Growing Spaces Nesting was delivered at the Aald Skül during 2023–24, creating sheltered growing facilities for local residents and community use.
CDCN secured £97,596.59 from the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The completed project provided:
- One large Polycrub for shared and community growing.
- Four medium Polycrubs available for individual local use.
- Groundworks and access paths connecting the growing area.
- Raised growing beds, fencing and wind protection suited to Shetland conditions.
The project responded to community interest in accessible growing space, particularly for households with limited space of their own. The Polycrubs provide protected areas for growing fruit, vegetables and other plants, supporting practical learning, local food production and participation.
From construction to completion
Groundworks, access routes and Polycrub materials taking shape beside Benston Loch.
Construction inside one of the Polycrubs.
The completed Polycrubs provide sheltered growing space in the Aald Skül grounds.
The wider outdoor site also includes paths and recreation features. Community tree planting is recorded separately as its own completed project.
Funding acknowledgement
Growing Spaces Nesting received £97,596.59 from the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
