Tracy Griffen
@tracygriffen.bsky.social
Edinburgh-based Personal Trainer, cook & author who owns a fitness studio in Leith. Allotmenteer, runner, cyclist, tree hugger, porridge fan.
www.griffenfitness.com
www.griffenfitness.com
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Hello new followers & everyone in general! I'm a #Leith based #PT who loves #cycling, #running, #gardening, my #pug Coco, #cooking, #allotment life and #positivepsychology. Guardian of the Arthur Street planter...
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🌳🪷 Last push - planting session tomorrow 10am - 12pm at Dalmeny Street Park.
All welcome & reg form below (+ CEC update on works to some Leith parks): www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/link...
All welcome & reg form below (+ CEC update on works to some Leith parks): www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/link...
Linking Leith’s Parks – Thriving Greenspaces
Linking Leith’s Parks
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🌳🪷 Last push - planting session tomorrow 10am - 12pm at Dalmeny Street Park.
All welcome & reg form below (+ CEC update on works to some Leith parks): www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/link...
All welcome & reg form below (+ CEC update on works to some Leith parks): www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/link...
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#Scotland women beat Germany to reach the European #Curling Championships semi-finals, where they will face Switzerland on Thursday (17:00 GMT).
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
European Curling Championships 2025: Scotland women join men in semi-finals
Scotland women beat Germany to reach the European Curling Championships semi-finals, where they will face Switzerland.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#Scotland women beat Germany to reach the European #Curling Championships semi-finals, where they will face Switzerland on Thursday (17:00 GMT).
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
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This Bluesky Party /Online Shop Local Thingamajig is happening tomorrow - please join me from 7 p.m. so I don't get lonely!
#EdinburghHour
#EdinburghHour
PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This Bluesky Party /Online Shop Local Thingamajig is happening tomorrow - please join me from 7 p.m. so I don't get lonely!
#EdinburghHour
#EdinburghHour
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Penny Evans, ceramic artist in Australia who creates works that embody her Indigenous Kamilaroi/Gomeroi cultural heritage #WomensArt
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Penny Evans, ceramic artist in Australia who creates works that embody her Indigenous Kamilaroi/Gomeroi cultural heritage #WomensArt
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St MARK'S PATH.—Latest news on closure: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/st-mark...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
St MARK'S PATH.—Latest news on closure: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/st-mark...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
Enshittification is a brilliant book, scarily timely - we all should read it (and switch off).
Surpassing human capabilities isn’t the biggest threat that AI poses, says activist and author of “Enshittification” Cory Doctorow.
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Enshittification is a brilliant book, scarily timely - we all should read it (and switch off).
I would dearly love the Spey Terrace shop to open as a grocer again. There's a whole load of folk living around there...
ON THE MARKET.—Big and small Broughton commercial properties for sale or rent: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/market
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I would dearly love the Spey Terrace shop to open as a grocer again. There's a whole load of folk living around there...
Arthur Street Planter update: We have a new sign!
Listing the 20 plant varieties we're growing. 🌱🌿🪴
Find us on Google Maps too...
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social @lgspace.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
#biodiversity #urbangardening #greensky #gardening #Leith #Leithlife
Listing the 20 plant varieties we're growing. 🌱🌿🪴
Find us on Google Maps too...
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social @lgspace.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
#biodiversity #urbangardening #greensky #gardening #Leith #Leithlife
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Arthur Street Planter update: We have a new sign!
Listing the 20 plant varieties we're growing. 🌱🌿🪴
Find us on Google Maps too...
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social @lgspace.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
#biodiversity #urbangardening #greensky #gardening #Leith #Leithlife
Listing the 20 plant varieties we're growing. 🌱🌿🪴
Find us on Google Maps too...
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social @lgspace.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
#biodiversity #urbangardening #greensky #gardening #Leith #Leithlife
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Volunteers created blankets for elephants during a cold spell in Myanmar, Winga Baw Elephant camp #WomensArt
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Volunteers created blankets for elephants during a cold spell in Myanmar, Winga Baw Elephant camp #WomensArt
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Alison Holt, contemporary textile artist who creates machine and hand embroidered artworks #WomensArt
November 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Alison Holt, contemporary textile artist who creates machine and hand embroidered artworks #WomensArt
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I wrote a book! A whole, real, actual book! Ada Limón, genius poet, said nice things about it! As did other absolute heroes! And now it's in libraries and bookstores in several countries! Be careful what you wish for, it might turn out awesome bookshop.org/p/books/huma...
September 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I wrote a book! A whole, real, actual book! Ada Limón, genius poet, said nice things about it! As did other absolute heroes! And now it's in libraries and bookstores in several countries! Be careful what you wish for, it might turn out awesome bookshop.org/p/books/huma...
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Who's going to join me this Friday (7-8pm)?
To join in, simply reply to any of the themed posts (they’ll be posted at 5-minute intervals) using #EdinburghHour hashtag.
Don’t worry too much about being on time or overrunning, by using the hashtag everyone can catch up whenever.
#ChristmasGifting
To join in, simply reply to any of the themed posts (they’ll be posted at 5-minute intervals) using #EdinburghHour hashtag.
Don’t worry too much about being on time or overrunning, by using the hashtag everyone can catch up whenever.
#ChristmasGifting
PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Who's going to join me this Friday (7-8pm)?
To join in, simply reply to any of the themed posts (they’ll be posted at 5-minute intervals) using #EdinburghHour hashtag.
Don’t worry too much about being on time or overrunning, by using the hashtag everyone can catch up whenever.
#ChristmasGifting
To join in, simply reply to any of the themed posts (they’ll be posted at 5-minute intervals) using #EdinburghHour hashtag.
Don’t worry too much about being on time or overrunning, by using the hashtag everyone can catch up whenever.
#ChristmasGifting
I promise this year's #Leith #Christmas #tree is an improvement on last year... Coming in December.
🎄🎄🎄
#crapChristmas #Leithlife #urbangarden
🎄🎄🎄
#crapChristmas #Leithlife #urbangarden
Hello to new followers! If you're looking for the #Leith #Christmas #tree, find it IRL at the end of Arthur Street. This is what it looks like, a bit of fun to brighten your day.
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I promise this year's #Leith #Christmas #tree is an improvement on last year... Coming in December.
🎄🎄🎄
#crapChristmas #Leithlife #urbangarden
🎄🎄🎄
#crapChristmas #Leithlife #urbangarden
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Our November meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday 25th between 18:30 and 20:30. This is a public meeting and you are welcome to attend. The venue is Custom House on Commercial Street (please enter by the side door on the dockside).
November 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Our November meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday 25th between 18:30 and 20:30. This is a public meeting and you are welcome to attend. The venue is Custom House on Commercial Street (please enter by the side door on the dockside).
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Art Nouveau style embroidered textile design (c.1906) by Scottish artist & Glasgow School member Ann Macbeth #womensart
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Art Nouveau style embroidered textile design (c.1906) by Scottish artist & Glasgow School member Ann Macbeth #womensart
Well deserved and completely delicious. #Leithlife #Leith
Mademoiselle Macaron wins Online Bakery Business of the Year
Mademoiselle Macaron has won Online Bakery Business of the Year at the 2025 British Baker Awards. Rachel Hanretty the founder of the Leith based business went to London to receive the award from TV presenter, Alex Jones, and Alessandro…
Mademoiselle Macaron has won Online Bakery Business of the Year at the 2025 British Baker Awards. Rachel Hanretty the founder of the Leith based business went to London to receive the award from TV presenter, Alex Jones, and Alessandro…
Mademoiselle Macaron wins Online Bakery Business of the Year
Mademoiselle Macaron has won Online Bakery Business of the Year at the 2025 British Baker Awards. Rachel Hanretty the founder of the Leith based business went to London to receive the award from TV presenter, Alex Jones, and Alessandro Crespi, head of Sales at IRCA Group. The judges said they chose the products for their luxury quality, said that the business was a stand out e-commerce bakery, and that the website is exceptional with a great customer journey coupled with a clean design.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Well deserved and completely delicious. #Leithlife #Leith
Good coffee, sparse decor, echoey.
Dog-friendly.
Dog-friendly.
ELM ROW.—Charlie Ellis reviews Kul Coffee and the shifting demographics of Edinburgh's caffeine scene: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/new-guard
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #coffee #anthropology
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #coffee #anthropology
November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Good coffee, sparse decor, echoey.
Dog-friendly.
Dog-friendly.
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New species of deep-sea coral found living on polymetallic nodules. 🪨🪸
A team of international scientists have recently discovered a deep-sea coral is are specially adapted to live at depth, in complete darkness, and whose only known habitat is attached to the nodules.
🔗 noc.ac.uk/news/hidden-...
A team of international scientists have recently discovered a deep-sea coral is are specially adapted to live at depth, in complete darkness, and whose only known habitat is attached to the nodules.
🔗 noc.ac.uk/news/hidden-...
November 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
New species of deep-sea coral found living on polymetallic nodules. 🪨🪸
A team of international scientists have recently discovered a deep-sea coral is are specially adapted to live at depth, in complete darkness, and whose only known habitat is attached to the nodules.
🔗 noc.ac.uk/news/hidden-...
A team of international scientists have recently discovered a deep-sea coral is are specially adapted to live at depth, in complete darkness, and whose only known habitat is attached to the nodules.
🔗 noc.ac.uk/news/hidden-...
Welcome to the neighbourhood! #Leithlife
Hello, world!
We are a new children’s bookshop which will open its doors in Edinburgh in 2026.
Much work is going on behind the scenes to make it happen, but in the meantime we are doing a pop-up to introduce ourselves to our lovely city and its community.
We are a new children’s bookshop which will open its doors in Edinburgh in 2026.
Much work is going on behind the scenes to make it happen, but in the meantime we are doing a pop-up to introduce ourselves to our lovely city and its community.
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Welcome to the neighbourhood! #Leithlife
I struggled with kickstand of Voi bike, and had to ask someone how to do it.
Quite heavy / awkward for small people.
Perhaps part of the issue?
Brakes are also HUGE, men's hands size...
Quite heavy / awkward for small people.
Perhaps part of the issue?
Brakes are also HUGE, men's hands size...
“Why not just tell your readers to move Voi bikes that are blocking cycle racks?”
🔒 Our campaign > https://edi.bike/projects/2025-11-voi-cycle-rack-parking/
🔒 Our campaign > https://edi.bike/projects/2025-11-voi-cycle-rack-parking/
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I struggled with kickstand of Voi bike, and had to ask someone how to do it.
Quite heavy / awkward for small people.
Perhaps part of the issue?
Brakes are also HUGE, men's hands size...
Quite heavy / awkward for small people.
Perhaps part of the issue?
Brakes are also HUGE, men's hands size...
Hello new followers & everyone in general! I'm a #Leith based #PT who loves #cycling, #running, #gardening, my #pug Coco, #cooking, #allotment life and #positivepsychology. Guardian of the Arthur Street planter...
November 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Hello new followers & everyone in general! I'm a #Leith based #PT who loves #cycling, #running, #gardening, my #pug Coco, #cooking, #allotment life and #positivepsychology. Guardian of the Arthur Street planter...
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☕ FREE COFFEE (grains) ☕
Every Monday I collect 2kg spent coffee grains from local Vietnamese takeaway, The Bami. Excellent for composting or careful mulching. Anyone want some? Community gardens?
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social ☕ @secretedinburgh.bsky.social ☕ @spurtle.bsky.social
Every Monday I collect 2kg spent coffee grains from local Vietnamese takeaway, The Bami. Excellent for composting or careful mulching. Anyone want some? Community gardens?
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social ☕ @secretedinburgh.bsky.social ☕ @spurtle.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
☕ FREE COFFEE (grains) ☕
Every Monday I collect 2kg spent coffee grains from local Vietnamese takeaway, The Bami. Excellent for composting or careful mulching. Anyone want some? Community gardens?
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social ☕ @secretedinburgh.bsky.social ☕ @spurtle.bsky.social
Every Monday I collect 2kg spent coffee grains from local Vietnamese takeaway, The Bami. Excellent for composting or careful mulching. Anyone want some? Community gardens?
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social ☕ @secretedinburgh.bsky.social ☕ @spurtle.bsky.social
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🚲 edi.bike | issue 120 | 24th Nov '25
Bike Station launch #EverydayHeroes crowdfunder; Article on failings in maintenance & closing paths; more Hire Parking Campaign Photos, + events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-120-24th-nov-25/
Bike Station launch #EverydayHeroes crowdfunder; Article on failings in maintenance & closing paths; more Hire Parking Campaign Photos, + events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-120-24th-nov-25/
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🚲 edi.bike | issue 120 | 24th Nov '25
Bike Station launch #EverydayHeroes crowdfunder; Article on failings in maintenance & closing paths; more Hire Parking Campaign Photos, + events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-120-24th-nov-25/
Bike Station launch #EverydayHeroes crowdfunder; Article on failings in maintenance & closing paths; more Hire Parking Campaign Photos, + events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-120-24th-nov-25/
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Dear Bluesky,
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
This is the Observer's coverage of the Reform Russian Spie Scandal... 600 words on page 22 of the printed newspaper.
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
More MEPs investigated in Russian bribe probe | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Dear Bluesky,
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
☕ FREE COFFEE (grains) ☕
Every Monday I collect 2kg spent coffee grains from local Vietnamese takeaway, The Bami. Excellent for composting or careful mulching. Anyone want some? Community gardens?
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social ☕ @secretedinburgh.bsky.social ☕ @spurtle.bsky.social
Every Monday I collect 2kg spent coffee grains from local Vietnamese takeaway, The Bami. Excellent for composting or careful mulching. Anyone want some? Community gardens?
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social ☕ @secretedinburgh.bsky.social ☕ @spurtle.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
☕ FREE COFFEE (grains) ☕
Every Monday I collect 2kg spent coffee grains from local Vietnamese takeaway, The Bami. Excellent for composting or careful mulching. Anyone want some? Community gardens?
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social ☕ @secretedinburgh.bsky.social ☕ @spurtle.bsky.social
Every Monday I collect 2kg spent coffee grains from local Vietnamese takeaway, The Bami. Excellent for composting or careful mulching. Anyone want some? Community gardens?
@leithcentralcc.bsky.social ☕ @secretedinburgh.bsky.social ☕ @spurtle.bsky.social