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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Plot holders latest

• The Warriston Plant Sale was a great success. Thanks to everyone who helped organise, donated and bought! Report and pictures here.
  
• Wildlife sightings on your plot you'd like to share? See Wildlife@Warriston for more
  
• Last call for spring greens! It's not too late to sow this tasty crop for some crunchy spring veg. Check Variety of the month here for a plot holder's top tips.
  
• A call to all plot holders. Please take responsibility for your rubbish and read the instructions notice situated beside our communal bin. THE LID MUST CLOSE! Find out more about the bin here. 

Recipe of the month

Courgette glut? Try Laura's ratatouille recipe as a delicious, healthy and versatile way of using up some of this boisterous crop

Pest or guest?

 This is one uninvited guest that requires very careful handling as it can cause serious damage to eyes and skin. Find out how to deal with Giant hogweed safely here
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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