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Sustainable Edinburgh Hub: Projects, Paths & People

Introduction

Welcome!

You have probably been brought here by the QR code on the container mural on Leith Community Croft. This page forms part of the ArtRoots project supported by Sustrans and Transport Scotland.

Below you will find green projects, growing initiatives and sustainable transport resources mainly relating to the Edinburgh region. There's information on the many wonderful 'green' projects here (including our very own urban crofts), and on eco-friendly ways to get around. Some links appear under more than one heading.

Enjoy your travels!

Green Projects

Support networks, projects and a strategy for edible growing across the city

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Community
Growing
Initiatives

Projects restoring habitats, boosting biodiversity and linking wild spaces

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Nature
Restoration & Greenspaces

Sustainable Transport

Maps, apps and route planners for two-wheeled adventures

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Cycling
Routes & Guides

Easy ways to plan journeys
across bus, tram and rail

Public
Transport & Route Planners

Sustainable-living resources & event listings

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General
Resources

Maps & Interactive StoryMaps

Visual tools to explore green spaces, routes and nature highlights

Maps

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Main Menu

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Community Growing Initiatives

Support networks, projects and a strategy for edible growing across the city

Edinburgh Community Food – Community Projects

You'll find at least one food-growing project here (Growing to Love) as well as other great food-related initiatives.

Edible Edinburgh – Growing Projects

City of Edinburgh Council – Food-Growing Strategy

Our vision is for 'Edinburgh to be a city with a vibrant, thriving and sustainable local food economy, where residents, community groups and local business can access healthy, sustainable food locally, and are able to grow more food across a diverse range of sites within the city.'

The Right to Grow on the City of Edinburgh Council's Thriving Greenspaces Website

As demand for urban community growing increases, the City of Edinburgh Council is considering adopting a Right to Grow policy. Right to Grow aligns with the Council’s broader objectives of enhancing community resilience, promoting sustainability, and supporting the city’s response to the climate and nature emergencies declared by the Council.

The Right to Grow on Incredible Edible's Website

Up and down the country public land is being left unloved,
costing our local authorities money to care for, and giving nothing back to the community in return. Incredible Edible growers have shown that with a little TLC these parcels of land can be turned into oases for food and wildlife.

Community Growing

Nature Restoration

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Nature Restoration & Greenspaces

Projects restoring habitats, boosting biodiversity and linking wild spaces

ELGT Greenspace Improvements – Nature Restoration

The Nature Restoration projects aim to enhance the city’s low-quality biodiversity through a range of greenspace improvement projects. It includes the creation of wild-flower meadows and wetland areas which will help make space for nature in an urban area to address biodiversity loss.

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Thriving Greenspaces – Project Overview

Info about the Strategy and Vision for Edinburgh's greenspaces and details on the diverse projects and initiatives underway, each contributing to our shared vision for a greener, healthier Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Nature Network – Edinburgh Living Landscape

You'll find a map here, consisting of the major components of the Edinburgh Nature Network. You can click on the symbols for more information...

Edinburgh Nature Network on the Thriving Greenspaces site

Edinburgh Nature Network on the Net Zero Edinburgh site

Edinburgh Living Landscape

Edinburgh Living Landscape on the Scottish Wildlife Trust site

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