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2nerdsinatruck.bsky.social
Craigleith Provincial Park is a small park and campground in the Blue Mountains. A WILDLY mixed bag, here's what we thought of our time spent there!

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#Ontario #OntarioRoadtrip #OntarioProvincialParks #Roadtrip #Camping
November 1, 2026 at 11:33 PM
seabirdcentre.bsky.social
A sleepy seal pup for a sleepy Sunday😴

A reminder that you can watch our local grey seal pups LIVE in our Discovery Experience this autumn on our Craigleith island camera📽️👀

We're open 10am - 4pm every day this month📅 💙
November 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM
spokes.org.uk
Drop-In TODAY Thurs 29 October

3-6pm at
#Blackhall St Columba's Church, Columba Road EH4 3QU

Also online info/survey
here--> www.edinburgh.gov.uk/climate-2/cl...

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@vicnicsnp.bsky.social
October 29, 2026 at 10:35 AM
spokes.org.uk
Th 29 Oct, 3-6pm #Craigleith DROP-IN

#SUDS plan

🤔 Will 🚲be affected/included?

@edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @euandavidson.bsky.social @julebandel.bsky.social @vicnicsnp.bsky.social @stockbridgeicc.bsky.social @cor-clem.bsky.social @wolct.bsky.social @squirreltower.eurosky.social
Online link.. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/244df783192941f99ecda2e4920a765e?item=1 Picture is a poster for the drop-in Managing rainwater and reducing flood risk in your area We’re proposing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for streets in the Craigleith area. SuDS are planted areas to help manage rainwater and reduce flood risk in your area. We want to hear what you think. We have identified key opportunities where rainwater naturally flows and can cause flooding on: These SuDS opportunities put our Climate Ready Edinburgh Plan into action and help create a resilient, greener place where people and nature thrive in a changing climate. We want to hear what you think about the project. • Come to speak with us at our next information event on Thursday 29 October 2026 between 3pm and 6pm at Blackhall St Columba’s Church, Columba Road, Edinburgh EH4 3QU • or complete our online survey • Craigleith Road • Craigleith Crescent • Craigleith Drive • Craigleith Avenue South • Ravelston Dykes. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/craigleithsuds Map of proposed SUDS locations SUDS example photo from Leith, showing plants and drainage gravel, taking up part of the roadspace Craigleith SuDS Streets The Craigleith SuDS Streets project aims to support the delivery of sustainable drainage systems - SuDS - within public streets to increase resilience to flooding and the existing drainage network. A flood study has been completed of the Craigleith Burn catchment area to identify key streets for SuDS: Craigleith Crescent, Craigleith Road, Craigleith Drive, Craigleith Avenue South, and Ravelston Dykes. Site analysis on these streets has determined where the retrofit of SuDS has the best opportunities, shown on the map below. It considers the city's wider active travel improvements and proposals with the Our Future Streets framework . The concept design has considered surface water management function, enhancing biodiversity, the existing streets layout, and maintenance needs to narrow down SuDS opportunities in the area. Engagement with the community for feedback on the concept design is planned on 29 October 2026 at Blackhall St. Columba's Church hall, drop-in from 3-6pm. You can fill our online survey at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/craigleithsuds .
October 27, 2026 at 5:37 PM
seabirdcentre.bsky.social
And so it begins... 🦭

Some very keen-eyed visitors were lucky enough to spot the first grey seal pup of the season on our Craigleith live camera today!

We're hopeful that many more will be born on the island over the coming weeks🤞
October 27, 2026 at 3:40 PM
seabirdcentre.bsky.social
If you'd like to see some for yourself, why not visit our Discovery Experience, control the live Craigleith camera, and see how many seal pups you can find!🔍

www.seabird.org/discovery-ex...
Dive into the Scottish Seabird Centre - Scottish Seabird Centre
www.seabird.org
October 27, 2026 at 3:40 PM
biosecuritylife.bsky.social
Rachel & Reid, 1 of our #Conservation #DetectionDog teams were busy last week on the #FirthOfForth #Islands checking for rats. They visited #IsleOfMay, the Lamb, #Fidra and #Craigleith to check that these sites remain safe for #seabirds to breed @ukcehseabirds.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social
steelyseabirder.bsky.social David Steel @steelyseabirder.bsky.social · 21d
Today we welcomed a very special guest to the Isle of May; the Biosecurity for Life specialist sniffer dog Reid to check for rats on the island. Read all about it on todays blog: isleofmaynnr.wordpress.com
October 19, 2026 at 2:37 PM
davidhoy.bsky.social
We were lucky enough to get places on @seabirdcentre.bsky.social SOS Puffin trip to Craigleith today. Very satisfying to cut down the mallow knowing that it will help access to burrows next year for the puffins.
October 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
true-dedication.bsky.social
This water is our lifeblood. It should be revered with our actions, not just words. Keep our lakes, wetlands and rivers cool and clean. Protect shorelines as biodiverse buffers.
No nuclear heat dumping
No untreated waste
No AI data centres
#waterislife #greensky
Standing in the frigid water of Lake Huron. Shale rock, Craigleith Provincial Park
September 26, 2026 at 11:12 AM
thescottishfarmer.bsky.social
Puffin numbers fall on Craigleith and the Lamb in the Firth of Forth, prompting concern from Scottish Seabird Centre and RSPB Scotland near North…
Fresh concerns raised over puffin declines in Firth of Forth
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk
September 23, 2026 at 3:27 PM
rspbscotland.bsky.social
Puffins are under pressure.

The Firth of Forth is a stronghold for this species in Scotland, but latest counts show a mixed picture.

While there has been a small increase on RSPB Fidra, declines have been recorded at Craigleith and other islands across the Forth 👉 www.seabird.org/blog/puffin_...
Two adult Puffins on a cliff edge by sea
September 22, 2026 at 2:52 PM
seabirdcentre.bsky.social
Through our work on the Lamb - and our partnership with @rspbscotland.bsky.social on their Craigleith and Fidra reserves – we’re striving to safeguard these spectacular seabirds for generations to come.
September 22, 2026 at 2:38 PM
seabirdcentre.bsky.social
The Isle of May, one of the largest puffin colonies on the East Coast, recently reported a drop of 30%. And while the respective 20% and 15% declines on Craigleith and the Lamb are within more normal fluctuation levels, it remains a concerning reminder of how precarious life is for these seabirds.
September 22, 2026 at 2:38 PM
thescottishfarmer.bsky.social
Puffin numbers fall on Craigleith and the Lamb in the Firth of Forth, prompting concern from Scottish Seabird Centre and RSPB Scotland near North…
Fresh concerns raised over puffin declines in Firth of Forth
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk
September 22, 2026 at 2:11 PM
threadinburgh.scot
Edinburgh was built on hard, creamy Craigleith Granola. When that began to be worked out it had to start importing foreign, red-hued granolas from likes of Ayrshire. Sure it kind of tastes the same, but deep down you know it really isn't... You might as well *shudder* be eating Glasgoranola
andyheald.bsky.social Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · Sep 20
Apparently there used to be a tunnel from the Granola quarry in north Edinburgh, that went under the New Town and directly to Waverley
September 20, 2026 at 1:32 PM
oscillatr.bsky.social
Requested one at Craigleith - though mindful the abysmal access from the railway path might not be helped by an increase in traffic. Badly needs dedicated cycleway access, that place.
September 14, 2026 at 9:28 AM
caleydave.bsky.social
Controversial statement; Vandalise your books!

My Late Grandad was a Relief Clerk for British Railways around Edinburgh in the 1950's.
I had taken on some of his books and in an appendix of this one he had marked every passenger station he worked with a tick and each Goods station with a G.
Cover of book: Rail centres: Edinburgh by A.J. Mullay Appendix 1, this page has the first half of a list of stations in Edinburgh. Stations marked with a tick are: Abbeyhill, Balgreen Halt, Colinton, Corstorphine, Craigleith, Dalry Road, Gorgie East, Haymarket, Joppa & Leith North Goods stations marked with a G: Bonnington Road, Currie, Gorgie East & Granton. Appendix 1, this page has the second half of a list of stations in Edinburgh. Stations marked with a tick are: Merchiston, Morningside Road, Piers hill, Portobello, Princes Street, Slateford & Waverley. Goods stations marked with a G: Leith South, Leith Walk & Portobello
September 12, 2026 at 7:18 AM
seabirdcentre.bsky.social
Saving seabirds together 🤝

The Safeguarding Forth Seabird Islands partnership has officially launched! With @rspbscotland.bsky.social, we’ll strengthen connections to Bass Rock and Craigleith across Scotland and beyond and drive action to secure a brighter future for threatened species.
August 31, 2026 at 1:56 PM
rspbscotland.bsky.social
Saving seabirds together 🤝

The Safeguarding Forth Seabird Islands partnership has officially launched! With the @seabirdcentre.bsky.social we’ll strengthen connections to Bass Rock and Craigleith across Scotland and beyond and drive action to secure a brighter future for threatened species.
Group on boat listening to talk while looking toward Bass Rock (out of frame) Event attendee takes photo of Bass Rock with their phone from boat Harry Huyton, Seabird Centre CEO, Heather Reid and Duncan Orr-Ewing, RSPB Scotland Director, stand together smiling in front of Bass Rock live camera stream in Discovery Centre Event attendees stood talking in groups in Discovery Centre
August 31, 2026 at 1:10 PM
seabirdcentre.bsky.social
Always a treat to spot our resident peregrine falcons on the Craigleith live camera!

You can view the Craigleith camera on our website (link below🔗) or in our Discovery Experience (where you can even control the camera!) 📽️
August 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM
seabirdcentre.bsky.social
www.seabird.org/webcams/crai...
Craigleith webcam
Look out for puffins and other seabirds on the island of Craigleith in the Firth of Forth on our interactive live wildlife webcams!
www.seabird.org
August 25, 2026 at 12:36 PM
davemccraw.bsky.social
For context 350k passengers using the tram stop at Edinburgh Park / Gyle each year and 590k trips on the path at Roseburn (not counting other trips eg western general / Craigleith from the north). So while the tram carries a few million, it’s not like only a couple of Karens use the path.
August 24, 2026 at 10:42 PM
warspitefella.eurosky.social
Data from climate studies shows that Edinburgh’s annual rainfall has increased by roughly 10% compared to late 20th-century averages, with winter rainfall spiking by nearly 29%.

Edinburgh plans upgrading drainage in Craigleith & planting 25,000 trees annually to absorb some excess surface water
August 21, 2026 at 7:07 AM
protectthewild.bsky.social
The Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick has launched an immersive exhibit on puffins and gannets, complete with live cameras on the Bass Rock and Craigleith colonies. PETA has responded, pointing out that the Centre shouldn't celebrate seabirds and serve chicken in the same building.
August 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
jonsansom.eurosky.social
Stranded at Edinburgh airport for the night after 3 hour delay led to flight cancellation. No hotel rooms because of Fringe. So Happy Monday! Firth of Forth earlier in day #BlueskyMonday #photography #ECK
Photo across the Firth of Forth from moss covered rocks in North Berwick towards Craigleith island, with Fife visible in the far background across the water. Blue sea, blue sky, with white clouds.
August 17, 2026 at 1:48 AM