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Daisies at Craighouse

Posted on June 1, 2013 by rosyb

The grass may be getting longer, but the site is looking prettier than ever with blossom and daisies everywhere you look. This wonderful photo of the daisies at Craighouse was taken by Luke Griffiths. Thanks for letting us reproduce it … Continue reading →

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Another Gorgeous Day

Posted on May 31, 2013 by rosyb

Unfortunately camera phone was on the wrong setting so these are a bit fuzzy, but they still show the wonderful views of castle and Arthur’s Seat – and that’s only one section of the panoramic vistas at Craighouse! There are … Continue reading →

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Craighouse in the Sun: a reminder of what we are all fighting for

Posted on May 22, 2013 by rosyb

A glorious sunny day. And the site, despite the cut being uncut and some more benches removed – is looking beautiful as ever. A real reminder of what we are all fighting for. Here are some quick snaps of just … Continue reading →

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Spring at Craighouse

Posted on May 10, 2013 by rosyb

Spring is finally here with flowering cherries and swathes of daffodils in front of the woodland. The area where kids play football under a beautiful flowering cherry. The green space here and a large chunk of the woodland you can … Continue reading →

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Measures by Craighouse Partnership that will Affect the Site

Posted on May 3, 2013 by rosyb

Just to let people know that you may see people putting fencing up around the listed buildings on the site. This is part of a series of measures announced by The Craighouse Partnership. We understand they will be putting fencing … Continue reading →

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Access for Vol-au-vents?

Posted on April 20, 2013 by rosyb

“wine, chat, food, chat, whisky…” It is interesting to read, hot on the heels of the (disputed) allegations made about the conduct of Invicta PA in the House of Commons and our own article on lobbying in relation to Craighouse, … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the Air

Posted on April 18, 2013 by rosyb

Came across this little fella (fellowette?) on the path near the tennis courts traveling towards Craiglockhart pond to breed. Each year these plucky amphibians undertake a mammoth journey to get back to their breeding pool where they were born. I … Continue reading →

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Challenging “reprehensible” Behaviour of Lobbyists in the Planning System

Posted on April 15, 2013 by rosyb

There is a growing awareness of the problems of lobbying and lobbyists both in Scotland and UK-wide. The Scottish parliament has been looking into the issue, David Cameron promised to crack down on lobbying – and didn’t, and a recent … Continue reading →

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Deadline for additional comments of objection is 5th April

Posted on March 30, 2013 by rosyb

The planning department have said people have until the 5th April to put in further comments and objections on the new information. Here is our analysis on further docs submitted. Remember – the plans have not changed so the planning … Continue reading →

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Objection Letter to Craighouse Plans from Alison Johnstone MSP

Posted on March 21, 2013 by rosyb

 COUNCIL CONSULTATION PLEASE FILL IN SURVEY BY THE END OF THE MONTH. FOR OUR STATEMENT, LINK TO SURVEY AND FURTHER ADVICE CLICK HERE) Letter from Alison Johnstone MSP We have been collecting objections and statements from our politicians and will … Continue reading →

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