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Lou walking with a staff member

March 10, 2026

Our natural health service: How we are building a new …

NHS Lothian Charity’s Green Health Programme launched the Nature Rehabilitation Ranger Service. One year later, we are looking back at how we set up this vital service and the incredible outcomes it has already achieved.

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staff from Medtronics with our RIE nature ranger on their volunteering day

February 24, 2026

Network Update: The Power of Volunteering in NHS Lot…

Our recent event brought together experts from across our Green Health Network to discuss the “big picture” of greenspace volunteering and the difference it can make.

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Looking through a new lens artwork with plant

February 23, 2026

Astley Ainslie Nature Ranger – Winter Round Up

Winter has been an important season for creating more habitats for wildlife across the Astley Ainslie estate.

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staff at the RIE holding up their festive garlands after a workshop with the Charity's Nature Ranger

February 21, 2026

RIE Nature Ranger – Winter Round Up

Now the shortest days are behind us, the Bioquarter is buzzing with early signs of spring, with hazel catkins appearing and bird activity picking up across the site.

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The University of Edinburgh's Dirty Weekenders conservation society smiling for the camera

February 19, 2026

RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer – Winter Round…

The Western General has had a lively winter season, with staff, volunteers and partners helping to bring nature, connection and wellbeing to the site.

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NHS Lothian Charity Volunteers and TCV teams planting bulbs, maintaining garden areas and improving outdoor spaces for patients and staff

February 17, 2026

REH Winter Round Up

There’s been a wonderful mix of wellbeing, creativity and conservation activity across the Royal Edinburgh Hospital this winter, supported by staff, volunteers and partner organisations.

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two volunteers scything the wildflower meadows at the Astley Ainslie

December 1, 2025

Astley Ainslie Nature Ranger – Autumn Round Up

Autumn was busy at the Astley Ainslie with a scything festival to help restore balance in meadow plant communities.

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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 Hospital

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a hedgehog structure made out of willow

November 25, 2025

REH – Autumn Round Up

The Royal Ed is the only hospital in Scotland to have a Green Flag award and the site is very proud of it.

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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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