| Opens Gates 2011 Twelve of Glasgow's allotments are taking part in Doors Open Day across the weekend of Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September 2011. Further Information |
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Following the completion of the consultation period on our Draft Allotments Strategy, Land and Environmental Services have produced its new Allotments Strategy, which was approved on 12th June 2009 by the Council’s Executive Committee. A text copy of the Strategy can be viewed and downloaded from this web page. However, we intend to produce and launch a full colour document over the coming months. If you require further information on our Allotments Strategy, please contact the Allotments Officer on 0141 287 5729. View document (PDF 274k)
Allotments
There are 26 allotment sites within Glasgow, of which over half are managed by Glasgow City Council. The remainder are managed by individual allotment associations.
Glasgow City Council, together with existing allotment associations and individual tenants, is very proud of the standard of its allotment sites.
Benefits
There are many benefits to be gained from renting an allotment:
- Socialising - it's a great way of meeting like minded people
- Relaxation - you can escape the hustle and bustle
- Exercise - you work your plot as hard as it suits you
- Economical Food Production - you can grow many vegetables and fruits from seed
- Organic Food - you know how your food has been grown
Costs
- Glasgow City Council Managed Allotments
An annual fee of £32.00 is payable to Glasgow City Council for the lease of an allotment. There is a concession rate of £26 per year.
All our allotments have a resident society, some of which may charge a small membership fee.
- Privately Managed Allotments
Contact the local association for further details.
Further Information
There are allotment sites situated throughout the city.
Allotments and Biodiversity Booklet
A new booklet has been produced as part of a successful partnership project between Land Services, Glasgow Allotments Forum, Scottish Alllotments and Gardens Society and the Scottish Natural Heritage.
The aim of the project is to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity in the City. |
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The booklet demonstrates the vital role which allotment plots can make to conserving and enhancing Glasgow's wildlife, while keeping plots and sites properly managed in line with allotment objectives.Allotments & Biodiversity Booklet(PDF 2.6mb)
If you would like further information please contact us at:
Allotments Officer
Glasgow City Council
Land and Environmental Services
231 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX
Email - les@glasgow.gov.uk
Phone: 0141 287 5729
Fax: 0141 287 3519