Honouring a Scottish Legend & Supporting Dementia Care

We are creating a memorial garden honouring James Martin, the beloved Scottish actor who recently passed away. This peaceful space will be designed especially for the elderly and those with dementia, offering a calm and welcoming environment to sit, reflect, and enjoy nature.

Why This Garden?

James Martin touched the hearts of many, both on and off-screen. His warmth, humour, and kindness left a lasting impact, and we want to create a meaningful tribute in his name that continues to bring joy and comfort to the community. This garden will serve as a dementia-friendly retreat and a sanctuary for elderly folks visiting The Hollies Community Hub, Musselburgh, daily. It will be a place where they can sit outside, enjoy a cup of tea, soak up the sunshine, and chat with friends in a peaceful and relaxing environment.

What the Garden Will Feature

🌱 Comfortable seating for relaxation and reflection

🌿 A sensory herb garden to engage the senses and spark memories

🌸 Choice planting designed to be soothing and accessible for all

🪑 A dedicated memorial space to honour James’ legacy

How You Can Help

We need your support to bring this vision to life! Donations will go toward:

✅ Garden materials (plants, benches, pathways)

✅ Signage and a commemorative plaque for James

✅ Ongoing maintenance to keep the space beautiful for years to come

✅ A round patio-style bench for folks to gather around

✅ Trellis screening to hide the work space

✅ A volunteer to paint the shed

✅ A plumber to fit an outside tap

✅ An electrician to install two external power sockets

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Even £5 can help plant a flower, while £10 can buy a paving slab—or if you wish, you could sponsor a bench for visitors.

💙 Donate today and help us build a lasting tribute to James Martin.

📢 Please share this fundraiser with friends, family, and fans of James—together, we can make this garden a reality!

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