Harriet Gardens, a £3 million housing village in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, has opened to support homelessness. Designed to house 15 residents in individual “nest homes,” it offers shared amenities like a gym and kitchen. This second Scottish village of its kind was developed by Social Bite and South Lanarkshire Council.
Category: Environment
Pink Moon to be seen tonight
Garden Waste Permits Available
New garden waste permits in South Lanarkshire will start from 1 April 2026, costing £46.49, with pink permits required for collection. Residents can apply online for up to three bins. Food waste remains free for non-permit households. Collection occurs biweekly, except during holidays, with alternative waste disposal options available.
Spring Forward – 5 things to do in Lanarkshire this Springtime
Discover five enjoyable activities in Lanarkshire this spring: take a scenic walk in Chatelherault Country Park, stroll or cycle around Strathclyde Country Park, catch live performances at Airdrie Town Hall, attend shows at Lanark Memorial Hall, and explore the Falls of Clyde and historic New Lanark.
Volunteer with South Lanarkshire Litter Pickers
If you want to help remove waste from our streets and green spaces why not get involved. You will be not only be supporting Keep Scotland Beautiful’s #SpringCleanScotland, which runs until 24 April this year, but will also be backing the council’s very own It’s Your Place campaign. Across South Lanarkshire there are many litter picking […]
Northern Lights could be seen again tonight
Skywatchers in Scotland enjoyed breathtaking views of the Northern Lights last night, capturing stunning images. For those who missed the display, forecasters predict high activity and clear skies, offering another opportunity to witness the phenomenon tonight. Did you take any impressive photos during the event?
Fly Tipping at Park Farm Road
Trees Transform Blantyre: A Greener Future
In the past three years, nearly 2,000 trees have been planted in Blantyre, Scotland, as part of the Clyde Climate Forest initiative aimed at enhancing urban air quality and biodiversity. Recent efforts involve collaborations with local schools and organizations at key locations to further combat climate change impacts and improve green spaces.







