Bioregioning Tayside Articles

Whorterbank Community Garden

Whorterbank is a local authority-owned, high-rise, residential neighbourhood ranked in the lowest 1% according to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. The idea for a community garden in Whorterbank was initiated in January 2015 by the local tenants’ association: the Phoenix Group. Pilot food-growing areas were established to publicise the concept and attract attention. The…

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Macaulay St

Allotments are plots of land that are rented by individuals for their own use to cultivate fruit and vegetables. DCC run four allotment sites at MacAulay St, Ancrum Road, Magdalen Green and Arklay Terrace South. You can find out more via Facebook or You can find out more HERE  

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Arklay Terrace South Allotments

There are several allotment sites in Dundee but not all of them are run by the council itself. DCC has four sites: Arklay Terrace, Ancrum Road, Magdalen Green and Macaulay St. All the others are either private or devolved sites and are therefore responsible for their own charges and waiting lists so should be contacted…

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Ancrum Road Allotments (DCC)

There are several allotment sites in Dundee but not all of them are run by the council itself. DCC has four sites: Arklay Terrace, Ancrum Road, Magdalen Green and Macaulay St. All the others are either private or devolved sites and are therefore responsible for their own charges and waiting lists so should be contacted…

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Magdalen Green Allotments (DCC)

There are several allotment sites in Dundee but not all of them are run by the council itself. DCC has four sites: Arklay Terrace, Ancrum Road, Magdalen Green and Macaulay St. All the others are either private or devolved sites and are therefore responsible for their own charges and waiting lists so should be contacted…

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Tay View Community Garden

Plots are allocated with no charge to individuals, families and groups based in the DD4 6 postcode area (with leeway for those not too far outwith). We have some “simple rules” and plot holders are encouraged to give at least five hours a year to the upkeep of the garden other than their plot. Communal…

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Douglas Community Garden

Douglas Community Garden is an allotment in Dundee City, Scotland. Douglas Community Garden is situated nearby to Douglas Community Centre & Library and Ballindean Road Post Office. You can find out more via Facebook or You can find out more HERE  

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Menzieshill community garden

At Menzieshill Community Garden Group, we are trying to promote a unique, safe and supportive environment for all community members, somewhere to establish a sense of community where citizens of all abilities can build friendships and promote health, well being and sustainability. We hope the garden will be a welcoming outdoor community space where the focus…

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