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#Rail200 exhibition 3 Nov-6 Dec #Balerno library

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Headline of article.. Railway 200 – Celebrating the History of the Balerno Branch Railway Organiser The City of Edinburgh Libraries Venue 210 Lanark Road West, Currie, Edinburgh, EH14 5NX, United Kingdom Dates 6 November 2025 to 3 December 2025 Further information Open to the public, no booking required Email: currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk or 0131 529 5609 Article... In conjunction with Railway 200 we are bringing together a unique railway exhibition at Currie Library celebrating the history of the former branch line known as the Balerno Loop which was part of the Caledonian Railway. It will focus on the former stations Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green and Colinton as well as the mills which formed part of this historic railway branch. We will also be hosting a special talk by the Colinton Tunnel organisation – Scotland’s largest historical mural. You will learn about the people who helped build these communities through the railway in a golden era of steam and engineering. We will showcase digital displays, working models and interesting topics on local history whilst celebrating 200 years of railways within the UK. The exhibition will take place within Currie Library – 210 Lanark Road West, Currie, Edinburgh from Thursday 6th November to Wednesday 3rd December 2025. Opening times Monday and Wednesday 1pm – 8pm , Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 10pm-5pm. This free exhibition is aimed at anyone who has an interest in railway history and how railways helped build local communities in a bye gone era. It will also feature an extensive collection of books about railways past present and future which can be borrowed through a library membership. Photo of Colinton Tunnel mural by Gregor STeele, first prizewinner in the recent Spokes competition... http://www.spokes.org.uk/2025/10/my-favourite-bike-ride-spokescomp-results/
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
krowmedy.bsky.social
Attended the "Captain's meeting" for the Edinburgh Chess league yesterday at the Slateford Bowling Club to fix the coming chess season's schedule. The bowling club is located right below the Slateford aquaduct that I frequently cycle on while traveling to Balerno and such. #edinburgh
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
krowmedy.bsky.social
Yesterday I decided to cycle up to the starting point of the Water of Leith Walkway at Balerno. It's quite the ride going over the Slateford Aquaduct, Colinton tunnel, and then seeing the Balerno country side.
May 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
neilginscotland.bsky.social
Exactly right. I had noticed this when I cycle along Lanark rd in from balerno. Gridlock to Gillespie junction and at slateford. Rush HR and school run is terrible. Need to reduce school driving. Plenty of opportunity for active travel as well
March 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM