Friday October 16th 2026
The P7 pupils with Midlothian Rangers Alan Krumholds and Andrew Todd along with class teacher Jemma Gerstenberger.
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Pupils from Roslin Primary School are pictured helping sow the seeds of a brighter future for local wildlife at Roslin Glen Country Park.
The Primary 7 class joined Midlothian Council’s Ranger Service and project partners to create a new wildflower meadow that will provide food and shelter for a wide range of species while adding a splash of colour to the park.
Funded through a National Lottery Community Fund grant secured by Roslin Community Development Trust, the project was managed by Midlothian Ranger Service with support from residents, Midlothian Council’s Landscape Services team and Lea Farm, which helped with the ground preparation work.
A highlight of the project saw 20 Primary 7 pupils from Roslin Primary School help sow the meadow by hand on 6 October. The pupils scattered 2kg of annual, biennial, and perennial seed mixes containing more than 70 species of wildflowers and grasses.
Midlothian Council would like to thank everyone involved in bringing the project to life, from the local community and partner organisations to the young people who played an important role in creating the meadow.
Visitors are encouraged to return to Roslin Glen Country Park next summer to see the meadow in full bloom and enjoy the butterflies, bumblebees, and other wildlife it is expected to attract.
Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Green Spaces, Councillor Dianne Alexander said: “Projects like this show what can be achieved when communities and partners work together. This new wildflower meadow will help support local wildlife, enhance biodiversity, and create a beautiful space for visitors to enjoy for years to come. It’s especially pleasing that pupils from Roslin Primary School were able to play such a hands-on role in creating it.”
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