New bench installed with community grant funding

A new wooden bench has been installed on the bank of the Union Canal at Polwarth. 

It has been designed and built by local woodworker Janie Morris, and was installed by Merchiston Community Council with a community grant from The City of Edinburgh Council.  

The unveiling was performed by local councillor Neil Ross and former Council Leader, Andrew Burns, who is Chair of the newly reconstituted Edinburgh Union Canal Society.

The bench is made from specially sourced Scottish oak and weather-proofed with Danish oil. Access to the bench is through the Polwarth Parish Church garden at 38 Polwarth Terrace. 

This garden is open 24 hours a day and is fully accessible.  

The picture shows (L to R) Bridget Stevens of Merchiston Community Council, Janie Morris, Cllr Neil Ross and Reverend Jack Holt of Polwarth Parish Church.

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