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Outdoor learning space created from neglected ground
Edinburgh Evening News
|January 05, 2026
Midlothian Council's landscaping team has turned a once-neglected patch of ground at a local primary school into what will soon be a vibrant hub for outdoor learning.
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Gore Glen Primary's pupil council members joined head teacher Amy Milne and cabinet members Ellen Scott and Dianne Alexander recently to thank staff from neighbourhood services.
At a special unveiling of the new landscaped path and amphitheatre, they congratulated the team for creating an inspiring, accessible space for creativity and community.
This story is from the January 05, 2026 edition of Edinburgh Evening News.
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