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
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An oldie but a goodie. A look around the tenements of Edinburgh from the Engine Shed, with tips for owners and occupiers.
(In Scotland a tenement is a traditional multi-storey building divided into flats.)
#housing #architecture #LocalHistory
blog.engineshed.scot/2020/12/22/e...
(In Scotland a tenement is a traditional multi-storey building divided into flats.)
#housing #architecture #LocalHistory
blog.engineshed.scot/2020/12/22/e...
Engine Shed guidance for owners and occupiers of traditional buildings
Engine Shed guidance on how to care for your traditional property and improve its energy efficiency, and on what kind of consents you might need to make changes to it.
blog.engineshed.scot
December 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
An oldie but a goodie. A look around the tenements of Edinburgh from the Engine Shed, with tips for owners and occupiers.
(In Scotland a tenement is a traditional multi-storey building divided into flats.)
#housing #architecture #LocalHistory
blog.engineshed.scot/2020/12/22/e...
(In Scotland a tenement is a traditional multi-storey building divided into flats.)
#housing #architecture #LocalHistory
blog.engineshed.scot/2020/12/22/e...
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🚲 JUST ANNOUNCED: Voi bikes are hitting the Southside. The e-bike hire scheme is expanding into Roseburn, Bruntsfield, Morningside and the uni's King’s Buildings. From tomorrow Voi bikes will be gradually introduced to newly designated parking spots, increasing the fleet to 480 bikes. [1/2]
December 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚲 JUST ANNOUNCED: Voi bikes are hitting the Southside. The e-bike hire scheme is expanding into Roseburn, Bruntsfield, Morningside and the uni's King’s Buildings. From tomorrow Voi bikes will be gradually introduced to newly designated parking spots, increasing the fleet to 480 bikes. [1/2]
💝This holiday season we'd like to promote our local community organisations that are fundraising. Perhaps you're looking for a different kind of gift, one that helps make a difference to local people and places? If so please consider supporting these groups! Any suggestions please respond below. 🧵
December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
💝This holiday season we'd like to promote our local community organisations that are fundraising. Perhaps you're looking for a different kind of gift, one that helps make a difference to local people and places? If so please consider supporting these groups! Any suggestions please respond below. 🧵
Bruntsfield cargo bike library hub Grand Opening this Saturday 13 Dec!
Brought to you by @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social
Come to Bruntsfield links from 2-5pm for Kids activities, Marshmallow Roasting, bike repair, Hot Drinks & Cakes, Music & more! Ribbon Cutting with @cllrbenparker.bsky.social
Brought to you by @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social
Come to Bruntsfield links from 2-5pm for Kids activities, Marshmallow Roasting, bike repair, Hot Drinks & Cakes, Music & more! Ribbon Cutting with @cllrbenparker.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Bruntsfield cargo bike library hub Grand Opening this Saturday 13 Dec!
Brought to you by @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social
Come to Bruntsfield links from 2-5pm for Kids activities, Marshmallow Roasting, bike repair, Hot Drinks & Cakes, Music & more! Ribbon Cutting with @cllrbenparker.bsky.social
Brought to you by @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social
Come to Bruntsfield links from 2-5pm for Kids activities, Marshmallow Roasting, bike repair, Hot Drinks & Cakes, Music & more! Ribbon Cutting with @cllrbenparker.bsky.social
Willow weaving workshops 🌿
Sat 13th December
Eric Liddell Centre
Make a Xmas angel or bird feeder as a sustainable gift- £45 per person.
Tuition by www.awaywithwillow.com
Please contact Zsofia at [email protected] to reserve your space
Sat 13th December
Eric Liddell Centre
Make a Xmas angel or bird feeder as a sustainable gift- £45 per person.
Tuition by www.awaywithwillow.com
Please contact Zsofia at [email protected] to reserve your space
AWAY WITH WILLOW | Locally handmade Coffins in Scotland
Explore handcrafted, eco-friendly willow coffins made in Scotland, suitable for all funeral types. Plant a tree with every purchase—embracing life's cycle naturally.
www.awaywithwillow.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Willow weaving workshops 🌿
Sat 13th December
Eric Liddell Centre
Make a Xmas angel or bird feeder as a sustainable gift- £45 per person.
Tuition by www.awaywithwillow.com
Please contact Zsofia at [email protected] to reserve your space
Sat 13th December
Eric Liddell Centre
Make a Xmas angel or bird feeder as a sustainable gift- £45 per person.
Tuition by www.awaywithwillow.com
Please contact Zsofia at [email protected] to reserve your space
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🌟Family Print Club
14 December at 10:15am or 2pm
Festive Card Printing: Make your own Christmas cards!
https://f.mtr.cool/ltvssjojlh
One ticket admits one adult and one child.
#familyactivity #makeyourownchristmascards
14 December at 10:15am or 2pm
Festive Card Printing: Make your own Christmas cards!
https://f.mtr.cool/ltvssjojlh
One ticket admits one adult and one child.
#familyactivity #makeyourownchristmascards
December 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🌟Family Print Club
14 December at 10:15am or 2pm
Festive Card Printing: Make your own Christmas cards!
https://f.mtr.cool/ltvssjojlh
One ticket admits one adult and one child.
#familyactivity #makeyourownchristmascards
14 December at 10:15am or 2pm
Festive Card Printing: Make your own Christmas cards!
https://f.mtr.cool/ltvssjojlh
One ticket admits one adult and one child.
#familyactivity #makeyourownchristmascards
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Motorcycle crash on Dundee St
Hope everyone’s ok
Passable with care on bike or foot. Closed to cars and buses
#EdTravCyc
Hope everyone’s ok
Passable with care on bike or foot. Closed to cars and buses
#EdTravCyc
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Motorcycle crash on Dundee St
Hope everyone’s ok
Passable with care on bike or foot. Closed to cars and buses
#EdTravCyc
Hope everyone’s ok
Passable with care on bike or foot. Closed to cars and buses
#EdTravCyc
🎄 Saturday Dec 6th: FREE festive nature crafting on the Lochrin Belle at Harrison Park West Pontoon, 12-3pm. Drop in anytime to make gifts & decorations, plus help decorate the Harrison park tree together. All welcome! 🌿✨
www.fcct.scot/2025/11/20/s...
Via Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust
www.fcct.scot/2025/11/20/s...
Via Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust
December 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🎄 Saturday Dec 6th: FREE festive nature crafting on the Lochrin Belle at Harrison Park West Pontoon, 12-3pm. Drop in anytime to make gifts & decorations, plus help decorate the Harrison park tree together. All welcome! 🌿✨
www.fcct.scot/2025/11/20/s...
Via Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust
www.fcct.scot/2025/11/20/s...
Via Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust
Christmas festivities in Bruntsfield and Morningside this evening! Many traders opening late, join the fun 🎅
Christmas Lights Switch On in Bruntsfield! 🌟
3 December 2025
5-7:30 pm
Visit Eric Liddell centre for:
Arts & Crafts Stalls
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Community Produce Stall
Raffle Prizes & Festive Hampers
Kids Activities
Voice House Choir
Drookit Live Music
Local traders will also stay open 🎁
3 December 2025
5-7:30 pm
Visit Eric Liddell centre for:
Arts & Crafts Stalls
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Community Produce Stall
Raffle Prizes & Festive Hampers
Kids Activities
Voice House Choir
Drookit Live Music
Local traders will also stay open 🎁
a christmas tree is decorated with lights and snow is falling .
ALT: a christmas tree is decorated with lights and snow is falling .
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Christmas festivities in Bruntsfield and Morningside this evening! Many traders opening late, join the fun 🎅
Safety wins for Polwarth Junction! 🧑🦼🚶🚲 🚗
144 residents shared their views on the Polwarth Junction redesign and @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social will start construction in the next 18 months!
Key wins incl.
Wider pavements
New & improved Zebra crossings
Speed management
Full details & next steps 👇
144 residents shared their views on the Polwarth Junction redesign and @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social will start construction in the next 18 months!
Key wins incl.
Wider pavements
New & improved Zebra crossings
Speed management
Full details & next steps 👇
Safety Wins: Residents Choose New Polwarth Junction Design, Construction to Begin Within 18 Months – Merchiston Districts Community Council
Residents Choose New Polwarth Junction Design, Construction to Begin Within 18 Months
merchistoncc.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Safety wins for Polwarth Junction! 🧑🦼🚶🚲 🚗
144 residents shared their views on the Polwarth Junction redesign and @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social will start construction in the next 18 months!
Key wins incl.
Wider pavements
New & improved Zebra crossings
Speed management
Full details & next steps 👇
144 residents shared their views on the Polwarth Junction redesign and @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social will start construction in the next 18 months!
Key wins incl.
Wider pavements
New & improved Zebra crossings
Speed management
Full details & next steps 👇
Christmas Lights Switch On in Bruntsfield! 🌟
3 December 2025
5-7:30 pm
Visit Eric Liddell centre for:
Arts & Crafts Stalls
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Community Produce Stall
Raffle Prizes & Festive Hampers
Kids Activities
Voice House Choir
Drookit Live Music
Local traders will also stay open 🎁
3 December 2025
5-7:30 pm
Visit Eric Liddell centre for:
Arts & Crafts Stalls
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Community Produce Stall
Raffle Prizes & Festive Hampers
Kids Activities
Voice House Choir
Drookit Live Music
Local traders will also stay open 🎁
a christmas tree is decorated with lights and snow is falling .
ALT: a christmas tree is decorated with lights and snow is falling .
media.tenor.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Christmas Lights Switch On in Bruntsfield! 🌟
3 December 2025
5-7:30 pm
Visit Eric Liddell centre for:
Arts & Crafts Stalls
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Community Produce Stall
Raffle Prizes & Festive Hampers
Kids Activities
Voice House Choir
Drookit Live Music
Local traders will also stay open 🎁
3 December 2025
5-7:30 pm
Visit Eric Liddell centre for:
Arts & Crafts Stalls
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Community Produce Stall
Raffle Prizes & Festive Hampers
Kids Activities
Voice House Choir
Drookit Live Music
Local traders will also stay open 🎁
This is awful, we hope she is ok. Our community has long been fighting for safer streets in this area. There are new zebra crossings planned for early next year... They can't come soon enough!
We hope she makes a full & speedy recovery
Alt headline: “A woman was knocked down by a driver on Ashley Terrace
When will Edinburgh council make our streets safe? - delays are costing lives and traumatising families
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/one-wom...
Alt headline: “A woman was knocked down by a driver on Ashley Terrace
When will Edinburgh council make our streets safe? - delays are costing lives and traumatising families
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/one-wom...
One woman in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after Ashley Terrace crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash in Edinburgh this morning.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This is awful, we hope she is ok. Our community has long been fighting for safer streets in this area. There are new zebra crossings planned for early next year... They can't come soon enough!
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Edinburgh is known for its stunning architecture and winding streets, but there's more to its history than meets the eye.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Edinburgh is known for its stunning architecture and winding streets, but there's more to its history than meets the eye.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
'Edinburgh Historic Walks: A Summary of Hidden Histories' provides self-led walking routes that enable the recovery and recognition of lost narratives in Edinburgh’s history.
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🌲 If buying a #ChristmasTree
get it delivered by #CyclingGardeners 🚲 #CargoBike
--> www.tollcrosstreeworks.com
@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @tollcross-cc-edin.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @cllrbenparker.bsky.social @bjpaddy.bsky.social
get it delivered by #CyclingGardeners 🚲 #CargoBike
--> www.tollcrosstreeworks.com
@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @tollcross-cc-edin.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @cllrbenparker.bsky.social @bjpaddy.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Big 'Road Safety Delivery' report at Edinburgh's Transport and Environment Committee on 12/11. It also covers speed limits, school travel plans and pedestrian crossings.
You can read the agenda & our deputation calling for more resources and priority for these areas via:- bit.ly/4p50ns4
You can read the agenda & our deputation calling for more resources and priority for these areas via:- bit.ly/4p50ns4
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Big 'Road Safety Delivery' report at Edinburgh's Transport and Environment Committee on 12/11. It also covers speed limits, school travel plans and pedestrian crossings.
You can read the agenda & our deputation calling for more resources and priority for these areas via:- bit.ly/4p50ns4
You can read the agenda & our deputation calling for more resources and priority for these areas via:- bit.ly/4p50ns4
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CORRECTION; this is tomorrow, 12th Nov
#Fountainbridge / #DundeeStreet 🚲 lanes
Drop-in TODAY Tue 11 Nov
1-6.30pm, Fountainbridge Library
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
@edi.bike @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @agordonsalive.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @sw20.info @edfoc.bsky.social
Drop-in TODAY Tue 11 Nov
1-6.30pm, Fountainbridge Library
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
@edi.bike @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @agordonsalive.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @sw20.info @edfoc.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
CORRECTION; this is tomorrow, 12th Nov
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#Fountainbridge / #DundeeStreet 🚲 lanes
Drop-in TODAY Tue 11 Nov
1-6.30pm, Fountainbridge Library
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
@edi.bike @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @agordonsalive.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @sw20.info @edfoc.bsky.social
Drop-in TODAY Tue 11 Nov
1-6.30pm, Fountainbridge Library
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
@edi.bike @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @agordonsalive.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @sw20.info @edfoc.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
#Fountainbridge / #DundeeStreet 🚲 lanes
Drop-in TODAY Tue 11 Nov
1-6.30pm, Fountainbridge Library
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
@edi.bike @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @agordonsalive.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @sw20.info @edfoc.bsky.social
Drop-in TODAY Tue 11 Nov
1-6.30pm, Fountainbridge Library
--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
@edi.bike @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @agordonsalive.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @sw20.info @edfoc.bsky.social
Public meeting NEXT WEEK:
Join us Monday 17 Nov 7pm to discuss local issues.
📍#Merchiston Tennis 7 Bowling Club
🗣️Residents invited to raise concerns
✅ Get updates from the Polwarth junction project, licensing, policing & Ward Councillor's reports
#Polwarth #Bruntsfield #Shandon #Fountainbridge
Join us Monday 17 Nov 7pm to discuss local issues.
📍#Merchiston Tennis 7 Bowling Club
🗣️Residents invited to raise concerns
✅ Get updates from the Polwarth junction project, licensing, policing & Ward Councillor's reports
#Polwarth #Bruntsfield #Shandon #Fountainbridge
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Public meeting NEXT WEEK:
Join us Monday 17 Nov 7pm to discuss local issues.
📍#Merchiston Tennis 7 Bowling Club
🗣️Residents invited to raise concerns
✅ Get updates from the Polwarth junction project, licensing, policing & Ward Councillor's reports
#Polwarth #Bruntsfield #Shandon #Fountainbridge
Join us Monday 17 Nov 7pm to discuss local issues.
📍#Merchiston Tennis 7 Bowling Club
🗣️Residents invited to raise concerns
✅ Get updates from the Polwarth junction project, licensing, policing & Ward Councillor's reports
#Polwarth #Bruntsfield #Shandon #Fountainbridge
Cleaning the environment and you get sweeties!
Fishing sweets out of the union canal after the flotilla has become a new tradition for us.
November 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Cleaning the environment and you get sweeties!
Tonight!
This year, the Flotilla of Lights will take place on the Union Canal, in Edinburgh, on Saturday 8 November starting from Harrison Park at 6.30pm, and making way,... slowly, towards Edinburgh Quay (by the Leamington Lift bridge). Don't miss it!
More info www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/event/106089...
More info www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/event/106089...
November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Tonight!
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🆓 Did you know you can borrow a electric cargo bike FOR FREE to transport people 👩👧👦or bulky/heavy things 📦
@banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social has this fab cargo bike library service based in Bruntsfield and you can get started with a quick sign up
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
@banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social has this fab cargo bike library service based in Bruntsfield and you can get started with a quick sign up
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
October 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🆓 Did you know you can borrow a electric cargo bike FOR FREE to transport people 👩👧👦or bulky/heavy things 📦
@banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social has this fab cargo bike library service based in Bruntsfield and you can get started with a quick sign up
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
@banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social has this fab cargo bike library service based in Bruntsfield and you can get started with a quick sign up
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
It only takes some simple measures to make streets safer for people walking, wheeling and cycling to school.
So why is it so hard? 🤔
So why is it so hard? 🤔
💥School Street safety and getting the basics right!💥
A lot of this came up at @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social coffee morning in Slateford/Longstone Church this morning & relates to safety of our children/older residents movements in the community. /1
A lot of this came up at @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social coffee morning in Slateford/Longstone Church this morning & relates to safety of our children/older residents movements in the community. /1
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It only takes some simple measures to make streets safer for people walking, wheeling and cycling to school.
So why is it so hard? 🤔
So why is it so hard? 🤔
This year, the Flotilla of Lights will take place on the Union Canal, in Edinburgh, on Saturday 8 November starting from Harrison Park at 6.30pm, and making way,... slowly, towards Edinburgh Quay (by the Leamington Lift bridge). Don't miss it!
More info www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/event/106089...
More info www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/event/106089...
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This year, the Flotilla of Lights will take place on the Union Canal, in Edinburgh, on Saturday 8 November starting from Harrison Park at 6.30pm, and making way,... slowly, towards Edinburgh Quay (by the Leamington Lift bridge). Don't miss it!
More info www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/event/106089...
More info www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/event/106089...
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🎄 Save the date: On 29 & 30 November we will be hosting our annual Christmas Market and Open Days ❄️
With local craftspeople exhibiting over the weekend, you're guaranteed to find something for someone on your list - or for yourself!
https://f.mtr.cool/ctoshuzaex
With local craftspeople exhibiting over the weekend, you're guaranteed to find something for someone on your list - or for yourself!
https://f.mtr.cool/ctoshuzaex
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎄 Save the date: On 29 & 30 November we will be hosting our annual Christmas Market and Open Days ❄️
With local craftspeople exhibiting over the weekend, you're guaranteed to find something for someone on your list - or for yourself!
https://f.mtr.cool/ctoshuzaex
With local craftspeople exhibiting over the weekend, you're guaranteed to find something for someone on your list - or for yourself!
https://f.mtr.cool/ctoshuzaex
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Unmatched carved vegetable game in the Shandon colonies
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Unmatched carved vegetable game in the Shandon colonies