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Lauriston Castle: A ‘hidden gem’

Lauriston Castle has been named one of the top 5 hidden gems to visit in Scotland in 2023.

With more and more people embracing staycations, travel experts have identified the best-kept secrets around Britain – for holiday goers who are looking to explore somewhere new.

Their research, which scores various locations based on social and search data, reveals the top off-the-beaten-track gems in Scotland and found that the stunning 400-year-old castle was one of Scotland’s best.

Full story here: ow.ly/RI8q50NpoRi

Volunteer sessions with Edinburgh Agroecology Group

MARKET GARDEN VOLUNTEERING at LAURISTON FARM

EDINBURGH Agroecology Group at Lauriston Farm has got big plans for the Market Garden for 2023 – do you want to get involved?

Upcoming volunteer sessions on 14th & 28th January.

RSVP on Volunteer Signup to join us: https://volunteersignup.org/ALFRW

Lauriston Farm Open Day

You’re all invited to the Lauriston Farm Open Day on Saturday 19 November 2:30-4pm (drop-in).

We’ll be doing tours and answering any questions, with hot drinks and a winter veg stall.

More details here: https://lauristonfarm.scot/posts/234

Tree planting at Lauriston Farm

Hope in action – new tree planting at Lauriston Farm starting this Saturday.

Join us to help plant wild harvest windbreaks, #agroforestry rows and wet woodland areas.

Details and sign up sheet here: http://volunteersignup.org/FKLXC

Celebrate worms at Lauriston Farm!

Ever wondered what the earthworms in the soil and compost are actually doing? Join us with @RealFarmED to find out all about earthworm ecology, and help us monitor the populations on the farm: