Prestonfield Allotments is a micro-allotment site run by its own association. The site was installed in 2015 by the CEC Neighbourhood Environment Programme, with 13 plots for local residents.

The site is a lovely example of how creative you can be with your own plot, with members each taking different approaches – whether that be building a small greenhouse for example, or installing a mini polytunnel.

All plots are currently occupied, but if you are a Prestonfield resident interested in a plot please get in touch!

Through Bethany Christian Trust’s Inspiring Leith programme, a group of enthusiastic people have been beautifying a community garden space next to Persevere and Citadel Courts.

They’ve created growing spaces with areas to gather and relax, installed raised beds accessible to those in need of mobility adjustments, and are making lots of progress – it’s set to be quite the transformation.

In collaboration with Lend a Hand & Growing Youth, a community shed is being built so gardeners can still come together throughout the winter months (and the summer rain!)

Fun Fact: The group have been growing together since 2020, when they restored a neglected site, and they’ve built-up friendships and lots of gardening skills ever since.

If you live locally, you’re welcome to drop by – get in touch.

Magdalene Community Garden was started in 2015 by local people working alongside Community Alliance Trust and Re:Solution, and has thrived as a space for community activities ever since – with events such as music gigs and Mexican fiestas (plus an annual Santa’s Grotto) taking place regularly in the abundant and productive garden!

If you live locally you’re more than welcome to attend local workdays and events, and can get in touch to take on a growing bed.

Take a peek at the garden’s Facebook Page to see what they’re upto!

Built in 2011, Lochend Secret Garden is a thriving community project home to a really welcoming bunch of folk – 53 in total! It was originally a project born from the local community alongside Carr Gomm and Edinburgh Community Backgreens Association, and is now run by an association made up of plot holders.

Locals are encouraged to come along to Wednesday afternoon sessions, or take on a raised bed for growing. All sorts of fun-filled community events take place regularly – silent discos, curry afternoons, breathing workshops – anything goes, but they nearly always include making good use of the pizza oven!

Keep up to date on what’s happening on their Facebook Page.

2025 Events & Workshops

Kirkliston community garden is next to Alison Park in Kirkliston, with several raised beds mostly for community growing. The lovely people at Kirkliston Community Conservation Volunteers set up and run the project as part of their aim to make the village beautiful!

It all began with installing floral displays and planters while tidying the streets, and the group now runs are regular community workshops and fun events to get involved in. Every one welcome!

Head over to their Facebook page for updates.

A site made up of a number of raised beds, to be used by residents of Inchkeith Court. The site was developed by City of Edinburgh Council and is now run by a resident group. The area is used for growing and social events for the community.

The Greenway Garden is a thriving hub in the community with lots of activities, and around 20 growers who have come together to grow food, build a sense of community, and improve their health and wellbeing. The project is led by Murrayburn & Hailesland Community Park Association, and is supported by Wester Hailes Growing Communities.

It’s a sizeable garden with over 60 raised beds, a community shed, tool shed, and forest garden. The beds are tended by local households and volunteers who grow food for the Sunflower Pantry and other local community food projects. There are regular events and workshops, not only about gardening but wellbeing, cooking, mindfulness, art, music, scavenger hunts, and many a community meal – whatever you’d like to use the space for! There’s also frequently Natural Play workshops for kids, run with support from The Green Team Edinburgh – bug hunting, arts and crafts, storytelling, games and more to get them creative and exploring in the outdoors.

The lovely group are always bringing along homemade goodies using produce grown in the garden – soups, pies, jams, ice lollies, cakes, curries – the works! All enjoyed with a cuppa in the roomy garden shed, many a food coma has occurred here.

Fun Fact: The garden houses two beehives, with regular beekeeping workshops run by beekeeper Wade, where anyone is welcome to get a beekeeping suit on, take a closer look, and learn all about these amazing pollinators!

Check out the garden’s Facebook page for updates.

Greendykes Community Allotments started in 2006 following interest from tenants. There are currently 20 plots but there are plans to extend. Housing Officers have worked with residents at the two adjacent blocks to manage the site.

In 2024, with support of Community Garden Jen, the group got together to refresh the allotments. Alongside this a Growing Youth programme, supported young people to build a shelter over a seating area and reskin the poly tunnel.

Gracemount Walled Garden is a large walled garden run by Transition Edinburgh South, a climate campaign group. The garden has around thirteen large growing beds, fruit trees, a polytunnel, and a shipping container which provides secure storage and weather cover.