Community Council serving Bruntsfield, Church Hill, Fountainbridge, Greenhill, Polwarth, Shandon and Viewforth. RTs and Follows are not necessarily endorsements

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined November 2013
Polwarth Junction redesigned - view designs & give feedback by 21 Sept! We are thrilled to share proposed designs for the new Polwarth Junction, replacing the current mini-roundabout. This follows our 2+ year community-driven campaign. Full visuals: merchistoncc.org.uk/projects…
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Poorly placed roadworks signs yet again obstructing people trying to get to school and work this morning. Location is Granville Terrace, both sides of the street, between Merchiston Ave and Viewforth Terrace. @edinhelp please can you get these moved?
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The @Edinburgh_CC have developed these designs in close consultation with the Community Council over the past 12 months, and we believe the changes will bring huge improvements for residents and local businesses. Please get involved and give CEC your views!
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Merchiston Community Council retweeted
Woo Hoo! Confirmation from Edintravel that the pavement closure is not going ahead this week and has been postponed to mid August when the main demolition will start. @SpokesLothian @LivingStreetsEd @MerchistonCC
Signs are now up for the complete closure of Harrison Road bridge over old railway including the pavement. Suggested pedestrian diversion route includes rickety steps and uneven slabs. @MerchistonCC @SpokesLothian @LivingStreetsEd @CouncillorCowdy @davidfkey
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Edinburgh Canal Raft Race is back this year on August! Double the fun! Whether you're racing with your team or cheering from the towpath, come and be a part of the fun on SAT 23rd august 2025 Entry details, more info and canal boat trip bookings - fcct.scot/welcome
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Hello can you please help get this sign moved off the footpath and onto the road @edinhelp ?
Which part of government has responsibility for the regulations about where ROAD sings should be placed? The UK Parly, Scottish Parly, or local counsel? @LivingStreetsEd
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It's in front of 139 Dundee street EH11 1BP @edinhelp
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Thanks for hosting us the stalls next door and for the delicious home baking 😋
HUGE THANKS to everyone who called by our stalls, as part of the ever-wonderful 'Edinburgh Canal Festival', earlier today - we had a great time, and hope you did too :-) We'll be back at the canal tomorrow, for our regular Sunday afternoon rowing-boat session - hope to see you!
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We look forward to seeing you there!
We’re only a few days away from this year’s "Edinburgh Canal Festival", which takes place on Sat. 21st June - further detail available here: eucs.org.uk/2025/06/canal-fe… ... we'll have our usual stalls, with: tea/coffee/home-baking/a raffle & rowing-boats for hire :-) Hope to see you!
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Merchiston Community Council retweeted
Our online bookings for this coming Sunday (15th June) are 'sold out' - but one of our Boats will still be available for walk-up booking at 2pm, 3pm & 4pm ... ... all on a 'first-come-first-served' basis :-) We do hope to see you!
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Whether you're a local or visiting, the Edinburgh Canal Festival is a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. Come for the fun, stay for the community! 💙 Visit our website to see all the wonderful things happening on the day and plan ahead!🌊 edinburghcanalfestival.org.u…
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Merchiston Community Council retweeted
Looks like some sunshine will still be around during this coming Sunday (8th) afternoon ... ... and, as usual, our three traditional rowing-boats will be available for hire from 2pm onwards :-) All the relevant details are here: eucs.org.uk/rowing-boats/ We hope to see you!
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Come volunteer at the Edinburgh Canal Festival! 🌊 🛶 Short shifts, free t-shirt, snacks, and a great day out! Meet new people + enjoy the festival after your shift 🎉 📅 Sat 21 June 📧 canalfest@fcct.scot #EdinburghCanalFestival #VolunteerScotland #volunteeredinburgh
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Merchiston Community Council retweeted
There are still slots available to hire one of our 'traditional rowing-boats' this Sunday afternoon (1st June) - full details here: eucs.org.uk/rowing-boats/ Hope we might see you :-)
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Result! Thanks to @Edinburgh_CC for asking the contractor to move the signs off the footway. This should be standard but it's sadly not...
Signs are also blocking pavement on Polwarth crescent near junction with Merchiston Ave. @Edinburgh_CC can these also be moved please? Thanks
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Merchiston Community Council retweeted
Some sunshine still looks like it will be around this coming Sunday (25th) afternoon ... ... and, as usual, our traditional rowing-boats will be available for hire from 2pm onwards :-) All the relevant details are here: eucs.org.uk/rowing-boats/ We hope to see you!
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Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Ward, @Edinburgh_CC By-election on 26th June. Register to vote @ gov.uk/register-to-vote by 10th June
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Several diversion signs are blocking the pavements on both sides of Granville Terrace and Gilmore place forcing pedestrians (incl many school children) into a busy road. This is to accommodate roadworks at Viewforth. @edinhelp can you please get these moved?
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Several diversion signs blocking the pavement on Granville Terrace and Gilmore place forcing pedestrians (including school children) to step into a busy road. This is to accommodate roadworks at Viewforth. @edinhelp can you please get these moved?
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Merchiston Community Council retweeted
Locals protested at Ashley Terrace on Wednesday calling for safer streets
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