Graffiti Art, Love it or loath it?
The graffiti art on the rear wall of the Leisure Centre might be regarded as an eyesore by some. However, artists like Banksy have popularised graffiti art and there are many who admire our local…
History board – Offical unveiling
The “official” unveiling of the History Board created by the Friends of Craiglockhart Woods and Nature Trail took place on the 3rd April 2014. Local councillor Gavin Corbett (Scottish Green Group) said a few words…
Curling Rink Area – Community Consultation
During January and February, FCWNT carried out an informal consultation about the future of the curling rink area at the Craiglockhart Terrace entrance to the Local Nature Reserve. We asked households in the adjoining streets…
The “Dirty Weekenders”
” On Sunday 2nd February, a valiant band of students from Edinburgh University’s Conservation Society (widely known as the ‘Dirty Weekenders’ ) descended on Craiglockhart Woods. Peter Hawkins from Spokes had suggested that they do…
Swan Saga
You will remember that in the summer sadly both the 2 old swans vanished from the pond. It was learned that the female had been taken away by the SSPCA and had been put to…