Scotland

scotpic Here you can find lots of useful information for and about community gardening projects in Scotland, including:

News & Events
Partnerships
Funding
Publications
FCFCG contacts in Scotland

If you would like to find more information about specific FCFCG members in Scotland, then use this link to our Online Database to find community gardens or city farms in your area.

Our e-bulletin is meant for anyone involved or interested in allotments, community gardens, city farms and therapeutic gardens in Scotland. It is emailed out every couple of weeks, and is full of information about events, training, funding, resources, and anything else useful. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your contact details

Scotland News & Events

Regularly updated with news of interest to community gardens & farms in Scotland, plus details of training and networking events. Latest updates include:

Networking Event in Edinburgh on 16 November 2011 - Booking & Programme
Social Enterprise Training on 21 November 2011
Growing Together Networking Event in Bothwell, 30 November, 2011
Growing Together Networking Meeting in Fife, December 8, 2011
Video called 'People Grow Better In Gardens' available to watch now
Successful Community Farming and Gardening Celebration at Holyrood

Free SCVO Membership for FCFCG members (conditions apply)
Trellis Membership Discount
Scotland's Gardens Scheme
'What's On Your Plate' food campaign from NFU Scotland

Scotland Funding

Funding opportunities for community gardens in Scotland. Includes long term funding and grants schemes. FCFCG in Scotland also provides regular e-bulletins with funding information to its members.

Latest Update: Growing Communities partnership travel bursary - allowing projects to visit each other to share ideas and good practice.

Scotland Partnerships

FCFCG is working in partnership with Trellis and the Allotments Regeneration Initiative on the Big Lottery funded Growing Communities in Scotland project, which aims to promote and support community gardens, city farms and therapeutic gardens in Scotland. We also support other initiatives which bring benefits to communities in Scotland.

Scotland Publications

Scottish community garden starter pack: Specifically written for Scotland, it covers the often complex issues that can arise when setting up or developing a community garden, with advice on topics ranging from legal obligations and fundraising to negotiating for a site and employing staff. New members will automatically be sent this pack along with a number of other useful documents. Non-members can order a copy from our Scotland office for £6.

Scotland map: Our unique map gives details of 46 local community gardens and farms in Scotland. Copies of the map are available from the Scotland office of the FCFCG. Alternatively you can download a PDF version by clicking on the map icon below:

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Scotland Fieldworkers

The Growing Communities Partnership has recently expanded our team of fieldworkers through out Scotland to provide expertise, advice and greater support to therapeutic and community gardens within Scotland. For more information or if you would like some advice or support for your project please contact Vicki Ferguson (Fieldwork Co-ordinator) in the first instance on 01738 624348 or 07588 780297 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Scotland contacts

Helen Pank, Scotland Development Co-ordinator
Tel: 0131 623 7058
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Naomi Knights, Scotland Support Worker
Tel: 0131 623 7058
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Linda Perttula, Scotland Administrator
Tel: 0131 623 7058
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FCFCG Scotland Office, c/o Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 2LA
Fax: 0131 623 7058

Vicki Ferguson, Scotland Fieldwork Co-ordinator
Tel: 01738 624 348
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c/o Trellis
40 St John Street
Perth PH1 5SP

Also:

Community Land Advisory Service (CLAS) Scotland
Sheila Hobbs, Community Land Advisor
Tel: 0131 225 2080
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54 Manor Place
Edinburgh EH3 7EH