In November, our managing director and trustee of the Caledonian Environmental Restoration Trust, Tommy Dale, along with the team at the Scottish Coastal Clean Up, helped clean up the shores along Scoughall in East Lothian. The area has a high population of seabirds, including gannets from the nearby Bass Rock. However, recent storms, including Storm Isha and Jocelyn from this…
We have collaborated with the amazing team at the Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery who are processing seagrass for Restoration Forth, a partnership project restoring seagrass habitats and native oyster populations in the Firth of Forth. Seagrass reproductive shoots were collected from seagrass meadows in Orkney and then processed by community groups at the Scottish Seabird Centre and in the Lobster…
Guest post by Kevin Jameson Hi. I’m Kevin Jameson, an allotment gardener for nearly 30 years together with my lovely wife Angela. I’ve been interested in gardening all my life thanks to my Mum. She’s 90 and is still as keen as ever. Once you have the bug it seldom leaves you. We try to garden in a sustainable way…
Happy new year! January is often the coldest month in the garden so wrap up warm if you’re heading out to do jobs! If you prefer to look through the window at the garden and stay cosy, it’s a great time to think about what you would like to achieve in your garden in 2024. It can be hard to…
As part of our ongoing sustainability pledge, Robbie Pittendrigh from our FRM AgriServices team recently collaborated with UNDO to apply crushed basalt rock at Oxenfoord Farm near Edinburgh, one of 138 farms testing this climate change solution. Recently BBC Countryfile highlighted the pivotal role UNDO is playing during a climate change feature. UNDO aims to revolutionize farming practices for a…
We recently welcomed a new excavator to our Balgornie site that runs on the cutting-edge Danfoss Dextreme Swap hydraulic pump system, offering up to 15% fuel savings or a remarkable 25% boost in productivity. Not only does this innovation improve efficiency, but it also reduces fuel consumption and lowers diesel engine tailpipe emissions. Our operator, Mark, was extremely impressed with…
Discover the magic of a sustainable festive table display in our latest collaboration with Andy Peasgood. In this video, which is out now exclusively on our YouTube channel, Andy shares his expertise on crafting an eco-friendly table setting that will leave your dinner guests in awe. From repurposed items found in the garden to mindful choices, learn the secrets to…
Guest post by Erin aka @hortihunny Tis the season! I absolutely LOVE December. The twinkly lights, Michael Bublé and cherished times with our nearest and dearest are some of the highlights. But my favorite thing is the crafting in the run up to Christmas! Home made mince pies, fresh green wreaths and preparing Christmas gifts makes me happy and I try…
We are thrilled to announce that we have added two new products to our Caledonian Horticulture range. Our Caledonian Planter Mix is a peat-free growing medium filler mix made from a blend of Green Goodness, composted bark fines, and rock dust. Ideal for using in raised beds and garden borders, our Planter Mix is guaranteed to be weed free and…
Guest post by Kevin Jameson Hi. I’m Kevin Jameson, an allotment gardener for nearly 30 years together with my lovely wife Angela. I’ve been interested in gardening all my life thanks to my Mum. She’s 90 and is still as keen as ever. Once you have the bug it seldom leaves you. We try to garden in a sustainable way…
East Fenton Composting Site
North Berwick
EH39 5AH
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
March to October 7:30am – 5pm
November to February 7:30am – 4pm
Part of Forth Resource Management Ltd
Company No. SC229855
