Friends of Harrison Park – Edinburgh

Edinburgh Council have launched a photography competition for people to try and capture the parks of Edinburgh.  The prize on offer is a professionally framed copy of their photo.  The winning prizes will also feature at prominent locations in the city as well as prestigious events throughout the city.

There are 3 categories:-

• People in Parks
• Wildlife in the City
• Local Landscapes

You can find more information and how to enter on the Council website

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/leisure/Parks_and_recreation/CEC_a_shot_in_the_park

Application forms are also available from the Friends of Harrison Park secretary.

Welcome to the new site for the Friends of Harrison Park.

The park is in the Merchiston area of Edinburgh and the site is intended to provide information on all aspects of both the park and the Friends of the Park.

The Friends of Harrison Park work in partnership with the Council to oversee the management, maintenance and development of this green space. Recent projects, including upgrading of paths, interpretive signage, naturalised bulb planting, have all contributed to making Harrison Park a delightful, accessible and well used community green space.

In 2008 Harrison Park was awarded Green Flag status – one of the first flags issued in Scotland. The scheme aims to encourage safe, clean and accessible public parks which are managed in an environmentally sustainable way.

Harrison Park West

Harrison Park East

Primary 5b of Craiglockhart Primary pupils planting wild flowers in the west park in May 2009. Esperanza Martin from the Edinburgh and Lothian’s Green Space Trust helped. Thanks to her and class teacher Miss Morrison.

The latest Harrison Park Management plane has been released by Edinburgh City Council. It’s available here (2mb download)