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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 go to City of Edinburgh Council allotment information: please do not contact Warriston re renting a plot—they are allocated through the Council only. Warriston plot holders can get in touch via the contact form with ideas & contributions for the website or to ask questions about Warriston site. |
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With a stay at home policy now in place, plot holders should be respectful of others in relation to national guidelines re coronavirus. The plot is a healthy, safe place to be so long as we stick to this. The water is now on so we can wash our hands regularly. Remember to avoid touching shared surfaces and use gloves or hand gel if you need to open a tap or gate. Take care and good growing.
Only 2 people per plot at any one time. Minimal breaks—we need to be seen to be working our plots while others in parks are not permitted to sit on benches or relax in the sun. NEW CYCLE RACKS are ready for action in the main car park. Designed to support 10 bikes these will enable cyclists to store their bikes easily and away from narrow paths. Installation has been kindly sponsored by Edinburgh's Active Travel. TIP: Cut down young saplings growing along the site's public paths to use as canes for training beans, peas etc. This clears away unwelcome potential large trees while offering us a useful resource. |
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Recipe of the month
A jam recipe for plot holders blessed with a good crop of rhubarb. Preserve some of your spring crop, make the most of your plot's resources and you'll have something sweet and zingy to look forward to later in the year.
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Website conceived, designed and maintained by Alice Bain and Nicola Murray, 2016-20. 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
