We recently hosted our counterparts from Northern Ireland, Community Places, for a knowledge exchange visit. ➡️ www.pas.org.uk/news/from-northern-ireland-to-scotland We look forward to continuing to share ideas and learn from one another through the Planning Aid National Network.

📢 Free online training and Q&A sessions for Scotland’s island communities Would you like to have more say in your island’s future, find new ways to involve local people or understand how renewable energy developments are considered?

Our Planning & Projects Officer Anne Krippler joined BBC Radio Orkney’s Around Orkney this morning to talk about the Island Communities Place Programme and how it can help people understand the planning system and get involved in decisions affecting their communities: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

In our latest volunteer blog, we chat to Sam: www.pas.org.uk/news/meet-sam From working with young people in Dunbar to supporting a Balerno CC event, Sam's experience is a reminder that good planning starts with genuinely hearing communities, not just consulting them.

Land ownership can be an important part of conversations about how places develop and change. Anne, our Planning & Projects Officer, has written a guest blog to answer some common queries. 🔗 www.landcommission.gov.scot/news/understanding-land-ownership-and-planning

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Planning permission and land ownership are closely connected, but not always in the ways you might expect. In our latest guest blog, Anne Krippler from Planning Aid Scotland clears up some common confusion around land ownership, planning permission and access. Read Anne's blog: buff.ly/5m6rK1h

We’re delighted to welcome Jennifer Wells to the Planning Aid Scotland Board of Directors. Jennifer is a Scottish solicitor specialising in planning, environmental and public law. Read more about her background and experience on our website: www.pas.org.uk/news/jennife...

Something a little different for today: Get to know Kim, our Communications & Design Officer, and hear about her experience looking after a unicorn!🦄 www.pas.org.uk/news/meet-kim We've introduced a new leave allowance for staff, to support them in volunteering for roles outside the organisation.

“What I love about volunteering is that you get unique experiences... I never dreamt I’d be babysitting a unicorn!” - Planning Aid Scotland

Planning Aid Scotland announced a new leave allowance to support staff members wanting to volunteer their time outside the organisation – read about Kim's experience

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Meet the people at the heart of Planning Aid Scotland – our volunteers! In our latest blog, we chat to Louise Hall who has been supporting the Play Park Survey – finding out what children think of their local play parks. ➡️Read Louise's story: www.pas.org.uk/news/meet-louise/

🎉It's #InternationalYouthDay 🧡 We’re delighted to welcome @planningaidscot.bsky.social as one of our newest members 🌎Helping children & young people shape their places read their membership spotlight here ➡️ togetherscotland.blog/2026/08/12/m...

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Membership Spotlight highlights the work of our member organisations and outlines how other individuals and organisations can support them. Together is shining a light on one of our newest members …

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🎉Yesterday, we shared our latest membership spotlight from one of our newest members @planningaidscot.bsky.social Planning Aid Scotland is a charity and social enterprise that helps people understand & take part in the planning system Read more here ➡️ togetherscotland.blog/2026/08/12/m...

🎉This week, delighted to showcase our latest membership spotlight @planningaidscot.bsky.social Throughout the spotlight, they highlight engagement. Good engagement means giving people clear information & right tools to express what matters to them Read here ➡️ togetherscotland.blog/2026/08/12/m...

This week, to mark #InternationalYouthDay we've put together a free introduction to planning for young people. You can read the full guide on our website: bit.ly/intro-to-pla... #YoungPlanners #CareersInPlanning #Placemaking #SYPN

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’ve updated our Renewable Energy Consents Information Sheet. We listened to feedback from people who had used the resource, worked with one of our volunteers to review the content and simplified the language to make the information more straightforward to understand www.pas.org.uk/wp-content/u...

We've moved! 📍 Planning Aid Scotland now has a new home at 7 Montgomery Street Lane, Edinburgh. We're pleased to be joining the MyEdinburgh community, bringing together charities, social enterprises and individuals working to make a positive difference. Find out more: www.pas.org.uk/news/a-new-h...

We're delighted to be sponsoring Planning for Play: Creating and improving public spaces with & for children, alongside our event partners. The event takes place in Edinburgh on 5 September at 9.30am. Find out more and book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planning-f...

What happens when our Board and staff come together for a day of lively discussion and shared reflection? Our recent Board and Staff Strategy Day gave us the chance to step back from day-to-day work and think about where we want to focus our efforts next: www.pas.org.uk/news/board-s...

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"Lots of ideas and energy to build on" was how Board Director Dan Sharp summed up Planning Aid Scotland's recent Board and Staff Strategy Day, which brought people together to reflect on the organisat...

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Free support is available to help people living on Scotland’s islands take part in planning, understand renewable energy processes and learn more about community-led planning. Learn more about the Island Communities Place Programme: www.pas.org.uk/island-commu...

We're delighted to be collaborating with @playscotland.bsky.social to help deliver the Scottish Government’s Play Park Survey 🛝 ⬇️Have your say before 16 September. Please share the survey to help reach as many communities across Scotland as possible!

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📢 Now Open: Scotland’s Play Park Survey! Share your experiences of your local park to help shape the future of play in Scotland. 🌳 Take part in the survey today and have your say: forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

To celebrate #VolunteersWeek, we hosted a training event for our #volunteers focused on #facilitation and #CommunityEngagement skills — a chance to come together, network, and build practical skills. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🙌

A huge thank you to our nearly 70 volunteers! Since June 2025, you've given over 430 hours of your time, completed 200+ hours of training, and supported communities across Scotland with planning advice, Local Place Plans, and more. We couldn't do it without you! #VolunteersWeek

🌍This #EarthDay, we're celebrating the power of locally led environmental action – and the #Morvern Community is a powerful example. Read the full story: www.pas.org.uk/news/earth-day/ #EarthDay2026 #CommunityLed #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Don't miss our free training sessions: ✏️Local Place Plans...4 March 💬How to engage your community...11 March 🚲Making active travel happen through LPPs...12 March 📋Creative approaches to community engagement..19 March 🔗Register now: bit.ly/pas-training

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⭐Additional tickets released!⭐ Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the first in our series of FREE online training sessions. These sessions cover a variety of topics from community-led planning to renewable energy. 🔗Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/planning-a...

We are delighted to welcome Cherie as our new Chief Executive! “I’m excited to get out there, have these conversations and support communities to play a leading role in shaping the future of their places...” 🔗Read Cherie's reflections on her first few weeks: www.pas.org.uk/news/welcomecherie/

Understanding and using planning as a cycle campaigner: 7pm, Wed 25 Feb Join David Wood – our Planning & Policy Manager – for the final in @cyclingukscotland.bsky.social mini-series of webinars. David will explore how cycle campaigners can better understand planning and place in Scotland.

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Cycling UK's final webinar in our Scottish mini-series takes place on 25 February, 19:00 – 20:30, featuring @planningaidscot.bsky.social

Join our #DigitalMapping #Hackathon – open to abilities, from beginners to experienced #GIS users. Explore the ‘best’ places to live in #Edinburgh whilst learning a new skill in a fun and supportive environment. 📅10am–3pm, Fri 20 Feb 📍Our office, Edinburgh 📧Limited spaces! Email jo@pas.org.uk

A reminder about upcoming training sessions for volunteers. Check recent newsletters for more info and the links to join. ➡️21 Jan: Insights from the Just Neighbourhoods? research ➡️22 Jan: Community-led planning in Morvern ➡️25 Feb: Learn how to communicate with non-planners @justclp.bsky.social

🎊 Congratulations to all newly Chartered RTPI Scotland members! Now we need your help... Please consider supporting our Advice Service. Help us answer questions from people across Scotland who need planning advice. Your expertise could make a real difference! 📧 Contact jo@pas.org.uk for more info.

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Graduating soon? Join us in February for the next round of our #Graduate Training Scheme. Hear from experienced #planners and get a solid understanding of essential topics every new planner needs to know. 🔗 www.pas.org.uk/news/graduate-training-scheme/ 📧 Email jo@pas.org.uk to register interest.

⭐Additional tickets released!⭐ Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the first in our series of FREE online training sessions. These sessions cover a variety of topics from community-led planning to renewable energy. 🔗Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/planning-a...