It has taken over a year to finally get the amazing news, but planning permission to demolish listed structures and build 17 luxury townhouses in the Historic Garden is now officially being WITHDRAWN !!!
Our Friends Group members recently met with the development company to propose community-led restoration and productive use of the walled garden. We hope that Waterfront Edinburgh Ltd’s board members will now hear the voices of hundreds of community members and recognise the value of this fertile ‘secret’ garden to local people. The Oldest Walled Garden in Edinburgh deserves a chance to survive!
- Tree Preservation Orders have been applied for, to protect the remaining Victorian apple trees
- Historic Scotland and other suitably qualified conservation organisations have been contacted to advise on restoration work needed and costs
- New access track idea, to allow community members to restore and work in the garden without disturbing nearby residents.
What next for Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden?
November was a very busy month for the Friends Group, productive meetings and new members adding their energy and enthusiasm to help save this walled garden.
We now have a draft constitution, rising community interest and possibilities of funding to get started. Let’s hope that our councillors and community voices will be heard and this garden treasured for future generations to enjoy!
A ‘timeline’ of our community campaign was put together to help everyone understand the story How the Friends Group started
This is posted on the Friends Group webpage along with the history of the garden, what happened to the castle, and some of our ideas for the garden’s restoration and community use.
Our next meeting:
Should Granton Castle Walled Garden become Common Good Land?
General Meeting of Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden
Thursday 8 January at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
6-7.30 pm, seating limited to 30
Please get in touch if you want to come along or add points to the meeting agenda:
grantoncastlegardengroup@gmail.com
or catch us on FB or wordpress where an update on the meeting and notes will be posted in the new year!
Kirsty Sutherland, Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden
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