Please note that our visitor hours are changing to summer hours from this weekend.
We are now open Saturdays and Sundays 2 – 4 pm
Visit us sometime. Everyone welcome 
Summer Opening Hours at Granton Castle Walled Garden
Category: Granton
Revitalising communities
Initiatives to drive economic growth and tackle poverty
Funding for community regeneration projects in Granton and Wester Hailes
Projects to create jobs and regenerate communities across Scotland will benefit from funding set out in the 2026-27 Scottish Budget.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes outlined 32 projects across Scotland which will benefit from the latest round of the £36 million Regeneration Capital Grant Fund. The proposals are expected to support more than 1,200 new jobs and 800 training opportunities as well as bringing 21 disused or derelict sites back into use.
Initiatives include funding to transform Granton Lighthouse into a hub for musicians, artists and creative businesses, with studios and offices as well as exhibition space and a café open to the public.
Other projects include:
- starting works on an advanced manufacturing park for maritime technologies on the River Clyde
- creating affordable homes in remote areas of the Highlands and Islands
- expanding watersports businesses in Tarbert and Campbeltown
- extending Harris’s only visitor centre to include retail and events space and student accommodation
Following a visit to Granton Lighthouse Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: “This investment will make a real difference to people’s lives – providing affordable homes, economic opportunities and community spaces the length and breadth of Scotland.
“Creating hundreds of jobs and training opportunities will boost family incomes and give children a better start in life.
“Granton Lighthouse is a beacon for its community’s future. Once derelict, it will become a vibrant creative hub as part of our commitment to support plans to regenerate Granton Waterfront into a thriving coastal community.”
Granton Lighthouse will be operated by Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust after its restoration. Rob Hoon, Chief Executive of the trust, said: “Out of the Blue is delighted that the Scottish Government has granted regeneration funding for the refurbishment of Granton Lighthouse.
“We have been an integral part of the team planning the refurbishment of Granton Lighthouse. The Lighthouse is a significant landmark listed building loved by local people, who see an exciting opportunity for involvement in a new creative space, with opportunities for learning, a cafe, studios, music practice and recording.”
Regeneration Capital Grant Fund projects for 2026-27:
- Granton Lighthouse Creative Hub (City of Edinburgh) — £2,277,545
- The Scottish Marine Technology Park (West Dunbartonshire Council) – £4,229,000
- Achagarry: homes for Coigach (Highland Council) — £575,920
- Sustainable living in Applecross (Highland Council) — £552,000
- Hebrides People Visitor Centre (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) — £1,850,000
- Kintyre Seasports (Argyll and Bute Council) — £800,000
- Tarbert Harbour Community Water Sports and Activity Hub (Argyll and Bute Council) — £850,000
- North Uist Community and Heritage (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) — £599,000
- Tighnabruaich community refuelling and business hub (Argyll and Bute Council) — £120,000
- 130–132 High Street, Dumfries (Dumfries and Galloway Council) — £838,909
- GDI site remediation and enabling works, Gatehouse of Fleet (Dumfries and Galloway Council) — £1,034,058
- Kirkton Community Centre (Dundee Council) — £1,426,916
- Bourtreehill village regeneration (North Ayrshire Council) — £1,169,000
- The Cairnlea Centre: a wellbeing hub for Airdrie (North Lanarkshire Council) – £1,700,000
- Grant Lodge: gateway to Moray (Moray Council) — £1,104,827
- Speldiburn Community Hub enhancement project (Shetland Council) — £997,943
- A new community hub and civic square for Dalgety Bay (Fife Council) — £1,500,000
- Rouken Glen Wellbeing and Enterprise Hub (East Renfrewshire Council) — £450,000
- Shawfield Innovation – Red Tree Labs (Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration Company) – £1,000,000
- Nonhebel Park final phase (Argyll and Bute Council) — £648,500
- Aberfeldy Affordable Housing (Perth and Kinross Council) — £300,000
- Greenway Micro Community Hub (City of Edinburgh Council) – £464,200
- Ionad Eilean na h-Òige (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) – £959,000
- CRT new speculative units (Fife Council) – £3,756,638
- Springburn Winter Gardens (Glasgow City Council) – £1,129,059
- Community and business units at the Space (Highland Council) – £500,000
- Westray Community Hub (Orkney Council) – £1,200,000
- Johnstone vision – Houston Court regeneration (Renfrewshire Council) – £850,000
- The bandstand project (South Ayrshire Council) – £700,000
- Barr Community Hub (South Ayrshire Council) – £500,000
- Glassford Village Hall redevelopment (South Lanarkshire Council) – £750,000
- Stoneyburn Community Hub (West Lothian Council) — £1,200,000.
Information on Wester Hailes’ Greenway Micro Community Hub:
Bespoke community hub lands at Social Bite Granton Waterfront Village
Social Bite’s new Edinburgh Village on Granton Waterfront has received its modular built Hub as the project progresses towards an opening date this spring.
The new Hub, the first of seven bespoke-made installations which will populate the village, will act as a communal area for villagers, with six new and improved one-bedroom ‘Nest Houses’ which have been re-designed following resident feedback due in the coming weeks.
The move along the Granton Waterfront is a relocation of the original Edinburgh Village. The move has allowed Social Bite, residents and charity partner Cyrenians to work together to reassess the design and facilities available and create living spaces which support people living there everyday based on their needs and wants.
The supported accommodation model, first launched with the Edinburgh Village in 2018, has proven successful in helping people who’ve experienced homelessness rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive community.
Charity partner Cyrenians will continue providing 24/7 support, having played a key role in helping nearly 100 residents gain skills, confidence, and reintegrate into the community to date.
Josh Littlejohn, founder of Social Bite said: “It’s brilliant to see the milestone of the brand new hub landing as the new Edinburgh village takes shape.
“We can’t wait to welcome residents to their new home.”
Amy Hutton, Director of Services at Cyrenians, said: “Part of what has made the Social Bite Village so successful is the sense of community that is built between volunteers, residents and staff.
“The Hub is vital to that sense of community – a place where people can gather, cook, socialise and relax.
“Seeing the new Hub installed down at the new location is exciting – we are looking forward to starting a new chapter providing support to Social Bite Village residents in the new location, for years to come.”
Raymond Davies Photography
The hub was manufactured by Invergordon-based Ecosystems Technologies and made the long commute from The Highlands to Granton. The remaining buildings are due to arrive in April.
The Social Bite Village has received generous support from M&G plc through their Empty Spaces coalition with Habitat for Humanity, as well as from Anderson Strathearn, itison, and many incredible contributions from individual supporters.
Granton Goes Greener: Litter Pick this Saturday
SATURDAY 21st MARCH 11am – 1pm
We are very excited about our next Litter Picking event this Saturday (21/03). This time we will be focusing on Granton Crescent Park, across the road from the Salvation Army.
Huge THANK YOU to R2 for their support with the litter picking equipment.
Tea/coffee and snacks provided.
It is a family friendly event so we would welcome young litter pickers as well as well behaved dogs
Events and Workshops at Granton Castle Walled Garden
Fancy learning about mushroom growing or flower arranging? 
We recently added a number of new events and workshops to our website.
All of them are free to attend unless noted otherwise. Spaces fill up quickly, so don’t delay signing up. 
Details here:
https://www.grantoncastlewalledgarden/events
Granton Goes Greener: Beach Litter Pick this Saturday
With a bit of sunshine and warmer weather we are ready for our first BEACH LITTER PICKING event at Wardie Bay this Saturday between 11:30 -1pm!
This is a family friendly event supported by R2 project.
Any questions-email: anna@grantongoesgreener.org.uk
Granton Youth Clubs are running over the February break
All our Youth Clubs are still running in February Break with the exception of The Pitt on Tuesday 17th BUT we made some extra plans so you (and us, honestly) can get rid of those Winter Blues!
Sign-up for these in any of our youth clubs between now and 12th February or by email to Ryan@grantonyouth.com if you can’t make it til then!
As always our trips are free, and transport to and from is provided! Confirmation of spaces will be sent on Friday 13th February!
Please be aware though newcomers are welcome, priority is given to those who do regularly attend our youth clubs!
GY x
Watch the World Cup at The Pitt
WORLD CUP FAN PARK AT THE PITT
EVERY SCOTLAND GAME LIVE AT THE PITT!
Excited to share we’re hosting a World Cup Fan Park here at The Pitt. Expect food, DJs, drinks, MASSIVE screens and 100% Tartan Army energy. Secure your tickets now at 4thefans.tv
@4thefansevents
Granton Castled Walled Garden will be closed on Sunday
Due to staff shortages, the garden will be closed this Sunday, 25 January. Thank you for your understanding.
We will be open tomorrow, Saturday, 24 January, from 1–3 pm. It’s looking like a wet day, so please come prepared for rain and muddy paths if you do visit.
Even in the rain, the garden has its own quiet charm, and we’d love to welcome you if you’re feeling hardy. Thank you for supporting the garden
Big Giveaway this Saturday
GRANTON Goes Greener are very excited to be part of another BIG GIVEAWAY free event at St Martin’s Community Resource Centre on Dalry Road this Saturday (24th January).
Big Giveaway is completely FREE event where you can get all sort of preloved items including clothes, shoes, household items, toys etc.