working with the NHS Lothian Estates team and a range of partners, Lou has been transforming spaces across the site so staff, patients, and visitors can enjoy greener, more welcoming areas.

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Amanda's Garden at the Western General Hospital

October 11, 2025

Guest Blog: New guidance to help people with poor ment...

Nature-based programmes, such as gardening, conservation work, forest bathing, hillwalking, and other ‘green’ activities, could and should be an option at all stages of a person’s recovery journey.

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four NHS staff sitting round a table doing a nature-based activity

September 27, 2025

RIE Nature Ranger – Summer Round Up

It’s been a busy couple of months here at the RIE. Regular windowsill growing workshops have proven to be particularly […]

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Three people outdoors attending a Branching Out event in Midlothian

July 4, 2025

New Online Resource for Green Social Prescribing in Lo...

NHS Lothian Charity and Health in Mind are delighted to announce the launch of a new, centralised online resource dedicated to Green Social Prescribing in Lothian.

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Green Health programme manager, Ian Mackenzie talking to attendees during the network gathering

June 17, 2025

Blog: A Look Back at the Positive Health Network Gathe...

Ian Mackenzie, NHS Lothian Charity: Green Health Programme Manager, shares his reflections and takeaways from the recent Positive Health Network […]

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fairy houses

June 16, 2025

Wild Ways Well Spring Blog

TCV Senior Project Officer, Paul Barclay, shares his Spring blog as part of our joint Wild Ways Well project.

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Wildlife at the Western

May 28, 2025

Committed to a greener NHS: NHS Lothian Charity Suppor...

In a significant development for protecting wildlife across the NHS estate, NHS Lothian Charity has supported NHS Lothian in completing its Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) by a Health Board in Scotland.

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Walking tour of the Astley Ainslie Hospital

March 27, 2025

Highlights and Insights: Green Health Network Event: 2...

By Ian Mackenzie, Green Health Programme Manager A big thank you to everyone who attended our Green Health Network Event […]

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January 6, 2025

Wild Ways Well Winter Blog

A blog for NHS Lothian Charity by TCV Senior Project Officer, Paul Barclay Winter, and especially December/January can be a […]

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