News  |  Posted October 12, 2026

Putting data into practice: our Digital Mapping Hackathon with Perth and Kinross Council 

Our Digital Mapping Hackathon brought people together to explore real places using freely available spatial data, identify local challenges and turn their findings into ideas 

Our Digital Mapping Hackathon brought people together to explore real places using freely available spatial data, identify local challenges and turn their findings into ideas 

News  |  Posted October 9, 2026

Answering your planning questions at the Edinburgh Homebuilding & Renovating Show  

Visitors to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Edinburgh were able to get expert advice from Planning Aid Scotland

Visitors to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Edinburgh were able to get expert advice from Planning Aid Scotland

News  |  Posted October 8, 2026

New resource: Finding support for your island community

Are you looking for organisations that could help your island community take forward local ideas, develop projects or find specialist advice?

Are you looking for organisations that could help your island community take forward local ideas, develop projects or find specialist advice?

News  |  Posted September 30, 2026

BBC Radio Orkney highlights support available for island communities

Planning Aid Scotland joined BBC Radio Orkney’s Around Orkney this morning to talk about the Island Communities Place Programme and the support available to island communities across Scotland

Planning Aid Scotland joined BBC Radio Orkney’s Around Orkney this morning to talk about the Island Communities Place Programme and the support available to island communities across Scotland

News  |  Posted September 22, 2026

Cars and planning – a bumpy ride

On World Car Free Day, we look at the impact the motorcar has had on urban planning and how planning priorities related to the car have changed over the years. We also revisit our Sustaining Choices programme to see how active travel plans can help local areas take ownership of their unique challenges and inspire creative, community-led solutions.

On World Car Free Day, we look at the impact the motorcar has had on urban planning and how planning priorities related to the car have changed over the years. We also revisit our Sustaining Choices programme to see how active travel plans can help local areas take ownership of their unique challenges and inspire creative, community-led solutions.

News  |  Posted September 3, 2026

Scottish solicitor Jennifer Wells appointed to Planning Aid Scotland Board

Jennifer brings experience in planning, environmental and public law, alongside a background in education and strong interest in helping communities understand how to engage with the planning system

Jennifer brings experience in planning, environmental and public law, alongside a background in education and strong interest in helping communities understand how to engage with the planning system

News  |  Posted August 31, 2026

Planning Aid Scotland is joining the next Community of Arran Network meeting

Are you part of a community group on Arran and interested in what happens in your local area?

Are you part of a community group on Arran and interested in what happens in your local area?

News  |  Posted August 27, 2026

Meet the Trainers

We’re delighted to introduce the trainers for our next Community Engagement Skills Training in Glasgow!

We’re delighted to introduce the trainers for our next Community Engagement Skills Training in Glasgow!

News  |  Posted August 24, 2026

How can we ensure diverse community voices are heard in Scotland’s planning system?

Our Chief Executive Cherie Morgan will be joining a panel of professionals from across planning, engagement and infrastructure delivery at Delivering Diverse Voices in Scottish Planning Decision Making, hosted by Women in Planning Central Scotland

Our Chief Executive Cherie Morgan will be joining a panel of professionals from across planning, engagement and infrastructure delivery at Delivering Diverse Voices in Scottish Planning Decision Making, hosted by Women in Planning Central Scotland

News  |  Posted August 12, 2026

Planning Aid Scotland joins Together, the Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights 

To mark International Youth Day on 12 August, we are pleased to announce that we have become a member of Together

To mark International Youth Day on 12 August, we are pleased to announce that we have become a member of Together