@wolct.bsky.social spotted a couple of Himalayan balsam plants in full flower on the Stenhouse Mill Lane side of the river. ///life.risk.miss
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Two free poetry workshops coming up, the first one is on 29th July and starts from the Water of Leith visitor centre. Sign up here 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-sourc... @wolct.bsky.social
From Source to Sea: the journey of your life (poetry workshops)
Two free poetry workshops along the Water of Leith river provided by The Open University in Scotland.
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Welcomed a fantastic 48 young folk who ran, jogged, and walked around the course. Girls were dominating today with Isla claiming an impressive first place while setting a new female course record, & claiming most of the PBs. We all know girls are more resilient in the tougher weather of course. 💪
An Evening of Tom Jobim — Wednesday 6 August, Juniper Green Note. Mario Caribe leads the Green Note Trio through the music of Antônio Carlos Jobim — bossa nova and Brazilian songbook standards, played by a bassist who’s spent a career in this repertoire.
@wolct.bsky.social Himalayan balsam flowering in the Murray burn just up from the burnside path bridge by the Longstone Inn, if you up that way soon.
Over the spring, hedges etc have flourished across Edinburgh South West. Please check that your hedge is not causing a problem. If you spot a hedge or tree that is causing an obstruction or safety concern, you can report it to the Council using this link: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parks-open-s...
Run #43 - This is what Emilia wrote so well about 😍 We welcomed an amazing 73 young folk with parents, grandparents, carers, and friends who ran, jogged, and walked around the course. 🫶 - 8 doing their first ever Parkrun. 👊 - 8 running our course for the first time.
Longstone Community Council@longstonecc.bsky.social · last mo.What Hailes Quarry junior parkrun means to a 10 year old. Well done Emilia.
A Firework Control Zone covering Longstone is proposed for Nov 2026 and Nov 2027. CEC would like to hear from communities about areas that are being considered for firework control zones this November. consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/fcz2026/In
What Hailes Quarry junior parkrun means to a 10 year old. Well done Emilia.
Latest SW Community Policing report for April - June 2026. drive.google.com/file/d/1sSNP...
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I can't describe how much I love the scruffy ground behind the derelict Longstone Inn. With 8+ species of butterfly, 2 day flying moths, lots of birds including kestrel & swallow and an abundance of glorious textured wild flowers. @longstonecc.bsky.social I hope this haven remains untouched
Duncan Colquhoun Award Every year LCC presents presents a £50 book token to a pupil at Longstone Primary who has demonstrated commitment, determination, enthusiasm, and selflessness by doing something good for their community. Qualities that honour the memory of local man, Duncan Colquhoun.
Longstone Community Council | Duncan Colquhoun
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Fun morning in the Dells as we practiced intermediate wading whilst scouting for invasives and removing rubbish from the river and the woods. Managed to make it all the way up to Redhall Weir and pull out a problematic Balsam patch at Katesmill. Thanks again everyone & well done! #INNSweek
A very special Olympic themed Hailes Quarry Junior Parkrun #42 as we welcomed Olympic Gold Medalist Jen Dodds to warm up the troops, get them underway, and who had a huge queue of folks all wanting their picture with her. What a star! ⭐
Good to see new food waste bin & extra landfill bin have been added to hub outside 80 Longstone St. Hopefully this helps a bit. 3 new bin lids added to hub at bottom of Longstone St, and some additional enforcement signs put up in the area. Actions from recent visit with @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social
Longstone Community Council@longstonecc.bsky.social · last mo.@rosssmckenzie.bsky.social arranged a meeting with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Waste, Enforcement, and Housing teams this morning. We focused on issues in Kingsknowe Place and Longstone Street primarily.
People took to the streets of Leith on Sunday with a different message from the racist attacks of 19th June. Leith is for everyone - we are stronger in diversity.
June 2026 - Updated 'Active Travel Improvements Programme' - West Edinburgh Link Construction Phases - Kingsknowe Park Pedestrian Crossing - Longstone Link Bridge @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi...
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@rosssmckenzie.bsky.social arranged a meeting with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Waste, Enforcement, and Housing teams this morning. We focused on issues in Kingsknowe Place and Longstone Street primarily.
Invasive Species Week 2026 Begins !! There is a range of talks and practical work happening across the UK to raise awareness of the damage these plants and animals do to native species. We'll be out doing our bit with volunteers More details at shorturl.at/oWrOm
Taking place today in Edinburgh South West.
It's today! Edinburgh canal festival, 11-4, 20 June. Please come along! edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk
Edinburgh Canal Festival – Edinburgh Canal Festival
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@fcctedinburgh.bsky.social · 2mo agoEdinburgh Canal Festival summer starts this weekend with community open/Festival day on Sat 20th June 11-4pm, continues with Picnic in the Park on Sat 25th July 12-3pm and finishes with Raft Race day on 22nd Aug 12-4pm 🌊 #edcanalfest #edinburgh
What's happening with the Kingsknowe Masterplan? You can read the RIBA Stage 2 report here. drive.google.com/file/d/1nlK7...
Next night 25 June. Advance booking recommended. Https://greennote.club
For those interested in the Longstone Link bridge as part of this development, you can read the latest briefing document on it here. @spokes.org.uk @edinburghminute.com @edi.bike @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social drive.google.com/file/d/1YFrK...
Briefing Note - Longstone Link (April 2026) (1).pdf
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Longstone Community Council@longstonecc.bsky.social · 2mo agoA 'Notice of Initiation' has been lodged for the commencement of development works on the former Booker site at 22 Inglis Green Rd, next to Sainsbury. Mixed-use residential and commercial development. Expected to commence from 22/06/26. @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
Reports from concerned residents that a caravan site appears to have popped up in Dovecot Park without permission. Raised with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social , elected representatives, and the community police team. @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @simitakumar.bsky.social
A 'Notice of Initiation' has been lodged for the commencement of development works on the former Booker site at 22 Inglis Green Rd, next to Sainsbury. Mixed-use residential and commercial development. Expected to commence from 22/06/26. @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
#WaterOfLeith Public mtg Thur 18 June 7pm, #Balerno P Church @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @spriteacus.bsky.social @sw20.info @gavincorbett.bsky.social @wolct.bsky.social @longstonecc.bsky.social @gregorsteele.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
SpokesLothian@spokes.org.uk · 2mo ago🙋 #WaterOfLeith survey 🚶👩🦼🚲.🦆🌼🌳 --> forms.office.com/pages/respon... & public mtg June 18 --> theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/06/wate... HT @edinreporter.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @wolct.bsky.social @gregorsteele.bsky.social @sw20.info
Swinging Standards @ Juniper Green Note 🎺🎷 Thu 25 June • 7.30–9.30pm Featuring Mike Daly & Martin Foster, with our professional trio. A relaxed evening of classic jazz, great tunes & top-class improvisation. 🎟️ Tickets: greennote.club #Jazz #Edinburgh #LiveMusic #JuniperGreenNote #SwingJazz
