Gorgie City Farm

Welcome

Established in the late 1970's and opened officially in 1982, Gorgie City Farm is known by several generations of visitors. The farm is a well established, favourite place to visit for many people in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and for some, we seem to be hidden away, screened from the busy traffic in Gorgie Road.

The farm, with its animals and gardens, has always been considered as a place to visit, relax and see what is new; and of course with no admission charge, people can call in for short visits, to have lunch, or just to take some fresh air even on the most dismal winter's day.

We are proud that the farm is welcoming and all inclusive, open to all, and has something for everyone whatever their background or abilities. It is also surprising to many people to find the wide range of services and activities that can be found in such a small place.

Have a look at this website and see what we can offer you. Better still, call in to the farm and see for yourself.

Finally, I would like to point out that the farm is here for the community, and it depends on support from many people and in many ways. We receive grants for various projects, donations from individuals and organizations, and we provide services that are paid for by the public; but most of all the farm depends on volunteers, working with animals, in the gardens, in the office, with visitors and on the board of trustees. If you would like to be involved, please come and speak to me, or any member of the farm's staff.

David Drury

General Manager
9th October 2008

News & Events

PIGLETS The sow, Pepa, farrowed on August 5th 2010 and the 8 piglets in the litter are all thriving. As before there are spotty ones, pink ones, irn bru coloured- punk in fact to coin last year's phrase; Grandad must have been the Gloucester Old Spot! Pictures on Facebook now!

FUN DAY! This year's FUN DAY was on the 31st July. We are now recovered and estimate that over £3000 was raised, the best total for some years. Many thanks to the volunteers who helped before & during the event; and also to the local businesses & Edinburgh companies who donated prizes for the raffle & tombola, printed posters, etc. 

On Tuesday, 11 May, farm pork dominated the menu at the restaurant First Coast on a special night organised by Slow Food.

New Arrivals! Spotted in the newly ehanced finch enclosure...finch chicks! The nest of 3? is the best we've had for some time and a good endorsement of the improvements!

Planned New Arrivals...! Further to her August 13th service (Aberdeen Angus- Might Prince), Fudge showed signs of being in season this week - so here goes the 2nd attempt!  The Suffolk ewes have been introduced to the tup, Kenny, so we'll see if they take his fancy (one has had her turn)!  

Farmers Helpers - Now booking for October and beyond - see here for more details or contact the Education Officer directly. One day full- still plenty spaces other days!

Sad News: Bunty, the farm's long serving cow, died on 5th June at the very respectable old age of 13. 

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