Community Garden
The Community Garden has been made on former waste land in the centre of the village. It is divided into three main areas: a polytunnel; a central octagon sub-divided into ‘mini allotments’; and the surrounding, peripheral beds. In spring and early summer the polytunnel is used by Golspie in Bloom to grow bedding plants for hanging baskets and containers around the village.
It is also used to raise plants sown by groups of children, mainly for tomato and other salad fruits.
The ‘mini allotments’ are used by a wide variety of groups to produce fresh, organic vegetables.
The peripheral beds are being planted both to attract wildlife, specifically birds and butterflies, and as a visual amenity. Seating made from recycled plastic milk bottles has been installed.
In addition, training placements have been provided for school leavers who experience difficulty in securing and keeping jobs. One such trainee is still working here.
As of June 2007 the Garden has become a venue for pupils from Golspie High School undertaking a course in Rural Skills.