STV (North) Projects

The STV North region goes from the Shetland Isles down to the Howe of Fife on the east coast and Fort William on the west coast, encompassing Skye and the Western Isles.

Over the past five years of the People’s Millions competition we have seen some great projects in the region. Previous winners include projects to create an Alice in Wonderland garden, replace seating in a school theatre, provide every child in the Highland Council area with waterproof suits and many more.

Rain Starts Play

This project will equip every Pre-school Centre in the Highland Council area with waterproof suits and wellington boots to enable staff to take children outside for activities and play in most weather conditions. It will benefit 4100 pre-school children by increasing their opportunities to engage in outdoor educational opportunities, active outdoor play and appreciation of the outdoor environment.

PRA (Pride, Respect & Ambition)

This project aims to transform the external environment of the school and also provide improved opportunities for pupils and the wider community to experience and be involved in the Expressive Arts. The external works include the development of garden areas, landscaping, seating, and shelters to provide a visually pleasing and stimulating environment. In addition seating in the school drama theatre will be replaced to provide a valuable resource for both school and community use. The project will benefit the pupils of Perth Grammar school (roll 1060) and the wider community.

Growing Together 2007

The aim of this project is to enhance and protect the green belt area of the Cearns Housing Development which is currently the largest social housing estate in the Western Isles. This will be done by creating a welcoming environment for the area and inclu

The Harvest Community Hall Improvement Project

This project will renovate and improve the Harvest Community Church Hall located in the centre of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. The work includes relocating and renewing the kitchen , installation of suspended ceilings, new lighting and the creation of disabled access. The project will improve the access and increase the range of activities to meet the needs of local residents. The project will benefit 450 people in the Peterhead area.

Dolphin Centre Upgrade

This project will undertake the renovation and improvement of a well used community centre located in the centre of Tayport, Fife. The work includes renewal of the kitchen and floors, renovation of the roof, installation of new toilets, improvements to the heating system and some internal alterations to improve the layout and access to increase the range of activities that may be offered. The project will benefit the community of Tayport (population 4000).