Active Travel Scotland Links
Health and physical activity
Environmental interventions
Transport
Health and physical activity
GCV Green Network
Aims to connect all quarters of the Glasgow metropolitan region with a high range and quality of greenspace as a resource for healthy living and health improvement - www.gcvgreennetwork.gov.uk
Glasgow Centre for Population Health (GCPH)
Research and development centre, working across the boundaries of research, policy, implementation and community life to shape a healthier future for Scotland - www.gcph.co.uk
Healthy Working Lives
National award programme rewarding employers who demonstrate commitment to improving the health and ultimately the performance of their workforce. Source of support and advice on increasing physical activity in and around the workplace - Healthy Working Lives
healthyliving campaign
Resources, advice and support on physical activity and healthy eating - a collaboration between NHS Health Scotland and the Scottish Executive to promote Scotland's healthyliving programme - www.healthyliving.gov.uk
National Physical Activity Strategy
Strategic framework for promoting physical activity in Scotland - physical activity strategy
Paths for All Partnership
Facilitate the development of paths for recreation, health and well-being, strengthening commmunities, sustainable transport and economic development - www.pathsforall.org.uk
Paths to Health
Supports the promotion of walking in the community, healthcare and workplace settings, helping to deliver Scotland's Physical Activity Strategy - www.pathsforall.org.uk
Physical Activity and Health Alliance
This website contains information and resources to help members of the physical activity workforce to implement the national physical activity strategy 'Let's Make Scotland More Active' - www.paha.org.uk
Scottish Physical Activity Research Collaboration (SPARColl)
Project which aims to promote excellence in research and provide an evidence base relating to physical activity and health - www.sparcoll.org.uk
Woods for Health
Forestry Commission Scotland health strategy with a focus on making local woodland accessible and welcoming, and helping people build healthy activity into their daily lives. Facility for finding a wood or forest to visit - Woods for Health
Environmental interventions
Greenspace Scotland
Works to regenerate and revitalise communities and places within and around towns and cities in Scotland. Umbrella trust for local greenspace partnerships and trusts across urban Scotland. Useful e-news - www.greenspacescotland.org.uk
Living Streets
Work on practical projects to revitalise neighbourhoods and create safe, vibrant and healthy streets for all - www.livingstreets.org.uk
Open Space
Research centre focusing on inclusive access to outdoor environments, urban and rural - www.openspace.eca.ac.uk
Transport
Energy Saving Trust
Provides free travel plan information and advice for organisations with over 50 employees - Energy Saving Trust
HITRANS
Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership in Scotland, aiming to improve transport services and the infrastructure network - www.hitrans.org.uk
Scottish Executive Transport Department
Useful information and links on walking and cycling initiatives - www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Transport/sustainable-transport/introduction
South East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SEStran)
Regional Transport Partnership which aims to address issues such as urban congestion and rural public transport and work towards a more sustainable and efficient transport network - www.sestran.gov.uk
South West of Scotland Transport Partnership (SWESTRANS)
Regional Transport Partnership covering the Dumfries and Galloway Council areas - www.dgcommunity.net/dgcommunity/miniweb.aspx?id=448
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
Regional Transport Partnership (RTP) for the west of Scotland - www.spt.co.uk
Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (tactran)
Regional Transport Partnership including Angus, Dundee City, Perth & Kinross and Stirling Council areas. Working on creating a Regional Transport Strategy - www.tactran.gov.uk
Transform Scotland
Campaigns for a more sustainable transport system, more reliant on walking, cycling and public transport - www.transformscotland.org.uk
Traveline Scotland
Website for planning any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland to main points in the UK, including timetables, information on connections between different modes of transport and bike carrying facilities - www.travelinescotland.com
Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans)
Regional Transport Partnership (RTP) which aims to improve regional transport - www.shetland.gov.uk/transport/stp/