Play Scotland

The national expert in play for parents, policymakers and the play workforce Email: [email protected] #PlayEveryday

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

🎉Celebrating the launch of Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan!

This is a clear commitment from the Scottish Government to play opportunities and experiences for all our children and young people.

https://t.co/tfsI7HReUV

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Follow us over on Bluesky: https://t.co/2triR9Tb2I

This account will be left for reference but the best way to contact us is via our website or social media.
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[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Just 12 weeks to go til our Strategy Launch!

📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm
📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh

Bookings open soon, but pop it in your diary 📖

Please note the change of date: Hearts have a midweek match, so we've happily made room for a different kind of play ⚽

[YouthLink Scotland @YouthLinkScot]

🌳 Scotland’s Play Park Survey 2026 is live!

@scotgov wants to hear directly from families about what's working and what improvements can be made to their local play spaces, through this survey managed by @PlayScotland.

Share your views by 16th Sep 👉 https://t.co/PgD5P0EFya

[Children's Health Scotland @ChildHealthScot]

#Playday2026 is coming! 🎉
Join @PlayScotland on 5 August to celebrate children’s right to play – here, there, everywhere 🌍✨
Get involved 👇
https://t.co/dZfNJAsIIs
#PlayEverywhere

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

🤔 What's the best thing about your local park?
🧸 Help shape the future of play spaces across Scotland.
🕖 It only takes 7 minutes 👉 https://t.co/QFjQXB193N

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

📢 Now Open: Scotland’s Play Park Survey!

Share your experiences of your local park to help shape the future of play in Scotland.

🌳 Take part in the survey today and have your say: https://t.co/QFjQXB193N

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Woody and Buzz have a new quest: to wrestle with the explosion of digital play ▶️

24% of parents of 3‑ to 5‑year‑olds find it hard to control their child’s screen time. ⌛️

Photo Credit: Disney Pixar, Toy Story 5

Full blog: https://t.co/oERaC1X6Fg

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Our August cohort list is now open, and our shiny new dedicated Play Pedagogy Award website is now live! The website is dedicated to giving schools and local authorities a clear, welcoming space to explore what the Award is, how the journey works, and how to register interest.

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Across Scotland, more schools are asking an exciting question: what could learning look like if play was valued as a powerful part of the school day, not something squeezed in around the edges?

https://t.co/H5x6b9Wupj

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

📸: Our OPAL lead, Laura, said, "Even the heavy downpours didn’t dampen spirits at the parent Stay and Play in Forfar on Thursday! The rain brought a fun dynamic to this International Day of Play" 🌧

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

🥳 We're still buzzing from the International Day of Play last Thursday!

Our team attended celebrations across Scotland, and from imaginary cafés, to hopscotch games, to gigantic sandpits, we saw once again how much play really means to children of all ages.

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Thank you to everyone who took part in celebrating the power of play!

If your school registered to participate, don't forget to complete our evaluation survey by 23 June to be entered into the £100 prize draw to contribute towards play resources for your school!

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Happy #InternationalDayofPlay!

We hope you have brilliant plans, and we can’t wait to see what you get up to! Tag us in your celebrations or email photos you have permission to share to us at [email protected]

🎈 Happy playing! 🤸‍♀️

[UNICEF @UNICEF]

Around the world, opportunities for outdoor play are disappearing. So Greg Goya and UNICEF turned streets into playgrounds. We created four games across cities, transforming ordinary places into moments of joy.

Play is everywhere. This #InternationalDayOfPlay, share where you find it.

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

✨ It's 1 week until the #InternationalDayofPlay! Are you gearing up for extra playtime, playful class activities, or something else?

Tell us in the comments!

Don't forget to register: https://t.co/YTPf1zpnaZ

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Researchers at Queen Margaret University are looking to hear from UK-based professionals, including teachers and early years practitioners, about their attitudes towards different types of nature play.

📋 Take part here:
https://t.co/XHmLlbLwxZ

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

With only 3 weeks to go until International Day of Play, we're thrilled to see how many of you are getting involved!

We would love to know how you're celebrating! Let us know in the comments! 👇

Don't forget to register if you haven't already: https://t.co/YTPf1zpnaZ

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Keep up to date with this year's campaign at https://t.co/j1OaffSfkd

Find out more below:
https://t.co/wIGod5uEdD

#PlayEverywhere #Playday2026

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

🥳Join us on 5th August to celebrate Playday!

This year we're highlighting the importance of creating opportunities for children to play *wherever* they are.

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

Play happens 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, and we're calling for children to have access to playful moments, everyday adventures, opportunities to play in their neighbourhood, and inclusive and welcoming environments.