While the future of Edinburgh's Gorgie Farm is still uncertain, its past will bring back many a good memory to those who grew up in the Capital. Over the years, it hosted school trips and summer days out, and sparked lifelong loves for animals.
The farm was established in the late 1970s by a community group that worked in clearing the derelict site and wanted to use it as a green space for the community. The farm officially opened in 1982, selling lambs and pigs, and was also the home of other animals, including cows, sheep and goats.
It has constantly bounced back from setbacks over the years, closing on occasion due to lack of funds and issues such as foot and mouth disease and the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Following the farm's closure in January 2023, the site's animals were transported to other local zoos and farms. There are ongoing plans to reopen the farm as a community-led venture.
Take a look through our picture gallery and see if you can spot yourself on a day out at the farm.
13. Who's looking at you kid?
Alex Gibson aged 2 looks at the goats at Gorgie City Farm in February 2000. Photo: NEIL HANNA
14. Grand re-opening
LOVE Gorgie Farm, formerly Gorgie City Farm, opened its doors in February 2020 with a huge celebration and range of family-friendly activities. Depute Lord Provost, Cllr Joan Griffiths, joined with a number of local celebrities including radio presenter Grant Stott, Hearts CEO Ann Budge and Hibs footballer Ryan Porteous, as well as Edinburgh and Scotland rugby players, politicians and council representatives. Photo: Ian Georgeson
15. Little chick
At Gorgie City Farm, young visitor Laurie-Anne Ferguson holds one of the farm's newly hatched chicks in her hands in 2012. Photo: Phil Wilkinson
16. Big bunny
Katie Gilmour, aged 5, from Longniddry, strokes 'Ned', a giant New Zealand white rabbit, while visiting Gorgie City Farm in Edinburgh in the summer of 2012. The large rabbit is the size of a small dog. Photo: Phil Wilkinson