Tracy Griffen
@tracygriffen.bsky.social
Edinburgh-based Personal Trainer, cook & author who owns a fitness studio in Leith. Allotmenteer, runner, cyclist, tree hugger, porridge fan.
www.griffenfitness.com
www.griffenfitness.com
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The Walkhighlands faithful tell me that this walk is the one to share with you today.
Full route and details: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/fyr...
Full route and details: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/fyr...
January 23, 2026 at 9:29 AM
The Walkhighlands faithful tell me that this walk is the one to share with you today.
Full route and details: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/fyr...
Full route and details: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/fyr...
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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We’re back - Save the Date! In 2026 we Pedal on Parliament for a cycle-friendly Scotland, on Sat 30th May at 11.30am - Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh on closed roads.
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
January 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM
We’re back - Save the Date! In 2026 we Pedal on Parliament for a cycle-friendly Scotland, on Sat 30th May at 11.30am - Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh on closed roads.
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
A fabulous place - we dined there when The Little Chartroom first opened. I 💚 small plates at Eleanore - looking forward to seeing refurb.
Maybe with less-high stools?
They were challenge for the short-legged amongst us.
#Leithlife #goodfood #edinburgh #restaurant
Maybe with less-high stools?
They were challenge for the short-legged amongst us.
#Leithlife #goodfood #edinburgh #restaurant
Restaurant news: Eleanore's refurbishment and what to expect when it reopens
www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/eleanor...
www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/eleanor...
Eleanore announces refurbishment and plans to reopen as a neighbourhood bistro
Roberta Hall McCarron and Shaun McCarron’s award-winning restaurant, Eleanore, is closing at the end of January for a refurbishment. It will reopen a month or so later, in a different format, reflecti...
www.businesslifeedinburgh.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:39 AM
A fabulous place - we dined there when The Little Chartroom first opened. I 💚 small plates at Eleanore - looking forward to seeing refurb.
Maybe with less-high stools?
They were challenge for the short-legged amongst us.
#Leithlife #goodfood #edinburgh #restaurant
Maybe with less-high stools?
They were challenge for the short-legged amongst us.
#Leithlife #goodfood #edinburgh #restaurant
I’ve spoken up for Scotland’s wildlife!
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to restore Scotland's nature, and bring Swift bricks into law.
action.rspb.org.uk/page/183453/...
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to restore Scotland's nature, and bring Swift bricks into law.
action.rspb.org.uk/page/183453/...
Ask your MSPs to act for Scotland's wildlife!
As the Natural Environment Bill approaches its final stage, we have one last chance to make sure we get it right.
action.rspb.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I’ve spoken up for Scotland’s wildlife!
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to restore Scotland's nature, and bring Swift bricks into law.
action.rspb.org.uk/page/183453/...
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to restore Scotland's nature, and bring Swift bricks into law.
action.rspb.org.uk/page/183453/...
Spare a thought for fitness trainers in January.
Perhaps I shouldn't have had 2 weeks off strength over Christmas. DOMS is real. Best thing for it is... another workout!
Perhaps I shouldn't have had 2 weeks off strength over Christmas. DOMS is real. Best thing for it is... another workout!
January 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Spare a thought for fitness trainers in January.
Perhaps I shouldn't have had 2 weeks off strength over Christmas. DOMS is real. Best thing for it is... another workout!
Perhaps I shouldn't have had 2 weeks off strength over Christmas. DOMS is real. Best thing for it is... another workout!
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Snowdrops – aka ‘little sister of the snows’ – are beginning to emerge. These nectar-rich flowers can be a real lifeline for bumblebees and other pollinators waking up from hibernation during warm spells of winter weather.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/sno...
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/sno...
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Snowdrops – aka ‘little sister of the snows’ – are beginning to emerge. These nectar-rich flowers can be a real lifeline for bumblebees and other pollinators waking up from hibernation during warm spells of winter weather.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/sno...
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/sno...
January 20, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Happy 12th birthday to Coco, my constant companion, co-worker and best wee friend...
😍❤️🐶
#pugchat #pug #dogsofbluesky #dog #seniordog #cocofitnesspug
😍❤️🐶
#pugchat #pug #dogsofbluesky #dog #seniordog #cocofitnesspug
January 20, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Happy 12th birthday to Coco, my constant companion, co-worker and best wee friend...
😍❤️🐶
#pugchat #pug #dogsofbluesky #dog #seniordog #cocofitnesspug
😍❤️🐶
#pugchat #pug #dogsofbluesky #dog #seniordog #cocofitnesspug
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Meeting tonight, all welcome.
🗓 Mon 19 Jan • 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library
Policing, parks, planning, licensing, transport — plus an open forum to raise local issues. A great chance to hear what’s happening in Leith and have your say.
Agenda & papers 👉 leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports/
🗓 Mon 19 Jan • 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library
Policing, parks, planning, licensing, transport — plus an open forum to raise local issues. A great chance to hear what’s happening in Leith and have your say.
Agenda & papers 👉 leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports/
Meetings
Leith Central Community Council provides a forum for local people to engage with and work for their local community. The meetings are held on the third Monday of every month and these meetings are …
leithcentralcc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Meeting tonight, all welcome.
🗓 Mon 19 Jan • 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library
Policing, parks, planning, licensing, transport — plus an open forum to raise local issues. A great chance to hear what’s happening in Leith and have your say.
Agenda & papers 👉 leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports/
🗓 Mon 19 Jan • 7pm at Nelson Hall, McDonald Rd Library
Policing, parks, planning, licensing, transport — plus an open forum to raise local issues. A great chance to hear what’s happening in Leith and have your say.
Agenda & papers 👉 leithcentralcc.co.uk/reports/
😀 Happy Monday! 😀
A nice suprise and free can of Irn Bru with my messages from @scotmid.bsky.social - apparently it's Bru Monday!
#BruMonday @irnbru.bsky.social #rocketfuel
A nice suprise and free can of Irn Bru with my messages from @scotmid.bsky.social - apparently it's Bru Monday!
#BruMonday @irnbru.bsky.social #rocketfuel
January 19, 2026 at 10:41 AM
😀 Happy Monday! 😀
A nice suprise and free can of Irn Bru with my messages from @scotmid.bsky.social - apparently it's Bru Monday!
#BruMonday @irnbru.bsky.social #rocketfuel
A nice suprise and free can of Irn Bru with my messages from @scotmid.bsky.social - apparently it's Bru Monday!
#BruMonday @irnbru.bsky.social #rocketfuel
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Want to try out a Cargo Bike? Through our Wee Bike Library, adults can borrow a cargo bike for free — perfect way to see how one could fit into your everyday life, minus the financial barrier.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/eSVFkop
#CargoBike #WeeBikeLibrary #SustainableTravel #Edinburgh
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/eSVFkop
#CargoBike #WeeBikeLibrary #SustainableTravel #Edinburgh
January 19, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Want to try out a Cargo Bike? Through our Wee Bike Library, adults can borrow a cargo bike for free — perfect way to see how one could fit into your everyday life, minus the financial barrier.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/eSVFkop
#CargoBike #WeeBikeLibrary #SustainableTravel #Edinburgh
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/eSVFkop
#CargoBike #WeeBikeLibrary #SustainableTravel #Edinburgh
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DEFIBRILLATOR heart restarter for the HILL: We've received a donation for a unit [Thanks!] and @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social engineers (Property & Facilities Management) visited the hill on 8 January and kindly offered to manage the installation. 1/
January 18, 2026 at 4:37 PM
DEFIBRILLATOR heart restarter for the HILL: We've received a donation for a unit [Thanks!] and @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social engineers (Property & Facilities Management) visited the hill on 8 January and kindly offered to manage the installation. 1/
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Irises, 2012 by Scottish artist Elizabeth Blackadder #WomensArt
January 18, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Irises, 2012 by Scottish artist Elizabeth Blackadder #WomensArt
Seed shopping @kingsseeds.bsky.social, woot!
Broad beans
Florence fennel
Musselburgh leeks
Rosella & Harbinger tomatoes
Cos lettuce
Paragon peppers
Jazz chillies
Zebrune shallots
Earlibird sweetcorn
Winter savory, and lots of
Sweet peas!
Happy days...
Broad beans
Florence fennel
Musselburgh leeks
Rosella & Harbinger tomatoes
Cos lettuce
Paragon peppers
Jazz chillies
Zebrune shallots
Earlibird sweetcorn
Winter savory, and lots of
Sweet peas!
Happy days...
January 17, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Seed shopping @kingsseeds.bsky.social, woot!
Broad beans
Florence fennel
Musselburgh leeks
Rosella & Harbinger tomatoes
Cos lettuce
Paragon peppers
Jazz chillies
Zebrune shallots
Earlibird sweetcorn
Winter savory, and lots of
Sweet peas!
Happy days...
Broad beans
Florence fennel
Musselburgh leeks
Rosella & Harbinger tomatoes
Cos lettuce
Paragon peppers
Jazz chillies
Zebrune shallots
Earlibird sweetcorn
Winter savory, and lots of
Sweet peas!
Happy days...
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Get out in nature and feel happier! www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/ou...
Go green in 2026 to boost health and happiness
Connecting with nature – whether in the countryside or city park – is the cornerstone to better wellbeing, writes Tracy Griffen.
www.scotsman.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Get out in nature and feel happier! www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/ou...
NEW WORKSHOP!
Are you regretting entering a marathon (or similar) this year? 😦😦😦
Wondering how on earth you'll be able to do it?
🤔🤔🤔
Let me show you the easy way to prepare for an endurance event...
🏆🏆🏆
www.griffenfitness.com/shop/p/get-f...
#fitness #marathon #training #sportive #endurance #leith
Are you regretting entering a marathon (or similar) this year? 😦😦😦
Wondering how on earth you'll be able to do it?
🤔🤔🤔
Let me show you the easy way to prepare for an endurance event...
🏆🏆🏆
www.griffenfitness.com/shop/p/get-f...
#fitness #marathon #training #sportive #endurance #leith
How to Train for an Endurance Event workshop — Griffen Fitness Personal Training in Edinburgh
Have you entered a long-distance race or event in 2026? Here’s how to ramp up your fitness in an injury-free and enjoyable way. Whether it’s a marathon, cycling sportive, hill walk, adventure holiday,...
www.griffenfitness.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:03 PM
NEW WORKSHOP!
Are you regretting entering a marathon (or similar) this year? 😦😦😦
Wondering how on earth you'll be able to do it?
🤔🤔🤔
Let me show you the easy way to prepare for an endurance event...
🏆🏆🏆
www.griffenfitness.com/shop/p/get-f...
#fitness #marathon #training #sportive #endurance #leith
Are you regretting entering a marathon (or similar) this year? 😦😦😦
Wondering how on earth you'll be able to do it?
🤔🤔🤔
Let me show you the easy way to prepare for an endurance event...
🏆🏆🏆
www.griffenfitness.com/shop/p/get-f...
#fitness #marathon #training #sportive #endurance #leith
What's your favourite procrastination technique?
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January 16, 2026 at 11:19 AM
What's your favourite procrastination technique?
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This is very exciting!
Scotland’s Rosyth to Dunkirk Ferry Service Launches in Spring 2026: A Breakthrough in Passenger and Freight Travel Between the UK, France, and Europe […]
Original post on mastodon.scot
mastodon.scot
January 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM
This is very exciting!
Yes, but will it come down Leith Walk?
I'd love to see that! 🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️
I'd love to see that! 🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️
This really is something to look forward to next year, what a spectacle it’ll be. 🚲
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tour de France unveils route for Edinburgh to Carlisle stage
From Edinburgh the race heads through Midlothian, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to Carlisle.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Yes, but will it come down Leith Walk?
I'd love to see that! 🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️
I'd love to see that! 🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️
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Peat isn't "just dirt"
It's an important natural resource in the fight against climate change, and the main component of the breathtaking peatlands that cover ~12% of the UK.
Enough is enough - sign today
https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/
#Gardening #PeatFree #Allotment
It's an important natural resource in the fight against climate change, and the main component of the breathtaking peatlands that cover ~12% of the UK.
Enough is enough - sign today
https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/
#Gardening #PeatFree #Allotment
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Peat isn't "just dirt"
It's an important natural resource in the fight against climate change, and the main component of the breathtaking peatlands that cover ~12% of the UK.
Enough is enough - sign today
https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/
#Gardening #PeatFree #Allotment
It's an important natural resource in the fight against climate change, and the main component of the breathtaking peatlands that cover ~12% of the UK.
Enough is enough - sign today
https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/
#Gardening #PeatFree #Allotment
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Have you heard of US painter Ida O'Keeffe? Her work was largely overshadowed by that of her much more known older sister Georgia.... #womensart
January 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Have you heard of US painter Ida O'Keeffe? Her work was largely overshadowed by that of her much more known older sister Georgia.... #womensart
I'll be voting for you!
We are excited to announce we have been shortlisted for Leith Chooses funding for our Coalie Coalition project!
Please click the link for further information: leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
@leithchooses.bsky.social
#leithchooses #coaliepark #coaliecoalition
Please click the link for further information: leithchooses.net/leithchooses...
@leithchooses.bsky.social
#leithchooses #coaliepark #coaliecoalition
January 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I'll be voting for you!
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In certain folklore, the hare is a mystical creature symbolizing fertility, rebirth, speed, and the moon, often linked to goddesses. Artwork by Catherine Hyde #WomensArt
January 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
In certain folklore, the hare is a mystical creature symbolizing fertility, rebirth, speed, and the moon, often linked to goddesses. Artwork by Catherine Hyde #WomensArt