Scottish Government announces 'very welcome' £25m playpark investment

“Playing is key to a child’s healthy development”

Play areas in Orkney at Eday Community School, the Marwicks in Stromness and Brandyquoy in Kirkwall are the latest to have been improved thanks to the Scottish Government’s Playpark Renewal Funding. The Scottish Government’s  Play Vision Statement and Action Plan for 2025 – 2030, has just been published, 24 March.   Announcing £25million to be […]

FM accused of 'cruel' failure over promise to renew every playpark in Scotland

JOHN Swinney was accused of “cruel” failure after rehashing an old unfulfilled funding pledge to renew playparks. The First Minister hailed £25million for refurbishing chutes, swings and slides across the country. John Swinney visits a local playpark ahead of the Cabinet meeting at Kirkintilloch Town Hall But he was blasted after it emerged it is part of a £60million pot first announced in a pre-election promise to kids in 2021. Scottish Lib Dem…

Scottish Government announces 'very welcome' £25m playpark investment

The money is aimed at refurbishing playgrounds for children across Scotland.