And we always knew it, further research proves it is a good idea to get outdoors this weekend
Time spent outdoors improves mental health and wellbeing - National Trust for Scotland
New research for the Trust has highlighted the importance of access to the outdoors for improving people’s quality of life and reducing stress.
A survey carried out for the National Trust for Scotland shows that 97% of Scots believe access to the outdoors is important for their mental health, a point that is particularly significant at this time of year when the wintery weather and dark nights can deter people from heading out.
Dundonians have been unveiled as the strongest advocates for spending time outdoors, with 99% agreeing it’s important for their overall wellbeing, closely followed by people from Inverness (97%) and Glasgow (96%). The research also found that 95% of those surveyed said spending time outdoors was effective at reducing their stress levels, with 89% stating that it enhances their quality of life.
The Scottish coast topped the polls as the preferred place to spend time outdoors (58%), followed by 50% who favoured woodland spaces and 48% choosing country parks or gardens. The popularity of a wide range of landscapes, and their value to people’s wellbeing, has highlighted the importance of our charity’s work to care for, protect and share Scotland’s outdoor places.
Posted On: 05/01/2024
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