As we begin 2025 and look ahead to the coming year, it is the perfect time to highlight Edinburgh's Starbank Park, a Fields in Trust-protected park that is home to some incredible trees, from the iconic cherry blossoms to the historic sycamore tree. In the spirit of looking forward to new seasons, we want to highlight how the trees we protect - alongside the volunteers who care for them - make this park a truly special place.
At Fields in Trust, we’re dedicated to championing access to nature, often focusing on the value and importance of parks and green spaces. But in honour of World Rivers Day (Sunday 22 September), we're turning our attention to the blue spaces within our parks — like the River Tame which flows through Perry Hall Park in Birmingham. Let’s dive in…
This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight The Meadows as it hosts Underbelly’s Circus Hub, a key venue of the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
In the first blog of our Protect Park Spotlight series, Joe Patton celebrates Harlech Community Council King George V Field, delving into the positive impacts it has on the local community and its appeal as a visitor attraction.
Fields in Trust is the only charity in the UK working to protect parks and green spaces. But how does this work in practice, and what happens behind the scenes to achieve, and steward, this protection?
As part of our ongoing partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, we are proud to announce a further 19 parks and green spaces will now be protected forever.
