Edinburgh Biodiversity Action Team - Urban Biodiversity Enhancement

An activity with Biodiversity Action Team

Activity date: Tuesday 25th November 2025

Start time: 10:30
Finish time: 14:00

Activity description

Join us at Gayfield Square for biodiversity enhancement through wildflower planting, scything, and installing ecological features. This is part of a longer-term project to create pollinator-friendly spaces and connect habitats across Edinburgh Nature Network.

Meeting place

Gayfield Square

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Activity location

Gayfield Square, Gayfield Square, Edinburgh EH1 3PA, EH1 3PA

Site description

Gayfield Square is a valuable community park surrounded by classic New Town buildings in one of the busiest parts of the city at the top of Leith Walk. Trees found in the park include elm, sycamore, hawthorn, almond, ash, whitebeam, birch and rowan.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Josef Williams

Telephone: 07483050773
Email: josef.williams@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/scotland/

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Dress for outdoor work and bring water/snacks. Tools and guidance provided.

Site Facilities

• Picnic Area
• Nearest Toilets - Omni centre-local cafes-police station

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