Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden
Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC048884
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £23,598
What the charity does
We maintain the Walled Garden as a site of historic importance and work with Edinburgh City Council to ensure the listed walls and Dovecot are preserved. A kitchen garden and orchard are maintained by volunteers for production of organic local food which is available for volunteers, visitors and people in the local community. We provide opportunities for learning and skills development and create areas of peace and calm for spiritual reflection and wellbeing. We ensure activities and developments are environmentally friendly. We carry out rain water harvesting from available roofs and ens…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden is a registered charity (number SC048884) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden do?
- We maintain the Walled Garden as a site of historic importance and work with Edinburgh City Council to ensure the listed walls and Dovecot are preserved. A kitchen garden and orchard are maintained by volunteers for production of organic local food which is available for volunteers, visitors and people in the local community. We provide opportunities for learning and skills development and create areas of peace and calm for spiritual reflection and wellbeing. We ensure activities and developments are environmentally friendly. We carry out rain water harvesting from available roofs and ens…
- How can I donate to Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden?
- Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden's website is http://www.grantoncastlewalledgarden.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.