We aim to use this page to give you more general information about living in the West End

Please Join In

We are always looking for more help please. So if you would like to get involved in anyway or have an idea you would like to implement, please let us know.

It could be anything from litter picking, organising events, keeping this website up to date, or weeding and planting – or you name it. Please get involved, your gardens need you!

Useful contacts

Police Emergency – 999

Police Non emergency – 101

Email – EdinburghCityCentreCPT@scotland.pnn.police.uk

Twitter – @EdinCityPolice

The following numbers are not monitored 24/7, and do not go onto an answer machine, but may be of use.

Community Sgts office – 0131 221 2088

Useful Links

The West End

For an overview of some of the ammenities in the Wonderful West End
– https://edinburgh-westend.co.uk/
– https://edinburgh.org/neighbourhoods/west-end/why/

World Heritage Site

For more information about the World Heritage Site go to www.ewht.org.uk.

For helpful tips and guidance about how to conserve, care for and maintain the part of the World Heritage Site you are responsible for (your flat or house), go to http://www.ewht.org.uk/looking-after-our-heritage/property-owners-guide

EWH have free guides about ironmongery, exterior paintwork, roofs  and energy efficiency and a list of useful contacts as well as guidance about alterations and building works and improvements, if you are planning them.

Historic Environment Scotland also provides practical guidance through a series of free publications (INFORM) – go to www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

City of Edinburgh

For information about planning issues and public services go to the City of Edinburgh Council www.edinburgh.gov.uk or for local matters, contact the West End Community Council www.edinburghwestendcc.org.uk which is a statutory consultee which represents us (the community) to the Council and other bodies.

Other Bodies

The Cockburn Association www.cockburnassociation.org.uk

Water of Leith Conservation Trust www.waterofleith.org.uk