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.

The Good Roots garden was created by Stenhouse Baptist Church in 2021, with the goal of transforming an unloved grassy space into a community garden – and what a success it’s been!

There’s now a lovely wee group of folk regularly meeting each Thursday to grow and harvest fruit and veg while enjoying a good chat and coffee. They also have local primary school kids coming by weekly during the summer, and a wheelchair accessible garden space was created for some friends that drop-in weekly – the group have worked hard to create a relaxing, safe, and inclusive space for everyone in the community to enjoy.

While small in number, they’re a welcoming group that love their garden space – and you’d be very welcome to join them on Thursdays from 10am.

Check out their Facebook page!

Friends of Giles Street is a credit to Sarah, Tricia, and Catrina, who did fantastic work on the street throughout Covid restrictions – tidying up, painting, repairing, planting, and much more – and have completely transformed the area as a result!

They made friends and built a community along the way by simply picking up a hoe and some binbags and getting out there, a great example of local people impacting their community through greenspace and gardening projects.

Keep updated via their Facebook Page.

Gateside Tenants & Residents Association have a community hub in the south of the estate where they run a variety of community activities and services.  The association liaised with residents to install raised beds and benches at five locations around the estate, which have been well received and used. The beds are planted up with shrubs and flowers which are maintained by the residents association.

Established by City of Edinburgh Council, there are eight plots occupied by residents to grow fruit, veg, and flowers. The site is managed by the resident group.

Fun Fact: The group were provided free tools by Grant and his team at Scottish Prisons Tool Shed, a great example of pooling resources for community gain!

A community space to meet new people, learn about food growing, and access free nutritious food – what’s not to love! Craigentinny Community Garden is located next to Craigentinny Primary School, and was set up by a group of locals (including parents at the school) who had an interest in gardening. The group grow communally and produce is shared among the community, while a large part of the site is set aside for free play, with a variety of play structures and tree swings housed in a safe environment for local kids.

There are regular sessions on Sundays, and the group hold events throughout the year, including silent discos, jam making, and breathing workshops – something for everyone!

Keep an eye on their Facebook page for opportunities to get involved.

The Clovenstone Neighbourhood Garden project started in 2016, and now has around 35 growers, a community orchard, a pond area with a stunning clematis, and a big community shed which is shared by gardeners.

Everyone is welcome to join regular sessions with Community Gardener Richard, where you can help with communal tasks, learn new skills, and meet like minded folk while contributing to your local community, with regular harvests from the garden donated to Sunflower Pantry.

The garden is not only a space for growing but also relaxation, gathering, and creativity, with delicious, fun-filled picnics often taking place.

Fun Fact: The garden houses a self-watering strawberry plant system on the side of the shed, rigged up by gardener Mike – very innovative!

Take a look at their Facebook Page for updates.