Tag: Granton
Plans to retain ponds at Western Harbour ‘no compromise’
Campaigners concerned about the loss of green space on wildlife say the ponds would be "glorified, sanitised water features"
Developers looking to build hundreds of new homes at Edinburgh’s Western Harbour have proposed retaining two...
Granton shooting – two arrested and charged
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 38-year-old man in Granton on Hogmanay.
Emergency services were called just before midnight on Sunday, 31 December 2023, after a firearm...
Police continue to investigate Hogmanay murder
Detectives are appealing for information regarding the murder of a man during a firearms incident in Granton on the evening of Sunday, 31 December, 2023.
Police were called to Granton Crescent around 11.50pm after...
Milestone reached in transformation of Granton’s historic gasholder
The bell that floated up as water filled the gasholder has been taken apart and removed, preparing the iconic structure for restoration
The frame of the historic Granton Gas Holder will remain as part of...
New homes being built in Granton
More than 300 affordable new homes will be built in Granton later this year.
At Granton Harbour Cairn Housing Association is working with Harbour Homes to create 306 homes. Of these 96 will be affordable...
Granton’s Prentice Centre to close permanently
The Prentice Centre in Granton is to close, despite The City of Edinburgh Council approving a possible rescue package of £50,000 to help keep the facility open at a recent meeting.
The West Granton Community...
Landlord told to cut 40 feet high hedge – but will appeal
A landlord who owns a house in Crewe Crescent has been told to cut-back his 40 feet ‘hedge’ after a resident complained it leaves them “living in constant darkness.”
The City of Edinburgh Council ruled...
Edinburgh College prize giving held at Granton Campus
On Thursday evening Edinburgh College gathered more than 100 of their students with family friends and staff for a prize giving ceremony to celebrate the work of the last year.
Four of the College faculties...
Council names new area in Granton
Part of the development in Granton centres around the old station, so it should come as no surprise that the council has agreed to name the area outside it Granton Station Square.
This is...
Electric Cycle Company opens big new store and workshop
Edinburgh's Electric Cycle Company has just opened what they believe to be the largest specialist e-bike shop in the UK.
The Electric Cycle Company (ECC), Edinburgh, opened its new 4000 square feet, state-of-the-art electric bike...
Lidl’s largest Scottish store is in Granton
Lidl has just opened its largest Scottish store in West Granton Road.
This was the first Lidl store opened in 1995, but it has now been extended and refurbished making it the largest shop...
Join the Guides in Granton!
CALLING ON GIRLS AND VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN THE FUN & ADVENTURE OF GIRLGUIDING IN EDINBURGH
A new guiding unit in Edinburgh is inviting more girls to join them on a journey of fun, friendship and...
Cyrenians break target of delivering one million meals
The Cyrenians Fareshare depot has surpassed its target of delivering over 1 million meals to charities and community groups across Central and South East Scotland in their 20th year.
Established 50 years ago, Cyrenians aims...
Granton Goes Greener continues to grow
Edinburgh church eco group goes from strength to strength
Granton Goes Greener, an environmental group part-funded by the Kirk’s Go For It Fund, has gone from strength to strength since its formation three years ago.
This...
Cyrenians introduce new pantry service to Edinburgh
Cyrenians have introduced a new pantry service, offering quality food at low prices in their bid to tackle food poverty here in Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh-based charity deliver sustainable solutions for the causes and consequences of...
Curious Edinburgh – Granton walking tour
The Madelvic History Group is launching their Curious Edinburgh walk which leaves from Madelvic House at noon on 12 May.
The walk lasts about 2 hours and will include Granton Harbour, Granton Castle Walled...
Granton Waterfront revival will make a splash
Developer Places for People submitted plans to the City of Edinburgh Council to build 89 new homes by Granton Waterfront.
This is part of a larger scheme of around 600 homes and will help Places...
Edinburgh Conservatives welcomed Theresa May earlier
Edinburgh politicians stopped campaigning for about 40 minutes today to get down to Granton and hear the message from the Prime Minister.
Nothing much was new. The soundbites were similar to those used all the...
£500m Edinburgh Marina project gets go-ahead
The green light has been given for the multi-million pound Edinburgh Marina.
The world-class 300-berth marina at Granton Harbour will be the focal point for the regeneration the area which is less than 2.5 miles...
Granton sur Mer is not dead in the water
Think of the Granton gasometer, think of the sea, then imagine a new lido by the sea, some sea containers sunk into the hill beyond offering affordable workspaces and the walled garden in the...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Secret Herb Garden Festive Evening: wine, cheese, chocolate and charcuterie in a beautiful setting at the foot of the Pentland Hills. 4-8pm, The Secret Herb Garden, 32a Old Pentland Road, EH10 7EA (for more...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Recitals for Wrigglers Christmas Concert: a free classical concert for babies, toddlers and their parents and carers. 10.30am, Drumbrae Library Hub, 81 Drumbrae Drive. Please ask a member of library staff to book your place(s),...
What’s On In Edinburgh 15th-21st December 2014
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2014
Meet Chris Hadfield: the former Commander of the International Space Station will be signing copies of his stunning planetary photo tour You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. 12.30pm,...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Bookbug: songs and rhymes for young children and babies. 10.30-11am, Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North.
Live Music Now: Slide Too Far. Formed two years ago in Glasgow, trombone quartet Slide Too Far has gone from strength to strength, winning...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Edinburgh Steiner School Christmas Market: handmade gifts and crafts, puppet shows and fairground games, raffle, tombola, complementary therapies, live music, King Winter's Grotto, Viennese Cafe, world food market, craft workshops, star hunt and more. 11am-4pm, Edinburgh...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
With Nerve and Heart and Mind: in her poem The German Ward, Vera Brittain wrote of how she worked with 'nerve and heart and mind' to match the courage and skill of the sister-in-charge, the only trained...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2014
Delighters: Hula Hooping - taster session. For ages 14+, beginners or beginners + - session will be tailored to the abilities of the participants. 6.30-7.30pm, Forest Centre +, 38 Castle Terrace....
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Armistice Day: Prayer and Meditation. The Memorial Chapel will be open for prayer and meditation. 10.45-11.15am, St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Lothian Road.
TOGETHER Remembrance Event: marking the eleventh day of the eleventh month with a musical reflection...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2014
Pakistan 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...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Boney Night wi' Firewurks! Fireworks, dookin', fancy dress competition, turnip lantern competition, snack refreshments - and fireworks! Free and open to all, children must be accompanied by an adult. 6.30-8.30pm, Craigmillar Community Arts Centre, Newcraighall Road. For more...
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