Burnside Bridge Update

Added by Alan Gordon at 16:44 on 23 December 2023

The contractor had hoped they would have the work completed before Friday, but unfortunately due to the heavy rain last week, it has increased the water level significantly and has therefore delayed works. Despite this setback, the contractor is working to complete what they can this week and are op...

Election Result

Added by Alan Gordon at 16:39 on 23 December 2023

Following the 'notice of election', at the Extraordinary General Meeting, the following were duly elected as members of Longstone Community Council, in addition to existing members, Des Loughney and Alan Gordon. William Sturgeon, Anastasia Muri, Sonya Nemec, John Allan, Ray Donnelly & Eu...

Burnside Bridge Repairs

Added by Alan Gordon at 08:37 on 29 November 2023

We've been advised that work to bring the Burnside footbridge, adjacent to the former Longstone Inn, back into service, will commence on Thursday this week. The scope for the project includes new overlay panels on the bridge deck, repair of the damaged abutments, and some tidying up around the b...

Notice of Election

Added by Alan Gordon at 12:50 on 26 November 2023

The next meeting of LCC is at 7.30pm on 11/12/23 at Slateford/Longstone Church. This will be preceded by an EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting) at which an election of members to LCC will take place. If you wish to put yourself forward for election then please complete the nomination form and ensur...

Remembrance Service

Added by Alan Gordon at 12:40 on 11 November 2023

LCC joined a remembrance service on Saturday 11th November, led by Rev Bob Henderson, Chaplain to the Forces. Ray laid a wreath on behalf of LCC, along with members of the armed forces and local ward councillors Ross Mackenzie and Cathy Fullerton. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow ol...

Donation to Longstone Primary

Added by Alan Gordon at 11:56 on 05 March 2023

At our last meeting it was unanimously agreed to donate £300 to Longstone Primary School's relief fund to help local families.

Redhall Weir Bridge Update

Added by Alan Gordon at 20:47 on 01 March 2023

An update has been received from CEC regarding progress on re-opening the Redhall Weir bridge over the Water of Leith in Colinton Dell. Read more about the reasons for it's closure. Further to the update provided on 15th December 2022 we are pleased to announce enabling works will be commencing ...

Northern Lights Over Longstone

Added by Alan Gordon at 18:10 on 26 February 2023

Local residents were treated to a rare display of the Northen Lights in the skies above Longstone. Community Council members Will and Alan captured these shots from Redhall Park looking towards Redhall Drive and from an attic window looking towards Corstorphine Hill. See more of the spectacular show...

Friends of Hailes Quarry Park Litter Pick

Added by Alan Gordon at 18:05 on 25 February 2023

The excellent Friends of Hailes Quarry Park organised a litter pick on Saturday to help clean up the park some more. Much gratitude to all involved.

The Flying Scotsman

Added by Alan Gordon at 17:55 on 24 February 2023

The Flying Scotsman came through Longstone on its centenary journey, captured here as it crossed the viaduct. Read more about it

Longstone Hearts Install AED

Added by Alan Gordon at 17:55 on 24 February 2023

Thanks so much to Longstone Hearts for bringing this invaluable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) resource to our community. AEDs are designed so you can use them with zero prior knowledge, but if you’ve had a chance to test one out on a first aid course, it will have given you much more...

Access Ramp Upgrade

Added by Alan Gordon at 17:40 on 22 February 2023

The badly rutted and muddy ramp connecting the Union Canal tow path onto the Water of Leith walkway has been upgraded.

New Bridge Crossing

Added by Alan Gordon at 19:14 on 18 February 2023

LCC still haven't given up hope of a new bridge crossing to connect us to our neighbouring communities over in Hutchison and Chesser and all of the services over there. Lot of chat about 15 minute cities at present and making services and amenities within walkable distances. Read more about it ...

Otters Sighted in Union Canal

Added by Alan Gordon at 22:25 on 15 February 2023

Chair of LCC and avid birdwatcher Des, captured this great shot of an otter in the Union canal near the aqueduct last week.

Flooding Washed Out Foundations

Added by Alan Gordon at 22:20 on 10 February 2023

Following very heavy rain recently, the foundations of the development on the site of the former Blue Goose business were washed out, leaving the contractors with a headache. Full story here.