Gillian Polley inherited her passion for plants and gardens from her mother. In a career spanning over 20 years, Gillian worked in events, quality and customer service management in the fields of Communications, IT, Insurance and the Voluntary Sector.

She then undertook formal training in Edinburgh as a garden designer before setting up Polley Garden design in 2002. This is now a thriving Edinburgh-based practice working for both public and private clients in Scotland and beyond. Gillian has worked on a wide variety of projects, including a large sensory garden for young people with multiple disabilities, as part of a team of garden designers.

Projects by Polley Garden Design have been featured in The Scotland on Sunday “At Home” and the Chelsea Flower Show Charity Preview 2007.