One of the greatest assets of the Woodhall, Faskine and Palacecraig Conservation Area is its network of paths, providing safe and accessible routes for walkers, families, dog owners and those enjoying our popular weekly Health Walks. Over recent years, however, a number of these paths have become increasingly overgrown. As maintenance budgets have reduced, vegetation has encroached onto sections of the Core Path network and canal towpaths, making some routes more difficult to

We're pleased to share our 2025–2026 Annual Update, highlighting the work our volunteers, members and supporters have achieved over the past year. Inside you'll find updates on: Protecting our local green belt. Community activities and volunteering. Weekly health walks. Wildlife conservation. Celebrating 200 years of the Monkland & Kirkintilloch Railway. Responding to new environmental challenges. Our priorities for the year ahead. How you can support our work. Thank you to e

A wonderful sight greeted visitors to Faskine Fields recently, a deer spotted roaming the local area between Coatbridge and Airdrie. It's always special to witness these graceful creatures in our community green spaces. What Are Deer Up To in March? March is a busy time for deer in Scotland. Here's what's happening in their world: End of Winter Survival Mode – Deer are coming out of a tough winter period when food was scarce. They're now actively grazing on fresh spring growt

The recent rejection of planning application 18/00890/PP by Orchard Brae to develop the greenbelt in North Lanarkshire marks a significant win for local campaigners. This decision protects valuable green space from being turned into a mixed-use development, preserving the environment and community character. The outcome highlights the power of community action and the importance of safeguarding greenbelt land. Greenbelt land in North Lanarkshire preserved after planning appli

A Pied Wagtail . The Pied Wagtails like the Wetlands . This one in the photo was down at the River looking for insects . The Pied...