TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Edinburgh Biodiversity Action Team - Meadow management
An activity with Biodiversity Action Team
Activity date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 14:00
Activity description
Join us at Astley Ainslie Hospital for aftermath scything of wildflower meadows, oversowing native seed, and installing invertebrate towers. These actions maintain species-rich grassland and create habitats for pollinators, supporting Edinburgh Nature Network.
Meeting place
Astley Ainslie Hospital, West Pavilion
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Activity location
Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh EH9 2HL, EH9 2HL
Site description
A large and well established hospital site with victorian buildings and large areas of maintained lawn, veteran trees and unmanaged scrub areas.
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
- Disabled Access
- Toilets
- Disabled Toilets
- Nearest Toilets - Any of the ward buildings