an independent, recognised charity working throughout Scotland to help make the lives of older people more secure, comfortable, dignified and enjoyable. http://www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk
http://www.countrysiderecreation.org.uk/events/crn-events.asp
The Department for Communities and Local Government - DCLG http://www.dclg.gov.uk
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affaires - Wildlife and Countryside Directorate. http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/index.htm
Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee. http://www.dptac.gov.uk
a not-for-profit organisation set up to help those committed to the planning, design, management and use of public parks and open spaces. http://www.green-space.org.uk
Greenspace Scotland is a national umbrella body working with local greenspace partnerships and trusts to improve the quality of life of people in urban communities through the creation and sustainable management of greenspaces. http://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk
a pan disability access consultancy jointly supported by the Royal National Institute for the Blind and the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, specialising buildings, transport and the street environment. Services include access audits for existing schemes, design appraisals for new projects, and training for construction professionals, designers and facilities owners, managers and operators. http://www.jmuaccess.org.uk
Landscape Design Trust's mission is to advance understanding of the landscape for the benefit of the environment and the community. http://www.landscape.co.uk
largest charity representing the 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. http://www.rnid.org.uk/
The European Union On-Line, SCADPlus: Activities of the European Union with the focus on the environment. http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/leg/en/s15000.htm
http://www.sensorytrust.org.uk
http://www.sensorytrust.org.uk/sop2007
a group made up of representatives of the national tourist boards for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Britain and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The website provides statistics and research on tourism. http://www.staruk.org
an information source on sustainable development in Scotland. http://www.sustainable.scotland.gov.uk/
The Landscape Institute is the Chartered Institute in the UK for Landscape Architects, incorporating designers, managers and scientists, concerned with enhancing and conserving the environment. http://www.l-i.org.uk
a national charity promoting the use of gardening ad horticulture for training and employment, therapy and health. http://www.thrive.org.uk