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Water of Leith under the microscope at public meeting
Edinburgh residents really cherish the Water of Leith. That’s the overriding outcome from a meeting held in Balerno about the river which snakes its...
Local plan meeting date confirmed in Balerno
Balerno residents are invited to a key public meeting which will help shape the future of the village.
It is in the St Joseph Hall...
Hoyle claims Rigg Race title at Balerno
Aaron Hoyle won the men’s section in the tough, six-mile Rigg Race at Balerno in which an unprecedented six runners broke the 33-minute barrier.
The...
Big field for tough Balerno Gala rigg race
A large field contested the gruelling Rig Race held during the Balerno Gala week which opened with the Parade on Saturday.
Athletes from around Central...
Public meeting in Balerno over Local Place Plan
Balerno Community Council (BCC) have confirmed that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9 as they move towards completion of the...
Row over £15m plans for large “evangelical” church in Balerno
Balerno residents on the outskirts of Edinburgh have raised concerns about plans for a new £15m church in the village's Conservation Area.
St. Mungo's Church in Balerno, a...
Many hands make lights work in Balerno
Balerno's Christmas lights are now switched on and hundreds of local people turned out to watch the occasion.
Politicians from several parties also attended the...
New community hub will be ‘fantastic’ asset for Balerno
Gordon MacDonald believes the acquisition of Balerno Police Station by Balerno Village Trust (BVT) is “fantastic” news for the area.
The MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands...
Murray aims for fourth Balerno men’s title
Tom Murray defends the men’s championship at Balerno Bowling Club on Sunday (3pm). Facing him will be Robert Douglas, his partner in the club...
Gee up for Balerno’s Grey Horse pub is complete
One of the most famous real ale pubs in the Lothians, The Grey Horse, re-opens on August 29 (4pm) after months of refurbishment.
John McArdle...
New owners set August date for Grey Horse re-opening
The Grey Horse pub, famed throughout the Lothians for its real ales, will soon be re-opening after a lengthy closure.
Balerno-born John McArdle and his...
Balerno Farmers Market is 20 years old
Balerno Farmers Market celebrated their 20th anniversary on a brilliant day of weather and the event welcomed hundreds to the Main Street.
The event is...
Funding for Riding for Disabled’s new indoor arena at Balerno
Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled (RDA) have received a £200,000 boost as part of sportscotland’s £1.2 million investment in facilities across the country.
The organisation...
Ronnie receives special award from Malleny Angling
Rognvald 'Ronnie' Robinson is a well-known face at Harlaw and Threipmuir Reservoirs above Balerno in The Pentland Hills, but the 84-year-old does more than...
Finlay ran the Manchester Half Marathon
Finlay Menzies (18) from Balerno has just run the Manchester Half Marathon, raising funds for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Charity.
This is no...
Building begins at Harmeny
Building has begin at the Harmeny Learning Hub following the Learning for Life Appeal run by the school which raised more than £2.6 million...
Balerno concerns raised with Council
Improvements have been demanded by a prospective local councillor after concerns raised by local residents.Ross Muller has contacted the City of Edinburgh Council about...
COP26 – Balerno group taking action on the pavements
This article has been provided by Pesticide Free Balerno as part of our series of articles to be published in our COP26 special edition...
Harmeny on the way to achieving fundraising target for building project
Harmeny Education Trust, the children's charity, has raised more than £1.5 million of its £1.95 million fundraising target. The balance must be raised by...
Bocca Bona grabs pizza the take away action in Balerno
A business partnership founded on pasta and pupils had led to the opening of a new pizzeria in Balerno.
Chris Moonie and Davide Scuccato both...
MSP backs objectors over plans for 300-plus new homes in Balerno
Edinburgh Pentlands MSP Gordon MacDonald has objected to proposals to build more than 300 new homes on Green Belt land in Balerno.More than 500...
Hundreds object against plans for 300 new homes in Balerno
More than 500 local residents have objected to plans to build more than 300-plus homes on a site near the main Edinburgh to West...
Community Council back Balerno housing protest
Balerno Community Council have put their weight behind local objections to plans to build another 300-plus houses in the village.The group say Rapleys proposal...
Protestors urge Balerno residents to act as deadline looms for 300 new homes plan
Angry residents in Balerno are stepping up their bid to block plans for up to 350 new houses which they claim would be built...
Balerno Inn to be ‘heart of the community’
Ben Watson was a former pupil of Balerno High School and he has returned to the village to open an addition to the eating...
Bowling – Baigrie takes major silverware after big comeback
Maxie Baigrie (pictured) came from 13 shots down to win the Water of Leith seniors bowling title for the first time.
The Balerno-based bowler beat...
Final chance for a golden opportunity in Balerno
A premium home builder is offering buyers a final chance to snap up properties in the desirable suburb of Balerno for a fraction of...
Last Chance for five bedroom showhome in Balerno
Families seeking more space to grow with all the charm of suburban living are being urged to act now in order to secure the...
Balerno remembers those who fell
Balerno Parish Church are organising a series of events to mark Remembrance and they start on Thursday, November 1 with a dedication of a Field...
A culinary triumph at The Grey Horse
It was a special occasion and we asked Will, the new chef at The Grey Horse in Balerno, to create something with a difference.
And...
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