The Craiglockhart Woods Group
Craiglockhart Woods is part of a wild and beautiful spot within
the
City of Edinburgh, less than three miles from Princes Street.
There is an abundance of Flora (and Fauna) in the area, with hills,
a very large pond, a stream, and of course - lots of trees.
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In October
1997 the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) proposed the
sale of 1.21 acres of land at Craiglockhart Terrace
for a housing development.
The Community responded by setting up the Save Craiglockhart woods Campaign and in March 1998 the Council agreed to reverse their decision provided the Group could raise the money to demolish a derelict building on the site and to resurface the broken concrete remains of a former curling rink. The money was raised and the work carried out within a few weeks. working in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council to preserve and improve the woodland area of the Craiglockhart Hills Urban Wildlife Site for the enjoyment of members of the public with special provision for people with disabilities” |