Transition Edinburgh South is over 10 years old and is independent but part of a bigger, world wide transition movement that, ambitiously, wants to change our planet and how we relate to it.

In our Forest Adventure Club, Gracemount Primary pupils have the opportunity to explore the biodiversity of Gracemount Garden and the surrounding woodland. We engage in activities such as wood carving, fire building, wild cooking, foraging, as well as natural arts and crafts. Additionally, we construct our own shelter, should the weather require it. This club has a profoundly positive influence on the children, boosting their confidence, enhancing their social skills, improving language and communication, increasing motivation and concentration, honing physical abilities, and expanding their knowledge and understanding.

We are also working with partners like Edible Estates, GMDT and more to bring other positive interactions to our community.

We have fun drop in youth groups in the evenings. We want to run more of these so keep an eye on our schedule for details.

Some volunteers and pupils assist in the making of our community lunch on a Friday – a mouthwatering treat which showcases the talents of our young people and is not to be missed. Come along every Friday at 12.30. Everyone is very welcome.

Our project manager, Rob, and garden manager, Richard, are happy to introduce new people to the project if you want to find out more, they can be contacted here.

We rely on fundraising and currently benefit from the support of the Investing in Communities Fund. Past funds we have accessed include The Robertson Trust, Thrive, One City, Community Capacity and Resilience Fund, The Physical Activity and Sports Fund, PDM HUWS & GRAY, Wheatley Group, Miller Homes, Waitrose, The Mushroom Trust. Such funds have allowed us to purchase a portacabin housing an office, a kitchen and toilets. Funds have also been used to repair the garden walls and the south facing wall is close to completion.