In the Hallway

I am sat in the hallway at Salamander Place, hot water bottle at my feet. Mist has blended out the deeper view across to the other side of town. I have a definite sadness that the site across the road is to become flats and houses. We are a destructive species. All wild plants reclaiming…

The Flora of Leith Community Croft

In this post I’ll be discussing the wildflowers at my favourite place to hang out in all Edinburgh: Leith Community Croft, a small piece of common good land positioned within the Leith Links. Run by a local charity, the croft is an urban wildlife haven, space for locals to grow their own food, and a…