The candidates standing in the upcoming Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election have been confirmed.
13 candidates have been nominated to stand in the by-election, which will elect one new councillor, on Thursday 26 June 2025.
The candidates standing for election are:
- Bonnie Prince Bob, Independent
- Derrick Emms, Independent
- Lukasz Furmaniak, Scottish Libertarian Party
- Mark Hooley, Scottish Conservative and Unionist
- Richard Crewe Lucas, Scottish Family Party
- Q Manivannan, Scottish Greens
- Kevin Joseph McKay, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Catriona Munro, Scottish Labour Party
- Gary Neill, Reform UK
- Mark Rowbotham, Independent
- Murray Visentin, Scottish National Party (SNP)
- Steve Christopher West, Independent
- Marc Wilkinson, Independent
Returning Officer for the City of Edinburgh, Paul Lawrence said:
With nominations now closed and just over a month remaining until polling day, residents of the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward can start thinking about who they will vote for in the upcoming by-election.
Councillors play an important role in our democratic system, making crucial decisions that impact our city.
I’d encourage as many residents as possible to take part in this by-election. Please make sure you register to vote before the deadline and make your voice heard.
The election will use the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, where voters rank candidates in order of preference by assigning numbers rather than just marking a single cross. You can choose to vote for as many or as few candidates as you wish.
Poll cards will be delivered to registered voters in the area from today (Friday May 23), including further information on when and where to vote.
If you live in the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward you must register to vote by midnight on Tuesday June 10. For new postal vote applications, the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday June 11 and for new proxy votes its 5pm on Wednesday June 18.
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm and will be at:
- Kingsknowe Golf Club
- Edinburgh Corn Exchange
- St Michaels Church Hall
- Fountainbridge Library
- Boroughmuir Rugby & Community Sports Club
- Craiglockhart Parish Church Hall
- Tollcross Community Centre
The electronic election count will take place on Thursday 26 June starting at the close of poll at 10pm.
The by-election follows the sad passing of Councillor Val Walker in April 2025.
Find out more about this by-election Edinburgh and how to register to vote on the Council website.