Midlothian Community Hospital Garden - Cyrenians

22/12/2025

We want to take the opportunity to thank all that have been involved at Midlothian Community Hospital Garden this year.
From volunteers, cooking participants, visitors, staff from the hospital and our sessional staff - the garden wouldn’t be what it is without you.

Enjoy the festivities and we wish you a very merry Christmas and a joyful new year!

19/12/2025

We at Cyrenians understand that Christmas can be challenging for a lot of families.

We wanted to share some useful contact information for over the festive period.


Cyrenians Gardens

Midlothian Hospital Community Garden – 70 Eskbank Road Bonnyrigg EH22 3ND

Royal Edinburgh Community Garden – Morningside Terrace Edinburgh EH10 5HF

Open 365 days per year.

Midlothian Council

Homeless out of hours 0131 353 0555

Domestic abuse help line 0800 027234

Women’s aid Dalkeith 0131663 9827

Women’s aid Penicuik 01968 670970

Men’s advice line 0808 8010327

Edinburgh Council

Homeless out of hours 0131 5297355 / 0131 5297829

Edinburgh women’s aid 0131 3158110

The male domestic abuse support service 0808 8000024

Samaritans available 24 hours a day

Call 116 123
Text SHOUT 85258

18/12/2025

We say good-bye to our fabulous volunteers for the final time this year!!!! What a dream team...we are so grateful to you all!!!! Today we enjoyed kicking back enjoying garden nibbles from our very own rye flour as well as fareshare treats, a warm fire pit and some fantastic willow making with the wonderful Sandra Scholes...what a day! What a team! What a year!!! All fantastic. Can't wait to see what we achieve in 2026 - Thank you to all our volunteers, staff, partners and visitors! Midlothian Community Hospital Garden - Cyrenians is a better place with you all ☃️🤩🌲🌞✨

16/12/2025

Beautiful garden wreaths on sale today until 12.30pm...come along for some festive cheer! 🌲✨💖

15/12/2025

Sunset! 😍

14/12/2025

One for our cooking participants!
A tasty, quick and budget friendly Chrismas meal!
Leave photos below in the comments
Enjoy…….

11/12/2025

One for our cooking class participants! Building on your skills over the Christmas period here is a budget friendly lunch/dinner for you to try!

Send us your finished artical in the comments……🎄

08/12/2025

We at Cyrenians understand that Christmas can be challenging for a lot of families.

We wanted to share some useful contact information for over the festive period.


Cyrenians Gardens

Midlothian Hospital Community Garden – 70 Eskbank Road Bonnyrigg EH22 3ND - unstaffed from Monday 22nd December - Monday 12th January

Royal Edinburgh Community Garden – Morningside Terrace Edinburgh EH10 5HF
- unstaffed from Monday 22nd December- Monday 12th January.

Both Gardens are open for public use 365 days per year.

Midlothian Council

Homeless out of hours 0131 353 0555

Domestic abuse help line 0800 027234

Women’s aid Dalkeith 0131663 9827

Women’s aid Penicuik 01968 670970

Men’s advice line 0808 8010327

Edinburgh Council

Homeless out of hours 0131 5297355 / 0131 5297829

Edinburgh women’s aid 0131 3158110

The male domestic abuse support service 0808 8000024

Samaritans available 24 hours a day

Call 116 123
Text SHOUT 85258

01/12/2025

30/11/2025

Now we are finally into the festive season 🎄 Look out for some festive fun that you can enjoy within the Midlothian Community Hospital Garden and also at home with your families. 👀

28/11/2025

“Winter is hard enough. Let’s tackle homelessness together”

Winter is hard enough. With a desperate shortage of suitable housing for people in crisis in Edinburgh, and even emergency accommodation in hotels and B&B’s...

19/11/2025

Take a look at what’s happening over at our garden in Edinburgh!

Be inspired by the natural environment of the Royal Edinburgh Community Garden. Join us to create your own sustainable Festive Wreath with evergreen foliage and natural materials with an added opportunity to make some smaller decorations to take home!