Category: Drumbrae

Drumbrae roundabout collision: Woman pedestrian dies

Road policing officers are continuing to appeal for information following a now fatal crash in Edinburgh involving a car and a pedestrian.

The incident happened around 5.45pm on Monday, 30 December, on St John’s Road between the Drumbrae roundabout and Corstorphine Bank Drive.

It involved a black Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian, an 87-year-old woman.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where she died yesterday (Friday, 3 January). No one else was injured.

The road was closed for crash investigation work and re-opened around 1am on Tuesday, 31 December.

Sergeant Paul Ewing said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died and they have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time for them.

“Our enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances and we are keen to speak to anyone who can assist who has not already spoken to officers.

“We are asking road users who were in the area at the time to check their dash-cam to see if they have captured anything that could help with our investigation.

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2432 of Monday, 30 December, 2024.

Witness appeal following St John’s Road collision

87 YEAR OLD PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED

POLICE are appealing for information following a serious crash on St John’s Road in the Corstorphine area.

The incident happened around 5.45pm yesterday (Monday, 30 December), between the Drumbrae roundabout and Corstorphine Bank Drive.

It involved a black Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian, an 87-year-old woman.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where her condition is described as serious.

The road was closed for crash investigation work and re-opened around 1am this morning (Tuesday, 31 December).

Sergeant Paul Ewing said: “Our enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances and we are keen to speak to you if you saw what happened.

“We are also asking anyone driving in the area at the time to check their dash-cam to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.”

If you can help please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2432 of Monday, 30 December, 2024

Drumbrae Library Hub – Christmas Drawing Competiton

It’s time to get your pens and pencils out for this year’s CHRISTMAS DRAWING COMPETITION!

Please come to the desk to get your entry paper to do your drawing on, as we have lots printed out for you!

Then when your winteriest, cheeriest, yuletidefullest drawing is finished please hand it in at the desk by 18th December, for the chance to win a prize.

We really are excited to see what you all come up with!

Last day for Corstorphine Christmas Support Project donations

Drumbrae Library Hub is a drop off point for donations to the Corstorphine Christmas Support Project!

This project supports families in the wider Corstorphine, Murrayfield and Roseburn area who need extra help at this festive time of year.

Please bring in toys and toiletries that you wish to donate TODAY as it will be the last opportunity to give these.

Appeal after man injured following disturbance on Rannoch Road

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was injured following a disturbance in the Clermiston area last night (Friday, 25 October, 2024).

Around 10.50pm, officers were called to Rannoch Road where a 23-year-old man was found injured.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is being treated for a laceration.

Enquiries are also ongoing to trace a second man who may have received a minor injury during this disturbance.

Detective Sergeant Jen Hughes said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and trace everyone involved.

“If you were in the Rannoch Road area around the time of the incident on Friday night and you haven’t yet spoken to police, I urge you to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who was driving in the area and has dashcam footage or if you have any personal footage that may assist our investigation to please come forward.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number 4488 of 25 October. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

October Break at Drumbrae Library

Hellooooo!! The October break is only a week away and we have fantastic events running through the week!

All are free and there is no need to book 😃 See you there!

You might be wondering… what is Pokémon day? Well I’ll tell you!

We are going to have a scavenger hunt around the library with 3D printed Pokémon and once you’ve found the Pokémon and spell out the secret word, you’ll get a prize! There are only 70 prizes to give out so you’ll have to be speedy!

There will also be lures placed on all the Pokéstops surrounding the library in Pokémon Go so be sure to catch ’em all!

Drumbrae Library Hub Halloween Drawing Competition

It’s that time of year again! Time to get your Halloween hats on and create some wonderfully spooky and surprising drawings to go on display in the library in time for the 31st October!

You have from Monday 7th until Thursday 31st (Halloween night) to get your creations in to the desk 👻☠️🎃🐺🕸🕷

Prizes will be given to two winners !!

Drumbrae man missing: Have you seen Connor?

POLICE are appealing for help to trace 26-year-old Connor Miller who has been reported missing from Drum Brae Drive.

Connor was last seen around 11pm last night – Wednesday, 18 September, 2024 – in Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh.  He is described as 6ft 2 tall with short brown hair, stocky build and has several tattoos including an eagle tattoo on his neck. 

It is unknown what clothing he had on when last seen.

Inspector Craig Sandbach said: “We have growing concerns for Connor’s welfare and are appealing for anyone with any information on his whereabouts to come forward as soon as possible.

“Please contact police on 101, quoting incident 0590 of 19, September, 2024.”

Drumbrae Library Hub: Summer events continue next week

THIS week Drumbrae library saw a lot of great gaming, including some cool creations like a powered beacon in Minecraft and a spectacular volcano!

Next week we have some crafty events which are so popular they’ve already been booked up, but our usual Friday Craft and Lego Time will still be on and open to everyone of suitable age.

Keep an eye out for our updates on food delivered to the sharing shelf and any extra news we’ve got to share.