Work to transform a stalled development site into a new green space in East Dunbartonshire has been completed.

The Bearsden Baptist Church has created a reflection and sensory garden at an underused site through the Stalled Spaces Scotland programme.

The council was one of seven local authorities awarded funding to deliver the initiative, which is inspired by Stalled Spaces Glasgow and supported by Architect and Design Scotland (A&DS) and the Scottish Government.


It successfully bid for the area to be part of the programme - securing £15,000, which is being match-funded by the authority.

Small grants have been made available to encourage the temporary use of stalled development sites, under-used green spaces, and vacant and derelict land in East Dunbartonshire.

Cllr Alan Moir said: "This is tremendous news and a perfect example of how funding of this kind can be put to excellent use.

"I am sure the reflection and sensory garden will be a haven for people of all ages - providing people with the opportunity to take time out from the hustle-bustle of daily life, as well as affording learning opportunities to local schools and groups.

"I hope this successful project inspires other people and groups to apply for funding. The Stalled Spaces Scotland Programme aims to empower people and groups to bring under-used spaces back into positive use for the benefit for the whole community."

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