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The Patrick Geddes Garden Tour
Following the popularity of Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile, this walking tour explores another part of Edinburgh's Old Town. Rediscover inspiring children's gardens created over a century ago in the Old Town slums. Visit Old Town sites associated with the ideas of Patrick Geddes, the early Scots environmentalist who coined the phrase 'Think global, act local'. Enjoy several community gardening projects, including a visit to the normally-locked Johnston Terrace Wildlife Garden.
Wildflowers in the normally-locked
Johnston Terrace Wildlife Garden
Norah Geddes's sketch for a children's garden in the Old Town slums, 1910
(Strathclyde University Archives)
"This proved to be such an interesting and inspiring tour. First, Jean took us to places asociated with Patrick Geddes. Then we went to the wonderful wildlife garden, heard about campaigns for green space in the Grassmarket, and ended in Greyfriars Kirkyard - where I'd no idea about the wonderful herbs that are being grown there. I'd recommend this tour to anyone who cares about getting some green into the city centre - you'll be surprised how much there is." Andy, North Berwick
Tour Details
When: |
Saturdays 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 5 October 11.00 am EVENING TOUR Tuesday 18 June, 6.00 pm |
Where: |
Meet outside The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE. see map |
Details: |
Tour lasts 1 hour 40 minutes, and covers up to one mile of mainly pavement walking; there are some steep steps and a wooden boardwalk. We finish in Greyfriars Kirkyard, Candlemaker Row. |
Cost: |
Cost: £8 'turn up and go' |
Group tours: |
Group bookings are welcome at any time of year. Check here for more information, including special group rates. If you'd like to book a group tour at a time to suit you, please phone 0131 444 1725 or email jean@greenyondertours.com |
created 10 November 2012