A Lovely Spread!

This afternoon was Gorgie Farm's AGM, and we were delighted to host this in the cafe. Of course, it was also a chance for us to show off some of our home-baked treats, and as the picture demonstrates we put on quite a spread! The attendees were treated to a selection of pastries and quiches, a 'Ploughman's Platter' with homemade chutney, a lovely farmhouse orange sponge cake, lemon cupcakes and our bestseller, indulgent chocolate brownies - which didn't last very long! Luckily the food went down a treat with everyone and we're now all really looking forward to next week's refurbishment, after which the cafe's decor will hopefully be at as high a standard as the food on offer.

Things are starting to come together now, with chairs and tables being delivered, paint colours chosen and curtains measured. It's safe to say we're all very excited to see the cafe brought up to date, and the staff are particularly chuffed to be getting a dishwasher installed!

Watch this space for more updates and pics...

Essential Info

Have you always wanted to visit an amazing inner city farm with lots to see and do, and a lovely cafe stocked full of tasty treats? Here's all the info you need to come and find Gorgie Farm and discover all the interesting things to see and do here.

Where are we?

Here's a map of where we are! There's parking at the farm...

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If you're getting the bus....

Numbers 33, 25, 3 and 1 go from Edinburgh centre and stop right outside the farm.

When can I come?

We're open every day from 9.30am - 4pm.

What's on offer?

The farm itself has a vegetable patch, herb garden, a tractor, sheep, pigs, cows, goats, ducks, turkeys, tortoises, rabbits, a snake, a horse, an owl, Jess the Sprat Cat and of course the cafe! The farm is free and a great day out for people of all ages. It's a working farm, too, so you might spot one of our fantastic volunteers or even a farmer!

And what about the cafe?

Phew! If you're tired from all the fun of the farm, you can come and relax in Gorgie's cafe. We serve a wide selection of home made produce, whether you're after a light snack, a coffee, a sweet treat or a hearty lunch.

Welcome!

Gorgie City Farm in Edinburgh is a unique inner city farm. It’s open all year round, entry is free and it’s located right in the heart of the city, meaning there’s no excuse not to come and wander round the vegetable patches, meet the cute animals nestling in the Pet Lodge, say hi to the horse and salute a sheep! And no trip to the farm is complete without a stop off at the café, which is open daily from 9.30am – 4pm and serves all manner of tasty treats, from home-made cakes, to scrummy sandwiches, to hearty soups made from scratch using the vegetables and herbs grown right here on the farm. Everything we serve is made on-site, meaning the menu is really varied depending on what seasonal produce is available – and what mood the cook is in that day!

So, there’s some delicious food on offer, but unfortunately many years of muddy wellies tramping through the café means it’s looking a little bit worse for wear and is in desperate need of a facelift! Luckily, this October the café will undergo a dramatic transformation, and this blog will be there to document it all. We’ve got loads of enthusiastic volunteers - who we’ve been told are handy with a paintbrush - coming to lend a hand, and all the Gorgie team will be helping out too.

Logon to the blog page for updates of the refurb as well as news on what will be on offer in the café, special events and farm-related fun! Gorgie Farm does so much good for the community through its involvement with volunteer and education projects which reach a really diverse range of people. We hope that the café will continue to be a fun, lively and welcoming place where all of the fantastic people who visit Gorgie every day can meet for a cuppa! Watch this space!