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Royston Road Parks Project
20/06/2002
Where the Heart Is - an exhibition documenting the progression of the Royston Road Parks project in Glasgow and celebrating the success of inner-city regeneration - was opened by Tourism and Culture Minister Mike Watson tonight.
He said the arts have played a pivotal role in documenting and promoting the spirit of community enhanced by the Royston project which has been a major achievement for a small, Glasgow grass roots community organisation. The project resulted in the creation of two parks at each end of Royston, bringing together the community in its development.
The MInister said:
"The Scottish Executive strives to support, celebrate and promote the best of all areas of arts and culture. The Royston Road Project is a real example of excellence, displaying the community's drive for improvement and the unique ability of art to facilitate that.
"It is important that we realise the potential of culture and the arts to make a major contribution to social inclusion and to enhance the quality of life for the people of Scotland.
"Tomorrow marks the start of Architecture week, with events around the country raising public awareness of architecture and reminding us of its impact on our environment. It is important that we take pride in the spaces we live in - we can all learn from the people of Royston."
Where the Heart Is runs from the 21 June - 4 September at The Lighthouse, Glasgow. Bus Tours will run between The Lighthouse and the two parks. For information on Royston Road, please contact Lesley Booth on 07799 414474
The Royston Road project received funding from the Scottish Arts Council, Glasgow City Council, The European Social Fund of Great Britain, National Lottery Fund and Strathclyde European Partnership.
Architecture Week is an annual UK event, organised in Scotland by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, in association with the Scottish Schools of Architecture and The Lighthouse.