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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 89 Ravenscroft Street

89 Ravenscroft Street is a large walled garden, full of surprises, in the old mining village of Gilmerton. There are plenty of seats so bring a thermos and sit and enjoy the garden!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 89 Ravenscroft Street

About Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 89 Ravenscroft Street

A large walled garden, full of surprises, in the old mining village of Gilmerton. Planting includes mature trees, roses and herbaceous borders. There is also a potager. Andrew and Alex Gray Muir have been there for over 50 years but say the garden is still a work in progress. There are plenty of seats so bring a thermos and sit and enjoy the garden.

Edinburgh EH17 8QS

Directions: Buses 29 and 3 come to the end of the street - look out for Tanz on the left and get off at the next stop. It is a nine-minute walk up Ravenscroft Street. Buses 7 and 11 come to Hyvots Bank. A short walk up Ravenscroft Place will bring you to Ravenscroft Street, where you turn right up a short stretch of unmetalled road. If you come by car, park on the public road and walk up the last 50 yards. If necessary, passengers can be dropped off in the yard in front of the house.

Open Saturday 12 June, Wednesday 16 June & Saturday 19 June,

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