End of an Era at Strawberry Corner

Strawberry Corner Garden Centre in Wallyford is set to close after 32 years, a move described by owners as heartbreaking and by customers as “absolutely devastating”. The much-loved family-run business said rising costs since the pandemic, along with prolonged nearby roadworks that disrupted access and reduced footfall, made it impossible to continue trading. For generations of locals, the garden centre was more than a place to shop it was a community hub and its closure marks the end of a cherished East Lothian landmark while reflecting the wider struggles facing independent businesses.