{"id":670509,"date":"2026-01-03T05:23:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T05:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/670509\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T05:23:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T05:23:13","slug":"gorgie-farm-calls-for-volunteers-ahead-of-spring-reopening-deadline-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/670509\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorgie Farm calls for volunteers ahead of Spring reopening – Deadline News"},"content":{"rendered":"

EDINBURGH\u2019S famous Gorgie Farm<\/a> has ushered in the new year with a call for volunteers and an announcement that it will partially reopen in the spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The team behind the Gorgie Community Farm<\/a> have previously said that farm will see a \u201cphased reopening\u201d<\/a> over the coming year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They are now\u00a0attempting\u00a0to increase the level of engagement with the wider community as well as attract more volunteer\u00a0manpower\u00a0ahead of a planned reopening of the garden in the\u00a0spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Only the new community garden section will be reopened, however, with large parts of the farm still in disrepair.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Volunteers<\/a>Volunteers survey the site and work on the restoration of Gorgie Farm into a newly constituted community and charity hub (C) Gorgie Community Farm<\/p>\n

The urban farm<\/a>, which used to be known as LOVE Gorgie Farm, and was a much-loved institution in Gorgie, closed in January 2023 due to financial difficulties and a lack of funding.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The site was abandoned for some time following this, but the new group, known as Gorgie Community farm won the bid to take over the lease in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Work was not allowed to\u00a0commence, however, until the lease was finalised midway\u00a0through\u00a02025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since then, work has progressed rapidly with help from local businesses and volunteers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

With help from Denton\u2019s Lawyers and Lloyd\u2019s Bank, they shifted weeds from cobbles and removed the old greenhouse.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mark Millar Landscapes and R&B Nurseries helped to repair the old and broken polytunnel ready for the spring growing season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The only funding that the farm has so far received is from the National Lottery Community Trust.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Eventually, the site\u2019s new operators plan to convert parts of the farm into community-oriented areas and smaller allotments.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alongside the site\u2019s agriculture, they will host workshops, seasonal events, and partnerships with local groups.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They have so far partnered with two local charities and two local independent businesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The first charity is Next Steps, a community hub for young people with\u00a0additional\u00a0support needs, and the second is The Forge, a community workshop which allows members to develop new skills and engage with a creative like-minded community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Edinburgh-based herbalists, Napiers, and local insect cuisine innovators, The Insect Cafe, have also been brought on as on-site collaborators.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gorgie Community farm posted an update to social media, saying that the \u201crejuvenated community gardens\u201d will be \u201cready for Spring\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They continued: \u201cA very happy\u00a0New Year from GCF to all the wonderful friends of the farm.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe last few months have seen so many amazing people support us and the site in a variety of ways, all of which are hugely appreciated \u2013 but 2026 is only going to get better.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the community and the gardens grow, there\u2019s so much opportunity to be a part of GCF, so get in touch or come visit us to get stuck in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the same post, the farm announced a revamped new website and detailed their January volunteering schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Locals are encouraged to drop by from 10am-3pm on Tuesday 13, Thursday 15, Tuesday 20, Thursday 22, Tuesday 27, and Thursday 29 of January, and from 11am-3pm on Saturday 24 January.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the longer-term, the farm has also teased the possibility of a cafe and children\u2019s play area.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The animals will\u00a0likely take\u00a0much longer to return, due to the\u00a0high costs\u00a0involved.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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