What is Corstorphine in Bloom?
Flowers, community action and a local nature trail for Corstorphine and Clermiston.
The council has said it will support Corstorphine in Bloom with funding if enough individuals, businesses and organisations sign up. Every registration helps make the project possible.
Progress so far (15 April 26)
54+
businesses interested
107+
volunteers and supporters
12+
community organisations involved
Momentum is building — now we need more people and organisations to sign up.
How the project has grown — and what happens next
Corstorphine in Bloom has been building steadily over recent months, with support from local people, discussions with partners, and ongoing work with the Council.
How we got here
- 5 September 2025 — proposal put to the Community Council
- 5 October 2025 — website launched
- 7 October 2025 — first meeting with the City Council
- December 2025 — discussions began with Edinburgh Zoo
- Late January 2026 — volunteers invited to come forward
- Since then — many meetings with Council staff, with support from local councillors
What happens next
- April 2026 — ask businesses about planters and hanging baskets
- May 2026 — begin the first approved planter installations
- Late May to June 2026 — first barrel planter and wider visible planting
- Summer 2026 — build on the first phase and share updates
- Autumn 2026 – produce plan for planters and trail throughout area
- Winter 2026 – Consultation then installation
This is a proposed timeline and may change. We will keep people updated as the project moves forward.
A Green Safari Trail Through Corstorphine
Corstorphine in Bloom is also exploring a wider nature theme linked to native plants and animals.
We are also exploring the use of QR codes linking people to interpretation about native species and conservation projects. This could help create a local trail that is attractive to residents, families, schools and visitors.
What’s Possible Now
We have been working and talking to partners for 6 months to get to this point in March 2026.
🌿For businesses
Businesses can install hanging baskets and, with council approval, trough planters outside their premises. Let us know the size and location you have in mind and we will help arrange a council visit.s.
🐦 For community spaces
Barrel planters in parks and at the library are possible now. Community planters in shopping areas may also be possible in future, with the council indicating that Visitor Levy funding could help support them
👐 Support and advice
City of Edinburgh Parks can provide soil, some plants and practical advice. Edinburgh Zoo is also exploring how it could help with an animal-themed trail linked to nature, conservation and community planting.
This means Corstorphine in Bloom is not just a long-term idea. There are things we can start doing now. See What’s Possible Now for more information.
Why It Matters
- 🌼 Health & wellbeing
- 🧒 Children and learning
- 🏪 Support for local businesses
- 🌍 Nature recovery and climate resilience
Greener streets improve how places feel and how people feel living there. This project supports city priorities on wellbeing, climate action and community empowerment.
🌿Greener Streets
Planters, trees and pollinator-friendly planting in shopping areas and along key routes.
👐Community Action
Micro-volunteering that fits everyday life — residents, schools, community groups and businesses working together.
🐦Wildlife & Wellbeing
Friendly nature themes that make walks more fun and give you a reason to spend time outside with family or friends.
Our Vision
We’re here to make our neighbourhood feel healthier, greener and friendlier — at a pace that suits you.
- Connecting five parks and eleven shopping areas
- Encouraging walking and everyday contact with nature
- Supporting biodiversity as part of Edinburgh’s Nature Network
- Helping neighbours share pride in our community
Help Corstorphine Bloom
Small actions, shared locally, make a big difference.