Ribbon cutting at the new gardens at East Lothian Community Hospital

September 3, 2026

Bringing Nature to Life at East Lothian Community Hosp...

After a huge amount of hard work and dedicated collaboration, we are delighted to announce the official opening of two new therapeutic spaces at East Lothian Community Hospital (ELCH): The Oak Tree Garden and The Blythe Garden.

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Staff Wellbeing courtyard, RIE

October 8, 2025

Introducing the New Staff Wellbeing Courtyard at the R...

We’re excited to share that the Staff Wellbeing Courtyard, located just off the OPD6 corridor at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE), officially opened on 22nd September.

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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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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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Green Flag being held by a group

May 2, 2025

Four Years of Green Flag Success at Royal Edinburgh Ho...

Four years on, the hospital continues to uphold the high standard of the prestigious Green Flag award thanks to the hard work and dedication of the NHS Lothian Grounds and Gardens team, NHS Lothian Charity’s Green Health team, and a network of committed third sector partners.

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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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Robin on branch

November 28, 2024

Audio Guide to Find Mindful Moments at the Western Gen...

Thanks to the amazing work of our RSPB Nature Connections project, you can now go on a self-guided nature walk […]

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NHS Lothian staff taking forward a project thanks to Climate Challenge Grant funding

September 12, 2024

Supporting Sustainable Healthcare: NHS Lothian Staff T...

Over £135,000 has been awarded by NHS Lothian Charity through their Climate Challenge Grants programme to empower staff to implement sustainable practices across NHS Lothian.

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Lou walking with a staff member

August 12, 2024

New Nature Rehabilitation Rangers Join NHS Lothian Cha...

NHS Lothian Charity is excited to welcome new Nature Rehabilitation Rangers to its Green Health Team.

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Photo of the new accessible path at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. You can see a red ribbon ready to be cut to open the path in the foreground and a bench and flowers in the background.

August 1, 2024

Improving Accessibility at the Royal Edinburgh Hospita...

The Royal Edinburgh Hospital’s community garden has recently undergone significant upgrades to improve accessibility for all patients. Nestled within the […]

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