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 it's 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

FUN DAY! This year's FUN DAY is on the 31st July. We will be open 11-4pm, with lots of special activities and events all day from animal handling to the coconut shy and face painting to pony rides. There will also be a prize filled tombola and raffle.

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

New Arrivals! ? We have just acquired a bevy of young quail. The 4 are settling in after a weekend of work by the OOB volunteers cleaning up and enriching the finch enclosure (which they will share) to allow both to co-exist in harmony.
Next on the small fry front are piglets- first batch due early in August- potentially as sharp as the Fun Day...!

Bald!!  The Ryeland and Suffolk adult sheep were all shorn on Wednesday June 30th - most have been returned to grass at Riccarton but there are 2 of each left on site so you can see how close they get shaved. Just need the sunny weather again now!

Farmers Helpers - Still spaces for later weeks - see here for more details or contact the Education Officer directly.

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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