Merchiston Districts Community Council
@merchistoncc.bsky.social
Community Council serving the Edinburgh areas of Bruntsfield, Church Hill, Fountainbridge, Greenhill, Polwarth, Shandon and Viewforth. https://merchistoncc.org.uk
Edinburgh Napier University set to sell off its Merchiston Campus but not before 2031/2032 according to their Principal Prof Sue Rigby. In a letter, she said they will undertake student, staff, and community engagement ahead of any transition. We look forward to engaging with them.
Edinburgh Napier University set to sell original Merchiston site
‘Our Merchiston campus is no longer fit for the future,’ - Edinburgh Napier Unversity
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Picnic in the park! Join @fcctedinburgh.bsky.social for this Saturday, 25th July, from 12-3pm in Harrison Park West for a relaxed afternoon of fun, magic, and community.
@merchistoncc.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk Some good news, they’re installing the new deck on the Harrison Road railway bridge. Finally !
Pianodrome has announced an expansive Fringe line-up at its new venue in Bruntsfield, with performances from Dara Dubh & Harry Higgs, Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan, Kohla, Kris Drever, and more.
Pianodrome announces Fringe line-up for 2026
The ‘upcycled amphitheatre’ will bring the Fringe to its new venue in Bruntstfield
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Word of warning for cycling around Harrison Park. The Harrison Road bridge over the canal is now fully closed except for the footpath due to new works. It's not clearly signed if you are used to it being open for bikes. Have seen a couple of cyclists almost crash in to the heras fencing @edi.bike
A lovely day for a walk along the historic Union Canal. A reminder that a new walking guide is available to download from our website. #unioncanal #edinburghwalks #porthopetoun #lochrin #tollcross #fountainbridge #edinburghsindustrialpast #canalwalks
Canal's End: a walking guide - The Old Edinburgh Club
The 'Canal's End' guide leads you around the lost eastern terminus of the Union Canal between Edinburgh and Falkirk and what remains today.
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Ohhh, someone started a Cake Shed 🍰, right by the lovely old Leamington Lift Bridge! Haven't tried it yet, but shall have to investigate... Support your local cake maker! . #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #cakes #gateaux
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...
St Peter's Place is closed for water repairs. We're open as usual. Yesterday we saw our last ever Urban Arrow Shorty leave the building. Custom build version with Enviolo AutomatiQ and a massive 1Kw dual battery set up on board. Work by ***Joe's Bike Garage***(!) @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
Fountainbridge raise a valid concern below about pavement access. Living Streets Edinburgh Group would be interested to hear of any similar problems that anyone else has encountered.
Fountainbridge@fountainbridge1.bsky.social · last mo.Outside Barclay church, Bruntsfield Place / Gillespie Place, perfect storm of scaffolding and commercial bin, totally obstructing the pavement. @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social
Ashley Terrace & Craiglockhart Primary School - they were filming for Department Q there this week. #DepartmentQ #Edinburgh
This is @livingstreets.bsky.social (Zak Viney) & @cyclinguk.bsky.social (Sarah Whitebread) on the impact of car culture in the UK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xT8... @spokes.org.uk @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social More>>
Transport Select Committee - Living Streets UK & Cycling UK on Car Culture
YouTube video by Dr Scott Arthur MP
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Active travel in Edinburgh is facing significant setbacks. City Scope has been updated with the latest timeline changes from Edinburgh Council, with delays across the board since February.
Your regular reminder that pedestrian guardrail is not there to protect people - it’s to allow drivers to go faster Glasgow Rd, in the West of Edinburgh
@laineymac1.bsky.social · last mo.RIP Glasgow Road safety railing
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
Spotted near Harrison Park.
Edinburgh 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
Edinburgh Union Canal Society ‘Canal Festival Day’ 12noon onwards, Saturday 20th June To mark the ‘Edinburgh Canal Festival’, EUCS will have stalls (and Boats for hire!) opposite the Ashley Terrace Boathouse, with delicious cake, tea & coffee … further details here www.eucs.org.uk/2026/06/eucs...
The Edinburgh Canal Festival takes place 20 June from 11-4pm This year's Festival is a little more compact, with three lively zones instead of five. Come & explore the canal from Lochrin Basin to Fountainbridge Green - and also at Harrison Park. Enjoy free activities, great food, and live music!
Merchiston Districts Community Council@merchistoncc.bsky.social · 2mo agoHere are some of the activities associated with the #CanalFestival this Sat 20 June: bsky.app/profile/edin...
The Canal festival is definitely taking place this Saturday 20 June in the afternoon. There will be community stalls (incl ours!), rowboat hire near Ashley terrace and probably lots more. We will share any more info that we find. #edinburgh #UnionCanal
Please help to keep the area around your home safe, clean and tidy. If you have a large item to dispose of you can book an appointment at one of our household waste recycling centres or use our special uplift service and we’ll come and take it away. Find out more – www.edinburgh.gov.uk/recycling
🌿 Overhanging branches or bushes? This issue came up at the LCCC meeting last night. Overgrown foliage can make pavements unsafe or inaccessible. You can report it here: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/overhangingf... No login needed unless you want to track the request.
All residents welcome to come along to our community council meeting this evening!
Merchiston Districts Community Council@merchistoncc.bsky.social · 2mo ago🏘️ Next Merchiston Districts Community Council Public Meeting + AGM Tue 16 June 2026, 7pm at Polwarth Tennis & Bowling Clubhouse (in-person). 🗣️ Bring your local issues 👮 Hear Police updates Plus planning, licensing, road safety & councillor reports . All residents welcome! #Edinburgh
Open doors. Share stories. Welcome new audiences. Applications are now open for Edinburgh & East Lothian Doors Open Days 2026 (26–27 September). Could your venue take part? tinyurl.com/5ber844e #DoorsOpenDays #Heritage #Edinburgh #EastLothian
Open Doors, Open Stories: Might you be able to help unlock Scotland this September? - The Cockburn Association
Discover hidden places, shared stories and new perspectives this September
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🏘️ Next Merchiston Districts Community Council Public Meeting + AGM Tue 16 June 2026, 7pm at Polwarth Tennis & Bowling Clubhouse (in-person). 🗣️ Bring your local issues 👮 Hear Police updates Plus planning, licensing, road safety & councillor reports . All residents welcome! #Edinburgh
Harrison Road Bridge update from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Old brick arches and cast iron beams removed with a 110t crane. Abutments are being prepped for new precast concrete beams due on site within 2 weeks. Canal Bridge topside design finished with new kerbs & 7.5t limit signs.
