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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 ongoing allotment policy, urban land (there are over 30 separate sites), continues to be dedicated to local growers renting plots on a yearly basis. The waiting time for a plot at Warriston is least 8 years—if you would like to put your name on the list, or find out more, go to City of Edinburgh Council allotment information. Please do NOT contact Warriston re renting a plot—contact Edinburgh City Council to put your name of the waiting list. The contact form is for Warriston plot holders only, for the sharing of ideas/enquiries/contributions. We cannot reply to any outside enquiries. |
Site news:Fires: No fires now until October.
Click here to find out more about our Fire Guidelines. Shredding sessions: an increasingly popular alternative to burning. Check cottage blackboard for upcoming Sunday shreddings. The next one is on Sunday 26 May, 1pm Bin: Please DO NOT overfill the bin. Keep your rubbish on your plot (NOT next to the bin) until there is room. We've been having issues to do with collection routes which we hope to resolve soon. Summer season 2024: Continue to plant up seeds for succession planting. Finish tidying plots. Compost as much as possible and drown perennial weeds. Go organic and enjoy our insect life! Newsletter: sign up on our Contact page (for plot holders only) to receive Warriston info, or email: warristonallotments@gmail.com |
WARRISTON Allotments Association 2024 The next Warriston Committee Meeting in on 2 June at 1pm in the cottage or in the communal area is the weather is warm and dry. |
May Sale updateThis year's May Sale went with a real swing on Sunday 12 May. Busy and fun.
The queue forming at 1pm was longer than ever and we sold out of cake, courgettes (actually nearly all plants disappeared) and straw. Thanks so much to all who donated plants and seedlings, to the bakers, to those who came along on the day, and to those wonderful folk who did all the hard work to make it happen. Takings have been added to our funds which go towards maintenance of communal areas, equipment and other projects. Please get in touch if you have any ideas for these funds. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the Warriston Harvest Sunday in September, an event launched last year which is purely a social to celebrate the year's growing. |
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