Longstone Community Council
@longstonecc.bsky.social
Posting about whatever is happening in Longstone, Edinburgh.
https://www.longstonecc.org.uk
https://www.longstonecc.org.uk
Katesmill bridge looking not too far away from being re-opened. 👌
January 25, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Katesmill bridge looking not too far away from being re-opened. 👌
Better times are ahead 😀
We are up & trucking for the year ahead. First snowdrops appearing in the park. Value to wildlife? As they flower so early, snowdrops do not rely on pollinators to reproduce. Instead, they spread via bulb division, though they may still be visited by bees & other insects on a particularly warm day.
January 23, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Better times are ahead 😀
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We’re back - Save the Date! In 2026 we Pedal on Parliament for a cycle-friendly Scotland, on Sat 30th May at 11.30am - Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh on closed roads.
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
January 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM
We’re back - Save the Date! In 2026 we Pedal on Parliament for a cycle-friendly Scotland, on Sat 30th May at 11.30am - Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh on closed roads.
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
First full winter of having the benefit of these new lights in Hailes Quarry Park. Made a big difference connecting residents to bus services on what was a very dark, uninviting connection from Murrayburn Rd to Longstone St. It was a long detour round if you didn't want to cut through the park. 👍
New solar hybrid lighting installed in Edinburgh parks
The city council says Edinburgh is the first UK city to use this type of lighting in parks.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 9:32 AM
First full winter of having the benefit of these new lights in Hailes Quarry Park. Made a big difference connecting residents to bus services on what was a very dark, uninviting connection from Murrayburn Rd to Longstone St. It was a long detour round if you didn't want to cut through the park. 👍
This weekend is RSPB's #biggardenbirdwatch
All you need is one hour. Connect with nature & count the birds you see.
Take part in a garden, a local park, or from a cozy spot by your window.
Sign up now and download a free digital guide.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
All you need is one hour. Connect with nature & count the birds you see.
Take part in a garden, a local park, or from a cozy spot by your window.
Sign up now and download a free digital guide.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
January 23, 2026 at 8:55 AM
This weekend is RSPB's #biggardenbirdwatch
All you need is one hour. Connect with nature & count the birds you see.
Take part in a garden, a local park, or from a cozy spot by your window.
Sign up now and download a free digital guide.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
All you need is one hour. Connect with nature & count the birds you see.
Take part in a garden, a local park, or from a cozy spot by your window.
Sign up now and download a free digital guide.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Atkins Realis will be returning to The New Kingsknowe function room on Thursday 29th January from 4 - 7pm to give residents and stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the concept designs they have prepared. The designs will go live on the 29th on the website.
January 21, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Atkins Realis will be returning to The New Kingsknowe function room on Thursday 29th January from 4 - 7pm to give residents and stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the concept designs they have prepared. The designs will go live on the 29th on the website.
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Excellent comment by @staceyoflaherty.bsky.social @transform.scot
transform.scot/2026/01/14/m...
Confirming £60m for bus priority in 2026-27 (more due in later years)
At last, a more realistic allocation. Now get on with it, Councils (and don't put them through hoops, Transport Scotland).
transform.scot/2026/01/14/m...
Confirming £60m for bus priority in 2026-27 (more due in later years)
At last, a more realistic allocation. Now get on with it, Councils (and don't put them through hoops, Transport Scotland).
Making the £60m Bus Infrastructure Fund deliver for passengers - Transform Scotland
Bus Project Manager Stacey O’Flaherty responds to the draft Scottish Budget 2026-2027, setting out why this presents a major opportunity to deliver visible improvements for bus passengers across Scotl...
transform.scot
January 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Excellent comment by @staceyoflaherty.bsky.social @transform.scot
transform.scot/2026/01/14/m...
Confirming £60m for bus priority in 2026-27 (more due in later years)
At last, a more realistic allocation. Now get on with it, Councils (and don't put them through hoops, Transport Scotland).
transform.scot/2026/01/14/m...
Confirming £60m for bus priority in 2026-27 (more due in later years)
At last, a more realistic allocation. Now get on with it, Councils (and don't put them through hoops, Transport Scotland).
Katesmill bridge due to be repaired. Update below.👇
“Further to previous correspondence and contractual delays out with our control, we are pleased to confirm works are now due to take place on Katesmill Bridge.
“Further to previous correspondence and contractual delays out with our control, we are pleased to confirm works are now due to take place on Katesmill Bridge.
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Katesmill bridge due to be repaired. Update below.👇
“Further to previous correspondence and contractual delays out with our control, we are pleased to confirm works are now due to take place on Katesmill Bridge.
“Further to previous correspondence and contractual delays out with our control, we are pleased to confirm works are now due to take place on Katesmill Bridge.
Happy New Year and the very first run of 2026. Run number 18.
Very cold this morning 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 so mega impressed we had such a great turn out. ❤️
We welcomed our 70 young runners 😁
- 13 doing their first ever Parkrun. 🫶
- 4 running our course for the first time 👊
Very cold this morning 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 so mega impressed we had such a great turn out. ❤️
We welcomed our 70 young runners 😁
- 13 doing their first ever Parkrun. 🫶
- 4 running our course for the first time 👊
January 4, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Happy New Year and the very first run of 2026. Run number 18.
Very cold this morning 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 so mega impressed we had such a great turn out. ❤️
We welcomed our 70 young runners 😁
- 13 doing their first ever Parkrun. 🫶
- 4 running our course for the first time 👊
Very cold this morning 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 so mega impressed we had such a great turn out. ❤️
We welcomed our 70 young runners 😁
- 13 doing their first ever Parkrun. 🫶
- 4 running our course for the first time 👊
Previously granted permission for PBSA. Sold to another developer who has made an application - "19/03380/VARY -Non-material variation to 19/03380/FUL - Dimensional Adjustments. External Elevation Adjustments. Internal Layout Changes. Accommodation Schedule. Additional Lower Ground Floor."
January 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Previously granted permission for PBSA. Sold to another developer who has made an application - "19/03380/VARY -Non-material variation to 19/03380/FUL - Dimensional Adjustments. External Elevation Adjustments. Internal Layout Changes. Accommodation Schedule. Additional Lower Ground Floor."
A pedestrian bridge would certainly be preferable to the white line protecting pedestrians here.
January 1, 2026 at 12:11 PM
A pedestrian bridge would certainly be preferable to the white line protecting pedestrians here.
Safety at the Kingsknowe crossing greatly improved since this incident back in 2012 when it was destroyed by a driver. A new pedestrian bridge would further improve safety/travel times for locals. A well used route by children from Kingsknowe to Longstone Primary. @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Safety at the Kingsknowe crossing greatly improved since this incident back in 2012 when it was destroyed by a driver. A new pedestrian bridge would further improve safety/travel times for locals. A well used route by children from Kingsknowe to Longstone Primary. @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
With Network Raill interested in improving the pedestrian experience at the Kingsknowe level crossing, a common complaint is the length of time the barriers remain closed, particularly if trains are expected from both directions. Worth remembering why this is the case. @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
Network Rail - Level Crossings
YouTube video by Sightline (Keith Thomas)
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
With Network Raill interested in improving the pedestrian experience at the Kingsknowe level crossing, a common complaint is the length of time the barriers remain closed, particularly if trains are expected from both directions. Worth remembering why this is the case. @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
We demanded a coffee shop from Santa as punishment for his pavement parking.
December 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We demanded a coffee shop from Santa as punishment for his pavement parking.
Santa’s not heard about the pavement parking ban in Edinburgh. Mon’ Santa!
December 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Santa’s not heard about the pavement parking ban in Edinburgh. Mon’ Santa!
We’ve made it a bit more festive. 🎅🏻
December 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We’ve made it a bit more festive. 🎅🏻
25/00249/FUL - Revised visualisations and floor plans submitted for 30 Longstone Rd. (Former Longstone Inn site). Main change is reduction from 21 flats to 20 flats to accomodate a bin store internally. 1 commercial unit included too.
December 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
25/00249/FUL - Revised visualisations and floor plans submitted for 30 Longstone Rd. (Former Longstone Inn site). Main change is reduction from 21 flats to 20 flats to accomodate a bin store internally. 1 commercial unit included too.
Happy Christmas to everyone in our community. Hope 2026 is good to everyone. 🙏
December 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Happy Christmas to everyone in our community. Hope 2026 is good to everyone. 🙏
Hailes Quarry Park Heron
December 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hailes Quarry Park Heron
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DfT's vision for walking, wheeling and cycling is "too passive and lacking political ambition," says Living Streets' Tanya Braun.
Read our thoughts on the third government's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy: https://bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4qhbL4O
Read our thoughts on the third government's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy: https://bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4qhbL4O
We need bigger, broader and braver. CWIS3 - Living Streets' thoughts
Tanya Braun, our Director of External Affairs shares our views on the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.
www.livingstreets.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
DfT's vision for walking, wheeling and cycling is "too passive and lacking political ambition," says Living Streets' Tanya Braun.
Read our thoughts on the third government's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy: https://bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4qhbL4O
Read our thoughts on the third government's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy: https://bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4qhbL4O
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December 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Interesting watch at DM Sub Planning committee yesterday. The New Mart Rd development returned after the Scottish Reporter took a long time to respond. Far from satisfactory as far as Cllrs concerned. Huge development - no car club spaces & no active travel contribution at big no-car development. /1
Development Management Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025, 10:00am - Start video at 0:07:41 - City of Edinburgh Council Webcasts
Development Management Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17 December 2025, 10:00am - Start video at 0:07:41 - City of Edinburgh Council Webcasts
edinburgh.public-i.tv
December 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Interesting watch at DM Sub Planning committee yesterday. The New Mart Rd development returned after the Scottish Reporter took a long time to respond. Far from satisfactory as far as Cllrs concerned. Huge development - no car club spaces & no active travel contribution at big no-car development. /1
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Kingfisher not sticking to the “catch and release” policy on the Water of Leith today. Very confiding not fazed at all by passersby even when they stopped to marvel at how close she was. @wolct.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social #Birds #Edinburgh
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Kingfisher not sticking to the “catch and release” policy on the Water of Leith today. Very confiding not fazed at all by passersby even when they stopped to marvel at how close she was. @wolct.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social #Birds #Edinburgh
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Merchiston Avenue junction improvements - share your views by 10 Jan.
Do you walk, cycle, drive or wheel through Merchiston Ave at Merchiston Pl/ Rochester Terr? We want to propose changes to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
Survey at: merchistoncc.org.uk/merchiston-a...
Do you walk, cycle, drive or wheel through Merchiston Ave at Merchiston Pl/ Rochester Terr? We want to propose changes to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
Survey at: merchistoncc.org.uk/merchiston-a...
December 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Merchiston Avenue junction improvements - share your views by 10 Jan.
Do you walk, cycle, drive or wheel through Merchiston Ave at Merchiston Pl/ Rochester Terr? We want to propose changes to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
Survey at: merchistoncc.org.uk/merchiston-a...
Do you walk, cycle, drive or wheel through Merchiston Ave at Merchiston Pl/ Rochester Terr? We want to propose changes to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
Survey at: merchistoncc.org.uk/merchiston-a...
Additionally, we're going to meet on site with Places for People in January to discuss options around tree planting and find out what's possible. 👍
Longstone sinkhole fixed, path open again, wall reinforced, and existing paths beefed up with more hardcore and whindust. A bit of seeding required in spring, and some mesh fencing to add but otherwise all good. 🙂
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Additionally, we're going to meet on site with Places for People in January to discuss options around tree planting and find out what's possible. 👍