Mushroom picking in Edinburgh
Edinburgh lies at about 66 m. Forest is scarce here: 9 % within 10 km, mostly pine and beech. In the 2026 season, the most good days here were for Parasol Mushroom, Porcini Mushroom and Shaggy Ink Cap. Today Red-cracking Bolete leads with 15 %.
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Nearby towns
Musselburgh8 % forest · Parasol MushroomBonnyrigg12 % forest · Parasol MushroomPenicuik12 % forest · Parasol MushroomKirkcaldy7 % forest · Parasol MushroomBroxburn14 % forest · Parasol MushroomDunfermline13 % forest · Parasol MushroomLivingston16 % forest · Red-cracking BoleteGlenrothes10 % forest · Parasol Mushroom
Which mushrooms grow in Edinburgh?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Edinburgh for Parasol Mushroom, Porcini Mushroom, Shaggy Ink Cap.
How much forest is there in Edinburgh?
Within 10 km of Edinburgh about 9 % of the land is forest.
When is mushroom season in Edinburgh?
The main season is usually August to October; rain and warmth decide when it starts. The growth chance above shows today, the mushroom forecast the next 10 days.