Category: Granton

New Year, new deadline for Granton Castle Walled Garden

Hi folks,
The urban detectives have been busy over the new year and uncovered a bit of hidden history: namely Granton Castle’s ancient monument files from 1920, which were ‘sealed’ for 50 years by the mysterious Ministry of Works (writes Kirsty Sutherland)!

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No January meeting for West Pilton CC

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This is just a reminder that at the last meeting in December we agreed to miss out the January meeting as some people were still on holiday.
We agreed to make TUESDAY 2nd FEBRUARY, 7pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre our first meeting of the new year.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there,
Barbara Robertson
Secretary, West Pilton West Granton Community Council

Edinburgh College: January courses open for application

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Edinburgh College is inviting anyone who wants to fast track their futures towards great careers and further studies to start a new course in January. Applications are now open for a range of full-time, part-time, evening and open learning courses starting in the new year at the college. Continue reading Edinburgh College: January courses open for application

December update from Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden

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Our first ever AGM was well attended on a dreich night and we hope to send out a goodwill message and a thank you to all of those that have supported the Friends Group this year in helping raise awareness of it’s magical story and campaign for its protection (writes Kirsty Sutherland).

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Roberta Blaikie funeral: transport available

Call Royston Wardieburn if you need transport to Warriston

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Regular readers will know that local activist Roberta Blaikie’s funeral is on Tuesday at 1pm at Warriston Crematorium.

Transport will be available for members of the local community – call Royston Wardieburn Community Centre on 552 5700 to let them know your requirements.