Welcome

We represent about 4000 residents who live in most of the parish of Slateford/Longstone, which includes, not just Longstone, but Redhall, Slateford, Kingsknowe and the area around Dovecot Park south of Lanark Road to the river.

LCC does not meet in January, April, July or August unless there is urgent business. Information on when the next meetings are to be held, agendas, and minutes can all be found on the 'meeting' page.

The next meeting of LCC is at 7.30pm on 09/11/26 in the Session Room at Murrayburn Church, Longstone. (previously named Slateford/Longstone Church)

You can be assured of a warm welcome at our meetings and being given the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each agenda item, or if you wish to raise a specific matter, by doing so under the 'Questions from the public' agenda item. We will post the agenda here once it's ready.

SHARE YOUR STORY
Help Us Capture the History of Longstone
Have you lived or worked in the Longstone area, or close by, for many years?

Do you remember the shops, schools, workplaces, celebrations, local characters, or
how the community has changed over time?

We're looking for local residents to volunteer a little of their time to be interviewed
about their experiences, stories and reminiscences as part of our local history
project. We’d love to hear about things like your childhood growing up in the area,
your experiences of work life, any particular special celebrations or events that you
remember, and how you feel Longstone has changed over time.

You don’t need to have lived strictly within the Longstone area all your life – perhaps
you grew up in Redhall, played out in Hailes Quarry Park, or spent lots of time with
friends in Kingsknowe!

We’re also keen to hear from anyone who might not have grown up in the area
themselves but may have stories and memories from older relatives that they would
like to share and pass on.

Our friendly, trained volunteer interviewers will spend around an hour asking
questions about your memories of the area to inform local projects such as school
collaborations, information boards, exhibits and local history books.

Your stories can help preserve our local heritage and create a lasting record for
future generations. If you’d like to take part, or would like to find out more, please
contact Longstone Community Council via email: longstonecommunitycouncil@gmail.com