South West Edible Estates are delighted to announce the success of our Stage One application to the Scottish Land Fund, which enables us to progress with feasibility work regarding the development of the proposed Community Hub on the Greenway between Murrayburn and Hailesland. We are particularly pleased that this has come at a time where Wester Hailes local place planning and […]
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Our Team Reflect on 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, our team members reflect on the successes, challenges and highlights of our projects over the last year, and discuss what they are looking forward to in 2022. Greig Robertson, Director Despite the pandemic, SWEE has made great progress in 2021, and things bode well for 2022. The community gardens […]
Team Interview: Alan Gordon, Edible Estates’ Community Engagement Officer
Engagement with local people in the communities we work in is a fundamental part of platforming change and progressing community development. Our Community Engagement Officer Alan Gordon discusses the ways in which he ensures that both the aspirations of local people regarding community improvements are heard, and that as many members of the community as […]
Film Access Scotland 1.5 Degree Challenge: Our #MyClimateAction Video
Set against the backdrop of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) taking place in Glasgow over late October-early November 2021, and as part of their 1.5 Degree Challenge, Film Access Scotland invited schools, community organisations and youth groups to create unique, 90-second short films showcasing their thoughts about climate change. and demonstrating its impact on […]
Event: Festive Community Meal
We’re delighted to be hosting a Festive Community Meal at The Bridge Cafe at Holy Trinity Church in Wester Hailes, with takeaway and sit in options available. Booking Required Spaces are limited for the sit in option due to Covid restrictions, if you would like to sit in, please contact Catherine Fyfe to book your […]
Team Interview: Julie Parkin & Georgia Forsyth, Canal View Primary School Farm Leaders
Our School Farm project aims to teach children how to grow their own fruit and vegetables, and tie that in with the school curriculum, subsequently developing their personal and practical skills in relation to the natural world. In this interview, our Canal View Primary School Farm Leaders, Julie and Georgia, give an in-depth insight […]
