Granton Castle Walled Garden Repairs

Preserving a historic walled garden

We will undertake essential repairs to the historic Grade-B walls and structures, helping to preserve the garden as a welcoming space for the community to enjoy for years to come.

The garden’s story

Situated off West Shore Road, Granton Castle Walled Garden is the only remaining element of a 16th century castle known as “Granton Castle”. Its historic stone walls enclose 1.60 acres of land which, until 2005, had been gardened for centuries.

Abandoned and overgrown, the garden was rediscovered in 2017 and has since become a popular local attraction cultivated by the SCIO Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden.

Now a beautiful community garden, it offers the perfect space for the cultivation of locally grown fruit, flowers and vegetables, while maintaining important wildlife areas and space for small scale events, general exercise and a thriving volunteer programme.

The Grade-B listed wall which encloses the site is in need of priority repairs, which will help to keep the garden safe, accessible and thriving for years to come.

Proposed works

The proposed works focus on repairing the listed boundary wall. This will include carefully repointing sections of the wall using appropriate lime mortar, removing vegetation, replacing damaged wall copes, and improving access around the site.

The repairs are due to take place 2027/2028.

Key benefits

The project aims to:

  • Preserve and protect the historic listed wall, helping to secure the long-term future of the garden.
  • Improve the safety, accessibility and day-to-day usability of the site for visitors and volunteers.
  • Support continued community use, learning and enjoyment of the garden for years to come.
  • Promote the use of traditional skills and conservation, including stone masonry and lime mortar repairs.

Looking ahead

Following the completion of the repair works, the garden will be better placed to continue growing as a valued community space for learning, wellbeing and recreation. The repairs will provide a secure foundation for future improvements and ongoing investment into the site.

Support and Acknowledgements

To deliver these works, the Council has assembled a budget of £129k, with funding secured from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (£13k) and Historic Environment Scotland (£116k).