Culture for Climate Scotland is collaborating with Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network, Cove Park and many organisations across Scotland to deliver a series of local assemblies for creative climate action. This local assembly will focus on creative climate collaboration to establish a nature network in Argyll and Bute. 

SPRINGBOARD brings together artists, cultural and sustainability organisations, climate workers, activists, local businesses, third-sector organisations and anyone interested in collaborating to form powerful local networks for creative climate action. Local assemblies are an opportunity to connect with other practitioners in your region to address climate change collectively. The events are for anyone working or volunteering in the climate or environmental sector, the arts, screen, creative industries, museums, heritage and libraries.

Agenda

• 1.30pm: Tea and coffee will be provided upon arrival.
• 1.45pm: Welcome from Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network, Cove Park and Culture for Climate Scotland.
• 2.00pm: Introduction to nature networks by Argyll and Bute Council. 
• 2.35pm: Comfort break. 
• 2.45pm: Examples of local action and engagement with Ardenconnel Community Woodland, artist Demelza Kingston and Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network. 
• 3.20pm: Comfort break. 
• 3.40pm: Ideas clinic to support the development of collaborative creative projects in woodlands and green spaces, facilitated by Culture for Climate Scotland.
• 5pm: Close. 

After the event, attendees are invited to stay at Cove Park for a free buffet dinner made by curator and chef Lydia Honeybone.

About us

Culture for Climate Scotland encourages and equips individuals, organisations and strategic bodies to harness the role of culture in achieving transformational change to an environmentally sustainable Scotland.

Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network supports every Argyll and Bute resident and community face the challenge of climate change. It identifies, facilitates and gives a voice to localised community-led climate action. 

Cove Park is a unique residency in rural Scotland for national and international artists, creative practitioners, researchers and their local community in Cove.

Accessibility

For detailed information please read the Cove Park Access Guide (opens PDF). 

Getting here

Cove Park’s 50-acre rural site is located on Peaton Hill overlooking Loch Long, about a 70-minute drive from Glasgow. There is an onsite gravel car park outside the main entrance.

The nearest train station is Helensburgh (25-minute drive from Cove Park). Travel assistance is available on the train service, for more information please visit the ScotRail guidance for accessible travel. 

Both local bus services (Wilson’s of Rhu and Garelochhead) are wheelchair accessible. Take the 316 toward Coulport and our nearest bus stop is at the bottom of Peaton Hill, about a 10/15-minute walk from Cove Park. Please note, Peaton Hill is a very steep winding road, not suitable for those with mobility issues. If you plan to arrive via bus, a member of staff (if available) can pick you up from the stop. Call the office to arrange: +44 01436 850500. 

Internal access

Ramped access to main entrance with manual external doors. All doors are wheelchair accessible. 

There is step-free level access to all areas of the building. There are gender neutral, wheelchair accessible and stoma-friendly bathrooms. 

Assistance dogs are welcome. 

Do you need support to attend?

Everyone is welcome at our events.

We know that it’s sometimes difficult for everyone to attend because of unintended barriers. We want to make any necessary adjustments to our events so that no one is excluded. These adjustments will, most likely, differ from event to event and person to person, so we need your help to get it right.

Please inform us of your accessibility requirements for this event during the registration process or get in touch by emailing eleanor.white@cultureforclimate.scot if you would like to provide more information or ask any questions.

You’ll understand that some adjustments may take more time to arrange than others, so we appreciate you giving us as much notice as possible about what you need so that we can support you to get the most out of this event.