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

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 ⚽🎉

Did you know that since 2022, the Scottish Government has spent £60 million on renewing play parks across Scotland? We want to hear from you about your local play park, the improvements you have seen, and what you would still like to see. Fill in the survey: forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

This Playday, we're encouraging families, community leaders, play providers, childcare settings, and everyone working with children and teenagers to champion better spaces and opportunities for play. Support #Playday2026: www.playscotland.org/playday-2026/ #PlayEverywhere

Join us on Saturday 5th September at Planning for Play, where we hear from SPACES author Sudeshna Chaterjee, and keynote speakers, on planning for play in a Scottish context. Tickets via the link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planning-f...

This Playday, we're teaming up with bsky.app/profile/aber... to host a FREE play event, and we'd love you to come! Expect a wide range of fun activities and more information about the Play Park Survey: www.playscotland.org/join-us-for-...

🤔 What's the best thing about your local park? 🧸 Help shape the future of play spaces across Scotland. 🕖 It only takes 7 minutes 👉 forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

Discover how play pedagogy can enrich your classroom practice, foster child-led learning, and cultivate a school ethos that celebrates creativity and exploration. This is a two-part training series, designed to inform you all about the play pedagogy approach: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

In our latest episode of the Play Well Podcast we spoke with @laurahallain.bsky.social. We had a fascinating conversation about stories, representation, identity, and the power of play in helping children feel seen, valued, and connected. www.spreaker.com/episode/epis...

Join us on Wednesday 5th August in celebrating #Playday2026! Register via the link so we can shout about all the wonderful community organisations helping to celebrate the importance of every child's right to play 😍 Play - Here, There, Everywhere! www.playscotland.org/playday-2026/

📢 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

On Thursday 24th June, our OPAL Mentor Simon, will be celebrating with Castlefield Primary School as he presents them with the OPAL award after completing their journey through the programme. This is the third school to receive the award in Scotland!

Woody and Buzz have a new quest: to wrestle with the explosion of digital play ▶️ 24% of parents of 3‑ to 5‑year‑olds find it hard to control their child’s screen time. ⌛️ Photo Credit: Disney Pixar, Toy Story 5 Full blog: www.playscotland.org/digital-play...

Across Scotland, more schools are asking an exciting question: what could learning look like if play was valued as a powerful part of the school day, not something squeezed in around the edges? playpedagogyaward.org

🥳 We're still buzzing from the International Day of Play last Thursday! Our team attended celebrations across Scotland, and from imaginary cafés, to hopscotch games, to gigantic sandpits, we saw once again how much play really means to children of all ages - in the activity, smiles, and atmosphere.

A brilliant day was had today on the #InternationalDayofPlay! Our wonderful team attended schools across Scotland to support playful activities and to shine a light on the power of play.

Happy #InternationalDayofPlay! Thank you to all the schools who have registered to celebrate today. We hope you have brilliant plans, and we can’t wait to see what you get up to! 1/2

Tomorrow is the #InternationaDayofPlay! We're so excited to see everyone's celebrations. If you haven't registered yet, please do so via our website to receive a free information pack 👇 Don't forget to tag us or email photos you have permission to share to info@playscotland.org 1/2

🧗‍♀️ Adventurous, risky play is not just exciting, it’s essential for building confidence, resilience, and physical competence. Learn more about the benefit–risk approach to play: a framework that balances potential hazards with the developmental benefits 👇 www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

We're thrilled to see a motion celebrating Baltasound Junior High School’s achievement of the Play Pedagogy Award and the International Day of Play lodged at @parliament.scot.

✨ It's 1 week until the #InternationalDayofPlay! Are you gearing up for extra playtime, playful class activities, or something else? Tell us in the comments! Don't forget to register: www.playscotland.org/internationa...

Join us at PlayDate on Sat 6 June for a fun & free event to celebrate International Day of Play! Our Play Pedagogy Lead, Fiona Kirkland, will present and explore play pedagogy in practice, sharing insights on engaging and meaningful approaches to play in schools: www.eventbrite.com/e/playdate-t...

Researchers at Queen Margaret University are looking to hear from UK-based professionals, including teachers and early years practitioners, about their attitudes towards different types of nature play. 📋 Take part here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/play-r...

▶ The latest ep of Play Well podcast is out! We spoke with Margaret and Kerry at Baltasound Junior High School, and heard all about their journey as a Play Pedagogy Award pilot school and their insights into the impact of play on children in the primary years. www.spreaker.com/episode/54-b...

Keep up to date with this year's campaign at www.facebook.com/PlaydayUK Find out more below: www.playscotland.org/playday-2026/ #PlayEverywhere #Playday2026

This week is #MentalHealthAwareness week, and there's no better time than now to share the impact play can have on children's mental health. Play encourages children to: 👇

21 May is Outdoor Classroom Day, a global movement to create more awareness around the importance of time outdoors, especially for children. "What should we do?" we hear you ask! You've come to the right place. Find a list of our outdoor play resources for inspiration: linktr.ee/playscotland

11-16 May is Scottish Childminding Week! Among the many ways childminders provide vital support, they also play a crucial role in fostering play-based learning, enabling the child's right to play. A well-designed play environment supports children’s:

How are you planning on incorporating the #InternationalDayofPlay into your school day this June? Two ways are to make extra time for play at lunch, or play a Stay & Play after school. 🤸‍♀️ What are you planning on doing? www.playscotland.org/internationa...

Iain Monteith, Director at Loader & Monteith Architects, talks us through his world of play growing up, difficulties he faced, and how his memories and experiences help to guide his architectural work www.playscotland.org/news/