Grass cutting in open spaces
We manage over 10 million square metres of grass within the Highland Council area. If you wish to check whether a specific grassy area is maintained by the Highland Council, please view our grass maintenance map.
While every effort has been made to ensure the map’s accuracy, it may include areas no longer maintained or areas that have not yet been updated to reflect recent additions.
View the grass maintenance map
Cutting frequency
How often we cut grass depends on its usage (amenity).
Routine maintenance
Grass is cut approximately every 1 to 4 weeks, depending on growth rates influenced by weather, soil quality, and other factors outside our control.
We aim to maintain grass at an appropriate length for each space type, including:
- sports fields
- cemeteries
- parks
- housing estates
- grassy areas in town
Seasonal maintenance
Less frequently maintained areas, such as verges, roundabouts, and difficult-to-reach places like riverbanks, are typically cut once or twice between March and October.
Set Aside
Designated rewilding areas are usually cut once per season.
Report a problem
If you notice a problem with grass or open spaces in your area that is not urgent (no immediate danger to life or property), you can report it online.
You will be asked to:
- Select the type of space (play area, cemetery, open space)
- Provide details of the issue
- Specify when and where you observed it
- Upload a photo, if available