Des Johnston
@professordes.bsky.social
Reposted by Des Johnston
Over that period, only one of these collisions involved a cyclist - in 2018, before the cycle lanes.
There are a lot of issues with Leith Walk which remain unresolved. However, there is no doubt at all that the changes have been a significant improvement for pedestrian safety.
There are a lot of issues with Leith Walk which remain unresolved. However, there is no doubt at all that the changes have been a significant improvement for pedestrian safety.
May 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Over that period, only one of these collisions involved a cyclist - in 2018, before the cycle lanes.
There are a lot of issues with Leith Walk which remain unresolved. However, there is no doubt at all that the changes have been a significant improvement for pedestrian safety.
There are a lot of issues with Leith Walk which remain unresolved. However, there is no doubt at all that the changes have been a significant improvement for pedestrian safety.
Reposted by Des Johnston
There is a lot of chat about the danger posed by the introduction of cycle lanes and floating bus stops on Leith Walk from 2021 onward.
Pedestrian casualties, Leith Walk, by year:
2015: 15
2016: 13
2017: 9
2018: 10
2019: 12 (including two fatalities)
2020: 3
2021: 0
2022: 2
2023: 0
2024: 2
Pedestrian casualties, Leith Walk, by year:
2015: 15
2016: 13
2017: 9
2018: 10
2019: 12 (including two fatalities)
2020: 3
2021: 0
2022: 2
2023: 0
2024: 2
May 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
There is a lot of chat about the danger posed by the introduction of cycle lanes and floating bus stops on Leith Walk from 2021 onward.
Pedestrian casualties, Leith Walk, by year:
2015: 15
2016: 13
2017: 9
2018: 10
2019: 12 (including two fatalities)
2020: 3
2021: 0
2022: 2
2023: 0
2024: 2
Pedestrian casualties, Leith Walk, by year:
2015: 15
2016: 13
2017: 9
2018: 10
2019: 12 (including two fatalities)
2020: 3
2021: 0
2022: 2
2023: 0
2024: 2
Reposted by Des Johnston
New all-time record set on the Leith Walk cycle lane - 2,568 cyclists on 30th April, 2026. There has been another surge in cycling this spring after slow growth in 2025, and last year's record has already been broken 10 times.
May 17, 2026 at 7:35 AM
New all-time record set on the Leith Walk cycle lane - 2,568 cyclists on 30th April, 2026. There has been another surge in cycling this spring after slow growth in 2025, and last year's record has already been broken 10 times.
Alltbeithe and Loch Affric, early March
April 12, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Alltbeithe and Loch Affric, early March
Hong Kong Film Awards statue and a misty Victoria Harbour
April 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Hong Kong Film Awards statue and a misty Victoria Harbour
One of Hong Kong's Star Ferries a couple of weeks ago. Interesting history.....
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April 12, 2026 at 10:07 AM
One of Hong Kong's Star Ferries a couple of weeks ago. Interesting history.....
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Fe...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Fe...
A chapter on Keira's work in this book on (chronic) pain, available in all good booksellers (and Amazon)
www.amazon.co.uk/Chronic-Unde...
www.amazon.co.uk/Chronic-Unde...
April 12, 2026 at 8:03 AM
A chapter on Keira's work in this book on (chronic) pain, available in all good booksellers (and Amazon)
www.amazon.co.uk/Chronic-Unde...
www.amazon.co.uk/Chronic-Unde...
The Quantum Software Lab in Edinburgh (www.quantumsoftwarelab.com) is now recruiting a cohort of tenure-track Quantum Fellows to work on applications of quantum computing.
The vacancy closes on 4th May and is now advertised at
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The vacancy closes on 4th May and is now advertised at
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Home | Quantum Software Lab
Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh. Research group in collaboratin with NQCC focused on Quantum computing, Software and Algorithm.
www.quantumsoftwarelab.com
April 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The Quantum Software Lab in Edinburgh (www.quantumsoftwarelab.com) is now recruiting a cohort of tenure-track Quantum Fellows to work on applications of quantum computing.
The vacancy closes on 4th May and is now advertised at
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
The vacancy closes on 4th May and is now advertised at
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Heriot-Watt University www.hw.ac.uk/study/fees-a...
The Hoogenboom Scholarship
The Hoogenboom Scholarship programme will provide 6 of the brightest female students from selected countries in Africa with a full scholarship to undertake a master’s degree in the Lyell Centre.
www.hw.ac.uk
January 22, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Heriot-Watt University www.hw.ac.uk/study/fees-a...
Two new permanent Assistant Professor positions at Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh campus connected to the BSc Data Science and Software Engineering JEP with Xidian University. Closing date 2nd February, 2026.
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Assistant Professor in Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Teaching and Research in any area of mathematics.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Two new permanent Assistant Professor positions at Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh campus connected to the BSc Data Science and Software Engineering JEP with Xidian University. Closing date 2nd February, 2026.
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The Maths Department at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh is advertising an Assistant Professor - Algebra, Geometry and Topology post associated with the Algebra Geometry and Quantum Fields Centre for Doctoral Training:
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www.agq-cdt.org
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www.agq-cdt.org
Assistant Professor - Algebra Geometry and Topology (AGT)
The Department of Mathematics wishes to appoint an assistant professor to complement and strengthen the expertise of the Algebra, Geometry, and Topology (AGT) team in areas at the interface of Group T...
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June 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The Maths Department at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh is advertising an Assistant Professor - Algebra, Geometry and Topology post associated with the Algebra Geometry and Quantum Fields Centre for Doctoral Training:
enzj.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
www.agq-cdt.org
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www.agq-cdt.org
It's all over now....
LMS Research School on Quantum Machine Learning and Hamiltonian Simulation 8-13 June, The Gaelic College, Skye.
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LMS Research School on Quantum Machine Learning and Hamiltonian Simulation 8-13 June, The Gaelic College, Skye.
sites.google.com/view/qml-sky...
QML-Skye
8th to 13th June 2025
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June 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
It's all over now....
LMS Research School on Quantum Machine Learning and Hamiltonian Simulation 8-13 June, The Gaelic College, Skye.
sites.google.com/view/qml-sky...
LMS Research School on Quantum Machine Learning and Hamiltonian Simulation 8-13 June, The Gaelic College, Skye.
sites.google.com/view/qml-sky...
South Glen Shiel Ridge and Loch Cluanie
May 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
South Glen Shiel Ridge and Loch Cluanie
Binnein Beag, The Mamores
May 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Binnein Beag, The Mamores
April 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The Devil's Ridge and Stob Ban, Ring of Steall
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The Devil's Ridge and Stob Ban, Ring of Steall
Beinn nan Aighenan Glen Etive
April 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Beinn nan Aighenan Glen Etive
Beinn Mheadhoin and Loch Avon
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Beinn Mheadhoin and Loch Avon
"replace the cat with a pig"
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"replace the cat with a pig"