Lifelong railway enthusiast and author, Kenneth Williamson, grew up in Granton.  We walked around Barnton to view old railway lines and historic buildings while talking about his life and memories.  
Kenneth's website: <a href='https://www.trainbuff.net/'>https://www.trainbuff.net/</a>
We met in <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/64xMB5exe8ZKWxaS6'>Silverknowes</a>
The old Goods Yard (now Tesco) <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/pKWjTq2USL14djaU8'>HERE</a>
The former Station Master's house <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/nmsZnt5mZdVGuc1UA'>HERE</a> 
The entrance to Royal High School and the view of the railway line/driveway is <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/49DhtYunG4HXcnk36'>HERE</a>
Davidson's Mains Park is <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/tmjpNSTf3zHeyQeH8'>HERE</a>
The old well is <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/aX8gCSKaUozr7mNe8'>HERE</a>
The Maitland Bowling Club is <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mdv4rXkdCwoY4r5n8'>HERE</a>
The skew bridge is <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/h8MeMbYvCyN9xKws8'>HERE</a>

Lifelong railway enthusiast and author, Kenneth Williamson, grew up in Granton. We walked around Barnton to view old railway lines and historic buildings while talking about his life and memories. Kenneth's website: https://www.trainbuff.net/ We met in Silverknowes The old Goods Yard (now Tesco) HERE The former Station Master's house HERE The entrance to Royal High School and the view of the railway line/driveway is HERE Davidson's Mains Park is HERE The old well is HERE The Maitland Bowling Club is HERE The skew bridge is HERE

Lifelong railway enthusiast and author, Kenneth Williamson, grew up in Granton.&nbsp; We walked around Barnton to view old railway lines and historic buildings while talking about his life and memories.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Kenneth's website: <a href="https://www.trainbuff.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.trainbuff.net/</a>
We met in <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/64xMB5exe8ZKWxaS6" rel="noopener noreferrer">Silverknowes</a>
The old Goods Yard (now Tesco) <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/pKWjTq2USL14djaU8" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>
The former Station Master's house <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nmsZnt5mZdVGuc1UA" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>&nbsp;
The entrance to Royal High School and the view of the railway line/driveway is <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/49DhtYunG4HXcnk36" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>
Davidson's Mains Park is <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/tmjpNSTf3zHeyQeH8" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>
The old well is <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/aX8gCSKaUozr7mNe8" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>
The Maitland Bowling Club is <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mdv4rXkdCwoY4r5n8" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>
The skew bridge is <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/h8MeMbYvCyN9xKws8" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>
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Railways and memories with 'Train Buff' Kenneth Williamson

Binning Wood is in East Lothian beyond North Berwick and is a historic wood.  Once used to build warplanes and then replanted after the war, it's packed full of different trees and was an ideal location for my walk with Jean Nairn.  Binning is home to wide walkways through native trees, a beautiful green burial site and little hidden spaces. 
Jean worked in forestry and while she still works with trees, it's now in a very different - and fascinating - way.  We headed out into Binning to enjoy nature sights and sounds and to find out more about Jean and her love of trees. 
You can find Binning Wood <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/hqXLa9FXZpoDMN6d8'>HERE</a>
Jean's Woodlands Breathing site can be found here: <a href='https://www.woodlandsbreathing.co.uk/'>https://www.woodlandsbreathing.co.uk/</a>
Find out more about green burials at Binning: <a href='https://www.binningwood.co.uk/'>https://www.binningwood.co.uk/</a>

Binning Wood is in East Lothian beyond North Berwick and is a historic wood. Once used to build warplanes and then replanted after the war, it's packed full of different trees and was an ideal location for my walk with Jean Nairn. Binning is home to wide walkways through native trees, a beautiful green burial site and little hidden spaces. Jean worked in forestry and while she still works with trees, it's now in a very different - and fascinating - way. We headed out into Binning to enjoy nature sights and sounds and to find out more about Jean and her love of trees. You can find Binning Wood HERE Jean's Woodlands Breathing site can be found here: https://www.woodlandsbreathing.co.uk/ Find out more about green burials at Binning: https://www.binningwood.co.uk/

Binning Wood is in East Lothian beyond North Berwick and is a historic wood.&nbsp; Once used to build warplanes and then replanted after the war, it's packed full of different trees and was an ideal location for my walk with Jean Nairn.&nbsp; Binning is home to wide walkways through native trees, a beautiful green burial site and little hidden spaces.&nbsp;
Jean worked in forestry and while she still works with trees, it's now in a very different - and fascinating - way.&nbsp; We headed out into Binning to enjoy nature sights and sounds and to find out more about Jean and her love of trees.&nbsp;
You can find Binning Wood <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hqXLa9FXZpoDMN6d8" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>
Jean's Woodlands Breathing site can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodlandsbreathing.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.woodlandsbreathing.co.uk/</a>
Find out more about green burials at Binning: <a href="https://www.binningwood.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.binningwood.co.uk/</a>
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Talking trees in Binning Wood

Easter and Wester Craiglockhart Hills are part of Edinburgh's Seven Hills.  In the south of the city, Easter Craiglockhart is a nature reserve and is teeming with wildlife, great views and a strong volunteer group.
Join me as I find out how the excellent volunteering team on Easter Craiglockhart Hill has been transforming the site with new trees, spring flowers and an island for the pond.  Listen to this first episode of Season 5 to hear about the work that's ongoing and to learn about the new island and the newly designated Iron Age hillfort.
Recorded last year, this episode brings you Spring just when you need it!  With birdsong, primoroses and ducklings the Hill was literally springing into life. 
The Hill can be accessed beside the pond on Lockarton Crescent <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/dCkCq6au6piDGeUJA'>HERE</a>
You can find out more, see what wildlife has been spotted and learn about upcoming events, or join in with the team of volunteers here: <a href='https://www.eastercraiglockharthill.org/'>https://www.eastercraiglockharthill.org/</a>
The Friends have an active Facebook page: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/EasterCraiglockhartHill/'>https://www.facebook.com/EasterCraiglockhartHill/</a>

Easter and Wester Craiglockhart Hills are part of Edinburgh's Seven Hills. In the south of the city, Easter Craiglockhart is a nature reserve and is teeming with wildlife, great views and a strong volunteer group. Join me as I find out how the excellent volunteering team on Easter Craiglockhart Hill has been transforming the site with new trees, spring flowers and an island for the pond. Listen to this first episode of Season 5 to hear about the work that's ongoing and to learn about the new island and the newly designated Iron Age hillfort. Recorded last year, this episode brings you Spring just when you need it! With birdsong, primoroses and ducklings the Hill was literally springing into life. The Hill can be accessed beside the pond on Lockarton Crescent HERE You can find out more, see what wildlife has been spotted and learn about upcoming events, or join in with the team of volunteers here: https://www.eastercraiglockharthill.org/ The Friends have an active Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EasterCraiglockhartHill/

Easter and Wester Craiglockhart Hills are part of Edinburgh's Seven Hills.&nbsp; In the south of the city, Easter Craiglockhart is a nature reserve and is teeming with wildlife, great views and a strong volunteer group.
Join me as I find out how the excellent volunteering team on Easter Craiglockhart Hill has been transforming the site with new trees, spring flowers and an island for the pond.&nbsp; Listen to this first episode of Season 5 to hear about the work that's ongoing and to learn about the new island and the newly designated Iron Age hillfort.
Recorded last year, this episode brings you Spring just when you need it!&nbsp; With birdsong, primoroses and ducklings the Hill was literally springing into life.&nbsp;
The Hill can be accessed beside the pond on Lockarton Crescent <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/dCkCq6au6piDGeUJA" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>
You can find out more, see what wildlife has been spotted and learn about upcoming events, or join in with the team of volunteers here: <a href="https://www.eastercraiglockharthill.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.eastercraiglockharthill.org/</a>
The Friends have an active Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EasterCraiglockhartHill/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/EasterCraiglockhartHill/</a>
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Spring on Craiglockhart Hill

What's the weirdest thing you've ever found on a beach?  Listen to this episode and find out how rewarding litter picking within the friendly Portobello community can be.  You'll also hear from Keep Porty Tidy organiser, Colin Cornwall, on his strangest find, latest projects and his lifelong love of Portobello.  With the usual Edinburgh wind, lots of beachgoers and some giant fake seagulls as well as a few real ones, there was a lot going on, but we managed to find out how you too can volunteer, or just enjoy Edinburgh's special and unique city beach - without dropping litter!

What's the weirdest thing you've ever found on a beach? Listen to this episode and find out how rewarding litter picking within the friendly Portobello community can be. You'll also hear from Keep Porty Tidy organiser, Colin Cornwall, on his strangest find, latest projects and his lifelong love of Portobello. With the usual Edinburgh wind, lots of beachgoers and some giant fake seagulls as well as a few real ones, there was a lot going on, but we managed to find out how you too can volunteer, or just enjoy Edinburgh's special and unique city beach - without dropping litter!

What's the weirdest thing you've ever found on a beach?&nbsp; Listen to this episode and find out how rewarding litter picking within the friendly Portobello community can be.&nbsp; You'll also hear from Keep Porty Tidy organiser, Colin Cornwall, on his strangest find, latest projects and his lifelong love of Portobello.&nbsp; With the usual Edinburgh wind, lots of beachgoers and some giant fake seagulls as well as a few real ones, there was a lot going on, but we managed to find out how you too can volunteer, or just enjoy Edinburgh's special and unique city beach - without dropping litter!&nbsp;

Litter picking at the beach with Keep Porty Tidy

Welcome to this new podcast seeking out Edinburgh's green spaces.  I started by diving into some gorgeous nature sights and sounds right in the heart of the city.  Jim Heath, Chair of the Friends of Easter Craiglockhart Hill told Edinburgh Outdoors about the hill's unique nature, wildlife and history.  From sparrowhawks to overgrown bowling greens, the Hill is a wonderful place to find views, tranquility and opportunities to volunteer.

Welcome to this new podcast seeking out Edinburgh's green spaces. I started by diving into some gorgeous nature sights and sounds right in the heart of the city. Jim Heath, Chair of the Friends of Easter Craiglockhart Hill told Edinburgh Outdoors about the hill's unique nature, wildlife and history. From sparrowhawks to overgrown bowling greens, the Hill is a wonderful place to find views, tranquility and opportunities to volunteer.

Welcome to this new podcast seeking out Edinburgh's green spaces.&nbsp; I started by diving into some gorgeous nature sights and sounds right in the heart of the city.&nbsp; Jim Heath, Chair of the Friends of Easter Craiglockhart Hill told Edinburgh Outdoors about the hill's unique nature, wildlife and history.&nbsp; From sparrowhawks to overgrown bowling greens, the Hill is a wonderful place to find views, tranquility and opportunities to volunteer.&nbsp;

Nature and history on Easter  Craiglockhart Hill

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