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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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Green Flag being held by a group

May 2, 2025

Four Years of Green Flag Success at Royal Edinburgh Ho…

In 2022, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH) in Morningside made history by becoming the first NHS site in Scotland to […]

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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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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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a tree in autumn with golden leaves

October 3, 2024

Blog: Embracing Autumn

It’s hard to motivate people to come and join you in the outdoors when a gale is blowing and the rain is hammering down. Read on to find out how Paul is embracing autumn.

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speckled wood butterfly sitting on a leaf

September 25, 2024

Blog: Nature Responds to Positive Changes at the Weste…

RSPB Scotland Conservation Officer, Scott Shanks, shares some observations of an exciting new arrival in the grounds of the Western […]

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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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