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2026 Nature of Scotland Awards Winners sand Shortlist
As summer blends into autumn, here are five fabulous things to see and hear in September.
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Community Initiative Award
The winner of the Community Initiative Award is being decided by a public vote – select your favourite project by clicking on the vote button. Voting will close at 11pm 24 September.
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A Wild Wood For All
Blackwood Estate Community Association is transforming 27 hectares of unmanaged ancient woodland in South Lanarkshire into a thriving community asset. Now one of Scotland’s first four Nature30 sites, nature recovery combines seamlessly with community access, education and enjoyment.
This project evidences that strong community engagement delivers positive, sustainable change.
From Fly Tipping to Flourishing Nature
Kirkton Community Garden in Arbroath is a volunteer-led project transforming a derelict, fly-tipped site into a thriving, accessible space for people and wildlife. Through habitat creation, partnerships and inclusive design, it enhances biodiversity, supports wellbeing, and inspires local people including children to connect with and care for nature.
Growing Community Through Nature In Castlemilk Park
Since 2011 Castlemilk Park has been transformed from a perceived no-go zone into Scotland’s 100th Local Nature Reserve (status awarded 2024) thanks to a transformative community programme.
What was once a site of urban neglect has now been changed in a thriving place for nature and community.
Heads Up for Seals
The Project built enhanced & sustainable all abilities visitor seal viewing facilities on the southern side of the Ythan estuary. The first phase included a new car park for 76 cars and the second built a 370 metre all abilities boardwalk and low level viewing platform plus a new high level viewpoint.
Nevis Nature Network
The Nevis Nature Network project is a landscape-scale nature restoration project managed by community charity, Nevis Landscape Partnership. Through working in partnership, we have influenced land management across over 80,000 acres. We are expanding and reconnecting our ancient woodland network and have secured a future for the Nevis rainforest.
