A new hub for young people with additional support needs is to open at Gorgie Community Farm in Edinburgh.
The Next Steps project will officially become the first tenants on the site as work continues to bring the cherished landmark back to life.
The young people will be involved in growing and cooking food on the farm to help build their confidence and independence.
Chief Gail Burden from Next Steps said: “It’s a really unique service – it’s designed to engage with the community and enable those young people to transition from paid support to living independently.
“We love the fact that Gorgie Farm is in the heart of the community, it seemed like a perfect arrangement really for our young people to engage, learn and grow as well as the site.”
As the first tenant of the new charity, Gorgie Community Farm, the Next Steps Hub occupies the site’s former main office building and an adjoining outdoor space.
