If you live, work, visit or travel through the Barnton area of Edinburgh then you may want to look at the 'active travel' scheme proposed by the Council. Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM

This is what I got up to last week in Parliament: drscottarthur.scot/2025/11/07/m...

Armed forces families across Edinburgh South West are set to benefit from Labour’s new £9 billion plan to end the scandal of poor-quality military housing: www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/edi...

💥School Street safety and getting the basics right!💥 A lot of this came up at @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social coffee morning in Slateford/Longstone Church this morning & relates to safety of our children/older residents movements in the community. /1

Yesterday evening, I was deeply honoured to receive @sarcoma.org.uk's “Shining Star” award, recognising my office's commitment to advancing research and improving care for sarcoma patients since my election in July 2024.

I’ve been consistent in my opposition to allowing PHVs into bus lanes. I do however think it is worth exploring allowing PHVs and Black Cabs access through certain bus gates if the data and evidence proves it can aid city mobility. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

I am proud to be one of the 101 Labour MPs backing this - BBC News - Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It was lovely to take part in the Edinburgh Diwali Parade today - it was a brilliant fusion on Indian, South American and Scottish culture.

Exciting times for Edinburgh South West! The renewables sector here is booming, and with the right push from the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, we can turbocharge this growth and lead the way in clean energy jobs and innovation. Let’s make it happen!

This week, I spent time with the Chair of Radiotherapy UK, Prof Pat Price, to talk about a crisis that can’t be ignored: cancer waiting times in Scotland are at their worst on record. Patients deserve better. The SNP must step up & publish a fully funded cancer plan. Every delay costs lives.

A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK... 78% are murdered by a partner/ex Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety In fact, they voted against them...

💥UPDATE💥 Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'. @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.

The £10 billion Norway frigate deal was just the start - this £8 billion deal with Turkey benefits NATO, and jobs in Edinburgh. More deals with other nations are in the pipeline. Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...

There is a great update here on the progress my Rare Cancers Bill is making - "Investment in brain cancer research has been pitiful, but the new Rare Cancers Bill may finally change this". See - www.politicshome.com/news/article...

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Excl: The Scottish Government’s blueprint to resuscitate its National Care Service plans has been branded “another costly SNP talking shop” after it was revealed thousands has been spent on the first three meetings of an interim advisory board. www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

Thank you @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for leading today's Westminster Hall debate and raising the issues faced by leukaemia patients. Our thanks also to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for echoing our call to ensure the upcoming 10-Year Workforce Plan enables and supports the National Cancer Plan.

🪔 Wishing a joyful Diwali to all my friends and constituents celebrating today. May the festival of lights brighten your homes with happiness, prosperity, and peace - and may its spirit of togetherness and hope shine throughout the year.

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This is a review of what I did in Parliament last week: drscottarthur.scot/2025/10/17/m...

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Post Office moves to new location in Wester Hailes An official opening was held on Friday at Plaza News which is now in its new premises in Wester Hailes. The hardware and convenience store with integral Post Office has been run by father and son duo, Mohammed and Amir Arshad, for 16 years but it…

Fancy some new lights for your bike? Cycling UK and KNOG have teamed up to offer some 🌟 brilliant 🌟 prizes for the best dressed bikes at the #GlowRides. All you need is a photo! ##OurStreetsOurNights

Today I joined the fantastic people from Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildfife Park to release a vulnerable species into the Pentland Hills...

The new canopied £850,000 Padel courts at Sighthill will be officially opened later this month with a "community party" - The Powerleague launch party will take place on 30 October from 5pm to 9pm at the Sighthill Club on Bankhead Drive. Details: theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/10/powe...

If you're looking for something to do during the October break, the Water of Leith Walkway is always a great choice — especially the Colinton Tunnel!

5:48am - Getting the first train from London back to Edinburgh.

Job done.

Me on the old Balerno "Cop Shop" - its future is now in the hands of the community. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/10/mp-s...

Kemi Badenoch is too weak to sack Jenrick.

The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth

My day began with a meeting with Laurene from the Lothian Association of Youth Clubs. We discussed the gaps in after-school club provision in Edinburgh South West and explored ways we can collaborate to improve the situation. Watch this space!

After being out all night with her pals.

Disgraceful. All thoughts with those affected. Prejudice, hatred, and violence against anyone - or their property or places of worship - because of their identity is abhorrent and everyone in our country should be safe to practice their religion in peace. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It was fantastic to take part in this panel at our Liverpool conference - I have never regretted choosing to be an engineer when I left school, and the profession still has huge opportunities for our young people. See - www.imeche.org/news/news-ar...

We're back! We've teamed up with @cyclinguk.bsky.social for a Glow Ride on Friday 24th October. Like us, they want to see more women cycling, and for councils to provide more safe infrastructure to enable that. Light up your bike with lights and sparkle and join us at Middle Meadow Walk at 7.30pm.

It was a pleasure to welcome Louise Sandher-Jones MP to Edinburgh South West today. Louise served as an Army Intelligence Officer, and is a veteran of the War in Afghanistan. She now holds the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Veterans and People. She is ideal for the job.

I spoke with the Council Leader this evening, and she agreed that these flags need to be removed ASAP. Edinburgh South West's diversity is its strength. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

Today and everyday, I stand in solidarity and friendship with Edinburgh's Jewish community. Love will always conquer hate.

Well done to Balerno's Finlay Menzies, he took a bronze medal in the men's 100m T72 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. I'm proud to say he beat me many times at Edinburgh Parkrun! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

➡️ Police Scotland has confirmed the successful sale of Balerno police station, which will be redeveloped by Balerno Village Trust. www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happe...

Liverpool ain't that bad. ❤️

It was great to meet with @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social yesterday at #LabourConference to talk about palliative and end of life care - we are so grateful for your support!

🌿 Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social MP for Edinburgh Southwest, along with #EdinburghCityCouncil, to the beautiful #CockmylanePark — a green gem in his constituency where @TCVScotland has been making a lasting impact! 💚 #BetterNatureForAll #JoinInFeelGood

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I am always keen to find new ways to meet people who live, work and study in Edinburgh South West. Today, I was hosted by the Heriot-Watt University Student Union and we had a great discussion with students on everything from Gaza to AI, and the forthcoming budget.

Edinburgh South West this morning - this is always one of my favourite views.

CONFIRMED - No supermarket in Edinburgh South West will sell fireworks. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Today, Aldi demonstrated real commitment to Edinburgh South West by listening to the concerns I raised. They have now joined all other supermarkets in the area and will not sell fireworks here. By working together, these supermarkets are helping to keep our residents and emergency services safe.