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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · 7d

Have been so proud to support the Truat since it was a Friends Group… local people rolling their sleeves up to protect one of Edinburghs most iconic landmarks 😎

Cockburn Association @thecockburn.bsky.social · 7d

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Bid to fight erosion at popular Scottish city landmark launched

EXTRA efforts to fight erosion on Calton Hill in Edinburgh have been called for by councillors over fears "managed decline" is harming the…

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Cockburn Association @thecockburn.bsky.social · 7d

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Bid to fight erosion at popular Scottish city landmark launched

EXTRA efforts to fight erosion on Calton Hill in Edinburgh have been called for by councillors over fears "managed decline" is harming the…

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · 7d

Watching this work stream like a hawk! 🫡

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Thomas Lynch @thomaslynch.bsky.social · 7d

Hey @finlaymcf.bsky.social well done on what you said yesterday during the community centre review. It was helpful for you to be so clear about the concerns. Fingers crossed for the months ahead. Thomas

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · 8d

Looks great! A brilliant bit of citizen science. Naysayers said the barren ground would be forever so - it only took a bit of muscle and thinking to prove that wrong.
Future looking bright for Calton Hill 💪

Calton Hill Conservation Trust @caltonhill.bsky.social · 8d

HERAS FENCING REMOVED. Delighted to report the test returfing/reseeding area done in May is at last reopened to the public. The grass is looking good and we hope it remains in good condition through the winter. We'll be monitoring it. @finlaymcf.bsky.social

Returfed and reseeded ground in front of the National Monument after the removal of fencing, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, 2 October 2025

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Angus Robertson @angusrobertson.bsky.social · Aug 20

✍️I want to hear constituents’ views on use of the Edinburgh’s Tourism Visitor Levy. While it is great to see the City in festival full swing, Edinburgh residents’ priorities must come first.
Get in touch at [email protected]

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thanks also to local police teams for their attendance and for the hard work that residents put in themselves on the day. I’ve a long list of follow-up jobs to crack on with but it’s a true pleasure to support and help organise these initiatives as a local councillor for the auld toon 👌 🧼

Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jul 14

Huge thanks to City Centre Cleansing Teams for lending some muscle to the Tron Square residents Day of Action! The results are so impressive and speak for themselves. 🧼

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jul 1

Well The Spurtle knows what’s up!

Really looking forward to seeing what can be achieved in our parks with the council looking to find Friends and Trusts Groups in recognition of their mammoth voluntary efforts!

🌳 🌲 🌷

Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 29

This is a big day for me. It has been such a privilege helping Ginnie, Rod and Team Filmhouse since the awful day CMI went into liquidation. A herculean effort from all involved. Now we have to support it with our patronage!

The doors - they did open!

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 25

I know for certain how Tommy Sheppard would have voted.

Chris Murray MP, can disabled residents in Dumbiedykes, the Old Town and Tollcross count on you?

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Could the government's disability benefit cuts be blocked by Labour MPs?

More than 100 Labour MPs have backed an amendment calling for the disability benefit cuts to be blocked. Here's what it means.

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 23

UPDATE!

Lush….! 🌱

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 23

Credit to @cllrbenparker.bsky.social for initially raising this on behalf of the horrified Friends of Braid Hills who expressed their utter dismay at Leonardo being given permission to use the park for testing.

Morally abhorrent!

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Edinburgh Council refuses to ban arms testing in city parks

An Edinburgh councillor has spoken out after a city committee voted not to ban arms firms from testing military equipment in city parks. In December 2024, arms manufacturer Leonardo was given permissi...

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 23

This is only part of the powerful testimony we heard from the Chair of the Friends of Braid Hills at committee.

This is who they chose to block? Why is it so difficult to ban arms companies using our parks?

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 23

At Full Council I asked the Council Leader if she condoned arms testing in council parks and green spaces. (A move to ban this activity was blocked on 5th June).

You’d think it would be an easy ‘no’ for Labour, but Lib Dem and Tory bedfellows make for some strange ‘principles’.

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 18

This also extends to supporting the families of children with additional support needs and disabilities themselves - whether it’s holiday hubs or expansion of changing place facilities to open up the city to them.

Oaklands pupils and staff are a real credit to our city.

Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 18

Today @ehyslop.bsky.social and I paid a visit to Oaklands.

Special Schools are close to my heart as my wee brother was unable to go to mainstream. We are both fully committed to supporting these places of learning, mischief and fun.

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happy Father's Day! 👨‍👧‍👦💙
We want to give a huge shout out to all the amazing dads that we work with every day. 🙌

Today is a day to celebrate the impact you have made, through your love, your presence and the countless things you do for your children.

Thank you for making a difference.

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Calton Hill Conservation Trust @caltonhill.bsky.social · Jun 10

RETURF UPDATE: Nearly a month has passed and the grass is looking good — thanks to watering by
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Rangers during the dry, hot days and then the subsequent rain. It still needs protection but so far so good. FYI @finlaymcf.bsky.social

Returfing in front of the National Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, 10 June 2025.

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 7

The showers aren’t dampening spirits at The Meadows Festival!

Happy 50th Birthday Meadows Fest - I look forward to it every year!

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 7

Add it to the list of similarly horrifying and devoid of principal decisions that have been taken by this Labour Lib Dem & Conservative horror show.

The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · Jun 6

Edinburgh Council refuses to ban arms testing in city parks

An Edinburgh councillor has spoken out after a city committee voted not to ban arms firms from testing military equipment in city parks. In December 2024, arms manufacturer Leonardo was given permission to test communications equipment in…

Edinburgh Council refuses to ban arms testing in city parks

An Edinburgh councillor has spoken out after a city committee voted not to ban arms firms from testing military equipment in city parks. In December 2024, arms manufacturer Leonardo was given permission to test communications equipment in the Braid Hills. Green councillor Ben Parker said he was ‘disappointed’ that councillors chose to not back his motion, which would have seen the practice banned.

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Cockburn Association @thecockburn.bsky.social · Jun 6

Public safety during Edinburgh’s festival period to be reviewed after Liverpool parade tragedy

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Public safety at Edinburgh’s festival to be reviewed after Liverpool parade tragedy

Counter-terror and public safety plans for Edinburgh’s festivals will continue to be reviewed, councillors have been assured, after a tragic event in Liverpool saw a car driven into crowds.

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 5

🎉 Happy Volunteer Week!

🌳 My motion to look at financing ‘Friends of’ Groups & Trusts has passed unanimously.

🏛️ I’m a proud member of Calton Hill Conservation Trust and so very practically see the impact the volunteers have had. Here I am in action a few weeks ago 😂

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 5

Distressing outcome. Thought Labour were swithering but sadly no last minute change of heart from them.

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Cllr. Finlay McFarlane @finlaymcf.bsky.social · Jun 5

Absolutely- sadly indication from administration parties Labour, Con and Lib Dem is that they will not be supporting the Greens on this (as we will)

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