The grant scheme, managed by Forward Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government, will invest £500,000 in 16 local communities (affected by quarrying) to help improve and sustain their environments. 

When making the announcement the Environment Minister Michael Russell said: "this grant scheme supports our objective of creating a greener Scotland - by improving Scotland's natural and built environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it."  

Projects include the redevelopment of a disused allotment in Tillicoultry, a family play area in Glenrothes and the creation of a multi-use games area in Inverness.

Argyll & Bute

Clackmannanshire

East Ayrshire

Edinburgh

Falkirk

Fife

Highland

Perth & Kinross

Renfrewshire

South Lanarkshire