David Key

#SpokesComp 2026 result 🙋 Some amazing stories! @edinburghminute.com @alastairdalton.bsky.social @threadinburgh.scot @lauralaker.bsky.social @marissamacwhirter.bsky.social @marksuttonbike.bsky.social @gaspurves.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social

Leaf clearing volunteers needed 🍂 We invite residents to join the Volunteer Team in the Merchiston Leaf Clearing Project Learn more and get in touch to help out! merchistoncc.org.uk/the-merchist...

#GeorgeStreet #PrincesStreet 🙋 Spokes #TrafficCount ! 🚲 are 1 in 3 of all traffic ! #VoiBikes success ! #CCWEL #MissingLink vital --> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/10/city... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @sw20.info

What happens when you create a high-traffic neighbourhood by removing the modal filters on the Braid Estate… SUVs end up on their side Junction of Braid Rd and Hermitage Dr. Around school pick up time, Thursday 1st Oct

After the “trauma” (😀) of running this year’s London Marathon, I swore I’d never do another. Doh! #AlzheimerScotland #EdinburghMarathon2027 @alzscot.bsky.social

📈 #FlashFlood hits @thebikestation.bsky.social 🤩 Spokes is matchfunding the #Crowdfunder 🚲 helps tackle #ClimateCrisis; but #floods fight back! 🙋 Donate-> www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/keep-us-ro... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social

Our next public meeting is Tues 15 Sept 2026 7pm - Polwarth Tennis & Bowling Clubhouse 🗣️ All residents invited to attend & share views! Register at merchistoncc@gmail.com Agenda: 🏠 Napier Uni reps on plans to sell Merchiston Campus site 🍂 Leaf Clearing volunteer project 🚶Road safety initiatives

So, why has the Israeli-owned Navitas Petroleum been given a licence to drill for oil off the Falklands? @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social

Spokes members' views on #Granton #tramline and #PrincesStreet --> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/09/spok... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @kevin-lang.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @joshpizpom.bsky.social

🥳 Merchiston Ave/Colinton Rd: New project examining this busy junction (near Starbucks/Tesco). It's a key entry for local rat-runs. The Community Council is collaborating with the Road Safety Officer to improve safety for pedestrians & cyclists. We need your views!🚶

👍 🤩 spokes.org.uk is now #MobileFriendly !! 🙋 We specially recommend the #SpokesComp article -> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/07/spok... 🤩 Great prizes @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @bjpaddy.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @magnatom.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social

This Saturday 22 Aug is the Edinburgh Canal Raft Race - free to join! 🏆 Raft Race - come along and cheer! 🛶 Canoe tasters from Driftwood Adventures (12-2pm) and Lochrin Belle boat trips (12-3, booking advised) 🎵 Music and more! Full details: edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk/about-the-ra...

#SpokesComp - new prize! 🙋 @wolct.bsky.social £10 cafe voucher 🙋 Enter now! -> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/07/spok... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @gavincorbett.bsky.social @bjpaddy.bsky.social @sw20.info @davidfkey.bsky.social @simitakumar.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social

Edinburgh Napier University set to sell off its Merchiston Campus but not before 2031/2032 according to their Principal Prof Sue Rigby. In a letter, she said they will undertake student, staff, and community engagement ahead of any transition. We look forward to engaging with them.

If you’ve never seen Black Watch, now is your chance: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

#CityPlan2040 🙋 Phenomenal amount of info in the new @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social @planningedin.bsky.social 'Evidence Report' --> www.edinburgh.gov.uk/local-develo... @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @sw20.info

Never a dull day as a Councillor!😀 edinburghcarnival.uk/pages/edinbu... #edinburghfestivalcarnival

#SpokesCount: ... 🚲 up everywhere! 🤔 #VoiBikes #CostOfLiving @cllrconorsavage.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @cllrbenparker.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrjomo.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @leftwing66.bsky.social @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social @katrinafaccenda.bsky.social

Great review of a fantastic show: www.theguardian.com/music/2026/m...

😍 #VisitEdinburgh "Doing #cycling #walking #bus #tram #train all the same day is cool" @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @visit-scotland.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social @lordwoolamaloo.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @threadinburgh.scot @davidfkey.bsky.social

It was painful but fun! Huge thanks to everyone who donated and supported❤️ 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/david-key

Week to go before the London Marathon. Been busy in Italy with William doing some “carb building” and then in the Highlands doing some “cold weather acclimatisation”. Next Sunday night I’ll be in London tucking in to a steak🤞. Please share the link🙏: 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/david-key

The Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, Washington DC

Another lovely spring day out campaigning for the bright and breezy @simitakumar.bsky.social #VoteSNP #EdinburghSouthWestern

#Paris #election #Car numbers & #AirPollution down 50% in 20 years 👍 Result.. First round big lead for continued socialist/green mayor --> www.france24.com/en/france/20... @edi.bike @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @davidfkey.bsky.social

Another bright and breezy day on the campaign trail for @simitakumar.bsky.social #voteSNP #EdinburghSouthWestern

🤩 Join Spokes by March 31 and you'll get a free copy of #FavouriteBikeRides [in mid or late April - all members will get one] Join--> www.spokes.org.uk/membership/ @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @helenrambler.bsky.social @sw20.info

Six weeks to go! Time for a coffee and 🥐 after a breezy run along the canal. Please share my link if you can, thanks 🙏 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/david-key

Calling all politicos on Bluesky... Still wondering what to get bus users for Christmas? The perfect present would be your party putting this in its 2026 manifesto. edinburghbususers.group/ebug-suggest... (Even if it's 'delayed in the post' till the New Year)

If you know any other community groups fundraising in our local area please tag them here and we will help spread the word! #bruntsfield #polwarth #merchiston #shandon #greenhill #fountainbridge #viewforth @edinburghminute.bsky.social @cllrbenparker.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social

#VOIBikes expands: #Merchiston #Grange #Southside So far: 75000 trips; 200000km @edinreporter.bsky.social--> bsky.app/profile/edin... @edi.bike @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social @merchistoncc.bsky.social @laidbackbikes.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @steveamburgess.bsky.social

👍 "It's made so many aspects of my work easier or even possible. I really appreciate it!" 😍 We helped #AceCouriers get an #Omnium #cargobike ☝️ See our #cargobike grants to local microbusinesses @edi.bike @laidbackbikes.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @fairless.xyz @sw20.info @edfoc.bsky.social

💥UPDATE💥 Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'. @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.

This week I’ve reached State Pension age. In celebration of this, I’m running the London Marathon next year for my son, Alexander. He was 15 last week, another huge milestone given his rare disease. Please donate if you can. Thanks. ❤️ 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/david-key

#Football & 🚲 - #HectorBellerin on how to connect them! --> www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... @edi.bike @cyclesam.bsky.social @rorykoehler.bsky.social @brionylatter.bsky.social @williambovingdon.substack.com @welshracer.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @gedboy58.bsky.social @cameroncoull.bsky.social

This map shows demand for secure cycle hangars in Edinburgh, with plenty of bubbles over #Bruntsfield, #Merchiston, #Polwarth & #Shandon. We've long encouraged residents to request cycle hangars and signal demand to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social - we hope they will soon get the message!

With their limited powers and finance the @snp.org Scottish Government step in to save jobs in Falkirk 👏 news.stv.tv/scotland/ale...

#Tram #Granton-#Bioquarter 🙋Early Spokes thoughts -> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/09/tram... @edi.bike @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @alastairdalton.bsky.social @transform.scot @edinburghlive.co.uk

Reminder! You can still review the designs for a new Polwarth junction and share your views by 21 September . Let the council know if you support the overall changes, which design option you prefer and why, and if you have any other thoughts or concerns. merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

Getting ready for the offical Hailes Quarry Junior Parkrun launch next Sunday. We met with all the volunteer marshals, run directors and a small group of young folks for a practice to make sure we’ve got everything covered & ready for the inaugural event. www.parkrun.org.uk/hailesquarry...

Here are the two options for the junction with Merchiston Ave - the Community Council believes Option 1 best meets our primary goal of improved safety. What do you think? Have your say by 21 September! bsky.app/profile/merc... cc: @cllrbenparker.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @spokes.org.uk

Interested in the process for determining electoral boundaries in Scotland? Have your say here: consult.gov.scot/elections/el...

Please spread the word and encourage your neighbours to sign up for our newsletter, to get vital updates and hear about opportunities to engage. Every voice matters! merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

📐🚗🚶‍♀️🚴🏾‍♀️👩🏼‍🦼We have seen draft plans for the new Polwarth junction design, and they look good! We believe these improvements address our community's safety concerns. 🗓️Public consultation starts later in the summer. 🗣️Your voice will be crucial at this stage – we need to show support for these changes!

Political campaigning in general & by-elections in particular are a great way of seeing bits of Edinburgh (& elsewhere) that you wouldn't otherwise. Tonight, the Rosemount Buildings - what a gem! I assume that someone knows stuff about them - @threadinburgh.scot or @stevenrobb.bsky.social?

Our name may have changed but we continue to work on our various projects to represent and serve residents in the local area, and we hope that this change will encourage a wide range of people from across our area to get involved in our meetings and activities. #edinburgh #CommunityCouncil

👋We have (slightly) changed our name to better reflect the wide area our community council covers. We are now the Merchiston Districts Community council serving over 19,000 people living in Bruntsfield, Church Hill, Fountainbridge, Greenhill, Polwarth, Shandon, Viewforth... and Merchiston! 🏘️🏘️