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Hailes Quarry Park

Since 2006, the Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust has been working on an ongoing project to make environmental improvements to Hailes Quarry Park.

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A concerted programme of planting a range of wetland plant species has created a brand-new habitat which will be a new feature in the park. Home to birds and even amphibians as well as a host of native wetland plants.

Funded by: Scottish Natural Heritage, Mushroom Trust, Postcode Local Trust, WREN,

Outputs:

10 community groups engaged with
2 local schools engaged with
4 meetings of Steering Group held
4000 bulbs planted
500 wildflower plugs planted
500 wetland plugs planted
15 orchard trees planted
90 people attended Owl Magic event
27 people took part in a Mini Highland Games
33 people enjoyed a buggy walk and picnic

Outcomes:

Opportunities for people to gain new skills and knowledge
Increased number of people from community groups who regularly access the park
Increased participation in environmental and outdoor activities
Mental and physical wellbeing maximised through increased activity levels and contact with greenspace
Increased promotion and number of people regularly using the park for health, wellbeing, learning and enjoyment
Greater opportunities for social interaction through environmental activity

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This project offers a wide range of community events and volunteering opportunities that foster a greater understanding and appreciation of nature and the wonderful woodlands and parklands of Craigmillar Castle Park.

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"The ELGT events in Craigmillar Castle Park have been a great way to spend time with my young family – slowing down and connecting to each other and also the environment. These activities and their delivery are a great hook to grab the kids attention and make them notice their environment, get them interested - while being cleverly designed to involve us big kids too - a magical combination. It even works in the torrential rain! A huge well done and thank you." Family festival participant

Funded by: Scottish Forestry, City of Edinburgh Council, Scottish Enterprise, Heritage Lottery Fund

Outputs:

Extensive thinning within Millennium woodland compartments
2097.6 m of existing path upgrades
633.6 m of new path in Hawkhill woodland
Regeneration of Chestnut Avenue, including the planting of 15 sweet chestnut standards
Regeneration of Yew Tree Walk, including the planting of 15 small yews.
Installation of 6 Finger Posts
127 community engagement activities delivered
Engaged with 2767 local people
Delivered Upskilling Project in partnership with Youthbuild and Newbattle Abbey College
Successful in securing additional funding to deliver specific events and projects
Delivered John Muir Explorer Award in partnership with Carr Gomm
Assisted in delivering Junior Ranger Programme with Castleview Primary and the University of Edinburgh
Craigmillar Walking group in partnership with Connecting Craigmillar and the Thistle Foundation set-up
Outdoors In with Carr Comm and Sandys Community Centre

Outcomes:

Improved appearance of the park
Benefits to wildlife and biodiversity
Foster a greater sense of community pride
Improved green networks and connectivity
A visible aesthetic improvement to the landscape
Greater community engagement with local woodlands and their associated benefits such as an increased value of greenspace and biodiversity
Increased community participation and cohesion
Increased opportunities for outdoor activities and healthy living
Increased number of people using and valuing Craigmillar Castle Park

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Hailes Quarry Park

Hailes Quarry Park

Craigmillar Castle Park

Craigmillar Castle Park