Tag: Colinton
Road closure in Colinton for Scottish Water works
Scottish Water advises of a road closure on the B701, Colinton Road at the junction with Thorburn Road from next week.A section of the road will be closed between Westgarth Road and just beyond...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Scott Arthur on gritting pavements
Last week in Full Council I supported the call for gritting across the city to be reviewed. I did this whilst recognising the hard work Council staff have invested in keeping our roads, footpaths and cycle paths...
Community bank option as RBS branch closure looms
Businesses and the public in the Pentland Hills area will this month be asked to back a bid to join a community bank.The move follows the decision of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)...
Council elections 2017 – Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward
This ward probably has the cutest library in the city...
The current councillors for the ward are :
Jason Geoffrey Rust - Scottish Conservative and Unionist
Elaine Aitken - Scottish Conservative and Unionist
Richard Lewis - Scottish National Party...
Colinton elect a community council
A couple of weeks ago we explained that Colinton was about to elect a new community council. Following the nomination period nine members have been elected to represent the views of local people.
The first...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Blackwell's Edinburgh Presents JD Oswald: The Ballad of Sir Benfro. An epic fantasy series from one of Scotland's most successful new crime writers, 'an unputdownable tale of the great dragons returning to the kingdom of men'....
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2014Mrs Mash at The Skylark: songs, stories and joining in fun from Mrs Mash aka Marie Louise Cochrane, the Storytelling Cook, for the under-5s and their parents and carers - this week...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Firrhill Christmas Market: enjoy seasonal refreshments as you browse the fabulous stalls - crafts, gifts, cards, jewellery, cakes, decorations and much, much more....7.15-9.15pm, Firrhill High School, 9 Oxgangs Road. Entrance £2, under 12s free.Previously....Scotland's History Festival...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Music Box @ Colinton Library - Inaugural Event: An audience with Benny Tetteh-Lartey. A unique chance to meet and listen to the award-winning singer-songwriter and Afro-Scot Beat pioneer, following on his community appearances for Black...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2014Pakistan Society Heritage Project presents Rural Reflections: an exhibition of rural scenery of Pakistan and Scotland. 'Here we share the stories of ten members of the 50+ group of the Pakistan...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 14TH JULY 2014Dog Tales: the Dogs Trust are hosting this storytelling session about safety around dogs and responsible dog ownership. For ages 5-10. 2-3pm, Wester Hailes Library, 1 Westside Plaza.Lunchtime Concert: First Central...
MSP presents IT and Sports Equipment to schools
SCHOOLS HELP TESCO CELEBRATE 21 YEARS OF GIVINGLocal Pentlands MSP Gordon Macdonald took part in the presentation of IT and sports equipment to local schools in his constituency earlier this week. The event took...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Andy Saunders
Andy Saunders is the Green Party candidate in Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward.Andy has lived in Edinburgh for 22 years. He has had a varied working life, beginning in the building trades and running his own building...
