At Leith Community Crops in Pots, we are aware of the complex challenges that this new lockdown brings to all of us. The virus is spreading fast, we do not know enough about the new variant, and we must protect …
During the COVID-19 lockdown the Croft on Leith Links is thriving. Everyone involved will tell you of the joy they take from the place, and how it has become a sanctuary in the city. You could even call it ‘the …
Heartbroken, as elements of our flawed food system devastated - Evie Murray reflects Milk is literally being poured down the drain. Farmed fish up and down the country are at risk of being culled in the tens of thousands. Farmers …
It’s been good to get back onto the Croft this month, and even better to see the friendly and committed group of Thursday volunteers who garden with us most weeks after a long winter break. This is an exciting time …
I was moved by Vicky Allan’s piece in Saturday’s Herald on what many call ‘The People’s Republic of Leith’, especially the emphasis on the importance of people being front and centre in decision-making with regard to the place we …
This years’ first term of workshops and courses kicked off powerfully last weekend with one of our communities’ favourites, a session on mushroom growing and identification delivered by the fantastic forager Amy Rankine from Hipsters and Hobos. After some time …
Over the past few years I have moved back and forth between Bolivia and Scotland, witnessing social, economic and community work. It has been interesting to see how similar grassroots initiatives have been implemented in completely different settings and how …
You may have read an article in the news recently about some plants we put out in Leith Primary: our carefully chosen heirloom tomatoes, beautiful organic runner beans, and some very nice strawberries all went out on a gorgeous Friday morning. The …
The Spirit of the Place This morning on Radio Scotland they were discussing hospital food. Some NHS Trusts are spending less than a pound per patient per meal, and many are sourcing the ingredients of their inadequate meals from far …
Introduction I recently attended two events which made a big impresssion on me. In this article I try to bring together the main things that struck me. The problems We all know what the problems are: inequality, climate change, migration, …