theSPACE
PIONEERING INCLUSIVE & YOUTH LED COMMUNITY SPACES
theSPACE Scotland CIC supports people to develop skills, ideas, and confidence through creative multi generational projects, led by youth, rooted in community and ownership.
ABOUT
theSPACE
theSpace Scotland exists to create lasting social change through youth-powered creativity, learning, and enterprise. We support young people as leaders and role models, working alongside the wider community to build projects, spaces, and opportunities that strengthen connection, confidence, and belonging.
FOUNDED IN 2009
theMart EAST LINTON
theMart in East Linton is a pop-up skatepark and creative hub, offering beginner and adult skateboarding sessions, girls’ and LGBTQ+ skate sessions, and a range of creative workshops. Offering a safe, inclusive space powered by youth for the whole community.
theSPACE
DUNBAR
Today, our dream is alive at Dunbear Point in Dunbar. After engaging the community in July 2025 consultations, we crafted detailed RIBA plans, raised £98k through grants and a 2025 Crowdfunder, and submitted our full planning application Jan 2026. We’re gearing up for a £15m capital raise to build our landmark facility in Dunbar.
the JAMSPOT DUNBAR
We are leading the design and project management for a new outdoor skatepark in Dunbar, scheduled to open in 2026. Alongside our work at the new Pump Track and theSpace will also be running both bike maintenance workshops and a small youth cafe at the Jamspot.
theSPACE
DUNBAR
An ambitious & unique community based Social Enterprise
theSpace Dunbar will be a bold, groundbreaking and multi-generational Action, Learning and Enterprise centre that will provide a diverse range of high quality facilities and activities, all powered by youth for the whole community. theSpace Dunbar will have a social purpose, economic self-reliance and environmental sustainability.
OUR MISSION
To promote, motivate, and celebrate ‘Youth in Community, creating positive action, opportunities, and connections in multi-generational spaces. Powered by youth for all, with a focus on empowerment (People), regeneration (Place), and sustainability (Planet), delivering social, economic, and environmental benefits through inclusive facilities and programs.
JOIN OUR CROWDFUNDER
Be a part of Dunbar’s most ambitious and vital community space. Help us raise the final £10K needed to submit our planning application.
SUCCESSFUL PLEDGES
RAISED TO DATE
WHERE YOUNG TALENT TAKES THE STAGE
At theSpace, we put young people at the heart of music and creativity. From electrifying gigs to hands-on music projects, we give local youth the space, support, and opportunities to create, perform, and shine. Whether you’re a budding musician, a performer, or just love live music, our youth-led events are all about expressing yourself, learning new skills, and building a community that celebrates creativity.
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