People and Place case studies

Our People and Place programme has enabled projects across our region to make a real impact on local communities.

We’ve been delighted to work with some of the 2024/25 People and Place projects to create videos showcasing their work and the impact they are having. Our People and Place grants are funded by the Scottish Government. For the projects showcased on this page, we provided grants to each local authority, who then made the money available to these projects.

Scroll down to take a look at the videos.

City of Edinburgh Council

Thistle Outdoors

This film shows the impact of Thistle Outdoors, funded by our People and Place grant via City of Edinburgh Council. Thistle Outdoors provides adaptive bike sessions for people with long term health issues and disabilities.

Scottish Borders Council

Walk It

This film is about the Walk It programme run in the Scottish Borders. The programme provides both indoor and outdoor walking sessions. The indoor sessions are designed to help people build their confidence and fitness, which will then help and enable them to choose walking in their day to day life instead of using the car.

East Lothian Council

Folding bikes

In East Lothian, a folding bike hire initiative is being rolled out at libraries in the main towns. The initiative is designed to allow people to try a bike before buying their own. The folding bikes can be hired by the day for just £5.

People and Place case studies