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Welcome to Warriston Allotments
The 121 plots at Warriston, a large south facing site on the north side of Edinburgh, were created for unemployed families during the depression of the late 1920s. Thanks to the city's allotment policy the land continues to be dedicated to a wide and welcoming community of local growers who rent full or half plots on a yearly basis. The waiting list for Warriston is currently 8 years—if you would like to put your name on this list, or find out more, go to City of Edinburgh Council allotment information. Please do not contact us re renting a plot—we are unable to reply to your enquiry as all city allotments are administered and allocated by the Edinburgh City Council. The contact form is for Warriston plot holders only, to share ideas/enquiries/contributions. We cannot reply to enquiries about plot rental or waiting lists—please see above. |
Plot holders latestThe water has now been switched off for the winter and will be turned on again at the end of March 2022.
Bonfires can be set from OCTOBER to APRIL. Times for burning are: any time Sunday, and after 6pm on weekdays. Burning is NOT permitted any other time. With the environment in mind, please compost, rather than burn, as much as possible. Fires should be used mainly for diseased material. Perennial weeds can be drowned for 3-4 weeks before adding to your compost heap—they provide many nutrients as are often deep-rooted and therefore mineral rich. Do not dump weeds, sods etc in the woods or elsewhere COVID 19 Please help keep the site a safe and healthy place to be. Wash hands regularly. Use gloves or sanitiser when using the gate padlock and taps. Take care, respect others and distance as appropriate. |
Fox dies
One of the foxes so familiar to Warriston was recently found on site in much pain. She died soon after she was discovered.
With foxes and the environment in mind we should not store or use poisons on our plots. This includes rat poison or slug pellets containing Metaldhyde. If you have rats on your plot, ie more than one or two which is perfectly normal, please contact Ian.Woolard@edinburgh.gov.uk, who can arrange for the council to control them safely. Go to our Pest or Guest section for safe slug control ideas. For the full story please see this special report. |
The Sunny Side
Roving Report from Summerside Kindergarten's Plot Ros, teacher from Summerside Kindergarten, tells us about the plot they have at Warriston, how the kids benefit from it and what they enjoy about using the space. |
Website conceived, designed and maintained by Alice Bain and Nicola Murray, 2016-21. Warriston logo April 19 many thanks to Tim Bremner.
Homepage slideshow credits—thanks to plotholder contributors: P. Andrew, T. Bremner, S. Cunningham, C. Davidson, M. Fruergaard, R. Marshall, N. Murray, N. Russell
Find more pictures in the Warriston gallery. If you have images you'd like to send in see our contact page for details
Find more pictures in the Warriston gallery. If you have images you'd like to send in see our contact page for details
