Merchiston Community Council

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

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

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: https://t.co/vByO08RZdy

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

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?

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

@johnrobson87 We agree SUDS would be ideal. If you are planning to give feedback to CEC please include this comment! Apparently there is a jungle of utility cables and pipes below ground and the costs of moving them would greatly increase the project budget.

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

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: https://t.co/vByO08RZdy

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

@LordWoolamaloo @fountainbridge thanks for your support! Please make sure you send your views to the Council, as this will help ensure changes are implemented.

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

@AggieRand Hundreds of residents have told us that they feel Polwarth Roundabout is unsafe for pavement users and for cyclists. The roadworks in 2024 simply repaved the existing junction. This was our response: https://t.co/Z6keSVstVj

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

@edinjoiner @Edinburgh_CC These are indicated on the overview plan as seen in the previous post. In front of Margiottas on Polwarth Crescent, near the launderette on Polwarth Gardens and a possible third loading bay in front of the pizzeria and pharmacy on Polwarth Gardens (option 2)

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

@fountainbridge Thanks for your comment! Please feel free to include this in your feedback to CEC. Details on how to send feedback are on the webpage.

[SmithyScotland @SmithyScotland]

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

[Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust @fcctedinburgh]

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 - https://t.co/2ZFX1ZO16C

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

@edinhelp Thank you!

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

Hello can you please help get this sign moved off the footpath and onto the road @edinhelp ?

[Fountainbridge @fountainbridge]

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

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

@DalryCemetery @GDCC_ @gorgiearts @rsmcksg @CllrDanHeap @FullertonCathy @DenisDixonSNP @DrScottArthurMP @thecockburn @Edinburgh_CC @EdinOutdoors Not good! Can you please specify where in the park and tag @edinhelp ?

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

Thanks for hosting us the stalls next door and for the delicious home baking 😋

[Edinburgh Union Canal Society @EdinburghUCS]

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!

[Merchiston Community Council @MerchistonCC]

We look forward to seeing you there!

[Edinburgh Union Canal Society @EdinburghUCS]

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:
https://t.co/8ZJ1ymWkXZ
... we'll have our usual stalls, with: tea/coffee/home-baking/a raffle & rowing-boats for hire :-)
Hope to see you!

[Edinburgh Union Canal Society @EdinburghUCS]

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!

[Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust @fcctedinburgh]

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!🌊

https://t.co/3dztvl1Zk1

[Edinburgh Union Canal Society @EdinburghUCS]

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:
https://t.co/vwPCFk8M8p
We hope to see you!

[Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust @fcctedinburgh]

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
📧 [email protected]

#EdinburghCanalFestival #VolunteerScotland #volunteeredinburgh