Corstorphine and Clermiston are fortunate to have a diverse range of parks and green spaces, from formal parkland and local nature reserves to neighbourhood parks and everyday greenspaces. Together, these parks support health, wellbeing, biodiversity, play, learning and community life — and form the backbone of local green networks.
The five parks are working together
🌼 St Margaret’s Park
A much-loved park at the heart of Corstorphine, St Margaret’s Park features mature trees, wide paths, a play area, tennis heritage centre, cafe and open lawns. It is heavily used year-round by walkers, families and community groups, and is supported by the active Friends of St Margaret’s Park.
🔗 https://friendsofstmargaretspark.wordpress.com
🌼 Clermiston Park
Clermiston Park is an important neighbourhood park providing accessible green space close to homes. It supports everyday activities such as children’s play, dog walking, informal sport and social contact, helping promote physical and mental wellbeing.
🔗 https://friendsofclermistonpark.wordpress.com/
🌿 Drumbrae Park
Drumbrae Park is a well-used local park serving the Drumbrae and Clermiston communities. It offers open green space for recreation, walking and play, and is particularly valued as an easily accessible outdoor space for nearby residents.
🔗 https://friendsofdrumbraepark.wordpress.com/
🌱 Union Park
Union Park is a smaller but important local green space, providing informal recreation space and a breathing space within the surrounding residential area. Parks like Union Park play a vital role in everyday wellbeing and local environmental quality.
🔗 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory-record/1062149/union-park
🌿 Corstorphine Hill Local Nature Reserve
Corstorphine Hill is one of Edinburgh’s most important Local Nature Reserves, offering woodland paths, panoramic views and rich biodiversity. It plays a key role in climate resilience, wildlife corridors and outdoor learning, and is popular with walkers, runners and schools.
🔗 http://www.corstorphinehill.org.uk
🌳 Local Greenspaces across Clermiston & Corstorphine
In addition to named parks, Corstorphine and Clermiston benefit from a network of smaller greenspaces, paths and planted areas. These spaces are essential for short walks, nature contact, children’s play and connecting neighbourhoods safely and pleasantly.
🌍 A Connected Green Network
Together, these parks and greenspaces form a connected green network across Corstorphine and Clermiston — supporting biodiversity corridors, active travel, volunteering, outdoor learning and community pride.
Corstorphine in Bloom works with residents, schools, businesses, the Council and partners to enhance these spaces through planting, care, creativity and community activity.
Corstorphine in Bloom 