Cllr. Finlay McFarlane
@finlaymcf.bsky.social
SNP Councillor for Edinburgh’s City Centre & Culture Spox
Recipient of the Attitude Magazine Pride Award & MABC Campaigner of the year ‘22.
Recipient of the Attitude Magazine Pride Award & MABC Campaigner of the year ‘22.
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Edinburgh City Centre residents can contact me directly at:
0131 529 4863
Cllr.Finlay.McFarlane@edinburgh.gov.uk
Political messages are promoted by Cllr. Finlay McFarlane, 16 North St Andrew St, Edinburgh EH2 1HJ
0131 529 4863
Cllr.Finlay.McFarlane@edinburgh.gov.uk
Political messages are promoted by Cllr. Finlay McFarlane, 16 North St Andrew St, Edinburgh EH2 1HJ
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November 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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THANK YOU to our volunteers & our donor, Alan Lawson & the Seven Hills Race, for +60 square metres (m2) of turf laid today (18 Nov.) on the top of the hill. 300 m2 in total — responding to Erosion Emergency. Statement by the community & local media. @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
THANK YOU to our volunteers & our donor, Alan Lawson & the Seven Hills Race, for +60 square metres (m2) of turf laid today (18 Nov.) on the top of the hill. 300 m2 in total — responding to Erosion Emergency. Statement by the community & local media. @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social
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BRAVO & THANK YOU to all our skilled, hard-working volunteers. We laid 240 square metres today (12 November 2025) in a great concerted effort. The turf came late — and the weather forecast was bad for tomorrow — but the job was completed just in time!
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
BRAVO & THANK YOU to all our skilled, hard-working volunteers. We laid 240 square metres today (12 November 2025) in a great concerted effort. The turf came late — and the weather forecast was bad for tomorrow — but the job was completed just in time!
What a mission! Huge effort from @caltonhill.bsky.social, volunteers from around the city and council parks officers! Massive amount of ground reinstated in front of the National Monument 😎
Time for a hot bath!
Time for a hot bath!
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
What a mission! Huge effort from @caltonhill.bsky.social, volunteers from around the city and council parks officers! Massive amount of ground reinstated in front of the National Monument 😎
Time for a hot bath!
Time for a hot bath!
Cause & Effect ☺️
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Cause & Effect ☺️
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Trust & partners now returfing 240 square metres: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for 12 and 13 November. Please write . FYI @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @scotsman.com @scotnational.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrjomo.bsky.social
COMMUNITY ACTION to combat the EROSION EMERGENCY: Calton Hill Conservation Trust and the Café Calton have bought 180 square metres of turf for laying in front of the National Monument on 12 November. 12 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on 12 NOVEMBER. Write <chair@caltonhilltrust.org>.
October 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Trust & partners now returfing 240 square metres: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for 12 and 13 November. Please write . FYI @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @scotsman.com @scotnational.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrjomo.bsky.social
Have been so proud to support the Truat since it was a Friends Group… local people rolling their sleeves up to protect one of Edinburghs most iconic landmarks 😎
October 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Have been so proud to support the Truat since it was a Friends Group… local people rolling their sleeves up to protect one of Edinburghs most iconic landmarks 😎
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Hey @finlaymcf.bsky.social well done on what you said yesterday during the community centre review. It was helpful for you to be so clear about the concerns. Fingers crossed for the months ahead. Thomas
October 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Hey @finlaymcf.bsky.social well done on what you said yesterday during the community centre review. It was helpful for you to be so clear about the concerns. Fingers crossed for the months ahead. Thomas
Looks great! A brilliant bit of citizen science. Naysayers said the barren ground would be forever so - it only took a bit of muscle and thinking to prove that wrong.
Future looking bright for Calton Hill 💪
Future looking bright for Calton Hill 💪
HERAS FENCING REMOVED. Delighted to report the test returfing/reseeding area done in May is at last reopened to the public. The grass is looking good and we hope it remains in good condition through the winter. We'll be monitoring it. @finlaymcf.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Looks great! A brilliant bit of citizen science. Naysayers said the barren ground would be forever so - it only took a bit of muscle and thinking to prove that wrong.
Future looking bright for Calton Hill 💪
Future looking bright for Calton Hill 💪
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✍️I want to hear constituents’ views on use of the Edinburgh’s Tourism Visitor Levy. While it is great to see the City in festival full swing, Edinburgh residents’ priorities must come first.
Get in touch at angus.robertson.msp@parliament.scot
Get in touch at angus.robertson.msp@parliament.scot
August 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
✍️I want to hear constituents’ views on use of the Edinburgh’s Tourism Visitor Levy. While it is great to see the City in festival full swing, Edinburgh residents’ priorities must come first.
Get in touch at angus.robertson.msp@parliament.scot
Get in touch at angus.robertson.msp@parliament.scot
Huge thanks to City Centre Cleansing Teams for lending some muscle to the Tron Square residents Day of Action! The results are so impressive and speak for themselves. 🧼
July 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Huge thanks to City Centre Cleansing Teams for lending some muscle to the Tron Square residents Day of Action! The results are so impressive and speak for themselves. 🧼
Well The Spurtle knows what’s up!
Really looking forward to seeing what can be achieved in our parks with the council looking to find Friends and Trusts Groups in recognition of their mammoth voluntary efforts!
🌳 🌲 🌷
Really looking forward to seeing what can be achieved in our parks with the council looking to find Friends and Trusts Groups in recognition of their mammoth voluntary efforts!
🌳 🌲 🌷
July 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Well The Spurtle knows what’s up!
Really looking forward to seeing what can be achieved in our parks with the council looking to find Friends and Trusts Groups in recognition of their mammoth voluntary efforts!
🌳 🌲 🌷
Really looking forward to seeing what can be achieved in our parks with the council looking to find Friends and Trusts Groups in recognition of their mammoth voluntary efforts!
🌳 🌲 🌷
This is a big day for me. It has been such a privilege helping Ginnie, Rod and Team Filmhouse since the awful day CMI went into liquidation. A herculean effort from all involved. Now we have to support it with our patronage!
The doors - they did open!
The doors - they did open!
June 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This is a big day for me. It has been such a privilege helping Ginnie, Rod and Team Filmhouse since the awful day CMI went into liquidation. A herculean effort from all involved. Now we have to support it with our patronage!
The doors - they did open!
The doors - they did open!
I know for certain how Tommy Sheppard would have voted.
Chris Murray MP, can disabled residents in Dumbiedykes, the Old Town and Tollcross count on you?
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Chris Murray MP, can disabled residents in Dumbiedykes, the Old Town and Tollcross count on you?
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Could the government's disability benefit cuts be blocked by Labour MPs?
More than 100 Labour MPs have backed an amendment calling for the disability benefit cuts to be blocked. Here's what it means.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I know for certain how Tommy Sheppard would have voted.
Chris Murray MP, can disabled residents in Dumbiedykes, the Old Town and Tollcross count on you?
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Chris Murray MP, can disabled residents in Dumbiedykes, the Old Town and Tollcross count on you?
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
UPDATE!
Lush….! 🌱
Lush….! 🌱
June 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
UPDATE!
Lush….! 🌱
Lush….! 🌱
At Full Council I asked the Council Leader if she condoned arms testing in council parks and green spaces. (A move to ban this activity was blocked on 5th June).
You’d think it would be an easy ‘no’ for Labour, but Lib Dem and Tory bedfellows make for some strange ‘principles’.
You’d think it would be an easy ‘no’ for Labour, but Lib Dem and Tory bedfellows make for some strange ‘principles’.
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
At Full Council I asked the Council Leader if she condoned arms testing in council parks and green spaces. (A move to ban this activity was blocked on 5th June).
You’d think it would be an easy ‘no’ for Labour, but Lib Dem and Tory bedfellows make for some strange ‘principles’.
You’d think it would be an easy ‘no’ for Labour, but Lib Dem and Tory bedfellows make for some strange ‘principles’.
Today @ehyslop.bsky.social and I paid a visit to Oaklands.
Special Schools are close to my heart as my wee brother was unable to go to mainstream. We are both fully committed to supporting these places of learning, mischief and fun.
Special Schools are close to my heart as my wee brother was unable to go to mainstream. We are both fully committed to supporting these places of learning, mischief and fun.
June 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today @ehyslop.bsky.social and I paid a visit to Oaklands.
Special Schools are close to my heart as my wee brother was unable to go to mainstream. We are both fully committed to supporting these places of learning, mischief and fun.
Special Schools are close to my heart as my wee brother was unable to go to mainstream. We are both fully committed to supporting these places of learning, mischief and fun.
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Happy Father's Day! 👨👧👦💙
We want to give a huge shout out to all the amazing dads that we work with every day. 🙌
Today is a day to celebrate the impact you have made, through your love, your presence and the countless things you do for your children.
Thank you for making a difference.
We want to give a huge shout out to all the amazing dads that we work with every day. 🙌
Today is a day to celebrate the impact you have made, through your love, your presence and the countless things you do for your children.
Thank you for making a difference.
June 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Happy Father's Day! 👨👧👦💙
We want to give a huge shout out to all the amazing dads that we work with every day. 🙌
Today is a day to celebrate the impact you have made, through your love, your presence and the countless things you do for your children.
Thank you for making a difference.
We want to give a huge shout out to all the amazing dads that we work with every day. 🙌
Today is a day to celebrate the impact you have made, through your love, your presence and the countless things you do for your children.
Thank you for making a difference.
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RETURF UPDATE: Nearly a month has passed and the grass is looking good — thanks to watering by
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Rangers during the dry, hot days and then the subsequent rain. It still needs protection but so far so good. FYI @finlaymcf.bsky.social
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Rangers during the dry, hot days and then the subsequent rain. It still needs protection but so far so good. FYI @finlaymcf.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
RETURF UPDATE: Nearly a month has passed and the grass is looking good — thanks to watering by
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Rangers during the dry, hot days and then the subsequent rain. It still needs protection but so far so good. FYI @finlaymcf.bsky.social
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Rangers during the dry, hot days and then the subsequent rain. It still needs protection but so far so good. FYI @finlaymcf.bsky.social
The showers aren’t dampening spirits at The Meadows Festival!
Happy 50th Birthday Meadows Fest - I look forward to it every year!
Happy 50th Birthday Meadows Fest - I look forward to it every year!
June 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The showers aren’t dampening spirits at The Meadows Festival!
Happy 50th Birthday Meadows Fest - I look forward to it every year!
Happy 50th Birthday Meadows Fest - I look forward to it every year!
Add it to the list of similarly horrifying and devoid of principal decisions that have been taken by this Labour Lib Dem & Conservative horror show.
Edinburgh Council refuses to ban arms testing in city parks
An Edinburgh councillor has spoken out after a city committee voted not to ban arms firms from testing military equipment in city parks. In December 2024, arms manufacturer Leonardo was given permission to test communications equipment in…
An Edinburgh councillor has spoken out after a city committee voted not to ban arms firms from testing military equipment in city parks. In December 2024, arms manufacturer Leonardo was given permission to test communications equipment in…
Edinburgh Council refuses to ban arms testing in city parks
An Edinburgh councillor has spoken out after a city committee voted not to ban arms firms from testing military equipment in city parks. In December 2024, arms manufacturer Leonardo was given permission to test communications equipment in the Braid Hills. Green councillor Ben Parker said he was ‘disappointed’ that councillors chose to not back his motion, which would have seen the practice banned.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Add it to the list of similarly horrifying and devoid of principal decisions that have been taken by this Labour Lib Dem & Conservative horror show.
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Public safety during Edinburgh’s festival period to be reviewed after Liverpool parade tragedy
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Public safety at Edinburgh’s festival to be reviewed after Liverpool parade tragedy
Counter-terror and public safety plans for Edinburgh’s festivals will continue to be reviewed, councillors have been assured, after a tragic event in Liverpool saw a car driven into crowds.
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June 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Public safety during Edinburgh’s festival period to be reviewed after Liverpool parade tragedy
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🎉 Happy Volunteer Week!
🌳 My motion to look at financing ‘Friends of’ Groups & Trusts has passed unanimously.
🏛️ I’m a proud member of Calton Hill Conservation Trust and so very practically see the impact the volunteers have had. Here I am in action a few weeks ago 😂
🌳 My motion to look at financing ‘Friends of’ Groups & Trusts has passed unanimously.
🏛️ I’m a proud member of Calton Hill Conservation Trust and so very practically see the impact the volunteers have had. Here I am in action a few weeks ago 😂
June 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🎉 Happy Volunteer Week!
🌳 My motion to look at financing ‘Friends of’ Groups & Trusts has passed unanimously.
🏛️ I’m a proud member of Calton Hill Conservation Trust and so very practically see the impact the volunteers have had. Here I am in action a few weeks ago 😂
🌳 My motion to look at financing ‘Friends of’ Groups & Trusts has passed unanimously.
🏛️ I’m a proud member of Calton Hill Conservation Trust and so very practically see the impact the volunteers have had. Here I am in action a few weeks ago 😂
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Last week I joined a public meeting by @ThriveEdinburgh on proposed EIJB cuts to mental health services. After last year’s Third Sector cuts—now this?
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburghs-mental-health-care-crisis-and-the-ijbs-failure-of-leadership-simita-kumar-5154204
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburghs-mental-health-care-crisis-and-the-ijbs-failure-of-leadership-simita-kumar-5154204
Edinburgh’s mental health care crisis and the IJB’s failure of leadership - Simita Kumar
I’ve spent most of my life working in prevention care and mental health services. From my first volunteering role at a care home in Glasgow to years spent supporting people across NHS Lothian and in t...
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June 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Last week I joined a public meeting by @ThriveEdinburgh on proposed EIJB cuts to mental health services. After last year’s Third Sector cuts—now this?
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburghs-mental-health-care-crisis-and-the-ijbs-failure-of-leadership-simita-kumar-5154204
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburghs-mental-health-care-crisis-and-the-ijbs-failure-of-leadership-simita-kumar-5154204