The Room to Grow garden at Collinton Primary school in Edinburgh, which was officially opened last week, is designed to provide a refuge of fun and tranquillity for pupils from nursery to Primary 7, in particular the 90 per cent of the children whose parents are stationed at nearby Dreghorn or Redford Barracks and currently serving in Afghanistan.
The garden features a labyrinth, amphitheatre, play zone, sensory area, recycle and grow area, pond and wildlife zone and a sheltered outdoor classroom.
It aims to offer opportunities to extend children's emotional and social health and well-being.
Children are free to use the garden at break times, at lunch time and after school. It is also open to members of the local community.
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