Events

All our events are free unless noted otherwise. Donations welcome.

Community Mushroom Farming

Date: 19 November 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Community Mushroom Farming with Mario is a hands-on learning experience. In these two-hour workshops, you will gain an understanding of the different aspects of community mushroom farming. Learn which seasonal native fungi you can grow outdoors for food and soil restoration.

All events are free to join. To book your place email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.

Community Mushroom Farming

Date: 26 November 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Community Mushroom Farming with Mario is a hands-on learning experience. In these two-hour workshops, you will gain an understanding of the different aspects of community mushroom farming. Learn which seasonal native fungi you can grow outdoors for food and soil restoration.

All events are free to join. To book your place, email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.

Fair Saturday at Granton Castle Walled Garden

Date: 29 November 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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What if the day after Black Friday was all about culture, kindness and community?

On 29 November, we’re joining Fair Saturday Scotland  – a global movement celebrating creativity and social good.

Granton Castle Walled Garden will be open to visitors between 1-3 pm, with Mycobee Mushrooms hosting Living Fungi: The Art & Science of Cultivating Mushrooms (see separate event).

Let’s celebrate creativity and community together!

Find out what else is on as part of Fair Saturday:
https://standrews.fairsaturday.org/

Fair Saturday: Living Fungi – The Art and Science of Cultivating Mushrooms

Date: 29 November 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Living exhibition of the fascinating world of fungi, the art and science of cultivating mushrooms – fungiculture. You will discover different species of mushrooms, what mushrooms are, the importance of mushrooms for us and our planet, and how important mushrooms are in the restoration of our soil.

Bea and Mario will share with you how community mushroom farming can shift from sustainable to regenerative, restoring and rejuvenating the soil and all ecosystems that rely on it. Different types of growing techniques will be displayed and explained along with various types of mushrooms used in cultivation.

The event is free to attend, and donations are greatly appreciated.

Community Mushroom Farming – Clearing & Preparing for Winter

Date: 12 December 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Community Mushroom Farming with Mario is a hands-on learning experience. In these two-hour workshops, you will gain an understanding of the different aspects of community mushroom farming. Learn which seasonal native fungi you can grow outdoors for food and soil restoration.

All events are free to join. To book your place, email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.

Wreath-making workshop

Date: 14 December 2025
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
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Wreath making workshop with Ochre Botanical Studios. Informal drop-in session for some seasonal making, all welcome.

Community Mushroom Farming: Clearing & Preparing for Winter

Date: 19 December 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Community Mushroom Farming with Mario is a hands-on learning experience. In these two-hour workshops, you will gain an understanding of the different aspects of community mushroom farming. Learn which seasonal native fungi you can grow outdoors for food and soil restoration.

All events are free to join. To book your place, email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.

Functional Fungi – Mycobee 6th anniversary

Date: 20 December 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Join Mycobee and discover the power of functional mushrooms and their benefits for our well-being. Explore, learn, and try some mushroom tea.

Each of Mycobee’s Functional Fungi events is themed around a different festive occasion. Mycobee turns 6 years old – celebrate with us!

All events are free to join. To book your place email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.

More info: https://www.mycobee.org/post/functional-fungi-2025-events-at-gcwg

Past events

Functional Fungi – Freaky Fungi Halloween

Date: 31 October 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Join Mycobee and discover the power of functional mushrooms and their benefits for our well-being. Explore, learn, and try some mushroom tea.

Each of Mycobee’s Functional Fungi events is themed around a different festive occasion. What does a Fungi Halloween Celebration look like? Take part and find out!

All events are free to join. To book your place email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.

More info: https://www.mycobee.org/post/functional-fungi-2025-events-at-gcwg

MycoKids

Date: 24 October 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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We are MycoBee & MycoWorm and we would like to invite you to MycoKids: Fungi fun activities for children and guardians alike.

Our classes are designed for groups of 5- 10 year-olds and 10-15 years-olds.

Community Mushroom Farming

Date: 17 October 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Community Mushroom Farming with Mario is a hands-on learning experience. In these two-hour workshops, you will gain an understanding of the different aspects of community mushroom farming. Learn which seasonal native fungi you can grow outdoors for food and soil restoration.

All events are free to join. To book your place email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.

Wild Fungi: Foraging Secrets (FULLY BOOKED)

Date: 10 October 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Embark on a journey into the world of wild fungi! This workshop offers an introduction to the fascinating realm of edible and toxic mushrooms, providing essential knowledge on safe foraging practices. 

All events are free to join. To book your place email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book and names and number of people attending: info@mycobee.org.

This event is 14+.

Doors Open Days 2025

Date: 28 September 2025
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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The garden will be open as part of Doors Open Days 2025.

Discover the Garden’s rich history and living traditions with a programme of activities:

Guided Walk & Talk

Dyestuffs Exhibition & Demonstration

Fungi Demonstration

The walk begins just inside the Garden gate and follows fairly level ground with a gentle incline halfway round. There will be two walks each day, starting at 2.20 pm and 3.20 pm.

No booking necessary.

Please note that paths can be uneven and wheelchair access is limited.

Doors Open Days 2025

Date: 27 September 2025
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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The garden will be open as part of Doors Open Days 2025.

Discover the Garden’s rich history and living traditions with a programme of activities:

Guided Walk & Talk

Dyestuffs Exhibition & Demonstration

Fungi Demonstration

The walk begins just inside the Garden gate and follows fairly level ground with a gentle incline halfway round. There will be two walks each day, starting at 2.20 pm and 3.20 pm.

No booking necessary.

Please note that paths can be uneven and wheelchair access is limited.

Community Mushroom Farming

Date: 15 September 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Community Mushroom Farming with Mario is a hands-on learning experience. In these two-hour workshops, you will gain an understanding of the different aspects of community mushroom farming. Learn which seasonal native fungi you can grow outdoors for food and soil restoration.

All events are free to join. To book your place email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.

Community Mushroom Farming

Date: 8 September 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Community Mushroom Farming with Mario is a hands-on learning experience. In these two-hour workshops, you will gain an understanding of the different aspects of community mushroom farming. Learn which seasonal native fungi you can grow outdoors for food and soil restoration.

All events are free to join. To book your place email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.

Wild Fungi: Secrets of Foraging

Date: 7 September 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Embark on a journey into the world of wild fungi! This workshop offers an introduction to the fascinating realm of edible and toxic mushrooms, providing essential knowledge on safe foraging practices. 

All events are free to join. To book your place email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book and names and number of people attending: info@mycobee.org.

This event is 14+.

Community Mushroom Farming

Date: 29 August 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden
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Community Mushroom Farming with Mario is a hands-on learning experience. In these two-hour workshops, you will gain an understanding of the different aspects of community mushroom farming. Learn which seasonal native fungi you can grow outdoors for food and soil restoration.

All events are free to join. To book your place email Mycobee stating the date and time of the event you would like to book: info@mycobee.org.