Welcome to Warriston Allotments

The 119 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—see City of Edinburgh Council allotment information.

​Warriston plot holders can get in touch with ideas & contributions for the website, and to ask questions about Warriston site, while all website visitors are welcome to comment. Contact is via the Warriston contact form.

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Moth in progress

Take a closer look at the most recent addition to Wildlife@Warriston. Please send a picture via the contact page if you spot any striking or unusual wildlife on or around your plot and are quick enough to get a photo

Pest or guest?

Recognise this? Many plot holders have commented on the large numbers of these colourful insects at large on on sunny days this year. A welcome guest on any allotment. Find out more at Pest or Guest?
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Website conceived, designed and maintained by Alice Bain and Nicola Murray, 2016-19. Warriston logo April 19 many thanks to Tim Bremner.
Homepage slideshow credits—thanks to plotholder contributors: ​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