Trail with Animal Themed Areas for Planters and Hanging Baskets

This page shows the main shopping areas in Corstorphine and Clermiston where planters and hanging baskets could help bring more colour, wildlife interest and community pride.

We are also exploring a nature-themed trail, with different areas linked by planting and local wildlife themes.

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Shopping Area List

These are the shopping areas we have identified so far. The number in brackets shows the approximate number of shops in each area. Click a location below to view the shopping area in Google Street View.

  1. Broomhall Drive (3 shops)
  2. Broomhall Road (3 shops)
  3. Carrick Knowe North (8 shops)
  4. Carrick Knowe South (9 shops)
  5. Corstorphine High Street (3 shops)
  6. Drum Brae Avenue (5 shops)
  7. Duart Crescent (5 shops)
  8. Parkgrove Street (2 shops)
  9. Park Grove Shopping Centre (6 shops)
  10. Rannoch Terrace (1 shop)
  11. St John’s Road (102 shops) – Split into west,central and east for animal association

Parks Working Together

Corstorphine in Bloom is being supported by local park groups working together across the area:

  1. Clermiston
  2. Corstorphine Hill
  3. Drumbrae
  4. St Margarets
  5. Union

Other Locations

  • Drumbrae Library
  • Corstorphine Library

How you can help

If you are a business, you can support planters or hanging baskets outside your premises.

If you are a resident, you can volunteer to help with light watering, weeding or occasional care.

If you are part of a community organisation, you can help support a local shopping area and encourage wider community involvement.

Together, small local efforts can make a big visible difference across Corstorphine and Clermiston.