On August 2 2007 Environment Minister Michael Russell announced funding of £1.24 million from the first round of the 2007-08 Community Environmental Renewal Scheme to 29 communities across Scotland.
There is information also below on the second round of funding.
The final total of projects supported in 2007-08 increased from 45 to 47 as a result of the progress of the approved projects and funding consequently available to support some projects held in reserve for this possibility.
More information on the Community Environmental Renewal Scheme.
This is the full list of first round grant offers, totalling £1,241,634.
Argyll and Bute
Lismore Public Hall Car Park, Isle of Lismore, Argyll and Bute - £22,335
Creation of new car park and tree planting
Upgrade of swimming pool, Bowmore, Islay, Argyll and Bute - £39,505
Upgrading swimming pool plant, building and waste heat recovery system to reduce running cost and chemical consumption
Comann Eachdraidh Lios Mor (Lismore Historical Society) - Heritage Trail and interpretation - Isle of Lismore, Argyll and Bute - £25,800
Creation of a heritage trail around Lismore
Finlaggan Historic Site Development, Finlaggan, Islay, Argyll & Bute - £98,500
Extension and refurbishment to visitor centre and creation of walkway to historical islands,
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Creation of Shoreside Path, Castlebay, Barra, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - £35,300
Creation of path along the shore, providing access to the beach and view point
Dumfries and Galloway
Sulwath Community Centre for Environmental Excellence, RSPB Mersehead Reserve, Southwick, Dumfries and Galloway - £80,000
Redevelopment of derelict building into a community and learning facility
Dee/Tarff Footpath, Tongland, Dumfries and Galloway - £35,802
Construction of a 1 km path between Tongland Bridge to Cumstoun Bridge providing a safe pedestrian route
Cree Valley Project, Daltamie, Palnure and Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway - £43,167
Upgrade of existing paths and creation of new paths, woodland management and habitat survey
Highland
Raasay Children's Play Park, Raasay, Highland - £76,000
Construction of play park on the island of Raasay
Redevelopment of the Tarradale Primary School Play Park, Muir of Ord, Highland - £20,000
New play equipment for primary school play park
Kyleakin Community Hall Extension, Skye, Highland - £14,500
Extension to community hall to provide changing and shower facilities.
Obsdale Primary School - Nursery Play area, Alness, Ross-shire, Highland - £30,000
Provision of play equipment for nursery children
Bishops Walk, Highland - Nigg, Tain Ross-shire Highland - £25,000
Reinstating historic 1.5 km walk and creation of picnic area.
Tain Community Polytunnel Project, Tain, Ross-shire Highland - £8,000
Purchase of polytunnels for growing plants for planters and hanging baskets around the town
Lairg Auction Mart and Ferrycroft Visitor Centre, Lairg, Highland - £100,000
Creation of visitor attraction to promote areas of interest in the local area.
Purchase of Grass Cutting Equipment, Kingussie, Highland - £10,000
Kingussie shinty club to purchase grass mowers for maintenance of local pitches
East Lothian
Longniddry Play Park Upgrade, East Lothian - £ 34,468
Redevelopment of play park with equipment for a range of age groups
Edinburgh City
Old Norton Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh City - £26,611
Creation of 240m of path between a former quarry and landfill site, to make a safe route for walkers
Orkney
Firth Community Play park, Firth Primary, Finstown, Orkney Islands - £23,000
Creation of play park within the grounds of Firth Primary School
Firth Park Community Garden, Finstown, Orkney Islands - £74,785
Creation of a park, paths, trees and plants and picnic areas.
South Ayrshire
Smugglers Path, Dundonald - Loans, Troon, South Ayrshire - £26,700
Providing and promoting an 11 km walk from Troon to the entrance of Dundonald Glen, completing and linking to the coastal pathways linking Ballantrae to Irvine.
West Lothian
Longridge Youth Project, Longridge, West Lothian - £50,000
Constructing a multi-user games area adjacent to an existing sports centre, and creating a youth café / drop-in centre within the sports centre
Falkirk
Westfield Community Kitchen Training Project, Westfield, Falkirk - £46,560
Provision of a professional standard kitchen for community centre.
Bonnyfield Nature Park Association - Bonnyfield Nature Park, Bonnybridge, Falkirk - £40,160
Extension and upgrading the existing path network around the nature park situated within a disused quarry. A new area of woodland will be planted
East Dunbartonshire
Raising the Profile - Merkland Local Nature Reserve, Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire - £12,261
Landscaping and path creation to reduce anti-social behaviour. Creation of local newsletter about the park.
East Ayrshire
Environmental Improvements to the Gateways of Darvel, Darvel, East Ayrshire - £13,938
Creation of a garden and interpretation panel at historical site.
Renfrewshire
South Renfrewshire Access Network Initiative (SRANI), Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire - £59,632
Creation of path which will link into existing shore side path and cycle track network and local historic sites.
Midlothian
Howgate Village Hall , Howgate, Penicuik, Midlothian - £69,610
Extending car park behind village hall and improving access road to allow better visibility.
Stirling
Beechwood Scout Centre External Development, Stirling - £100,000
Improved security by erecting fencing. Repair and painting of external walls and upgrade of car park.
Second Round of Funding
On September 12 the Minister for the Environment announced the second tranche of projects approved in the 2007-08 scheme, with total grant of £497,116 offered to 16 projects.
Fife
Community Based Red Squirrel Conservation, Ladybank, Education and Interpretation Project, Fife - £22,800: Creation of a meeting area for local groups, installation of squirrel rope bridges to facilitate viewing and a project officer to co-ordinate surveys and grey squirrel control measures.
Family Play Area - Gilvenbank Park, Glenrothes, Fife - £43,000: Creation of a children's play park for children of all ages.
Back Braes Project, Leslie, Fife - £48,534: Installation of a youth shelter, ball court and skate park on a former landfill site.
Clackmannanshire
Menstrie Community Woodland, Clackmannanshire - £30,732: Construction of a 500 metre all-abilities path in the Menstrie Community Woodland.
Tillicoultry Allotments Association (R&D Phase 2), Clackmannanshire - £25,355: Provision of a new security fence and hedge around allotments, alongside new compost bins and water butts.
Highland
Muir of Ord Skate Park, Highland - Phase 3 - £29,400: Funding for the final phase of a skate park, to install split level quarter pike and landscaping works around the park.
Get the Community on the Go, Inverness, Highland - £50,000: Creation of a multi-use games area with all weather surface within the grounds of Charleston Academy, Inverness.
Renfrewshire
Brediland Outdoor Project, Paisley, Renfrewshire - £18,778: Installation of a trim trail and play apparatus for toddlers in primary school grounds, to encourage active play.
Argyll and Bute
West Bay Play Park Dunoon Regeneration, Argyll and Bute - £75,000: Creation of a play park for children of all ages, reflecting the character and style of the local area.
East Ayrshire
Auchinleck Community Trim Trail, East Ayrshire - £28,765: Creation of a series of pathways linking the community and secondary school, providing a trim trail station and seating areas
Dunlop Village Hall Phase Two, East Ayrshire - £30,000: Upgrade of local community hall, installing double glazing and improving storage spaces.
Completing Our Routes For The Future - Stewarton Access Strategy, East Ayrshire - £13,998: Creation of 500m of all-abilities path in Lainshaw.
Edinburgh
King George V Park basketball/five-a-side court, Currie, Edinburgh - £25,000: Creation of a netted basketball and five a-side court with all weather surfacing as part of park redevelopment.
South Lanarkshire
Tinto Trim Trail, Symington, South Lanarkshire - £10,458: Installation of a school trim trail.
Falkirk
Muiravonside Country Park Heritage Trail Link, Falkirk - £29,734: Upgrading and building more than two kilometres of path within the country park, extending existing network of paths.
Perth and Kinross
Braco School Playground Improvement Group, Perth and Kinross - £15,562: Creation of willow features on railings, wall murals and 'outdoor classroom' as part of playground improvements.