This farm was right next to our Airbnb and so we just had to visit! It's not too big so this is great if you want to squeeze in a visit while you're exploring. There is a cafe but it was closed when we were there. Entry is free, and there are stations to wash your hands. I didn't see any employees while I was there though, just a couple of other tourists. It was pretty empty so I felt like I had everything to myself. I saw some cows, sheep, chickens, ducks, lambs, and they were all adorable! You can't feed them but they are so friendly they sometimes let you pet them. read more

Love Gorgie Farm - Zoos Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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was a lovely warm sunny day visiting Gorgie City Farm & Cafe 8/8/19. I think I came here a very long time ago so it was great to see all again. Walking around seeing all the animals was great and taking some photos of my experience. The weather was so hot, it felt like my head was burning a bit. Very impressive what I saw from goats, chickens, pigs, birds and many more. The young goats where so cute, I wanted to fit one in my pocket lol. I would recommend this place to anyone, if you love the outdoors and animals. You can get a Lothian Buses number 25 from Princess Street in Edinburgh and it will take you straight there also Gorgie City Farm is free to anyone too. Check out my article on Gorgie City Farm on my Blog below https://socialsandi1.com/2019/08/08/gorgie-city-farm/ read more

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My new favourite place, hands down. Let me just explain why. It's a real functioning farm. In the middle of the city. With awesome staff who care for the gorgeous animals. And it's free. What is there not to love? A stonesthrow away from Tynecastle, if you turn left up one of the side streets you are instantly transported into a world occupied by pigs, goats, a horse and free roaming chickens. The animals here seem clean and very happy. It's fantastic for kids, as they can interact under supervision with the many barnyard animals in residence, while learning a bit about them from the staff. My personal favourites had to be the pigs, followed swiftly by the chicken Mafia. You should've seen those chickens. One of the cockerels was patrolling like a bird on a mission, followed by his small and very eager chicken sidekick. It was great to see the animals interact naturally, and thoroughly entertaining. They live off their donations, so even though you can get in for free, show some love by popping some coins into their donation milk jug. I can't believe I've not been here before. I only learned about it from Emma's glowing review! I will be back! (Probably next week). Might even ask for a job while I'm there. read more

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I'm probably not the target audience for Gorgie City Farm, in that I'm not a 3 year old child or a parent with a 3 year old child. But it's a fun detour for childless adults nonetheless, if not quite the focus of your day. Set just off of Gorgie Road, if you didn't know it was there you could easily walk right by. Gorgie City Farm has been going for decades now, and whilst apparently I went as a toddler, I have no memories of it at all so as far as I was concerned I visited for the first time recently. As you enter there are wide, long hutches/cages full of chicken and ducks. When I say cages, I mean, they can easily move around, there's loads of space, there's just also chicken wire (?) to stop them from escaping! If, like me, you DO NOT like birds (particularly) poultry, then this is probably not going to be the highlight of your visit... but if their weird feet and wings and waddle don't completely weird you out, then go ahead, there's loads to look at. A little further along and you meet the goats. Very cute! They're keen to be fed (you can purchase multi-animal feed) and muzzle up, sticking their wee heads through the fencing. Then turn back on yourself and you'll find the stables with pigs happily rolling in the mud, and a mini field with sheep (rather pregnant sheep). These larger animals were easily my favourite part. I was decidedly less keen on the small pets room, which really only seemed to have some guinea pigs in it, mostly because I really dislike small pets. Guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, nah. You can keep those little rodents. There's not a huge amount to do (though there is a small play park and a café), but I imagine you could easily keep small children occupied here for a good couple of hours. If you're an adult, it's mostly a case of wandering in an out - particularly if you're an adult who doesn't like many animals beyond cats... but Gorgie City Farm is deserving of 4 stars really. It's a wonderful place to have within spitting distance of the city centre and definitely worth a look in if you're in the area. read more

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Highly recommended if you don't know what to do with kids. Take them to Gorgie Farm and show how the bacon looks like when is still alive and where the chicken wings come from. Easy access by bus and by car. If you'll be early morning shouldn't have problem with parking a car, later can be tight because is only six parking spaces. read more

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Gorgie farm is my top attraction in Edinburgh for children. It's small and a bit out of the way, so rarely crowded. The animals are well looked after, and seem happy in their surroundings, and it's nice to feel like you're in the countryside and walk around the barns to see them in their natural environment. The staff are really friendly, knowledgeable and patient with kids, there's a little play park, and a nice cafe. All in all, it's a lovely way to spend a few hours. read more

Love Gorgie Farm - There's an old tractor for the kids to play on, my nephew loved it! - Zoos Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

A Farm in the city! Brilliant. Cute place to walk about on a lunch break or if you have kids. Loads of animals! It's a working farm and they grow produce too! They have a cute cafe were you can get homemade scones and cake. They sandwiches and savoury foods liked nice and simple. Cheap . Good to sponsor this local organisation! read more

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I often wondered why Gorgie Road smelled like shit. Turns out because there is a farm on it! Who knew! So this is where mothers bring their children in their buggies during the week. I was intrigued by the whole city farm idea, especially when Edinburgh is actually a pretty small city which is surrounded by farms. But it has its purpose. Entry is by donation and as this place is run by volunteers and funded by donations, it is worth giving up a few quid. There are chickens, goats, a sheep and lots of small animals. I think it is more geared towards very young kids, as older kids will be all like "a sheep, so what?" There is also a produce stand selling various produce from the farm. It perhaps isn't as exciting as a day out at the zoo, but it is cheap, there is a bus stop outside and will entertain the young kids for a few hours. read more

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First, I have no clue what a city farm should look like, as I've either lived around farms or had farms easily accessible to me. The most recent "city farm" I can compare this to is Sonnenhof Farm in Stuttgart, Germany, which uses the same model (farm in the city, animals to pet and feed, et cetera). This comparison is where I draw my three-star review for Gorgie Farm. I think the idea is wonderful and I'm sure this is probably one of the only farm experiences some city kids will get. The staff here was very nice and helpful, especially the veterinarian student who was very patient with my children who wanted to hold the rats, guinea pigs, and chinchillas ad nauseum. I was a little taken aback that the animal feed kiosks weren't filled when the place opened; I figured at 20p a pop, those machines would be filled to the brim, hoping to sucker people in to paying to feed the animals (or tourists such as myself). However, after I contacted the staff, the kiosks were filled up and the 20p pieces which were burning a hole in my pocket were soon exchanged for animal feed. There is a playground for the kids, but it is geared for the 3 and under crowd and is a little run down. Again, my previous experience with German playgrounds are probably adding bias to my perception of the playground, and it seemed like the young Scottish kids were enjoying themselves. I was a little disappointed at the size and cleanliness of the animal pens, especially being almost first thing in the morning. I could see it being 5pm and the staff being a little overworked keeping up with the animals (as in, they are pooping a lot), but it was only 11am and the pens/stalls weren't very clean. I'm trying to keep in mind that Gorgie Farm is staffed by volunteers (which is why I donated), but the fact remains the upkeep of the farm could use some tending to. I thought the pens/stalls were a little small, and while I'm trying to keep the size limitations of the city in mind, I think the layout of the farm could be more efficiently organized to allow the animals to have a larger space while still keeping the same amount of animals (or even more). Overall, I like the concept and think it does what it is supposed to do...expose kids to farm animals, teach them about different types of animals, and give them a chance to hold some of these animals. I think the execution, however, is somewhat lacking. Still, it's a great place to take the kids (either native Scots or tourists). read more

Love Gorgie Farm - View towards the pet lodge. - Zoos Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I love Gorgie City Farm and so do my children! I have four, aged between 13 years old and 23 months old and they all still enjoy our visits. The farm is well laid out, has a variety of animals and has a lovely petting area for small animals. The tractor has always been a firm favourite, as has the newly revamped play park. You can also buy some veg etc from a small 'stall' within the farm. read more

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Jemima's Pantry is the cafe that is attached to Gorgie City Farm. Although there is a door into the cafe off the street and you don't have to look around the farm. But looking around the farm is always fun so I would suggest it too! This cafe is lovely it sort of has a farmy feel to it. The food is incredibly cheap, just to give you some idea, me and my partner bought one coffee, a bottle of water, bacon roll, sausage roll, a scone and a chocolate fudge brownie (which was lovely) and it only cost us £4.65. I would thoroughly suggest going in for a quick bite to eat. My partner informed me that the coffee was wonderful! read more

Awful. Aww look at all the cute spring animals, yeah think what happens next when they aint so cute and spring is long past sprung.. this place is as bad as any other animals loose out so people can coin in on,or go aww at the cute factor. Their butchered residents are quietly available if you enquire so you can both play with you food and pet it. read more

Love Gorgie Farm - comemeet the residents, the friendliest one can be nest weeks sandwiches if you like - Zoos Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I remember coming on a school trip here when I was in primary school, I must have been around 6 and the reason I can still remember it so clearly is because when the farmer was passing a lamb around for everyone to hold the poor little guy got so excited that he did a poo on my hand when it was my turn. Traumatised. I can still remember the roar of laughter of my classmates before running away shouting "Ew, poo disease!" So yeah, word of warning, watch out for lambs who haven't been potty trained. As the other reviewers have said the staff here seem to genuinely love their job and I can still remember the friendly staff after all these years. It's a very hand on place one that's great for kids and adults alike but on weekdays watch out as this place can get choc-a-block with school kids on trips. Best of all a visit here is absolutely free so get yourself along to see the cute farm animals! I would give this place 5 stars but I'm taking a star away because of the delinquent lamb. read more

Anyone who grew up in Edinburgh holds a special place in their heart for Gorgie City Farm. It's where we uncouth city kids learn about the practicalities of where our food fundamentally comes from, it also gives us a chance to meet real farmyard animals (sheep, pigs, goats, a horse and some cows). There is a pets area where children (and adults) can play with rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils and a snake. Springtime is a great time to visit, because there will be wee lambs and chicks around and you're allowed to pet them (I wish I could take one of the lambs home...). The city farm runs events for children to take part in all year round, so if you've got wee ones it's a fun and cheap way for them to learn about animals and the environment. read more

It's the ghetto Edinburgh zoo, this place has to be seen. First of all, the owners here know they can't charge you to see a cow, so this place is free to enter. But you would be surprised how many kids are completely gob smacked when they see one. Everyone here loves their job, people truly committed to the welfare of these animals. Most of the Edinburgh zoo people don't give a shit. There is a cafe which serves great food and its very clean considering cow pat's are less than 5ft away from you. Go on the weekend, not as busy as you would think! read more

Love Gorgie Farm - Zoos Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I've taken my niece here a few times over the summer so if you are three and a half then it's awesome. For those taking kids you can see all the different farm animals and there is a good play park to let them run off extra energy. One tip for those that haven't been is to make sure you have 20p pieces as they are needed to buy animal feed pellets to feed to the goats, sheep or cows. Be aware that the cow will lick most of your hand when feeding it but there are lots of sinks to wash your hands afterwards. The cafe is friendly and serves simple home made food but can be a little slow when busy. read more

We are so lucky to have this place at a stones throw from our flat as it is a pretty awesome place to visit with the wee one. We have gone many times, most recently we went for a wee friends 2nd birthday. What a perfect event for all. The children got to pet a rabbit, chicken, lamb, guinea pig and tortoise. The animals were all fun to watch and we even got to ride the pony! After having our fun with the animals we settled down at the cafe and had a lovely snack. The staff are all very gentle and caring with the animals and very nice to the children. Its a very special place that you wouldn't expect to be there as from the street it looks like a driveway! read more

I must visit this farm again soon I loved visiting the 'black pig' at this farm as a child , he was always sleeping no matter what time of day we visited!! This is a great family attraction and as an educational attraction is also popular with schools and nurseries too. The farm is free and can provide a whole days entertainment. There are all sorts of animals goats,sheep,chickens,rabbits,guinea pigs, horses You can also relax in the pretty garden area with a book or a picnic. The cafe is very reasonable and there is plenty of choice for kids. read more

This is a lovely little farm, with a great atmosphere and many activities for the kids. With lots of animals like Cows, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and ponies. Its quite a small farm and children can get really close to the animals, and understand how a real commercial farm works. There's also a small playground with a slide, climbing bridge and seesaw, plus Jemima's Pantry, a friendly cafe, and if the weather's nice, there's a picnic area outside. Each Tuesday at 11.30am and Saturday at 1.30pm, children can cuddle small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. The farm also caters for children's birthdays, for older children (8 y.o. & over) there are various weekend and holiday activities available to allow hands-on contact with the animals. Kids of all ages will love this place (and adults too) read more

I used to help out here as a kid during the school holidays and I still love going there even now. They have everything from rabbits to horses, flower and herb gardens, the animals are well looked after and the staff are great. Theres a great wee park for the kids and a reasonably priced cafe. This is a great place to spend a few hours looking at different farm animals at your own pace read more

Great place to take the kids. My daughter adores it and it's a great family day out. Highly recommended for summer holidays. Just remember to leave donations to keep the farm running. read more

I like gorgie farm. It's a nice place to go to see cute farm animals. There is also a bit in there where you can go and see guinee pigs which you are able to buy. The toilets are still for ones desire which knocks 1 star off. read more

What a great place to take young children! Full of farm yard animals as you'd expect. Chickens, rabbits, pigs, a cow etc etc It's an oasis of calm and our kids ((1&3) absolutely loved it. I wouldn't say it was super buggy friendly but if your determined it's not impossible. There's also a small play park which is aimed at smaller children and some ride on tractors (again for smaller kids). There didn't seem to be a cafe which I think this place desperately needs. Perhaps another way for the guys to make some money to keep the place open which they struggle with. Apparently it costs them £900 a day to keep the doors open... Worth a trip if the weather is even mildly nice and you're looking for a way to spend an hour tiring the kids out. There's also a lovely section showcasing lots of flowers, fruits and vegetables which I admit I was way more interested in than the kids... Oh and it's free to enter but don't forget these guys are running on fumes and struggling to keep open so a donation doesn't go a miss!! read more

Gorgie City Farm is a brilliant place to take the kids! I've taken mine several times and they're always delighted by it. They have lots of animals, including Bunty the Cow and Rambo the Sheep! It's a great, free opportunity to take city kids to meet farm animals up close and personal, with some of the animals used to kids petting them. We've been in all sorts of weather, and since there is an indoor section it provides relief on a drizzly day. There is a cafe too and I believe they cater for kids parties. The farm is not large, but it's tucked away behind the busy Gorgie Road, just round the corner from from the Hearts Football Stadium and is an oasis in the midst of madness! read more

Great place to take the children as they love it.

I live along Gorgie road and one of mine and my boyfriends favorite thing to do is to go to the farm! It is a great place with lots of different farm a domestic animals plus a very friendly cat who fell asleep on me! You can stroke the goats, horses, sheep and sometimes can hold the guinea pigs or rabbits if your lucky enough to see a member of staff nearby. It is not just a place to see animals but it also runs alot of classes like for example pottery classes and you can book to have parties there. There is also a small animals boarding place and a fresh produce stall. It is free and a great place to take kids! read more

Gorgie city farm is easily reached along many bus routes. Donations are encouraged, but not mandatory. It is the perfect visit for anyone with a child under 5. Not only is there the farm and all the excitement that brings, but also a small park, a decommissioned tractor for the little ones to play on, a reasonably priced cafe, a sense garden and the farm shop selling farm grown eggs and veg. Included amongst the animals are ducks, chickens, owls, pheasants, bunnies, guinea pigs, budgies, sheep, cows, goats, horses, two different breeds of pigs and Bunty the cow and her calves. Obviously springtime is the best time to visit, but even on the coldest winter day fun can still be had as long as you dress up warm. read more

A fantastic little gem not far from the city centre. Suitable for a quick visit or a mini morning out. The sheep are a particular highlight.

Gorgie farm is the strangest yet most exciting place to take a little person. Our little girl was in heaven! It's tucked away and hidden well, but the animals are great and so too are the staff. You HAVE to take your child here!!! read more

I went there one day to get photos for a competition where theme was wildlife, I absolutely loved it, could not fault it in any way. great place for a day out, well a few hours anyway. Check my photos out. read more

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The best little farm in all of Edinburgh. Lots of animals and things growing, lots of friendly volunteers. A cool little cafe and farm stand and...it's free. Entry is by donation, so show some love when you're done because you will enjoy yourselves. It may not be perfect. It's small and it's muddy sometimes but the animals seem genuinely happy. As in satisfied, well-looked after, contented. And the animals seem very tame. I spent ages scratching the cow's ears and she fell asleep. They have classes, kid activities like Young Farmers and opportunities to get involved with volunteering. Pony rides are on at the weekend and "cuddle corner" sessions where you get to pet a very relaxed hen or rabbit. There are seasonal events throughout the year. What can be confusing is knowing where to go when you get there. The signage is a bit lacking. You just have to wander and poke around and you'll see sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, cows, a pony, rabbits, chinchillas and so on. Ask a green-shirted person what's on and where to go and they will sort you out. My kids like the real tractor you can sit on and the play area. We've even gone on rainy days and had fun in the big barn learning about cows. It's a great place. The coffee in the cafe is nice and strong and the soup is good. EDITED TO ADD: they also do a good birthday party here. Pony rides, the cuddle corner thing and pizza, cake and ice cream. Not bad. read more

Great afternoon out. You totally forget you are in the middle of gorgie. It's really peaceful with a good variety of animals & a good play area for the little ones read more