Sign in

South West Edinburgh Greens

@swedingreens.bsky.social
204 followers 34 following 81 posts

We are made up of Green members and supporters in the south west of the city. Promoted by David Owen, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The SNP can't be trusted on #climate or devolution.
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
243
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 16/09/2026
We need an urgent pause on hyperscale data centres in Scotland. 👇
210039
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Very strong results for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social in yesterday’s council by-elections. Huge win in Portobello-Craigmillar and big vote increase in Southside-Newington, falling a tiny bit short of winning. #VoteGreen.
093
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Very strong results for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social in yesterday’s council by-elections. Huge win in Portobello-Craigmillar and big vote increase in Southside-Newington, falling a tiny bit short of winning. #VoteGreen.
093
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
There's still time to make your voice heard in today's council by-elections. 👇️ Get all the info below, and remember to use your first preference vote for the Scottish Greens.
Campaign poster urging voters to "Vote Scottish Greens #1 in today's by-elections," in Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards and reminding people to use their first-preference vote to elect a Scottish Greens councillor.
0124
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 03/09/2026
Current applications for hyperscale data centres in Scotland would consume more than 1.5 times our country's peak power use. #FMQs It's time to hit pause. 👉 greens.scot/datacentres
611660
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Morning! It’s by-election day here in Edinburgh and our local team is already out delivering “polling day” cards in Southside Newington for @scottishgreens.org candidate Isabella. Go @edinburghgreens.bsky.social #VoteGeen.
Cards saying Vote Green today
073
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
@scottishgreens.org CAN win Southside/Newington's council by-election today, but only if people turn out to vote! ➡️ Use your first preference for the Scottish Green Party by 10pm.
Scottish Greens Southside/Newington campaign graphic: a group of volunteers holding party leaflets beneath the headline "Every vote matters!", with an inset showing a Ballot Box Scotland prediction labeled "Likely Green".
0198
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Morning! It’s by-election day here in Edinburgh and our local team is already out delivering “polling day” cards in Southside Newington for @scottishgreens.org candidate Isabella. Go @edinburghgreens.bsky.social #VoteGeen.
Cards saying Vote Green today
073
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Polls are now OPEN in the Southside/Newington and Portobello-Craigmillar by-elections. 🌟 The @scottishgreens won the largest amount of votes for any party in Edinburgh during the Holyrood election. 🫵 That means that with your first preference vote, we can win in both wards.
Polls are open 7am–10pm for Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar by-elections.  Below is a ballot paper for the Scottish Green Party ranked with the first preference vote.
12215
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Tomorrow, in Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar, you can demand better for Edinburgh. Have a think about when you'll vote and remember to use your first preference vote for the @scottishgreens.org
Graphic with text: Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar by-elections are tomorrow. There is also a photo of the Green candidates, Isabella Gastel Alejandre and Lorenzo Martinico.
075
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Visit edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026 for more information about this Thursday's council by-elections.
edinburgh.greens.scot
Edinburgh by-elections on 3rd Sept 2026 - Edinburgh Green Party
There has never been a better, or more important, time to vote for the Scottish Greens.
084
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Lorenzo Martinico @lorenzomartinico.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
If I'm elected on Sept 3rd, I'll be working alongside Alys Mumford fighting for a safer sea. By working with community groups for testing water quality and the RLNI to bring in lifeguards, everyone will know when the water is safe for a swim.
095
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Let's demand better. This Thursday, vote @scottishgreens.org #1 in 🌟 Southside/Newington 🌟 Portobello/Craigmillar
1129
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We are BUSY as Thursday's council by-elections come closer. 🫵 Can YOU help us elect another TWO @scottishgreens councillors? Come along and help out today, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Calendar graphic, with photos. Highlights Mon 31st August, 6pm deliveries session in Portobello, meeting at Portobello Library. Full info at edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026Calendar graphic, with photos. Highlights Tues 1st Sept, 6pm deliveries session in Craigmillar, meeting at Craigmillar Library. Full info at edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026Calendar graphic, with photos. Highlights Wed 2nd Sept, 6pm deliveries sessions in Craigmillar, meeting at Craigmillar Library and in Newington, meeting at Lady and the Bear Cafe.  Full info at edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026Election Day reminder: calendar card held against a blue sky announcing polls open in Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar from 7am–10pm on Thursday 3rd September. Below is a ballot paper with a Scottish Green Party candidate ranked 1st.
1116
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Make these your next councillors The southside/Newington and Portabello/Craigmillar by-elections are this Thursday, and we have an opportunity to elect two Green councillors - Isabella and Lorenzo!
075
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Very positive feedback on the doors around Summerhall this morning campaigning for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre in the #Southside #Newington by-election this Thursday, 3 Sept. Rent controls, better buses & climate action some of the reasons to #votegreen
Photo of Green activists with candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre and Green MSP Kate Nevens holding 'Vote Green' posters.Photo of Chas Booth & Michael Heffernan holding a clipboard with Scottish Greens logo and a card saying 'byelection this Thursday'
1177
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Another good turnout of @scottishgreens.org members to knock doors tonight for the Southside Newington by election in 9 days time. Wonderful support from residents for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social candidate Isabella. #VoteGreen #VoteGeen1
Green supporters in a group with Vote Green posters.
092
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Tonight’s door knocking (Tuesday 25 August) for the Southside Newington by-election: meet at 6pm at the red post box, at the crossroads of Fountainhall Road and South Lauder Road.  As always, no experience is needed and we'll be door-knocking in pairs. Please come along!
Green voters with vote green posters
0103
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Great turnout today to support @edinburghgreens.bsky.social candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre in #Southside #Newington by-election on 3 September #VoteGreen
Photo of Green activists with candidate Isabella holding 'vote green' posters.
13011
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join the movement demanding better for Edinburgh.
Help elect an extra two green councillors: voluntter at edinburgh.greens.scot/volunteer
1127
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Huge thanks to all the @edinburghgreens.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org who came along to tonight’s door knocking for the Southside Newington council by election on 3 September. Another great set of responses for our candidate Isabella. #VoteGreen #VoteGreen1
082
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The Southside Newington council by-election on 3 September is getting closer. That’s why we will be out door knocking once again on Tuesday 18 August 6-8pm. We'll meet outside Newington Trinity church, on the corner of Mayfield Road & West Mayfield. All welcome. No experience needed. #VoteGreen1
Green supporters with Vote Green posters.
041
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Great buzz at @edinburghgreens.bsky.social street stall this afternoon to elect Isabella Gastel Alejandre in #Southside #Newington byelection on 3 September. Cost of living crisis, social housing & rent controls were all raised by residents. Lots of folk confirming they'll #VoteGreen on 3 Sept.
Photo of Scottish Greens activists and candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre holding signs saying 'Vote Green'.Photo of Scottish Greens activists and candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre talking to voters at the Edinburgh Greens street stall.
0124
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
As well as door knocking for the council by election in Southside Newington we are delivering @scottishgreens.org leaflets to every households. Let us know if you can help! #VoteGreen #VoteGreen1 #Voteisabella1
An array of Vote Green leaflets
042
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Various teams of @edinburghgreens.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org are out every day knocking doors for the Southside-Newington council by election on 3 September. Same again tonight and so much Green support! #VoteGreen1 #VoteIsabella1
Green supporters with Vote Green poster.
1125
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Join us this evening at 6pm
031
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We will be out tomorrow night (Tuesday 11 August) knocking doors for @scottishgreens.org @edinburghgreens.bsky.social in the Southside Newington by-election. Meet at 6pm outside Newington Trinity Church. All welcome - no previous experience needed. #VoteGreen #VoteGreen1 #VoteIsabella1.
072
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Patrick Harvie @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Ballot Box Scotland once again proving the value of a wee regular donation, if you can afford it, to support the kind of insightful and evidence based analysis that's so often missing elsewhere.
12611
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Thanks @zackpolanski.bsky.social
051
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 08/08/2026
Summer Special: It's time everyone got serious about the Scottish Greens A long read on a bugbear: few folk seem to care about understanding the Greens, and that failure has cost them over and over again. Following a record result, will that change, or will people just howl "BIAS!" at me?
ballotbox.scot
Summer Special: It’s time everyone got serious about the Scottish Greens
The months following May's transformational Scottish Parliament election have been an oddly quiet time for Scottish politics. Some of that has been down to the usual summer recess, of course, but a large part of it is that the oxygen has been taken up by events at Westminster. There hasn't been the space to properly reflect on how different Scottish politics is going to be for the next five years.
37534
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We will be out door knocking once again tonight (Thursday 6 August) for @scottishgreens.org candidate Isabella in the Southside-Newington council by-election. Please come and join us. edinburgh.greens.scot/events/south...
Green supporters on street with vote green signs
062
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I was knocking on doors with @edinburghgreens.bsky.social ahead of the Southside Newington by-election tonight and we had the best kind of problem - we'd given away all of our window posters by the third close! 💚 Vote Isabella Gastel Alejandre @scottishgreens.org #1 on 3rd September! 🗳️
Seven Green campaigners take a selfie with posters and clipboards
05413
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
1 month until Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar go to the polls! Join the campaign by attending one of our doorknocking events. All are welcome! Training will be provided and all those new to doorknocking will be paired with someone more experienced.
See campaign dates at edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026See campaign dates at edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026
055
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Another great set of responses for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social on the doors in Edinburgh’s causewayside on behalf of @scottishgreens.org candidate Isabella for the Southside Newington by-election on 3 September. #VoteGreen #VoteGreen1.
Green supporters with Vote Green posters
0113
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We will be out door knocking tonight for the upcoming Southside Newington by election. Meet 6pm outside the National map library on Causewayside. All welcome!
021
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Here's the campaign dates for this week 🌸
Scottish Greens - Southside/Newington by-election campaign dates 29 July - 2 August.

See full campaign dates: edinburgh.greens.scot/Vote2026Scottish Greens - Portobello/Craigmillar by-election campaign dates 27 July - 1 August.

See full campaign dates: edinburgh.greens.scot/Vote2026
084
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Another great turnout of @edinburghgreens.bsky.social for our door knocking session this week for the Southside Newington council by-election on 3 September. Go Isabella! #VoteGreen1. #VoteGreen.
Green supporters on street corner with vote green signs.
042
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 17/07/2026
From the West Highland Way to local routes, paths keep our communities connected. But too many have been left to deteriorate, becoming muddy, inaccessible and even unsafe. We're calling for a new fund to protect and expand our network to ensure everyone can experience Scotland safely.
Protect Scotland's paths.
17822
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Brilliant door knocking session tonight in St Leonard’s area with other @edinburghgreens.bsky.social supporters for the @scottishgreens.org candidate Isabella in the Southside-Newington by election on 3 September. #VoteGreen #VoteGreen1
Green members on street with vote green posters
0178
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Please support our crowdfunder for the by elections www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/dyRpMw4...
crowdfunder.co.uk
Elect Isabella and Lorenzo to Edinburgh Council!
Let’s win our FIRST EVER Edinburgh Council by-elections, giving us the best possible start for next year’s full council elections!
031
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We will be out door knocking tonight for the upcoming Southside Newington by election. Meet 6pm outside Nelson Hall. All welcome!
031
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Our South West Edinburgh team will be leading the Thursday evening sessions for door knocking. Join us!
021
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Kate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I'm hiring! I'm looking for someone super organised to join my team as our Parliamentary Officer, based at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh buff.ly/gmpPy2X If this sounds like you, please do apply! Or tag or forward to folk who you think might be good for the role 💚
Job advertisement: 
Join my team! Work with Kate Nevens MSP
30 hours (full time); £35,000 per annum; based at Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh; applications due Thursday 23 July,

With a small inset portrait of the MSP Kate and the Scottish Parliament logo.
0910
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
A great weekend of action across Edinburgh! Thanks to everyone who spoke to us about our positive vision for a fairer, greener Edinburgh. On September 3rd, let's demand better - vote Scottish Greens #1 in Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar.
A group of Green activists stand by a church, holding up boards with Scottish Greens logos.Scottish Greens' activists stand in front of a gate, holding boards with Scottish Greens logos.
12510
South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Really good turnout on a damp Sunday morning to doorknock for @scottishgreens.org candidate Isabella in the Southside Newington by election on 3 September. #VoteGreen..
071
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Lots of great jobs going with our massively expanded @scottishgreens.org MSP group 👇 greens.scot/work-with-us
greens.scot
Job vacancies & Volunteer positions
For People. For Planet.
02012
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Introducing Lorenzo Martinico, your Scottish Green Party candidate for the #Portobello/Craigmillar by-election. Vote @scottishgreens.org [1] on Tuesday 3rd September to elect a hard-working councillor who will demand better for our city.
Campaign graphic featuring a close-up portrait of candidate Lorenzo Martinico, a man with dark curly hair and a full beard, wearing a light blue button-up shirt and a cream-colored knit cardigan, smiling gently in front of a blurred green tree background.
Top right text: "Portobello/Craigmillar by-election, Tuesday 3rd September".
Overlay graphic: A mock ballot paper slip reads "Lorenzo Martinico", followed by the Scottish Greens rosette logo, and the number "1". A pink arrow points to the logo with the text "LOOK FOR THE LOGO".
Bottom banner: A solid green footer featuring a large white Scottish Greens rosette logo on the left, with the text "LORENZO MARTINICO" and "Portobello/Craigmillar ward" in white and light yellow.
11714
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Introducing Isabella Gastel Alejandre, your Scottish Greens candidate for the #SouthsideNewington by-election. Vote @scottishgreens.org [1] on Tuesday 3rd September to elect a hard-working councillor who will demand better for our city.
Campaign flyer graphic featuring a close-up portrait of candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre, a young woman with dark wavy hair and a green sweater, smiling warmly.
Top right text: "Southside/Newington by-election, Tuesday 3rd September".
Overlay graphic: A mock ballot paper slip reads "Isabella Gastel Alejandre", followed by the Scottish Greens rosette logo, and the number "1". A pink arrow points to the logo with the text "LOOK FOR THE LOGO".
Bottom banner: A solid green footer featuring a large white Scottish Greens rosette logo on the left, with the text "ISABELLA GASTEL ALEJANDRE" and "Southside/Newington ward" in white and light yellow.
11711
Reposted by South West Edinburgh Greens
Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Over 6,000 people have joined our call for a halt to new hyperscale data centres in Scotland. Have you? The 24 applications in so far would require 1.5 times as much energy as all of Scotland uses at peak demand. We can't let this free-for-all continue.
greens.scot
Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland
Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland -
14530