News  |  Posted July 1, 2025

Local Place Plans: A Survey of Community Experiences

Share your perspectives on Local Place Plans

Share your perspectives on Local Place Plans

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Update on Local Place Plans

Having supported seven communities in 2024 to develop Local Place Plans, it is great to see this work come to fruition with the plans being registered with their respective councils. Gairloch is the latest to be registered and is now available to read on the Highland Council website. Read on to find out more.

Having supported seven communities in 2024 to develop Local Place Plans, it is great to see this work come to fruition with the plans being registered with their respective councils. Gairloch is the latest to be registered and is now available to read on the Highland Council website. Read on to find out more.

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Demystifying the planning system

Our Planning and Policy Manager, David Wood shares insights into our Advice Service, discusses his experience at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show, and talks about the different ways Planning Aid Scotland can help people navigate the planning system.

Our Planning and Policy Manager, David Wood shares insights into our Advice Service, discusses his experience at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show, and talks about the different ways Planning Aid Scotland can help people navigate the planning system.

Planning Aid Scotland at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show

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Meet David: “I felt there was a gap between what you learn at university and what you do in the office…”

Join us in getting to know some of the people at the heart of Planning Aid Scotland, our volunteers!

Join us in getting to know some of the people at the heart of Planning Aid Scotland, our volunteers!

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News  |  Posted June 10, 2025

We’re excited to launch our first Impact Report!

This marks a significant milestone for us at Planning Aid Scotland as we reflect on a year of collaboration and impact across Scotland.

This marks a significant milestone for us at Planning Aid Scotland as we reflect on a year of collaboration and impact across Scotland.

News  |  Posted June 5, 2025

My journey as a volunteer

For Volunteers’ Week, our Projects and Training Officer, Diane Cassidy tells us about her journey working with Planning Aid Scotland over the years. Diane has experienced volunteering from both sides – as a volunteer and as a staff member.

For Volunteers’ Week, our Projects and Training Officer, Diane Cassidy tells us about her journey working with Planning Aid Scotland over the years. Diane has experienced volunteering from both sides – as a volunteer and as a staff member.

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News  |  Posted June 3, 2025

Meet Arushee: “Good planning isn’t just about policies or designs – it’s about people, relationships, and building trust.”

Join us in getting to know some of the people at the heart of Planning Aid Scotland, our volunteers!

Join us in getting to know some of the people at the heart of Planning Aid Scotland, our volunteers!

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News  |  Posted May 7, 2025

Drawing on creative engagement techniques in Stonehaven

Our Planning and Projects Officer, Anne Krippler tells us about her experience working on the ‘Stonehaven – Past, Present, Future’ project and the creative techniques they used to engage residents.

Our Planning and Projects Officer, Anne Krippler tells us about her experience working on the ‘Stonehaven – Past, Present, Future’ project and the creative techniques they used to engage residents.

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News  |  Posted May 1, 2025

Meet Graham: “My favourite experience as a volunteer? The Advice Service without a doubt!”

Join us in getting to know some of the people at the heart of Planning Aid Scotland, our volunteers!

Join us in getting to know some of the people at the heart of Planning Aid Scotland, our volunteers!

"My favourite experience as a volunteer? The Advice Service without a doubt!"

News  |  Posted April 30, 2025

Read the NEW Action Plans for Ruthrieston, Fa’side, Eskdalemuir, and Kelty!

To mark the end of the Sustaining Choices project, Local Walking and Wheeling Action Plans have been published for all areas, outlining key tasks the local communities can work towards to encourage active travel. Read on to find out more!

To mark the end of the Sustaining Choices project, Local Walking and Wheeling Action Plans have been published for all areas, outlining key tasks the local communities can work towards to encourage active travel. Read on to find out more!

New Local Walking and Wheeling Action Plans!