Gorgie Farm
Stop seven of the Maroon Mile
Gorgie Farm was the vision of local people who aimed to create a green space for community benefit. In 1982 it opened as a working farm, rearing animals and selling produce. The farm became a central part of the Gorgie and Dalry community, offering work experience, training, and nature-based learning in the heart of the city.
Visitors from Edinburgh and beyond hold many fond memories of the farm. However, over the years it faced several financial challenges which resulted in repeated closures. Current plans are seeking a sustainable future for the farm, while remaining an important outdoor space for the city.
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Stop 7 - Gorgie Farm
Tynecastle Park
The final stop and end point of the Maroon Mile Heritage Trail is, of course,
Tynecastle Park. Heart of Midlothian Football Club played at various locations
around Edinburgh before moving to Gorgie in 1881.
The farm became a central part of the Gorgie and Dalry community, offering work experience, training, and nature-based learning in the heart of the city. As well as creating programmes for schools, the farm provided practical learning experiences in agriculture, animal husbandry, and environmental science, and established community gardens where local people could grow their own produce.
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Stop 1 - The Haymarket War Memorial
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Stop 2 - Industry Growth in Gorgie and Dalry
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Stop 3 - Education in Gorgie and Dalry
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Stop 4 - St Martin’s of Tours
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Stop 5 - North Merchiston Cemetry
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Stop 6 - The Tivoli Cinema
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Stop 7 - Gorgie Farm
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Stop 8 - Tynecastle Park