Our latest newsletter – 2 June 2026

Welcome to the Granton Waterfront newsletter. In this issue, we bring you updates on important and upcoming events and developments in your area.

Granton Waterfront moves into its next major phase

Regeneration takes shape as works commence

Granton Waterfront has reached another key milestone as works begin on “phase one” of the development.

Over the next few weeks, you will start to see the Council’s development partner, Cruden, securing the sites in preparation for the grounds works to commence, these works will include decontaminating the land, new utilities and demolition, progressing to delivery of:

• 847 net zero carbon ready homes, including 45% affordable housing made up of a mixture of mid-market rent and social housing.
• A serviced site for the new primary school and early years provision. The new school will go on to be built in the same timescales as the new development under a separate contract.
• 14 retail units delivered at key locations.
• Pocket parks, and high-quality landscaping and public realm.
• Sustainable transport infrastructure including new and enhanced active travel routes, mobility hub and new and extended bus routes into the development.

As construction work begins, you will start to see increased activity in the area. This will include the movement of construction vehicles, the installation of site fencing and hoarding and information boards.

Every effort will be made to minimise disruption, with Cruden working to manage noise, traffic and adhere to responsible working hours.

Community drop in session

Meet the team and find out more about Granton Waterfront

A community drop-in session will be held to give residents and stakeholders the opportunity to learn more about the regeneration and the construction works.

Members of the Council and Cruden will be available to answer questions, provide updates on the programme of works and discuss what the community can expect during the different stages of the development.

We hope you can join us at:

4.00pm – 7.00pm
Monday 22 June 2026

Granton Station
1 Granton Station Square
Edinburgh
EH5 1FU

Hear from new residents at Western Villages

Residents share their experience of living at Western Villages

Hear from local residents sharing their experiences of living in the new community at Western Villages.

Western Villages is now largely occupied, with 388 homes for social and mid-market rent providing accommodation for around 1,400 residents. These high quality homes provide much needed, affordable and energy efficient accommodation to help respond to the shortage of homes within the local area and the wider city.

Funding secured for Granton Lighthouse

Funding secured to transform Granton Lighthouse into a creative hub

Funding has now been secured to restore Granton Lighthouse – a 1860s former Northern Lighthouse Board depot – on West Harbour Road.

This historic building will be fully refurbished to create a learning, enterprise and exhibition/cafe space. As well as restoring some original features such as the lantern, the outside space will be transformed into a social space for people to sit and relax and enjoy some greenery. Disabled parking and cycle storage will also be provided.

To deliver these works, the Council has assembled a budget of £4.171 million, with funding secured from the Scottish Government (£2.278 million), the National Lottery Heritage Fund (£0.852 million), Historic Environment Scotland (£0.758 million) and the City of Edinburgh Council (£0.283 million).

Progress is already underway with planning approval granted in May 2026. The full refurbishment is due to complete in 2028.

Granton Gasholder Park Maintenance

Throughout June maintenance work will be undertaken within the gasholder park and on the frame. During this time the park will remain open but there will be small sections of the walkway closed off to pedestrians as the team work their way around the entire structure.