Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust
@greenspacetrust.bsky.social
Our Vision: Everyone in Edinburgh and the Lothians has access to quality greenspaces to help support their health & wellbeing
www.elgt.org.uk
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We had a fantastic volunteer session with i4 Product Design in Swanston. We maintained just under 300m of hedge line which we planted a few years ago, alongside planting 75 trees ranging from Hazel, Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Wild Cherry and Sessile Oak. Thank you to team i4 for their help.
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We had a fantastic volunteer session with i4 Product Design in Swanston. We maintained just under 300m of hedge line which we planted a few years ago, alongside planting 75 trees ranging from Hazel, Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Wild Cherry and Sessile Oak. Thank you to team i4 for their help.
We found a wonderful window of sun for our walk in Craigmillar Castle Park. Admiring the snowdrop and listening to the Robin and the song thrush. #naturewalk #craigmillarcastlepark
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We found a wonderful window of sun for our walk in Craigmillar Castle Park. Admiring the snowdrop and listening to the Robin and the song thrush. #naturewalk #craigmillarcastlepark
Join our next planting activity on 13th March at North Junction Street from 11am to 1pm.
February 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Join our next planting activity on 13th March at North Junction Street from 11am to 1pm.
We had a wonderful afternoon in Inch Park sowing more yellow rattle seed and admiring the trees. Working with the Friends of Inch Park Committee who have some upcoming events you can get involved with this month - tree planting on 7th Feb and litter picking on the 14th Feb.
February 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
We had a wonderful afternoon in Inch Park sowing more yellow rattle seed and admiring the trees. Working with the Friends of Inch Park Committee who have some upcoming events you can get involved with this month - tree planting on 7th Feb and litter picking on the 14th Feb.
We were absolutely delighted to have 25 people at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre for a workshop on vegetable growing. Nadia Russell, horticultural tutor and allotment enthusiast, shared her expert knowledge and advice. We love these opportunities to bring people together.
February 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
We were absolutely delighted to have 25 people at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre for a workshop on vegetable growing. Nadia Russell, horticultural tutor and allotment enthusiast, shared her expert knowledge and advice. We love these opportunities to bring people together.
We had fun in West Pilton Park with families for our Wellies in the Woods project, helping connect children with nature through story telling. We enjoyed reading The Oak Tree by Julia Donaldson, which inspired activities to do with acorns, animal homes and bird nests. @groundworkuk.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 8:48 AM
We had fun in West Pilton Park with families for our Wellies in the Woods project, helping connect children with nature through story telling. We enjoyed reading The Oak Tree by Julia Donaldson, which inspired activities to do with acorns, animal homes and bird nests. @groundworkuk.bsky.social
We are gearing up for our final planting of Tree Time trees this season, so if you would like to order a planted tree–either a memorial or street tree– please place your order by the 14th of February 2026.
February 3, 2026 at 10:43 AM
We are gearing up for our final planting of Tree Time trees this season, so if you would like to order a planted tree–either a memorial or street tree– please place your order by the 14th of February 2026.
Another fabulous walk from Gracemount, we just love wandering through Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, especially in the sunshine. Join us on Wednesday afternoons, everyone welcome. @nhslothcharity.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Another fabulous walk from Gracemount, we just love wandering through Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, especially in the sunshine. Join us on Wednesday afternoons, everyone welcome. @nhslothcharity.bsky.social
Find out about our latest greenspace activities. mailchi.mp/6e8bf4061c4c...
January 30, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Find out about our latest greenspace activities. mailchi.mp/6e8bf4061c4c...
Delighted to present the latest Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust Impact Report. This gives an overview of the work we do and a review of our performance during the financial year 2024/2025. www.elgt.org.uk/.../ELGT-Imp...
January 30, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Delighted to present the latest Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust Impact Report. This gives an overview of the work we do and a review of our performance during the financial year 2024/2025. www.elgt.org.uk/.../ELGT-Imp...
A fantastic session in a beautiful sunny Craigmillar Castle Park for the Youth Build team who were helping to look after the park.
January 30, 2026 at 12:22 PM
A fantastic session in a beautiful sunny Craigmillar Castle Park for the Youth Build team who were helping to look after the park.
We were sowing yellow rattle seed in the relaxed mowing areas of Inch Park which is great for biodiversity because it reduces the dominance of grass and opens up space for a wider variety of wildflowers. Thrilled to see some crocus and snowdrops - the first signs of spring.
January 30, 2026 at 12:18 PM
We were sowing yellow rattle seed in the relaxed mowing areas of Inch Park which is great for biodiversity because it reduces the dominance of grass and opens up space for a wider variety of wildflowers. Thrilled to see some crocus and snowdrops - the first signs of spring.
Delighted that plans have been approved for a new cafe at West Pilton Park as part of the redevelopment of the park. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/01/22/p...
Plans for new cafe and community garden in West Pilton approved - Deadline News
PLANS for a new cafe in West Pilton Park, part of a wider £4m regeneration project, have been greenlit by the City of Edinburgh Council.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Delighted that plans have been approved for a new cafe at West Pilton Park as part of the redevelopment of the park. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/01/22/p...
Great session with youth build team preparing a space for a woodland play and activity space for Craigmillar Early Years Centre. They cleared an old wall from the gate to make a path and access and pulled brambles and raked leaves ready for woodchip. Great job. #outdoorlearning
January 23, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Great session with youth build team preparing a space for a woodland play and activity space for Craigmillar Early Years Centre. They cleared an old wall from the gate to make a path and access and pulled brambles and raked leaves ready for woodchip. Great job. #outdoorlearning
ELGT are delighted to be working with Miller Homes and Groundwork to deliver the Wellies in Woods family programme across Edinburgh. @groundworkuk.bsky.social
Volunteers from Miller Homes’ Scotland East team have kicked off a new national charity partnership with Groundwork, getting straight into action and reinforcing the housebuilder’s long-term commitment to supporting communities, nature and outdoor learning.
Miller Homes Scotland East launches new national charity partnership with Groundwork
Volunteers from Miller Homes’ Scotland East team have kicked off a new national charity partnership with Groundwork, getting straight into action and reinforcing the housebuilder’s long-term commitment to supporting communities, nature and outdoor learning.
www.scottishconstructionnow.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:06 AM
ELGT are delighted to be working with Miller Homes and Groundwork to deliver the Wellies in Woods family programme across Edinburgh. @groundworkuk.bsky.social
We had a fabulous celebration for our Out & About and Thrive programmes thanks to a participant who raised funds for a community event at Redhall Garden. To help people connect and stay active using greenspaces. #CommunityConnections #wellbeing #natureformentalhealth
January 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM
We had a fabulous celebration for our Out & About and Thrive programmes thanks to a participant who raised funds for a community event at Redhall Garden. To help people connect and stay active using greenspaces. #CommunityConnections #wellbeing #natureformentalhealth
Come along to a garden workshop on Friday 30th January 1-3pm, at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre. Whether you grow vegetables at home, an allotment, at a community garden, or would like to get involved with growing food at Goodtrees for the community pantry.
January 20, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Come along to a garden workshop on Friday 30th January 1-3pm, at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre. Whether you grow vegetables at home, an allotment, at a community garden, or would like to get involved with growing food at Goodtrees for the community pantry.
Primary 1 class from Prestonfield Primary School enjoyed planting at the old Prestonfield Bowling Green adding color and biodiversity to this new transforming Prestonfield Community Space.
January 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Primary 1 class from Prestonfield Primary School enjoyed planting at the old Prestonfield Bowling Green adding color and biodiversity to this new transforming Prestonfield Community Space.
We're delighted to be offering TWO nature walks per week in Inch Park, as part of our collaboration with Friends of Inch Park. Everyone welcome. A way to explore the local park and connect with each other. Learning more about nature in a relaxed and fun way.
January 7, 2026 at 11:28 AM
We're delighted to be offering TWO nature walks per week in Inch Park, as part of our collaboration with Friends of Inch Park. Everyone welcome. A way to explore the local park and connect with each other. Learning more about nature in a relaxed and fun way.
We are back! What a stunning day to kick off 2026 Monday Nature Walks. If you would like to join us we meet at the adventure play park every Monday morning at Craigmillar Castle Park. All welcome the pace is gentle and we can adapt the walk to the needs of those who come. #naturewalk
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We are back! What a stunning day to kick off 2026 Monday Nature Walks. If you would like to join us we meet at the adventure play park every Monday morning at Craigmillar Castle Park. All welcome the pace is gentle and we can adapt the walk to the needs of those who come. #naturewalk
Great effort from upskilling guys today. Clearing low hanging branches and brambles to improve sightings in the woods in Craigmillar Castle Park #conservation #cashback funded by Create
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Great effort from upskilling guys today. Clearing low hanging branches and brambles to improve sightings in the woods in Craigmillar Castle Park #conservation #cashback funded by Create
Find out about our latest activities and festive wishes mailchi.mp/554049daf4b1...
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Find out about our latest activities and festive wishes mailchi.mp/554049daf4b1...
Lots of people will be thinking about holidays and festive activities but for those of you looking to the New Year. From the 8th of January we will be running a health and nature walk every Thursday at 1.30pm. Leaving from the Medical Practices on Niddrie Mains Road.
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Lots of people will be thinking about holidays and festive activities but for those of you looking to the New Year. From the 8th of January we will be running a health and nature walk every Thursday at 1.30pm. Leaving from the Medical Practices on Niddrie Mains Road.
Great day with volunteers from NatWest and the local Friends of Group , helping to tidy up Campbell Park.
December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Great day with volunteers from NatWest and the local Friends of Group , helping to tidy up Campbell Park.
Well it wasn’t the best weather for heading out on our community wellbeing walk at Gracemount. It didn’t stop our super pair here meeting up anyway. It’s good to get out together for a blether. @nhslothcharity.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Well it wasn’t the best weather for heading out on our community wellbeing walk at Gracemount. It didn’t stop our super pair here meeting up anyway. It’s good to get out together for a blether. @nhslothcharity.bsky.social