Orchards

Over the last 50 years there has been a steady decline in the number of fruit trees in Scotland. It is now recognised that the loss of orchards is also a loss for biodiversity as well as the loss of unusual and local varieties of fruit.

Clyde Valley Orchards

The Clyde Valley is well known for its orchards, though these have declined as well. For more information on the orchards of the Clyde Valley see:

• Clyde Valley Orchard project 
• SNH Commissioned Report 23: A Clyde Valley orchards survey

Other Orchard Projects and Specialists

There are projects and specialists who are promoting the establishment of orchards in school grounds and other appropriate areas with species of fruit trees that are successful in Scotland.

An example of this project work includes a Survey of traditional orchards in the Forth Valley (2009)  .

Community Lead Orchard Projects

Find out more about community led orchard projects:

• Carse of Gowrie 
• Central Core Orchard Network 
• Clyde Valley Orchard Group    
• Fruit-full Schools Learning Through Landscapes    
• Orchard Development Group Crailing Community Orchard 
• www.scottishorchards.com/