A team from JP Morgan Chase came out with us last week to Swanston Farm, removing Gorse, a native plant species which is sadly encroaching heavily on upland greenspaces. The group cleared two bushes of Gorse and provided some care to an establishing hedgerow. Thank you.

Join us to Celebrate the 1st year of the transformation of OLD Prestonfield Bowling Green into a vibrant Community Space. Activities include, Planting spring flowers, Designing a tree sign for the orchard, Make apple juice ( Bring some apples if you can) and face painting.

We were delighted to spend an afternoon planting wildflower plug plants in Inch Park relaxed mowing area. Huge thanks to Inch Nursery for providing these plants, and for looking after them all summer. Its great to help make the park even better for both people and wildlife.

We are absolutely thrilled to be starting a new program of woodland and garden activities at Valley Park Community Centre, kicking things off with a community lunch and get together on Thursday 27th October. Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund. @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Reminder about the Burdiehouse Burn Valley park Skatepark consultation which closes on 19th October docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park Skatepark Consultation

Thank you for completing this questionnaire. As part of the Restore the Burn project, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) are carrying out a consultation with the local community about the d...

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Lots of laughter and smiles as usual at our Deaconess Gardening group. We've been making fantastic progress. We've finished the new planting area for Ballenden House patients and staff and moved onto helping tidy up the existing planting areas. @nhslothcharity.bsky.social

It has been such a busy autumn in Craigmillar Castle Park. We had school sessions making birds with clay. We had a fabulous performance of Positive Imaginings by Rowan Environmental Arts (REA) followed by an inspiring workshop with Hope for the Future.

Opportunity Reminder: We’re looking for up to five new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board and help shape the next chapter of ELGT. If you’d like to find out more go to elgt.org.uk/about-us/vac... Applications close: 5.00pm, Friday 30 October 2026

Vacancy reminder for a Community Link Worker. Deadline is Tues 20 Oct 2026 at 5.00pm. You can find more information and details of how to apply by visiting our website elgt.org.uk/about-us/vac...

As part of our work in North Edinburgh, we took two P7 classes from St. David's RC Primary School down to the shore at Silverknowes. We explored the shoreline looking for shells, seaweed and any other interesting sealife, all part of their John Muir Award #seashore #johnmuir

We were blessed with amazing sunshine at both our community health walks in Bingham and Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park. Everyone commented on how good they felt for getting out in the parks, catching up and having some gentle exercise too. All part of our Restore The Burn project.

Thank you to the team from Essence Mediacom Scotland for your help improving Leith Links and providing valuable care to the arboretum within the eastern part of the greenspace. The team looked after 52 trees which have ornamental, scientific and educational importance.

It's bulb planting season, so we've begun planting tulips and daffodils in West Pilton Park to enjoy next spring. We're planning to plant around 1000 spring bulbs over the next few weeks, so come and join us on Wednesday mornings 10:30-12:30 at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

We were thrilled to have a guided tour around the Hermitage of Braid by CEC Park Rangers. They told us all about the history of the land before it became a public green space. For some in the group it was their first time visiting this absolute gem in the South of Edinburgh.

We've made fantastic progress on our NHS Lothian Charity project in Deaconess Gardens, thanks to generous support from the CEC Parks Department who have delivered all the materials to the site for us. @nhslothcharity.bsky.social

Please nominate Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust for the next draw to help us create habitats for wildlife. movementforgood.com/draws/specia...

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

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A team from Ernst & Young came out to help make greenspace improvements to the young woodland adjacent to Saughton tram stop. The group aided the young trees' establishment through weeding and improved the diversity of the grassland areas by planting nearly 200 wildflower plugs.

Reminder that Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park will close for path improvement works from today between Lasswade Road and Gilmerton Dykes Street for 8-10 weeks.

This Scotland's Climate Week (28 Sept – 4 Oct), why not help to look after trees across the Lothians by supporting Tree Time through www.tree-time.com #ScotClimateWeek #ClimateAction

Join a women-led night ride through North Edinburgh starting at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre and exploring local highlights before finishing with a hot drink at West Pilton Park. REGISTER HERE: bbr.cyclinguk.org?drylaw-nc-an...

We’re looking for up to five new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board and help shape the next chapter of ELGT. If you’d like to find out more go to elgt.org.uk/about-us/vac... Applications close: 5.00pm, Friday 30 October 2026

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We have a vacancy for a Community Link Worker which is funded through the Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership. Deadline is Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 5.00pm. You can find more information and details of how to apply by visiting our website www.elgt.org.uk/about-us/vac...

Opportunity to provide feedback on the Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park Skatepark designs. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park Skatepark Consultation

Thank you for completing this questionnaire. As part of the Restore the Burn project, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) are carrying out a consultation with the local community about the d...

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What a fabulously sunny walk we had in Burdiehouse Burn Valley park. Everyone really enjoyed strolling along by the burn, taking in the peace and quiet, all part of our current.

Our latest cycle ride with our North Edinburgh Women's group was a sunny one, along the North Edinburgh cycle network and out to Newhaven lighthouse. It's great to work in partnership with Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre to help promote confidence and safer cycling for women.

Another couple of teams from Royal London came out with us last week to Swanston Farm. The group tackled gorse clearing with gusto to create space for new tree planting and provided some care to a young, establishing hedgeline. Thank you for all your help.

What a beautiful event in Craigmillar Castle Park this weekend. A wonderful example of what a few dedicated and creative people can bring to their community. There was singing, dancing, lovely crafting and a whole load of heart and soul. Well done everyone.

Autumn is such a beautiful time in Craigmillar Castle Park woods. Our school groups have been having loads of fun this week, searching for conkers and making these wonderful greenmen faces.

Great to see our plans to Restore the Burn project have been approved which include a replacement bridge and new amphitheatre seating as part of Edinburgh riverside overhaul. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Replacement bridge and new amphitheatre seating part of Edinburgh riverside overhaul

Riverside changes approved in Burdiehouse

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