About Transition Scotland Support

Transition Scotland Support is not currently active, but here is the statement we made about our work from June 2008-March 2011:

Transition Scotland Support (TSS) works with communities who want to move towards a more local way of living, which saves money, brings benefits to health and boosts local jobs and wellbeing, as well as helping the planet.

The energy, inspiration and motivation generated by getting people together is what has given Transition in Scotland such momentum.

The first Transition Town in Scotland, PEDAL in Portobello, was established in 2005 and since then Transition initiatives have popped up across Scotland, from the Borders to the northern Highlands. Many other Scottish communities are following a similar path. The collective strength of communities striving for common goals has created an unstoppable head of steam energy at local, regional and national level in Scotland.

TSS has 5 members of staff who are ready to help you in lots of ways: in areas where people are interested in getting a their own group off the ground, wecan help by providing or sourcing a speaker to help rally like-minded people and kindle enthusiasm, or by providing a growing selection of free materials – like this starter pack, DVDs on loan and a range of inspiring case studies, showing what Scottish communities have already achieved.

Further down the line, TSS can advise groups on the nitty gritty of drafting their constitution, staying vibrant and healthy and sharing expertise and inspiration. It can organise and fund visits between communities and lend groups resources and help them think through the next stages of their development.

When it comes to injecting a bit of zip into your own transition work, there’s nothing like getting involved in a regional or national Transition gathering. These invariably feature a fantastic range of speakers and workshops, but every bit as importantly, give you the chance to meet others involved in transition in their communities. Making new friends, sharing experiences, bouncing ideas off each other and having a good time is what makes transition gatherings really special.

You can keep in touch with what's going on across Scotland by signing up to the website to receive regular email updates, and to join the fast growing virtual network, where you can get in touch directly with others working in communities all across Scotland.