Access information:
Granton Castle Walled Garden is an outdoor site with uneven, grassy surfaces, which can be wet or muddy, especially in winter. Wheelchair users and people with other mobility aids visit the garden throughout the year; however, some areas may be difficult to navigate without assistance or if ground conditions are poor. Most events involve slow-paced movement around the garden. Sheltered areas and plenty of chairs are available. The garden has one composting toilet that can be used during events, but it is not fully accessible. There is no running water in the garden, so please bring any food or drink you may need.
All our events are free unless noted otherwise. Donations welcome.
More details soon.
Join Mario and the team from Mycobee Mushrooms for a hands-on introduction to community mushroom farming.
These two-hour workshops will guide you through simple, sustainable techniques for growing mushrooms at home or in your garden. Each session focuses on a different method, and events are listed separately so you can choose the technique that interests you most.
Tuesday, 18 August: Inoculating logs with turkey tail mushroom mycelium
Book your space: https://www.mycobee.org/product-page/fungiculture-in-practice-at-gcwg-2h
Join Mycobee Mushrooms for an engaging talk exploring the fascinating world of wild fungi. You’ll learn to identify common edible and toxic mushrooms, along with essential principles for safe and responsible foraging.
Join us and take your first steps towards becoming a confident and responsible forager.
This event is 14+.
Book your space: https://www.mycobee.org/product-page/wild-fungi-seminar-at-gcwg
Join Mycobee Mushrooms and discover the power of functional mushrooms and their benefits for us and our planet.
Book your space: https://www.mycobee.org/product-page/functional-fungi-seminar-at-gcwg
Join Mycobee Mushrooms for an engaging talk exploring the fascinating world of wild fungi. You’ll learn to identify common edible and toxic mushrooms, along with essential principles for safe and responsible foraging.
Join us and take your first steps towards becoming a confident and responsible forager.
This event is 14+.
Book your space: https://www.mycobee.org/product-page/wild-fungi-seminar-at-gcwg
Join Mario and the team from Mycobee Mushrooms for a hands-on introduction to community mushroom farming.
These two-hour workshops will guide you through simple, sustainable techniques for growing mushrooms at home or in your garden. Each session focuses on a different method, and events are listed separately so you can choose the technique that interests you most.
Friday, 11 September: Inoculating bags and buckets with oyster mushroom mycelium; cloning using the cardboard technique
Book your space: https://www.mycobee.org/product-page/fungiculture-in-practice-at-gcwg-2h
Join Mario and the team from Mycobee Mushrooms for a hands-on introduction to community mushroom farming.
These two-hour workshops will guide you through simple, sustainable techniques for growing mushrooms at home or in your garden. Each session focuses on a different method, and events are listed separately so you can choose the technique that interests you most.
Tuesday, 13 October: Creating outdoor morel mushroom beds
Book your space: https://www.mycobee.org/product-page/fungiculture-in-practice-at-gcwg-2h
Join Mycobee Mushrooms and discover the power of functional mushrooms and their benefits for us and our planet.
Book your space:
https://www.mycobee.org/product-page/functional-fungi-seminar-at-gcwg
Join Mycobee Mushrooms and discover the power of functional mushrooms and their benefits for us and our planet.
Book your space:
https://www.mycobee.org/product-page/functional-fungi-seminar-at-gcwg
Fun Fungi Activities for Children and Parents
Join us for a fun and hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of fungi. This family-friendly session is designed for children and parents to explore nature together through engaging, outdoor activities.
This class is run by Mycobee Mushrooms.
Book your space: https://www.mycobee.org/product-page/mycokids-fungi-fun-for-kids-at-gcwg
PLEASE NOTE: All children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Past events
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/
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 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 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.
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
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.
PLEASE NOTE: All children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
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.
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+.
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.
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.