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Paid assassin admits murdering suspected gangster at pub on Hogmanay

Marc Webley, 38, was shot dead by Grant Hunter, 34, outside the Anchor Inn in Granton, Edinburgh, on December 31, 2023.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

The community buyout projects leading Scotland’s self-help revolution

From play parks and community centres to film sets, Scottish communities are using government buyout powers to revitalise derelict properties

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024

Edinburgh locals want 'more affordable housing' in £1.3bn Granton masterplan

The £1.3 billion revolutionary new development is due to transform the Granton waterfront with thousands of homes promised and many members of the public enthusiastic about it.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 4, 2023

Edinburgh dad takes new life path at 40 following tragic death of 23-year-old son

'Rooted In Community' will be open to the public at the Granton Hub this weekend. Several artists from working class backgrounds will showcase their creations in the hope of inspiring others.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2023

No-nonsense Edinburgh scheme pub that mysteriously burned down in the 1990s

The Willie Muir lounge in West Granton Road was one of the capital's most notorious boozers before it burned down in the late 1990s in mysterious circumstances.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 21, 2023

Owner says loved Edinburgh boxing club 'at risk of closure' as numbers dwindle

David Barclay spoke to Edinburgh Live about the importance of the Granton Amateur Boxing Club, and the work it is doing for young children and struggling adults in the area.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 17, 2023

Raymond Rushton: Search for Edinburgh man who 'vanished' two weeks ago

Edinburgh officers are appealing for the public's help to trace Raymond Rushton. The 45-year-old was last seen over two weeks ago in the Granton area of the city.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023

Scots man fuming as community bank refuse him £500 loan to replace fence

Ian, who lives on Boswall Loan, Granton, turned to the Castle Community Bank in the hope he would be granted a loan to repair storm damage after he was rejected from the local council.

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023

Edinburgh man fumes as community bank refuse to give him £500 loan to replace fence

Ian Turner has hit out at the community bank after enquiring about having his wrecked fence replaced after it became a hazard outside his property in Granton.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2023

The tough Edinburgh estate where neighbours had to 'house watch' when locals went out

The West Granton estate was the focus of an ITN news feature as a reporter spoke to those on the scheme about the issues of inadequate housing, poverty, crime and rampant drug use.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 6, 2023