Parks, gardens and open spaces news
Keeping fitness on track at Inverleith Park
Published on Tuesday 24 April 2012
Edinburgh resident and former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings officially opened Inverleith Park’s new fitness trail today, Tuesday 24th April, at a special ceremony.
Edinburgh receives £8m to £11m to become super connected city
Wednesday 21 March 2012
More than 90% of Edinburgh residents and businesses will have access to high speed broadband by 2015.
Edinburgh parks on top with Gold COSLA Award win
Friday 17 February 2012
The quality of Edinburgh’s parks and greenspaces has been recognised with a gold award at last night’s COSLA Excellence Awards (16 February).
Edinburgh is in bloom with triple award win
Monday 26 September 2011
Edinburgh’s parks and green spaces have been recognised at a national level, with three Britain in Bloom awards.
Diamond parks are to be forever
Wednesday 21 September 2011
With plans in full swing across the UK to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee next year,the Council has earmarked a number of Edinburgh parks and open spaces as potential Diamond Jubilee Fields.
Grounds for celebration for top parks team
Friday 9 September 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Parks Team has been voted the best out of all the local authorities in the UK.
Local teenagers help restore King George V park to former glory
Friday 2 September 2011
Local unemployed teenagers are giving a helping hand to improvement works underway at Edinburgh’s King George V Park in an effort to restore the area to its former award-winning glory.
Children praised for anti graffiti mural in Roseburn Park
Friday 12 August 2011
Children who helped create a spectacular mural in Roseburn Park were congratulated in a special ceremony at the park on Thursday (11 August).
Council keeps up with demand as three new allotment sites are announced
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Three new allotment sites are to be opened this year – as the demand for gardening space continues to grow.
Edinburgh scoops record number of Green Flag Awards
Monday 25 July 2011
Edinburgh’s parks and green spaces have set the benchmark in environmental excellence after scooping twenty Green Flag Awards in this year’s national competition.
Pirniehall pupils join race to promote the Promenade
Thursday 9 June 2011
Pupils from Pirniehall Primary School today joined the city's Economic Development convener, Cllr Tom Buchanan, to officially open the latest section of the Edinburgh Promenade.
City parks due to be short listed for prestigious Royal approval
Tuesday 31 May 2011
A number of parks in Edinburgh are due to be chosen to go forward for a very special award which will see them protected for more than a lifetime.
Major reduction in dog fouling after hard hitting campaign
Monday 30 May 2011
A recent hard hitting campaign to tackle dog fouling in the north area of the city has been a major success.
Biodiversity boost for Lochend Park
Thursday 26 May 2011
A new viewing platform and planting beds have been created around the pond in Lochend Park – just in time for Biodiversity Week.
New draft strategy launched for the Union Canal
Friday 20 May 2011
A new draft strategy has been launched so locals and visitors to Edinburgh can enjoy the many benefits of the Union Canal.
Review of the Year for parks and greenspace
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Over 100 local residents are to join the City of Edinburgh Council to celebrate the city’s achievements in parks and greenspace.
Edible hedge launches Edinburgh's Britain in Bloom bid
Friday 18 March 2011
An ‘edible hedge’ in Pilrig Park will launch Edinburgh’s Britain in Bloom bid this year.
Overgrown corner of the New Town transformed into community allotments
Monday 14 March 2011
An overgrown corner of the New Town is set to be transformed into community allotments and gardens.
Funding secured for East Harrison Park
Thursday 27 January 2011
Plans have been approved and funding applications have been successful for environment improvements to East Harrison Park.
Park improvements are child's play as new park facilities open
Friday 19 November 2010
Three city parks are set to get new and improved play facilities.
Beautiful Scotland Judges get to the root of Edinburgh's flowers and plants
Wednesday 4 August 2010
Judges from Beautiful Scotland will be touring Edinburgh on Thursday 5 August 2010 to examine the many plants and flowers which decorate the city.
Council asks for your views on Edinburgh's open spaces
Wednesday 17 February 2010
For the first time in over 40 years, the City of Edinburgh Council is making a comprehensive plan for open space in the city, and it wants your views.
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