North Lanarkshire Country Parks

A wildfire warning is in place across Western Scotland today (Thursday 23 April).

All it takes is one spark to start a wildfire which has the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife.

Please follow safety advice from Scottish Fire & Rescue Service www.firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/wildfires/wildfire-prevention/

Coatbridge Community Orchard is running a work party this Saturday 👇

Work Party This Saturday 25 April, 10am We had a great time last month making some progress with pruning and other tasks in the orchard - a huge thank you to all who helped out, especially to those who brought biscuits and coffee! The orchard is now starting to look really good, and there is some beautiful blossom on our pear trees right....

Access to the Cadzow pedestrian underpass, between Hamilton Palace Grounds Park and Strathclyde Country Park, will be restricted on weekdays over the next three weeks as murals are painted.

Please use alternative routes to the park, where possible.

The Scottish Rowing Spring Regatta takes place at Strathclyde Loch this weekend - from 12.30pm on Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April.

Please note there will be no fun boats available during this time but come along to the park and enjoy the rowing action.

Cleaning work will be carried out at the Cadzow pedestrian underpass, between Hamilton Palace Grounds Park and the Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Country Park, tomorrow (Thursday 9 April) and at nights next week, starting Monday 13 April.

Access will be restricted at these times so please use alternative routes to the park, where possible.

A Huge well done to the Primary 7 Natural Leaders group from St. Mary's Primary School in Coatbridge, who joined the Countryside Rangers at Drumpellier Country Park to build nest boxes for small garden birds. 🐦‍⬛🌳
Great job kids!🤩
North Lanarkshire Youth Work

Welcome introductory session for 2026 at Coatbridge Community Orchard

A greenspace on your doorstep that needs your help to thrive!🌳
An orchard is a really valuable habitat for insects, birds, bats, and pollinators. We need more trees to improve soil structure, and capture carbon from the atmosphere to help with climate resilience and increase biodiversity.
Come along and find out how you can get involved.

On Saturday 28th March, volunteers can help with a litter pick, general tidying up of the site, and possibly some pruning.

You can bring tools – a trowel, secateurs, and a spade – if you want and please come with outdoor appropriate clothing and footwear.

You will meet new people, learn new skills while helping to improve a local greenspace.https://ow.ly/HYYz50YzjoZ

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer health walk leader? 🚶‍♀️It is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and meet new people you don't need any experience and full training will be provided
contact Get Walking Lanarkshire for more information

We are currently looking for more volunteer health walk leaders in Cumbernauld and in Shotts.

If you enjoy walking and would like to help others become more active, then we are looking for you! You’ll meet new people, improve your own health and wellbeing and see your walkers improve too.

Health walks are free, easy local walks, lasting no longer than an hour. No previous experience is needed, just a friendly nature and the availability to lead a walk on a regular basis. Free training is provided.

Interested? Get in touch for more details:
[email protected] | 07903 358424

We still have some spaces on our Water Bird Walk at Strathclyde Park tomorrow and the weather looks great for it 🌥️why not come along and enjoy a lovely walk with our Countryside Rangers and learn all about our resident birds 🪿🦆

Our 2026 Greenspace events are back and we are starting with the Water Bird Walk at Strathclyde Country Park 🦆🦢
Remember all our events are FREE to attend!
📅 Thursday 19 March
🕚 1pm - 4pm
📌 Strathclyde Country Park
📧 [email protected]
📞 01698 402060
Come along and join the Countryside Rangers on a pleasant walk around the Loch where we will focus on identifying the different species of waterfowl found on and around the Loch.
Don't worry, any other animals we meet along the way will be included in our discussion 🐾🦊🦡
Booking is essential for this event as spaces are limited!
https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-culture/countryside-and-parks/whats/water-bird-walk

A community project to improve Dumbreck Marsh Local Nature Reserve for residents and visitors has been successfully completed.

It includes a physical and digital heritage trail, link path, new signage, benches, a sculpture to celebrate the return of salmon to the Garrell Burn, and conservation work by volunteers.
https://ow.ly/x3KR50YuCx0

Our 2026 Greenspace events are back and we are starting with the Water Bird Walk at Strathclyde Country Park 🦆🦢
Remember all our events are FREE to attend!
📅 Thursday 19 March
🕚 1pm - 4pm
📌 Strathclyde Country Park
📧 [email protected]
📞 01698 402060
Come along and join the Countryside Rangers on a pleasant walk around the Loch where we will focus on identifying the different species of waterfowl found on and around the Loch.
Don't worry, any other animals we meet along the way will be included in our discussion 🐾🦊🦡
Booking is essential for this event as spaces are limited!
https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-culture/countryside-and-parks/whats/water-bird-walk