Play Scotland
@playscotland.bsky.social
The national expert in play for parents, policymakers and the play workforce
Email: [email protected]
#PlayEveryday
https://linktr.ee/playscotland
Email: [email protected]
#PlayEveryday
https://linktr.ee/playscotland
What do you think of your local play parks?
We want you to tell us so we can inform the Scottish Government with feedback on the Play Park Renewal Fund!
In 10 minutes you can still be sipping a hot coffee after helping us improve Scotland's local play spaces: tr.ee/ZTzPvK
We want you to tell us so we can inform the Scottish Government with feedback on the Play Park Renewal Fund!
In 10 minutes you can still be sipping a hot coffee after helping us improve Scotland's local play spaces: tr.ee/ZTzPvK
September 15, 2026 at 11:27 AM
What do you think of your local play parks?
We want you to tell us so we can inform the Scottish Government with feedback on the Play Park Renewal Fund!
In 10 minutes you can still be sipping a hot coffee after helping us improve Scotland's local play spaces: tr.ee/ZTzPvK
We want you to tell us so we can inform the Scottish Government with feedback on the Play Park Renewal Fund!
In 10 minutes you can still be sipping a hot coffee after helping us improve Scotland's local play spaces: tr.ee/ZTzPvK
There's only 2 days left to submit your feedback on the updates to your local play parks! It only takes 7 minutes and it helps the Scottish Government evaluate their work and inform future projects.
Get yourself a cuppa and let us know your thoughts! 👇
forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
Get yourself a cuppa and let us know your thoughts! 👇
forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
September 14, 2026 at 9:35 AM
There's only 2 days left to submit your feedback on the updates to your local play parks! It only takes 7 minutes and it helps the Scottish Government evaluate their work and inform future projects.
Get yourself a cuppa and let us know your thoughts! 👇
forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
Get yourself a cuppa and let us know your thoughts! 👇
forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
Day 7: Scottish Children's Health Week.
Thank you for coming along while we explored how play supports children's health and wellbeing!
What did you find out about play that you didn’t know before, or what ideas did it give you about playing?
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Thank you for coming along while we explored how play supports children's health and wellbeing!
What did you find out about play that you didn’t know before, or what ideas did it give you about playing?
linktr.ee/playscotland
September 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Day 7: Scottish Children's Health Week.
Thank you for coming along while we explored how play supports children's health and wellbeing!
What did you find out about play that you didn’t know before, or what ideas did it give you about playing?
linktr.ee/playscotland
Thank you for coming along while we explored how play supports children's health and wellbeing!
What did you find out about play that you didn’t know before, or what ideas did it give you about playing?
linktr.ee/playscotland
Day 6: Scottish Children's Health Week!
Play helps children realise their rights, and forms the basis of a happy and healthy childhood.
What are some good examples of letting children make the decisions? 🤔
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Play helps children realise their rights, and forms the basis of a happy and healthy childhood.
What are some good examples of letting children make the decisions? 🤔
linktr.ee/playscotland
September 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Day 6: Scottish Children's Health Week!
Play helps children realise their rights, and forms the basis of a happy and healthy childhood.
What are some good examples of letting children make the decisions? 🤔
linktr.ee/playscotland
Play helps children realise their rights, and forms the basis of a happy and healthy childhood.
What are some good examples of letting children make the decisions? 🤔
linktr.ee/playscotland
Scottish Children's Health Week Part 5: Mental health, happiness & emotional wellbeing ☀
Sometimes play is loud and physical and full of laughter. Sometimes it’s quiet and repetitive. Sometimes a child wants to build a den and have a wee space to themselves.
Sometimes play is loud and physical and full of laughter. Sometimes it’s quiet and repetitive. Sometimes a child wants to build a den and have a wee space to themselves.
September 11, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Scottish Children's Health Week Part 5: Mental health, happiness & emotional wellbeing ☀
Sometimes play is loud and physical and full of laughter. Sometimes it’s quiet and repetitive. Sometimes a child wants to build a den and have a wee space to themselves.
Sometimes play is loud and physical and full of laughter. Sometimes it’s quiet and repetitive. Sometimes a child wants to build a den and have a wee space to themselves.
Scottish Children's Health Week, part 4!
How play supports resilience and risk management 🧗♀️
How do you feel about risky play, and letting children test the situation themselves? ⤵
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How play supports resilience and risk management 🧗♀️
How do you feel about risky play, and letting children test the situation themselves? ⤵
linktr.ee/playscotland
September 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Scottish Children's Health Week, part 4!
How play supports resilience and risk management 🧗♀️
How do you feel about risky play, and letting children test the situation themselves? ⤵
linktr.ee/playscotland
How play supports resilience and risk management 🧗♀️
How do you feel about risky play, and letting children test the situation themselves? ⤵
linktr.ee/playscotland
Scottish Children's Health Week day 3: How play supports social development 👋
Which of these have you noticed when witnessing social play situations?
Find more information and resources on our website: linktr.ee/playscotland
Which of these have you noticed when witnessing social play situations?
Find more information and resources on our website: linktr.ee/playscotland
September 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Scottish Children's Health Week day 3: How play supports social development 👋
Which of these have you noticed when witnessing social play situations?
Find more information and resources on our website: linktr.ee/playscotland
Which of these have you noticed when witnessing social play situations?
Find more information and resources on our website: linktr.ee/playscotland
It’s Scottish Children’s Health Week! Each day this week, we’re exploring a different way play supports children’s health and development.
Day 2: How play supports physical health and development 💪
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Day 2: How play supports physical health and development 💪
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September 8, 2026 at 7:45 AM
It’s Scottish Children’s Health Week! Each day this week, we’re exploring a different way play supports children’s health and development.
Day 2: How play supports physical health and development 💪
linktr.ee/playscotland
Day 2: How play supports physical health and development 💪
linktr.ee/playscotland
It's Scottish Children's Health Week!
Play is an incredibly important tool in children's health, wellbeing and development, and this week we're taking the opportunity to not only explain why, but how.
Play is an incredibly important tool in children's health, wellbeing and development, and this week we're taking the opportunity to not only explain why, but how.
September 7, 2026 at 11:02 AM
It's Scottish Children's Health Week!
Play is an incredibly important tool in children's health, wellbeing and development, and this week we're taking the opportunity to not only explain why, but how.
Play is an incredibly important tool in children's health, wellbeing and development, and this week we're taking the opportunity to not only explain why, but how.
In the latest episode of the Play Well podcast we speak with Mia Sundstrom at The National Institute for Play, USA about the science of play and the Institute's work across the United States.
We highly recommend lining this up for your weekend listening! 🎧
bit.ly/3SxVgGh
We highly recommend lining this up for your weekend listening! 🎧
bit.ly/3SxVgGh
September 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
In the latest episode of the Play Well podcast we speak with Mia Sundstrom at The National Institute for Play, USA about the science of play and the Institute's work across the United States.
We highly recommend lining this up for your weekend listening! 🎧
bit.ly/3SxVgGh
We highly recommend lining this up for your weekend listening! 🎧
bit.ly/3SxVgGh
Play is “what children and young people do when they follow their own ideas, in their own way and for their own reasons”.
bit.ly/4gHXxXr
bit.ly/4gHXxXr
September 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Play is “what children and young people do when they follow their own ideas, in their own way and for their own reasons”.
bit.ly/4gHXxXr
bit.ly/4gHXxXr
🤸♀️ As Safe As Necessary: Supporting Children’s Development Through Risky Play, Wednesday 9th of September
🌳 Join us to learn the importance of risky play through a benefit-risk approach, while supporting safe and thoughtful practice.
Don't forget our promo code PLAYDAY50!
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
🌳 Join us to learn the importance of risky play through a benefit-risk approach, while supporting safe and thoughtful practice.
Don't forget our promo code PLAYDAY50!
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
September 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
🤸♀️ As Safe As Necessary: Supporting Children’s Development Through Risky Play, Wednesday 9th of September
🌳 Join us to learn the importance of risky play through a benefit-risk approach, while supporting safe and thoughtful practice.
Don't forget our promo code PLAYDAY50!
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
🌳 Join us to learn the importance of risky play through a benefit-risk approach, while supporting safe and thoughtful practice.
Don't forget our promo code PLAYDAY50!
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
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How can play help shape better cities? Glasgow is putting child-friendly urban design into practice, using lessons from the Urban95 programme & the city’s emerging “Mud Pie Economy” @playscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social @urban95cm.bsky.social
lgiu.org/play-as-poli...
lgiu.org/play-as-poli...
September 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM
How can play help shape better cities? Glasgow is putting child-friendly urban design into practice, using lessons from the Urban95 programme & the city’s emerging “Mud Pie Economy” @playscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social @urban95cm.bsky.social
lgiu.org/play-as-poli...
lgiu.org/play-as-poli...
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Scottish Gov. consultation. Seeking views on the extent & scope of restrictions on mobile phones in schools, the impact of restricting use of mobile phones in schools, & what exemptions should apply. @playscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/education/re...
consult.gov.scot/education/re...
August 26, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Scottish Gov. consultation. Seeking views on the extent & scope of restrictions on mobile phones in schools, the impact of restricting use of mobile phones in schools, & what exemptions should apply. @playscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/education/re...
consult.gov.scot/education/re...
Join us at the #KidzToAdultz exhibition on September 15th in Glasgow!
We will be there to help you discover and think more about the importance of quality play opportunities for all children and young people.
See you there!
www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/kidz-to-adul...
August 31, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Join us at the #KidzToAdultz exhibition on September 15th in Glasgow!
We will be there to help you discover and think more about the importance of quality play opportunities for all children and young people.
See you there!
www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/kidz-to-adul...
It only takes 7 minutes to inform future policy.
What do you have to say about your local play park?
👇
forms.microsoft.com/pages/respon...
What do you have to say about your local play park?
👇
forms.microsoft.com/pages/respon...
August 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
It only takes 7 minutes to inform future policy.
What do you have to say about your local play park?
👇
forms.microsoft.com/pages/respon...
What do you have to say about your local play park?
👇
forms.microsoft.com/pages/respon...
“Pollution, traffic, overcrowding and climate-related hazards increasingly restrict children’s freedom to move, play and thrive. Well-designed public spaces enable children to move, play, learn and engage with nature safely.” – WHO
Join us on Saturday 5th September to discuss: tinyurl.com/ks43c86z
Join us on Saturday 5th September to discuss: tinyurl.com/ks43c86z
August 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM
“Pollution, traffic, overcrowding and climate-related hazards increasingly restrict children’s freedom to move, play and thrive. Well-designed public spaces enable children to move, play, learn and engage with nature safely.” – WHO
Join us on Saturday 5th September to discuss: tinyurl.com/ks43c86z
Join us on Saturday 5th September to discuss: tinyurl.com/ks43c86z
Join us this Thursday for part 1 of our popular training series, Introduction to Play Pedagogy for Primary Schools.
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
👀 Don't forget the discount code in our previous post!
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
👀 Don't forget the discount code in our previous post!
August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Join us this Thursday for part 1 of our popular training series, Introduction to Play Pedagogy for Primary Schools.
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
👀 Don't forget the discount code in our previous post!
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
👀 Don't forget the discount code in our previous post!
𝟱𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
As a thank you for celebrating Playday with us and the incredible work you do, we're offering 50% off all our online training sessions throughout August and September.
Use code PLAYDAY50 at checkout to redeem:
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
As a thank you for celebrating Playday with us and the incredible work you do, we're offering 50% off all our online training sessions throughout August and September.
Use code PLAYDAY50 at checkout to redeem:
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
August 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
𝟱𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
As a thank you for celebrating Playday with us and the incredible work you do, we're offering 50% off all our online training sessions throughout August and September.
Use code PLAYDAY50 at checkout to redeem:
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
As a thank you for celebrating Playday with us and the incredible work you do, we're offering 50% off all our online training sessions throughout August and September.
Use code PLAYDAY50 at checkout to redeem:
bit.ly/4g6zHpa
Bookings are now open for our Strategy Launch party, and we would love to see you there!
📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm
📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh
events.humanitix.com/play-scotlan...
📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm
📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh
events.humanitix.com/play-scotlan...
August 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Bookings are now open for our Strategy Launch party, and we would love to see you there!
📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm
📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh
events.humanitix.com/play-scotlan...
📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm
📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh
events.humanitix.com/play-scotlan...
We recently had a very interesting blog submission: Playing at the Dentist!
"Within paediatric healthcare settings, therapeutic play has demonstrated measurable benefits in reducing anxiety and fear prior to medical interventions."
www.playscotland.org/the-intertwi...
"Within paediatric healthcare settings, therapeutic play has demonstrated measurable benefits in reducing anxiety and fear prior to medical interventions."
www.playscotland.org/the-intertwi...
August 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
We recently had a very interesting blog submission: Playing at the Dentist!
"Within paediatric healthcare settings, therapeutic play has demonstrated measurable benefits in reducing anxiety and fear prior to medical interventions."
www.playscotland.org/the-intertwi...
"Within paediatric healthcare settings, therapeutic play has demonstrated measurable benefits in reducing anxiety and fear prior to medical interventions."
www.playscotland.org/the-intertwi...
How are you celebrating #Playday2026?
This year we're calling for more inclusive and welcoming spaces for play, where all children can play freely in their communities. This ties in wonderfully with our Play Park Survey, which you can fill in via the link in the post. 👇
tinyurl.com/5n7r2nkb
This year we're calling for more inclusive and welcoming spaces for play, where all children can play freely in their communities. This ties in wonderfully with our Play Park Survey, which you can fill in via the link in the post. 👇
tinyurl.com/5n7r2nkb
Today is #Playday2026! 🛝
We're proud to support @playscotland.bsky.social Play Park Survey.
"By listening to their experiences, we can help create play parks where all children can play, belong and thrive."
🔗Read the blog to learn more: www.pas.org.uk/news/playday-2026 #SpacesForPlay
We're proud to support @playscotland.bsky.social Play Park Survey.
"By listening to their experiences, we can help create play parks where all children can play, belong and thrive."
🔗Read the blog to learn more: www.pas.org.uk/news/playday-2026 #SpacesForPlay
August 5, 2026 at 9:47 AM
How are you celebrating #Playday2026?
This year we're calling for more inclusive and welcoming spaces for play, where all children can play freely in their communities. This ties in wonderfully with our Play Park Survey, which you can fill in via the link in the post. 👇
tinyurl.com/5n7r2nkb
This year we're calling for more inclusive and welcoming spaces for play, where all children can play freely in their communities. This ties in wonderfully with our Play Park Survey, which you can fill in via the link in the post. 👇
tinyurl.com/5n7r2nkb
Don't miss out on having your say on the recent developments to Scotland's play parks via our survey!
We want to know your views on the renewed play parks by the Scottish Government Play Park Renewal fund which ran from 2021-2026:
forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
We want to know your views on the renewed play parks by the Scottish Government Play Park Renewal fund which ran from 2021-2026:
forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
August 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Don't miss out on having your say on the recent developments to Scotland's play parks via our survey!
We want to know your views on the renewed play parks by the Scottish Government Play Park Renewal fund which ran from 2021-2026:
forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
We want to know your views on the renewed play parks by the Scottish Government Play Park Renewal fund which ran from 2021-2026:
forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
Just 12 weeks to go until our Strategy Launch Party!
📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm
📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh
Bookings will open soon, but make sure it's in your diary 📖
Please note the change of date: Hearts have a midweek match, so we've happily made room for a different kind of play ⚽🎉
📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm
📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh
Bookings will open soon, but make sure it's in your diary 📖
Please note the change of date: Hearts have a midweek match, so we've happily made room for a different kind of play ⚽🎉
July 30, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Just 12 weeks to go until our Strategy Launch Party!
📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm
📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh
Bookings will open soon, but make sure it's in your diary 📖
Please note the change of date: Hearts have a midweek match, so we've happily made room for a different kind of play ⚽🎉
📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm
📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh
Bookings will open soon, but make sure it's in your diary 📖
Please note the change of date: Hearts have a midweek match, so we've happily made room for a different kind of play ⚽🎉
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🌳 Scotland’s Play Park Survey 2026 is live!
The Scottish Government wants to hear directly from families about what's working and what improvements can be made to their local play spaces, through this survey managed by @playscotland.bsky.social
Share your views by 16th Sep 👉 https://bit.ly/4h307cb
The Scottish Government wants to hear directly from families about what's working and what improvements can be made to their local play spaces, through this survey managed by @playscotland.bsky.social
Share your views by 16th Sep 👉 https://bit.ly/4h307cb
July 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🌳 Scotland’s Play Park Survey 2026 is live!
The Scottish Government wants to hear directly from families about what's working and what improvements can be made to their local play spaces, through this survey managed by @playscotland.bsky.social
Share your views by 16th Sep 👉 https://bit.ly/4h307cb
The Scottish Government wants to hear directly from families about what's working and what improvements can be made to their local play spaces, through this survey managed by @playscotland.bsky.social
Share your views by 16th Sep 👉 https://bit.ly/4h307cb