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Gorgie Environmental Heritage & Community Farm

A pioneering grassroots community farm preserving agricultural heritage, rare livestock breeds, and environmental education.

Gorgie Environmental Heritage & Community Farm

About Gorgie Environmental Heritage & Community Farm

Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide

Four Decades of Community Farming

Established on a former railway goods yard in 1979, Gorgie City Farm has introduced generations of city children to Scottish livestock and food growing.

Rare Breeds and Environmental Learning

Visitors interact with Scottish rare-breed sheep, highland cattle, and heritage poultry while exploring educational permaculture poly-tunnels and heritage vegetable gardens.

Key Highlights & Facilities

Verified visitor amenities, accessibility, and distinctive features

Scottish Rare-Breed Livestock Paddocks
Organic Permaculture Educational Polytunnels
Children's Petting & Learning Pens
Community Environmental Workshops
Step-Free Level Farm Paths
Picnic Areas & On-Site Cafe

Visitor Perspectives

Verified authentic traveler observations

4.7 / 5.0
Urban Agriculture Researcher

“A community miracle in the heart of urban Gorgie. Seeing children learn where real food comes from and meet native Scottish sheep is wonderful.”

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