Community Council serving the Edinburgh areas of Bruntsfield, Church Hill, Fountainbridge, Greenhill, Polwarth, Shandon and Viewforth. https://merchistoncc.org.uk
Merchiston Districts Community Council
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What's happening to trees in our neighbourhood? Has the number, cover and composition of trees been changing over time? How future-proof is the system for regulating work done on trees? We've worked with an MSc student to investigate!
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🏘️ Next Merchiston Districts Community Council Public Meeting + AGM
Tue 16 June 2026, 7pm at Polwarth Tennis & Bowling Clubhouse (in-person).
🗣️ Bring your local issues
👮 Hear Police updates
Plus planning, licensing, road safety & councillor reports .
All residents welcome!
#Edinburgh
We looked at planning documents from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social to analyze the data and map some trends. Read our blog for more insights!
Thanks to @cllrbenparker.bsky.social for his support as well.
Harrison Road Bridge update from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
Old brick arches and cast iron beams removed with a 110t crane. Abutments are being prepped for new precast concrete beams due on site within 2 weeks. Canal Bridge topside design finished with new kerbs & 7.5t limit signs.
Today!
#Pop26
June is Pride month with loads of events, highlighting, celebrating, and recognising the important contributions the LGBTQ+ make to our communities. Edinburgh Pride is 20th June and is Scotland's longest running free celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy! www.prideedinburgh.org
We are so fortunate to have this on our doorstep!
#unioncanal #fountainbridge #merchiston #bruntsfield #edinburgh
*Telfer Subway will be closed from Monday 15th June for 5 days*
Work at the subway end of Orwell Terrace is the final phase of junction improvements in the Dalry and will be followed by road resurfacing.
Open doors. Share stories. Welcome new audiences.
Applications are now open for Edinburgh & East Lothian Doors Open Days 2026 (26–27 September).
Could your venue take part?
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#DoorsOpenDays #Heritage #Edinburgh #EastLothian
Harrison Park Feeder ride before departure to @pedalonparliament.org @merchistoncc.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk
