Why Play belongs in Trauma Informed Practice
9 February 2026
Erin is a play therapist and lecturer based in Scotland with a…
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Joint Active Travel Manifesto
27 January 2026
We’re one of more than 60 organisations supporting the Joint Active Travel Manifesto for 2026: Thriving Places,…
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In Memoriam: Juliet Robertson
5 January 2026
We were greatly saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Juliet…
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The Best Toy in the World? A Simple Cardboard Box
24 November 2025
As the festive season approaches and shopping for gifts begins, we can be…
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Faith Breads – Reflecting on Four Weeks Volunteering with Play Scotland
23 September 2025
Play has not always been a serious scholarly interest of mine. It became…
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The Power of Playdough
28 August 2025
Written by Fiona Kirkland Playdough has always had a bit of magic about…
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Balancing Screen Time: A Children’s Rights Perspective
30 July 2025
Our Head of Projects, Cherie Morgan, recently spoke to Forth 1 about the…
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Thank You for Soaring with Us on the International Day of Play!
19 June 2025
A huge thank you to all the schools across Scotland who joined us…
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Reflecting on ‘What Can We Do When School’s Not Working?’ and What It Means for Play, Belonging and Practice in Scotland
22 April 2025
Written by Fiona Kirkland, Project Officer, Play Pedagogy Award. Reflections from a powerful…
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Eyemouth Primary – Where Play Lives at the Heart of the Community
10 April 2025
Eyemouth Primary – Where Play Lives at the Heart of the Community Written…
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A Viking Visit, with a Playful Twist! Up Helly Aa in Baltasound Junior High School
3 March 2025
Written by Ashley Spence, Baltasound Junior High School At Baltasound Junior High School,…
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Participation, Play and Recreation in Ireland
27 January 2025
Participation, Play and Recreation in Ireland – Marguerite Hunter Blair I was delighted…
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Results of our 2024 Membership Survey
20 December 2024
Do children and young people play outside enough? As part of our 2024…
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12 Days of Play #12DaysOfPlay
18 December 2024
Monday 23 December Today we begin our #12DaysOfPlay, where we share ideas and…
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Next Phase of Play Pedagogy Award Launched!
9 December 2024
We are thrilled to announce that we are moving to the next phase…
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Play on the Shortest Day
3 December 2024
As winter settles in, daylight dwindles, leaving us with long, dark evenings. In…
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Creating Better Play Opportunities for Every Child AGM 2024
26 November 2024
We were delighted to host our 2024 AGM and bring together a room…
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Laura Harrison Playworker
2 July 2024
I never thought playwork would be the career I would end up in;…
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Summer of Connection: Play Scotland x Wee Seeds
25 June 2024
Feels like summer is meant to be a time to relax, and enjoy…
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How Amazing Playtimes Develop Language in Primary School Children
25 June 2024
It is fair to say that my job is pretty enjoyable. I work…
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Adele Cleaver: Wearing my Playwork Hat at Home
28 May 2024
Adele Cleaver trained as a playworker in Birmingham in 2009. She has recently…
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Unveiling the Play Pedagogy Award Pilot: Embracing Play Across Scotland
27 May 2024
Exciting news ahead for Play Pedagogy in Scotland! We’re thrilled to announce the…
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My day as a playworker – Gavin Bell
15 May 2024
I have been a playworker for over 20 years, gaining new play experiences…
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Reflections on spontaneous play and the opportunities afforded by incorporating Article 31 into Scots Law.
9 April 2024
By Kevin Kane, board member at Play Scotland, & Policy & Research Manager,…
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