We’re neighbours helping make Corstorphine greener, friendlier, and more colourful — in ways that fit your life.
If you’d like to join us, even in small ways, we’d love to hear from you.
What is Corstorphine in Bloom?
It’s a community effort to brighten our streets, parks and everyday routes with flowers, nature themes, and welcoming green spaces.
This is about people like you helping out — in ways that feel good and easy for you.
🌿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, 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
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.
Get Involved
🌱 Micro Volunteer
Pick something you enjoy — even 10 minutes here and there helps! Water a planter you see on your walk, pop by to plant with others, or simply cheer things on.
🏪 Businesses & Organisations
Sponsor or adopt a planter and support your local area. Advertise. Put up a hanging basket.
🏫 Schools & Young People
Curriculum-linked activities across nature, art, science and wellbeing.
A Green Trail Through Corstorphine
A walkable trail linking five parks and eleven shopping areas, with planting, wildlife themes and community displays along the way.
What’s Happening Now
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Individuals and Families – Quick Guide
Every home, flat, and front garden can make a difference!You don’t need to be an expert gardener — just someone who wants to see a brighter, greener Corstorphine.A lot of people doing a little adds up to a big change. 🌿 1. Add Some Colour You can help simply by: Even a few flowers can…
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Organisations and Groups – Quick Guide
Groups across Corstorphine — from the Scouts and Guides to community centres, churches, Friends of Parks, and schools — can all help make our area brighter and more welcoming.Taking part is simple, fun and rewarding! 🌿 1. Adopt or Create a Planter There are several easy ways to get involved: 📍 2. Choose a Location…
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🌸 Businesses – Quick Guide
Help make Corstorphine brighter and greener by adding flowers to your shopfront!You can take part in three simple ways — hanging baskets, planters, and sponsorship signage. 🌺 Hanging Baskets Step-by-step 💧 Tip: Add water-retaining gel to reduce watering needs.🛠 Local suppliers: (coming soon) 🌿 Planters & Tubs Step-by-step 💬 Sponsorship Signage What’s allowed ✅ Small…
Help Corstorphine Bloom
Small actions, shared locally, make a big difference.
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