Edinburgh Outdoors

What's the weirdest thing you've ever found on a beach?  Listen to this episode and find out how rewarding litter picking within the friendly Portobello community can be.  You'll also hear from Keep Porty Tidy organiser, Colin Cornwall, on his strangest find, latest projects and his lifelong love of Portobello.  With the usual Edinburgh wind, lots of beachgoers and some giant fake seagulls as well as a few real ones, there was a lot going on, but we managed to find out how you too can volunteer, or

Jock Tamson's Gairden on the shores of Duddingston Loch is the most extraordinary place.  Home to community groups and charities, it uses the power of nature and gardening to help many people enjoy the outdoors and find healing and support in this beautiful space.  I visited on a classic Edinburgh windy day and met the inspirational head gardener, Lizz Spence, who talked about the team's entry in the Kilt Walk later this month which will raise much needed funds for the brilliant work being done in

Welcome to this new podcast seeking out Edinburgh's green spaces.  I started by diving into some gorgeous nature sights and sounds right in the heart of the city.  Jim Heath, Chair of the Friends of Easter Craiglockhart Hill told Edinburgh Outdoors about the hill's unique nature, wildlife and history.  From sparrowhawks to overgrown bowling greens, the Hill is a wonderful place to find views, tranquility and opportunities to volunteer.