In Leith this September we will come together to reflect and do more pro-actively to reduce knife crime in our communities, and the devastation we know it causes. I urge everyone to engage in this month of campaigning and do what we can ti make a positive impact and prevent more harm.
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Ben will be hosting his regular drop-in help and advice surgeries tomorrow 28th August 2026 at Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 11:00, and then at Leith Library from 3:30pm.
The surgeries are open to all constituents in Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith and no appointment is necessary. The surgeries usually last an hour, and Ben will see everyone who comes along.
The Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Leith Library
Leith Central Community Council
Leith Harbour & Newhaven Community Council
After reflecting deeply over recent months about my position and priorities in my life, including my mental and physical well-being, I have today stepped away from my additional role as a Minister in The Scottish Government (continuing as an MSP, for clarity). This was a very difficult decision, but it is the right one for me just now. I need more time to be able to attend to other important aspects of my life, and will also now have even more scope to serve my constituency of Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith, which I care so very much about. I’m proud of my achievements in the role and, to be clear, John Swinney and the government will continue to have my strong support, as will my successor. I’m looking forward to this new chapter!
I hope you are heartened by all the good wishes here
Best of wishes Ben, look after yourself:)
Apart from supporting independence, I am polar opposite on politics to the SNP, however on a personal level, I’ve left 2 finance roles due to health issues and extremely poor conditions and can tell you, health always comes first so the done the right thing. We’ve only got one life and we don’t know if there’s anything after it so you’ll look back on this years down the line having made the right decision
Best wishes Ben – and thanks for all your service in ministerial roles. I suspect, from my own career experiences in politics, that I can understand the pressures you have felt, and I offer my gratitude. Keep up the good work for Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith!!
Good and honest which is so typical of you – well done and sending best wishes for what you do best and enjoy most in your role. 👍
Sorry to hear this Ben but your health has to come first.
Best wishes Ben, health & wellbeing always come first.
Well at least you’re staying with us! Thank F for that !
Take care of yourself, hope you are ok.
First and foremost take care of yourself. Glad you will still be looking out for Leith 🏴
Sorry to hear this Ben and hope you manage to get the time and support you need. Enjoyed working with you in Inverleith and wish you all the best
Glad you're taking care of yourself Ben, there's only one of you and he can't be replaced – hope you find the balance you're looking for 🧡
Wishing you all the best, Ben! Look after yourself and what matters most. I do miss catching up when we were in North Edinburgh, and I know all too well how hard-working and committed you are. I hope you manage to find a bit more time for yourself and take things a little easier. Take care, mate.
Best wishes Ben. We are not just activists but also your friends and we are here if you ever feel the need for support.
Look after yourself Ben
All the best Ben all the best for the future.
Take care. I hope you feel well again soon.
Mental health should always take precedence mate. All the best and hope you're alright.
Self time and looking after your mental health is a paramount priority. We need the best of you to serve at any given capacity. Thank you Ben.
Orla best Ben 👍
Good health and good wishes
Good luck to you look after yourself and Thank you for continuing you’re great work for the people of Leith you are appreciated x
Sorry to hear this. However it shows what a sensible sense of priorities you have. I'm glad we're not losing you altogether. All the best.
Best wishes Ben, sometimes in life, you need to press the reset button, I know that only too well. Look after yourself, that's always priority number one.
Very sorry to hear this, Ben, and I do hope you're ok. Take care.
Really good day with Cllr Danny Aston SNP in Duddingston meeting with several excellent local organisations, like Jock Tamson’s Gairdenirden – good years ahead working together.A pleasure to meet Cllr Danny Aston and Ben MacPherson MSP (beards 😉 )
Whilst we walked round the gairden to give them a sense of what we achieve here the Greens to Go stall was busy thanks to Ian, Ruth and the team.
Thank you Hibernian Community Foundation and Hibernian Football Club for catching up this week with Cllr Danny Aston SNP and I – great to hear more about all the new and ongoing initiatives, with partners.🙏🏻 Looking forward to working even more together in the times ahead, for the benefit of the local community.⚓️ #heretohelpIt was great to welcome Ben Macpherson MSP for Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith and Councillor Danny Aston to Easter Road yesterday, showcasing some of the community work the Foundation do.
We discussed collaboration opportunities to continue offering support to our communities.
Thank you to Ben and Danny for visiting!
Thank you Cllr Finlay McFarlane for your pivotal role in securing investment in Custom House, Leith. My team and I have been grateful to collaborate with you, Scottish Historic Buildings Trust and others to assist with this. You took it through and we are most grateful!🙏🏻⚓️
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The fire on Princes Street has caused connectivity issues for Leith. I am working to try to help improve the situation and have written to The Scottish Government asking what additional support they could potentially provide 👇
Ben thanks for your support for the constituency. The trams have been working well and to capacity and the sudden stoppage indicates this. Surely it is possible to run a bus service from St Andrews Square along the track alignment to Newhaven. The removal of buses from Constitution Street affects a lot of people, me travelling to and from Baltic Street and you travelling to your office! Please press LRT and roads department to relieve the TRO at the foot of the walk. There is no technical obstruction to this proposal only paperwork and potential revenue however as LRT operate both busses and trans they will be regaining lost tram revenue with bus fares when they do this substitution!
All it's done is shown what we all knew years ago…. the Trams are not fit for purpose
Due to the closure on Restalrig road the 34 is diverted along Lochend Road, Duke street and Great Junction street coming back from the city centre. There is now no transport links to Salamander Place/Salamander street. The only option is to walk from the top of the Links or the shore which is cutting off people with limited mobility.
A future practical solution would be to close the loop between Newhaven and Edinburgh Airport via Granton-Muirhouse-Cramond (coastal western connection); that way, if there are any incidents in the city centre, we'd be able to bypass them going round.
I think a plan in future is to stable a set at newhaven if this happens again
Reinstate the 22 temporarily. Problem solved.
Hi, I waited for a 34 at OT. 40 mins later no bus. The same with 35. Eventually two 35 arrived together. Putting more buses may not solve the problem. More buses will get stuck in the city center and unable to keep to any timetables
What about the people who are elderly or disabled who live on Constitution Street/Place, etc where there is no bus and may find it too far to walk to Bernard Street, Shore or Ocean Terminal?
Can we all agree that trams are not a sane option for this city, and this foolhardy multi-billion pound tram extension plan should be scrapped immediately?
@everyone any update on this as I’m still waiting to eat my hat!
I would like to know what all the tram staff are doing when they won’t go down to Newhaven and Leith. Waiting for buses is getting very tiresome, as well as the 20 minute walk to a bus stop. Poor bus drivers are being so patient
The pen is mightier than the sword! Factually the trams are operating beyond Haymarket to the West End stop. on a practical note where are LB to find extra buses and who is going to drive them? In addition, even if they existed, where are they going to run to? They will just add to the congestion which already exists. Try being honest with the people in your area and advise them that there is a major problem which cannot be easily resolved.
Too little too late. An effective government would have completed an impact analysis when the fire service left last Friday with action by Saturday. Virtue signalling is the new norm from the political class. I’ll eat my hat if your letter makes 1% difference. Tbf in context, following the two biggest news stories in Scotland right now – going unreported by the censored MSM – is a bigger concern for the SNP.
Less than 7% of normal buses are serving leith. Had to cancel lots of things.
Ben Macpherson MSP for Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith you’re asking for more bus services between Leith and the City but is the current provision bursting at the seams? Simple answer is no!
In the circumstances place people and livelihoods before asthetic sensibilities. It has to be said just send in the wreaking balls push it all in and open street ASAP. I understand the need for historical preservation tenancies, but when push comes to shuv… the cost is to high to the city at large. Who is going to compensate for individual lost business revenue, particularly in Leith and the costs involved to transport network and the knock on effect to citizens, particularly those that have mobility issues who have come to depend on the accessibility and freedom the trams have offered. Perhaps a class action against the city to recover lost revenues will change minds at the council.
You lot told us the tram was the best thing since sliced bread. Own your disaster.
Edinburgh council are clueless. They should be erecting a scaffolding as we speak
More SNP talk but no action a Government of monkey’s run by a Monkey like City of Edinburgh Clowncil run by a circus of Clowns
Good to meet with Lochend Community Growing Project and see the remarkable place they’ve created over 15 years.
Thanks for visiting Ben Macpherson MSP for Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith
I grew up in one of the homes that faces into this. We called that land “the sparey”. Although loved and well used by bairns across generations, it was left unkept and unused for so long. It’s great to see it bring so much benefit to the community now! Well done for highlighting Ben!
As a new member of the community, it was a wonderful day and good to meet everyone who came along. Thanks to all who organised the party and grateful to those who set it all up fifteen years ago. 🙏🌻🌈🌼
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.As a MSP you should be doing more regarding knife crime!
Like many others, I am very concerned about this incident. I will have more to say soon. In the meantime, thank you to Police Scotland Edinburgh’s officers for their response and ongoing enquiries.
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This is worrying 💚
wonder how long the guy will get. probably not long speaking from experience
Another tragic day for Leith.🖤. Too soon after the last one.
Message from the office of Ben Macpherson MSP:
Ben will be hosting his regular drop-in help and advice surgeries tomorrow 3rd July 2026 at Craigentinny Community Centre from 2pm, and then at Piershill Library from 3:30pm.
The surgeries are open to all constituents in Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith and no appointment is necessary. The surgeries usually last an hour, and Ben will see everyone who comes along.
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Piershill Library
Craigentinny Meadowbank Community Council
Northfield and Willowbrae Community Council
Our Local Hero Lisa Petrie. Today marked the official opening ceremony of the The Scottish Parliament session, following the election. Each MSP is encouraged to bring a Local Hero along to this. I was proud and privileged to nominate Lisa as my/our #LocalHero. What happened to her son John McNab was so horrific and shocked our community to the core. Since then, the courage Lisa has shown to turn her grief into positive action is genuinely remarkable. From campaigning to have bleed kits available in public places in emergencies to efforts we’re working on together to try to change the law, Lisa’s proactive response to her son’s murder is truly inspirational.
It is a real honour to represent and support her.
🙏🏻⚓️💚 #forever22
Truly deserved
Well done Lisa Petrie something you should not be having to do. Proud of you xxx
So Proud of you Lisa Petrie ❤️ xxx
Truly remarkable doesn't even begin to describe Lisa Petrie's courage . John will be so proud of the amazing work you do to help others. You truly are an inspiration. You deserve the award Lisa xx 👏👏🍾🥰💚💚💚💚
Well deserved 🥰
So well deserved Lisa Petrie xx
Well deserved
Thank you so much for nominating me and allowing me to have this wonderful experience, I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work and support with everything and given my John and my self a voice Ben thank you ❤️
Well done Ben, a perfect choice.
So proud of Lisa Petrie❤️
Ye done a guid thing there bud…
Any word on an explanation from the judge who bailed the animal that murdered John
Well done Lisa xxxx
Very well deserved xxx
A true inspiration to your son John, will be so proud of you, and behind you all the way, absolutely amazing, @Lisa Petrie. 😇😇
What a wonderful tribute to an inspirational woman 🙏💚 well done Lisa your son would be so proud of you ❤️
Well done Lisa Petrie
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So very well deserved Lisa ❤️
Very well deserved Xx
Well Deserved x
Ben are you asking any questions to Scottish Government about the Leith attacker being allowed out of prison early? Despite being a violent criminal? And also the previous contact he has had with Police around anti Muslim rhetoric and ideology? Are you asking questions around this?
We all support her xxxxx
Unfortunately, I cannot attend this tomorrow as it clashes with the official opening of this session of The Scottish Parliament, which is happening at the same time and I must attend – I wish Stand Up To Racism – Edinburgh and all taking part well, as together we amplify unity, hope and solidarity.❤️ I’ll be with you in spirit!✨ Persevere.⚓️
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Message from the office of Ben Macpherson MSP:
Ben will be hosting his regular drop-in help and advice surgeries tomorrow 26th June 2026 at Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 11:00, and then at Leith Library from 3:30pm.
The surgeries are open to all constituents in Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith and no appointment is necessary. The surgeries usually last an hour, and Ben will see everyone who comes along.
The Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Leith Library
Leith Central Community Council
Leith Harbour & Newhaven Community Council
That will be a wasted trip there then. !!!
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.On Friday I was at Edinburgh Annandale Mosque to catch up with the congregation. Shockingly and horrifically, that night the awful attack happened in our area. Today I was back at the mosque with FM John Swinney to reemphasise our solidarity with our Scottish Muslim community at this difficult time. I am here for everyone in our constituency – as, with love and in unity, we stand up to those who seek to sow division and engage in hate. Together we are stronger, together #WeAreScotland. 🏴✨❤️
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🫡 I appreciate your dedication to unity and solidarity with the Scottish Muslim community during this difficult time, it truly shows your character
Thank you, Ben for supporting the Muslim communities in Edinburgh and your vision to model Edinburgh as a intercultural city
Wot a load of crap
I'm relieved and pleased that Marionville Fire Station will be saved, thanks to a decision by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s board. Along with many others, I have advocated strongly and passionately for a fire station to be maintained at Marionville to meet current demands and future needs, and to keep response times as short as possible in a local emergency. Recent fires on Arthur's Seat and at Sleigh Drive have again underlined the importance of where Marionville station is located, how brave and effective the fire officers based there are, and why this local asset must be retained. I pay tribute to everyone involved in the campaign to save the station, and we will keep making the case for investment in it to secure its future.
Thank you FBU East of Scotland, Living Rent Edinburgh, Craigentinny Meadowbank Community Council, Northfield and Willowbrae Community Council and everyone else who’s engaged with me about this issue and campaigned constructively to save the station. We persevere.
Great news Welldone
Good news, my dad Douglas Macpherson was stationed there many years ago 😊
Im fairly sure it was all the members of the public who took time out to campaign, put up fliers etc & its them that should be praised but yeah you take the glory 😤. Tell me exactly what you done to support this!. Im so glad that the firestation will stay open but it needs continous support from yourself to ensure the same thing doesn't happen a year from now
Will you please get soft play area foot leith sorted the weeds are horrendous absolutely disgrace
amazing news 👏🏼👏🏼
Brilliant news 🚒🚒👏
Brilliant news
Excellent , thank you 🙏
Brilliant news.
Great outcome from the meeting today re Marionville Fire Station . The next step must be a new build on the same property just like Liberton . Hopefully this happens 🚒🙏
Thank you, thank you to everyone involved in the campaign to save Marionville. 🙏🏻😁👍
Thank goodness – well done everybody, and thanks for your support Ben! Now – can you get the Scottish Government to fund the SFRS properly?
The fact that the fight had to be fought is mindboggling, but very good news.
Ben – I have just read the decisions from SFRS regarding Marionville and it very much reads like this decision is simply a “postponement” of the closure and not a decision to “save” the station. Can you please clarify?
I’m overjoyed with this news. I’ve been supporting this station as an emergency services supporter, I’m a photographer and videographer and I’m glad they are staying open as they are the closest to Arthur seat.
Oh I love this
But for how long?
So glad to hear this 👏
Still missing two pumps and a height in Fife. 🤔
Great news 👏🏼👏🏼
Marionville 🚒 update! new houses 🏠 new college campus 🏩🛌
Wonderful news. No time for nitpicking, just celebrate.
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.Ben please let me know if anything is being organised to allow the community to express their outrage at these attacks.
There are a lot of posts that cover this incident. The whole thing is tragic, the attacks on innocent people andthe context that leads an individual to believe attacking people is the right thing to do. What is also really scary is the number of comments on some posts that back the attacker. What happened to our shared humanity? Politics of division has no winners and yet… This kind of politics will be defeated and strong statements from leaders will help pave the way. Thank you for sharing.
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.Diversity + Love + Unity = #leith. #commonhumanity ❤️#onescotland 🏴 #persevere ⚓️
Well said Ben, you would be made welcome at Leith Baptist Churc, Madeira St too. ❤️🙏
Very well said young man. However, it's the SNP that created a lawless Scotland. Think about that.
I have been in Scotland being a settled person speaking perfect Scottish having more Scottish friends than others. I believe and am proud to say that Scottish folk are kind. These negative elements in any society do not represent the actual face of it. I have witnessed Scottish people come forward against racism & hate crime before and look at this video. Scotland is pure Love & Beauty. Continue being Scottish guys 👌🏼
Hmmm I think I can smell 💩
Never heard you saying you went to church if you have when and where?
Do you come from leith cause I do I live here work in the community in leith walk and guess what I feel safe I will go to my work tomorrow as u did yesterday and will do today either take care of them selfs and each other even MR sing has a place in the leith heart so jog on mate
Definitely not a terror attack!!
Retaliation?
Why did you not do the same video in March when it was the other way round
Don't think it was mate
Well said Ben. The Leith community knows how to come together when its needed
Love with the Police tape right behind you😂
Nice words But Its SNP who Has problem to support and empower Police in laws, tools and People …So situations like this wouldn't take place in the first place… Its SNP whos waiting for people to get hurt first to change whole bunch of laws that block police from chaseing balaclava thughs on bikes ETC… there's no prevention on crime in scotland there's only reaction to it… and as you can see Its Too late for many people who got hurt alredy.. SNP will say few nice words but hey lets see hum much more society can handle…
People are waking up
Wonderful words , great work Ben , please keep this good work up , you got our full support, together we can defeat the hate preachers , Scotland is not racist and have no place for  racism . 
How about the 12 year old that Swinney accused, never heard you speak up then
Unity feels in short supply.
Nice to see police scotland doi g their job but itbworks both ways. Dont see them rushing out to protect the rest of us. Its no wonder people are getting pissed off.
And he never mentioned independence.
This 'diversity ' eutopia isn't really working to plan is it
That’s excellent Ben!!! So eloquent… and you said it all!!! 💕💕
There’s diversity and there’s takeover
Has the SNP dropped the independence referendum.
Didn't take him long to throw out the diversity 🤣
I support you and SNP 100%
What happened last night in our community (and elsewhere in the city) was incredibly concerning. Thank you to Police Scotland Edinburgh for their rapid and robust response. My thoughts are with those hurt and affected by this horrific situation. We will not let hate, discrimination and violence divide us! I will have more to say about this soon. Please report any information you may have to the police: www.scotland.police.uk/.
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.As the constituency MSP, I'm very glad to see that it looks likely that Marionville Fire Station will be saved, and I will be relieved if and when this is confirmed by the SFRS board on Monday. Along with many others, I have advocated strongly and passionately for a fire station to be maintained at Marionville to meet current demands and future needs, and to keep response times as short as possible in a local emergency. Recent fires on Arthur's Seat and at Sleigh Drive have again underlined the importance of where Marionville station is located, how brave and effective the fire officers based there are, and why this local asset must be retained. I pay tribute to everyone involved in the campaign to save the station, and we will keep making the case for it to secure itsEdinburgh Evening Newsening News: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-marionville-fire-station-saved-from-closure-at-lea…Scottish Fire and Rescue Serviceue Service: www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/sfrs-board-to-consider-service-delivery-review-recommenCraigentinny Meadowbank Community CounciltNorthfield and Willowbrae Community Councilty Council
Brilliant news. Marionville serves such a built up area of Edinburgh it would be mad to close it down.
The problem with emergency services is you can say "they only handled X call outs last year, we can cope with that using resources elsewhere", which works, until the day, the incident, when it doesn't work. Then you realise, "oh wait, we could really have done with extra people, extra equipment", but by then it's too late. Lives have been lost, lives that could have been saved, if you hadn't cut the people or equipment……. You need reserves, you need spares, hoping you never do need them, but you must have them for that day they are needed
Well done
They need to keep this station open especially after the building fire on the Lochend Road/Sleigh Drive a couple of weeks ago.
Fantastic news! Thank you
Brilliant!!
Its a great outcome!
Great news.
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Sadly another oneset to close, need a march from frire station to firestation raising funds for firefighters/for the work involved but also direct action by firefighters in protest.
Great news xx
Well done
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.Good to be Leith Festival Gala Day (forgot to take a photo though) – great to catch up with so many folk and thanks to all the volunteers, participants and organisers.🙏🏻❤️⚓️
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.Good to attend Leith Walk Primary School’s summer fair yesterday, as part of their 150th celebrations. Thanks to all involved.
Friends of Leith Walk Primary School
I did my teaching practice there in 1965.
Thank you very much to all the emergency services who have been responding to this fire – if you’ve been affected by the incident then please let me know if I can be of assistance in the period ahead.
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Yes please, can you chase Scottish Water as to why the fire hydrant at the top of Restalrig Square, EH7 6EZ was NOT working Firemen were delayed by 20/30mins from tackling this fire They had to run their hoses from Sleigh Drive all the way to Restalrig Crescent
Help and advice surgeries today at Craigentinny Community Centre and Piershill Library – I’ll be doing these on the first Friday of the month going forward. No appointment necessary.
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the library at the front could do with a lick of paint and the front tidied up – K
graffiti and tag removal as well – k
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted.Message from the office of Ben Macpherson MSP:
Ben will be hosting his regular drop-in help and advice surgeries tomorrow 5th June 2026 at Craigentinny Community Centre from 2pm, and then at Piershill Library from 3:30pm.
The surgeries are open to all constituents in Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith and no appointment is necessary. The surgeries usually last an hour, and Ben will see everyone who comes along.
Craigentinny Meadowbank Community Council
Northfield and Willowbrae Community Council
We’re so pleased to have Ben Macpherson SNP for Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith, Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education with us this evening to celebrate the #YLSAwards!
We’re grateful for his continued support for Scotland’s youth work sector, and for the recognition he’s given to the vital role youth work plays in young people’s lives, learning, wellbeing and communities 🙌