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Granton walking tour this Sunday

The Madelvic History Group is pleased to announce the launch of the escorted Curious Edinburgh walk, with participants leaving from Madelvic House and accompanied by local historians, sharing their fascinating local insights.
The forthcoming dates are Sunday 14th of April and Sunday 12th May.
Participation is free of charge. Meet at Madelvic House, for 12.00, start at 12.30 with the tour lasting approximately 2 hours, depending on weather and total number of participants.
Highlights of the tour will be Granton Harbour and Granton Castle Walled Garden. Alternative plans will be in place in case of adverse weather conditions.
If you are interested in taking part then please e-mail
w.black@blueyonder.co.uk
Address: Madelvic House, Granton Park Avenue, Edinburgh EH5 1HS

Waterfront Consultation: put people at heart of Masterplan

YOU YOU can almost hear the groans of disbelief that yet another master-planning exercise has been announced for the Waterfront of north Edinburgh (writes ROSS McEWAN). Continue reading Waterfront Consultation: put people at heart of Masterplan

Waterfront regeneration: consultation event this Thursday

Do you live near Granton Waterfront? Come along and share your ideas on the regeneration of the area this Thursday (8 November) from 2pm – 7pm at Madelvic House, 33 Granton Park Avenue.

If you can’t make it you can give your views online – https://bit.ly/2Djp6WC Continue reading Waterfront regeneration: consultation event this Thursday

Waterfront regeneration consultation to open next month

The city council’s plans to regenerate Granton Waterfront will take a step forward next month. The council will begin an intensive six month period of public engagement to deliver a ‘vibrant, well connected, new city quarter’. Continue reading Waterfront regeneration consultation to open next month

MAJOR INCIDENT AT SCOTTISH GAS

Investigations are underway into a major incident at Scottish Gas HQ on Waterfront Avenue last night which saw thirteen members of staff treated by paramedics. Three people were taken to hospital for further treatment.  Continue reading MAJOR INCIDENT AT SCOTTISH GAS

Locals urged to back new community pharmacy for Granton Waterfront

Lindsay & Gilmour hope to open on Waterfront

Local residents and businesses within Edinburgh’s waterfront regeneration area in Granton are being encouraged to support a bid for a new community pharmacy to serve the area, by engaging in a public consultation launched in partnership with NHS Lothian this week. Continue reading Locals urged to back new community pharmacy for Granton Waterfront

Community Councils organise Granton Marina event

Hello,

You are invited to a public meeting about future development of the Granton Marina. We’re hosting this meeting to encourage local communities to be involved in the future regeneration and development of Granton waterfront.

This meeting will be hosted in collaboration with Trinity Community Council, ), West  Pilton/West Granton CC and Muirhouse & Salvesen CC.

Granton Harbour Marina: What does this mean for Local Communities ?

Date: Monday 30 July 2018, 7:00pm

Venue: Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 8 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh EH5 1NF

Representatives of the company will be in attendance; Charles Price (Asset Manager), Will Gunn(Architect), Steve McGavin & John Paton (Planning Consultants), Matthew Garstang (developer’s FD) and Kevin Fawcett (owner ).

This is a free event open to public but booking is essential. We need to know how many people are attending so that we can arrange bigger room (if required) .

Please register your place online: https://gdccmarina.eventbrite.co.uk

Find this event on fb: https://www.facebook.com/events/202894207091973/

Mizan Rahman
Secretary, Granton and District Community Council 
E-mail: secretary@grantoncc.scot | Tel: 07930 183352 | www.grantoncc.scot

Waterfront regeneration ‘on hold’ following discovery of rare tree

The multi-million £ regeneration of Granton’s waterfront has been put on hold once again following the discovery of a rare tree – thought to be the only one of it’s kind – on the Forthquarter site recently purchased by the city council. And the discovery of this unique tree could potentially transform the prospects of one of the city’s most neglected areas. Continue reading Waterfront regeneration ‘on hold’ following discovery of rare tree