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Dorothy Granger told us the shop was owned by her grandparents until the 1980s. Picture: Dorothy Granger. The finance and resources committee approved the community asset transfer, which is expected to be funded by the Scottish Land Fund, at a meeting on Tuesday (April 25). Corstorphine Hill: The great outdoors contributes boundless therapeutic benefits for the mind, body and soul. A breath of fresh air, the sight of the birds and the raw smell of the earth…Man, that’s good stuff! Corstorphine Hill is a gorgeous space with woods, graveled paths and some truly stunning views that really will make you feel happy to be alive. If you’re a jogger or a dog walker, then it really doesn’t get much better than this. If you’re heading to its summit, take a look at Corstorphine Hill Tower whilst you’re there. Built in 1871 and marking the centenary of Sir Walter Scott’s death, this five-storey tower is just one of a handful of interesting features you’ll discover on your journey. The ownership of an Edinburgh community centre will be handed from the council to local residents - a decade after the former building burnt down. he changed the Saturday matinee to a children's version .That meant the cinema organ came into action .

A report before councillors said: “Corstorphine Community Centre propose to offer “a wider range of programmes and activities than previously organised”.

Christine Jardine MP for Edinburgh West said:“Fiona would be a fantastic councillor for Corstorphine and Murrayfield. I’m so pleased she has been chosen as our candidate. The McColl store's closure came after Morrisons announced that it had "no realistic prospect" of breaking even. However, the loss of the local post office has caused anger among local residents.

The finance and resources committee approved the community asset transfer, which is expected to be funded by the Scottish Land Fund, at a meeting on Tuesday (April 25). Read More Related Articles

The Torfin: There is nowhere, absolutely nowhere, you can go in Edinburgh and be far away from a top quality food and drinks establishment. And right here in Corstorphine, that is no different. The Torfin, a smart bar and grill with excellent service and top rated tasty treats, has garnered quite the reputation over the few years it has been in the game. Of course, you could get a bus into town and eat at one of the many amazing restaurants that the city has to offer. But why do that when you have this amazing venue at your doorstep? So book a table, work up an appetite and prepare yourself for something really special. The community centre supports hundreds of local people every week, with a refugee youth group, men’s shed and Corstorphine memories just a few of the groups who make use of the space on a regular basis.This is a tribute to the work of countless volunteers over the last past decade who have worked to keep services going in the aftermath of the tragic fire in 2013. Ownership will allow the Centre to significantly expand its activities and support even more people.” It’s enticing for many to head straight into the city centre when it comes to looking for a property or, especially, a little bit of sightseeing. But, on your way there, we highly recommend you take a look at the stunning stretch of Corstorphine. The recent closure of a convenience store and post office in Edinburgh has revealed the signage for a family-run paper shop that closed more than 40 years ago. McColl's, which also operated as the community post office, closed its doors for the final time on January 16, following last year's takeover of parent company RS McColl by the Morrisons group. The first film I ever saw there was Hobson`s Choice with Charles Laughton. That was on a Saturday matinee .The films were Monday to Wednesday, then