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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We spotted the scythers out there this morning. Great to hear more tree planting coming to the mounds there. The first batch from earlier this year look to have settled in well. 😀

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🚲 edi.bike | weekly news digest @edi.bike · 28/09/2026

🚲 edi.bike | issue 164 | 28th Sep '26 ‘How we could turn Edinburgh into a real cycling city’; Edinburgh Delivery riders unveil a Fair Work Charter; Minto St to Craigmillar Park Corridor; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more: buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc... #bikeSky #edinburgh

A person rides a bike up a sunlit street in the evening; a pedestrian waits to cross outside of a classic pub frontage for ‘The Conan Doyle’ with a black facade and golden trim, with hanging plants outside. The weather is dry, and in the background we can see rising sandstone and glass shops and offices under a blue sky, as well as the steps leading up to a cathedral building as passers-by pass by.

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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

1/ 🌳 Could your money help plant trees and reduce flooding in Edinburgh? Edinburgh Council has launched a new Edinburgh Green Investment, allowing residents, businesses and others to lend money directly to the Council to help fund environmental projects across the city.

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Edinburgh | Councils | Abundance

Invest in Edinburgh Green Investment to help build a greener, healthier and fairer future for their communities.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social were out cleaning tags off the wall on Inglis Green Road earlier today.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Amazing! We regularly see older people doing their shopping by bike at Sainsurys. Not unusual to see them heading back up Lanark Rd afterwards.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Women's behaviour can't be understood without recognising the role of safety. These concerns shape the areas we feel able to access." youtu.be/BA1HygHn1bw?...

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Making Streets Safer for Women and Girls

YouTube video by LivingStreetsUK

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Requests to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social to improve accessibility standards on key stretches of pavement to local services where raised kerbs impede residents. Bottom of Redhall Dr, Inglis Green Rd between Sainsbury & Imperial Palace, bottom of Kingsknowe Rd North at Haugh sheltered housing.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Following a request from a local parent, @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social and ourselves requested the Open Space Maintenance Team attend to the weed growth along Redhall Grove, paying particular attention to the school entrances. Should notice a difference soon. Job ref: 2217302

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Continued discussion with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social officers about the poor condition of the Hawmuirside path running from Redhall Dr down to the park & onwards to the canal. There have been 2 incidents affecting local residents recently (fortunately not hurt badly),

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🏘️💷The Community Grants Fund round two 2026/27 is now open for applications. Edinburgh based voluntary organisations and community groups are invited to apply for grants of up to £5000 for projects that will benefit local communities. Apply by 31 October forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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Microsoft Forms

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Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹 @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Murray Burn - An update on the ongoing culvert and river pollution concerns: www.facebook.com/DrScottArthu...

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thanks Jim 🙏🏻 sometimes it even turns orange 😳 like it did earlier this year.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Incredible! Should’ve been an easy win. It’s crazy how long it takes to deliver improvements to communities literally running towards CEC asking for change. This should be simple, good will and outcomes banked by CEC. Depressing.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

At our meeting on Monday, we decided to reach out to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social and Voi bikes to find out when we can expect to see the scheme extend it's benefits to local residents, and to help identify good locations to site a parking/pickup zone. 🚲 🚲🚲

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Heron, fishing behind the rewilding Longstone Inn

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Pothole killing machine has made a good start at the Scotmid end of Longstone St. will be working its way along to the resource centre tomorrow.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Agenda for out meeting on 14 Sep. All welcome.

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John Elliott @jazzjohnelliott.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thank You for an Inspired Weekend: Pentlands Open Studios 2026 The second annual Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) Art Trail took place over the weekend of 15–16 August, weaving through the villages of Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green and Colinton — and we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone…

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Thank You for an Inspired Weekend: Pentlands Open Studios 2026

The second annual Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) Art Trail took place over the weekend of 15–16 August, weaving through the villages of Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green and Colinton — and we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved from the bottom of our hearts for making it such a successful, enjoyable and rewarding event. The hard work and enthusiasm of our…

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Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹 @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Don't forget, it is Pentlands Open Studios this weekend. Details: postudios.org

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John Elliott @jazzjohnelliott.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Top 10 Reasons to Visit the POSt Art Trail 2026 Explore the Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) Art Trail. It's located in the upper valley of the Water of Leith between the villages of Balerno and Colinton. Visit us on 15–16 August. Here are ten reasons to come, and they are not just the 12 magnificent…

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit the POSt Art Trail 2026

Explore the Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) Art Trail. It's located in the upper valley of the Water of Leith between the villages of Balerno and Colinton. Visit us on 15–16 August. Here are ten reasons to come, and they are not just the 12 magnificent open studios housing 24 professional artists, plus Tiphereth Print Studio! 1. Twelve venues along the Water of Leith…

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Yet again, disappointed to see @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have now shifted this to sometime between November 26 and February 27. Lost count of how many times this has been changed and the reasons given. 👎 @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

@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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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

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. 💪

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John Elliott @jazzjohnelliott.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

@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.

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Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹 @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

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...

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

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.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

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

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

What Hailes Quarry junior parkrun means to a 10 year old. Well done Emilia.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Latest SW Community Policing report for April - June 2026. drive.google.com/file/d/1sSNP...

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Joss @josstified.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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

A small hillside textured with wild flowers

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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.

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Longstone Community Council | Duncan Colquhoun

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Water of Leith Conservation Trust @wolct.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

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

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

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! ⭐

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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

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rs21 Edinburgh @rs21edinburgh.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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.

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

@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.

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Water of Leith Conservation Trust @wolct.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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

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Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹 @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Taking place today in Edinburgh South West.

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

It's today! Edinburgh canal festival, 11-4, 20 June. Please come along! edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk

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Edinburgh Canal Festival – Edinburgh Canal Festival

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

What's happening with the Kingsknowe Masterplan? You can read the RIBA Stage 2 report here. drive.google.com/file/d/1nlK7...

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John Elliott @jazzjohnelliott.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Next night 25 June. Advance booking recommended. greennote.club

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Longstone Community Council @longstonecc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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...

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Briefing Note - Longstone Link (April 2026) (1).pdf

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