Edinburgh Agroecology Coop

06/10/2026

We're holding a special market stall this Saturday, including, for the first time, Granton Rouge D'Ecosse flour, from this year's wheat crop at the farm. The very first bags will be ready for sale at the stall, along with Rouge D'Ecosse biscuits from Granton Garden Bakery , autumnal veggies, and herbal tinctures from Grass Roots Remedies Co-op .

Come along for a chat at the stall, and get your fresh produce straight from the farm. We can take cash and card payments. Looking forward to seeing you.

If You Haven’t Been Before

The Market Stall is held in the farmyard, in front of the ‘Welcome’ portacabin, through the gate at the back of the Toby Carvery car park (EH4 5EX).

Access Notes
It is level access (no stairs, one incline at the gate) from the tarmac of the car park onto a rough compacted stone path, suitable for most wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The stall will be outdoors on this path.

06/10/2026

Big news! On Friday, we took delivery of the first sacks of farm-grown Granton Rouge D'Ecosse wheat flour. This is the result of years patient work to build up the stash of seeds by growing and saving more each year, from Granton street corners planted by Community Gardeners to three acres at the farm.

The Rouge D'Ecosse wheat story stretches back to Scottish farmers in the 1800s, before getting lost, being found again in far away seed banks, and returning to Scotland only a wee while ago, passing through many custodians along the way.

Our flour is only possible thanks to the incredible network of folk in Scotland and the UK working to revive a diverse grain system. This includes the work of Bread For Good (Scotland the Bread), Granton Garden Bakery , Lapwings Community Mill, Balmakewan Farm, and Adam Po***ck. Plus the incredible farm community of volunteers and our very supportive sowing and harvest contractors.

There are loads of obstacles in the way of community-based grain growing, and we've plenty of practical and financial challenges ahead of us as well as behind us. But this is a mission to put a nutritious staple food back in the hands of local communities, and it's gathering momentum all the time

📸 Lapwings Community Mill (except the wheat in the field at the farm)

15/09/2026

You can learn to save seed at our one-day workshop 'Introduction to Saving Seeds: the politics and practicalities'. We will talk about all the powerful and exciting reasons to save seed, and the basics of how to go about it, with opportunities for hands-on experience and a chance to see the farm’s various seed-saving projects.

The day will include practical activities, tours of the seed saving projects in the farm's Community Garden and Market Garden, fresh soup and bread for lunch, and plenty of time for questions and chat.

At Lauriston Farm, we save seed for growing on our farm year on year, and we know how our crops improve from this practice as the seeds adapt to the particularities of our land. We also grow seed crops for sale, as well as an abundance of seed for exchanging and sharing with our wider community.

This is one of our favourite subjects and we’re excited to share it with you – join us if you can!

Choice of two dates: Friday 16 October or Saturday 24 October (10am-3:30pm)
Book your space on Ticket Tailor:
https://buytickets.at/edinburghagroecologycoop/2328805

More details and access notes at the booking link

09/09/2026

Are you interested in what a local farm can grow to feed the city?

Lauriston Farm in north Edinburgh is an exceptionally large urban farm, and over the last five years, we have been reviving it as a place to grow food, and a resource for local people and wildlife. The north Edinburgh community has embraced the chance to take on allotment plots, sign up for Community Supported Agriculture, learn landwork skills, and take care of the land.

As the seasons change, it’s time to take stock of the harvest - join us on a farm tour to hear about what we grew, what we learned, and what could happen next.

There are four tours on this date, with staggered start times - pick your start time when you buy tickets here:

https://buytickets.at/edinburghagroecologycoop/2376185

Lauriston Agroecology Farm is a local response to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity collapse and lack of access to fresh food for all. It is also part of a worldwide movement to put farms back into the hands of local communities, and sustain the ecosystem for future generations.

Join us on this farm tour to hear all about it.

Who is this for
We welcome all curious visitors, including total newcomers with no previous knowledge about farming, as well as farmers and growers and anyone interested in a career or volunteering in this type of work. The tour is aimed at adults or interested young people (younger children also welcome if it would be their idea of a good time!)

Accessibility Notes
This is a walking tour across the farm, lasting around 1.5hrs, potentially also suitable for hardy all-terrain/off-road wheelchairs or mobility scooters, but not standard wheelchairs. The ground is rough, and will be wet and muddy in parts. There are no stairs. The toilet is large, single cubicle, gender neutral and level access. Groups for the tours may be large, but each tour group will be accompanied by 2-3 members of the team, to support questions and 1:1 or smaller group conversation.

Tickets
Solidarity - offer if you can £15
Standard Ticket £10
Discount - take if you need £5

09/09/2026

Beautiful seasonal colours in the community garden

24/08/2026

Does this look like your cup of tea? If yes, there are are few spaces left on the Introduction to Growing Your Own Food weekend course this Saturday and Sunday (29 & 30 August).

If you'd like to join us, grab one of the remaining tickets here:

https://buytickets.at/edinburghagroecologycoop/2325083

or if cost is a barrier, please contact us.

By the end of the weekend, you will know everything you need to get started with growing food in nature-friendly ways, using zero pesticides or artificial fertilisers. These are skills you can use in any community growing project, including our community garden, so don't miss out if you don't have a garden or plot of your own. Hope to see you there 🌱🥬🐝

24/08/2026

Sorry we need to cancel this week's community meal because we might be down a staff member due to jury duty. Drop-in gardening is still on in the afternoon, and the meal will be back next Thursday

12/08/2026

Would you like to learn to grow your own food? It’s never too late to start!

This August, we are running a two-day version of the Introduction to Growing Your Own Food course. In the weekend course, you will learn the basics of propagation from seed, be introduced to the growing calendar, get some seeds started on their growing journey, and learn about the wonders of soil, compost and seed.

It's a fun and practical course, and you’ll come away knowing how to grow amazing fresh food with no pesticides. All while being out in the fresh air surrounded by healthy plants, friendly folk, and beautiful views.

Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August
Tickets: £80 with solidarity options of £120 or £40

All details and bookings at:
https://buytickets.at/edinburghagroecologycoop/2325083

12/08/2026

Would you like to learn to grow your own food? It’s never too late to start!

This August, we are running a two-day version of the Introduction to Growing Your Own Food course. In the weekend course, you will learn the basics of propagation from seed, be introduced to the growing calendar, get some seeds started on their growing journey, and learn about the wonders of soil, compost and seed.

It's a fun and practical course, and you’ll come away knowing how to grow amazing fresh food with no pesticides. All while being out in the fresh air surrounded by healthy plants, friendly folk, and beautiful views.

Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August
Tickets: £80 with solidarity options of £120 or £40

All details and bookings at:
https://buytickets.at/edinburghagroecologycoop/2325083

Introduction to Growing Your Own Food - Weekend Course – Lauriston Agroecology Farm, Sat 29 Aug 2026 - Sun 30 Aug 2026 - Would you like to learn to grow your own food? It’s never too late to start! In this weekend course, you will learn the basics of propagation from seed, be introduced to the g...

01/07/2026

⏳Voting closes next Friday (10 July). You can join the Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network membership (free) to have your say on which projects you would like to see receive this year's Greenlight funding...

We have a proposal together with farm land partners for Seasonal Agroecology Tours, to bring more people to the farm to learn how food and agriculture can address the climate and ecological crises.

You can vote for this, and also for Rhyze Mushrooms to support Gorgie Community Farm, Leith Community Growers, and Lochend Secret Garden to set up their own vermicomposting operations, and for our regular seed & grain partners along the shore Granton Community Gardeners to continue their community meals and fruit growing.

There are proposals from amazing projects across the city that all deserve support. Please give them a read through and pick your top five. All details here:
https://www.eccan.scot/greenlightvoting-2026

Rhyze Mushrooms Grass Roots Remedies Co-op