Building a Stronger Community Together.
Connecting residents, preserving heritage, and enhancing our neighbourhood.
Building a Stronger Community Together.
Connecting residents, preserving heritage, and enhancing our neighbourhood.
Established in 2013
Supporting residents and linking with the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure your voice is heard on local matters.
Our Mission
Acting as a bridge between community and public bodies, facilitating meaningful dialogue and positive change.
Supporting Our Community
Organising events, consultations, and initiatives that bring our neighbourhood together and improve quality of life.
Established in 2013
Supporting residents and linking with the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure your voice is heard on local matters.
Our Mission
Acting as a bridge between community and public bodies, facilitating meaningful dialogue and positive change.
Supporting Our Community
Organising events, consultations, and initiatives that bring our neighbourhood together and improve quality of life.
Upcoming Meetings
Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month (except July & December)
Monthly Council Meeting
17th November at 19:00
Gilmerton Library,
13 Newtoft Street,
EH17 8RG
Monthly Council Meeting
19th January at 19:00
Gilmerton Library,
13 Newtoft Street,
EH17 8RG
Monthly Council Meeting
16th February at 19:00
Gilmerton Library,
13 Newtoft Street,
EH17 8RG
Upcoming Meetings
Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month (except July & December)
Monthly Council Meeting
17th November at 19:00
Gilmerton Library,
13 Newtoft Street,
EH17 8RG
Monthly Council Meeting
19th January at 19:00
Gilmerton Library,
13 Newtoft Street,
EH17 8RG
Monthly Council Meeting
16th February at 19:00
Gilmerton Library,
13 Newtoft Street,
EH17 8RG
Minutes & Documents
Find policies, public consultation responses, event notices, and other official documents shared by the council. Updated as needed.
Meeting Minutes
A record of what was discussed and decided at each community council meeting. Clear, dated and published shortly after every session.
Meeting Agendas
Preview topics for upcoming meetings and see what’s scheduled for discussion. Agendas are typically published several days in advance.
Documents & Notices
Find policies, public consultation responses, event notices, and other official documents shared by the council. Updated as needed.
Stay Connected With Your Community
Join our mailing list to receive updates on meetings, events, and local news
that matter to Gilmerton & surrounding areas.
Stay Connected With
Your Community
Join our mailing list to receive updates on meetings, events, and local news that matter
to Gilmerton & surrounding areas.
Minutes & Documents
Browse our publicly available records to see what’s happening in your community council.
All documents are updated regularly and available for download.
Meeting Minutes
A record of what was discussed and decided at each community council meeting. Clear, dated and published shortly after every session.
Meeting Agendas
Preview topics for upcoming meetings and see what’s scheduled for discussion. Agendas are typically published several days in advance.
Documents & Notices
Find policies, public consultation responses, event notices, and other official documents shared by the council. Updated as needed.
Minutes & Documents
Browse our publicly available records to see what’s happening in your community council.
Meeting Minutes
A record of what was discussed and decided at each community council meeting. Clear, dated and published shortly after every session.
Meeting Agendas
Preview topics for upcoming meetings and see what’s scheduled for discussion. Agendas are typically published several days in advance.
Documents & Notices
Find policies, public consultation responses, event notices, and other official documents shared by the council. Updated as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about how the Community Council works, when we meet,
and how you can get involved.
What does the Community Council do?
We act as the voice of the local community, representing the views of residents to the City of Edinburgh Council and other organisations. Our role includes commenting on local planning applications, supporting public consultations, and championing initiatives that enhance community wellbeing. We also organise events, raise awareness of local issues, and maintain open lines of communication between residents and public bodies.
What doesn’t the Community Council do?
We are not a local authority. We do not deliver council services or have executive powers over decisions like planning approvals. Instead, we serve as a consultative and advisory body, amplifying community concerns and offering local insight to decision-makers.
When and where do meetings take place?
We meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM, except during July and December. Meetings are typically held at Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street, EH17 8RG, and are open to all residents. Agendas and minutes are published in advance on the website.
Who can attend meetings?
All meetings are open to the public. Residents are welcome to listen, raise local concerns, or participate in discussions. No prior notice is needed - just come along.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Learn more about how the Community Council works, when we meet, and how you can get involved.
What does the Community Council do?
We act as the voice of the local community, representing the views of residents to the City of Edinburgh Council and other organisations. Our role includes commenting on local planning applications, supporting public consultations, and championing initiatives that enhance community wellbeing. We also organise events, raise awareness of local issues, and maintain open lines of communication between residents and public bodies.
What doesn’t the Community Council do?
We are not a local authority. We do not deliver council services or have executive powers over decisions like planning approvals. Instead, we serve as a consultative and advisory body, amplifying community concerns and offering local insight to decision-makers.
When and where do meetings take place?
We meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM, except during July and December. Meetings are typically held at Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street, EH17 8RG, and are open to all residents. Agendas and minutes are published in advance on the website.
Who can attend meetings?
All meetings are open to the public. Residents are welcome to listen, raise local concerns, or participate in discussions. No prior notice is needed - just come along.
Stay Connected With Your Community
Join our mailing list to receive updates on meetings, events, and local news
that matter to Gilmerton & surrounding areas.
Our Local Heritage
Celebrating the rich history and landmarks that make Gilmerton & surrounding areas special
The Drum Estate
Drum House at The Drum Estate, built in the 1720s by famed architect William Adam.
The Drum Estate has been part of Gilmerton’s story for over six centuries. The current Drum House was built in the 1720s by renowned architect William Adam. Once the seat of the Lords Somerville, this elegant manor remains a local landmark. Today the estate is still a working farm and family home, and it welcomes visitors to enjoy its historic grounds and natural beauty
Gilmerton Cove
A carved chamber inside Gilmerton Cove, the hand-hewn underground site beneath Gilmerton.
Gilmerton Cove is a hand-carved labyrinth of underground chambers hidden beneath the streets of Gilmerton. Its true origins remain a mystery – over the years people have speculated it might have been a secret drinking tavern, a smugglers’ hideout, or even a Covenanters’ refuge. This remarkable subterranean site continues to be a source of local pride and intrigue.
Mercat Cross Monument
In Gilmerton stands a replica of Edinburgh’s Mercat Cross – a monument that highlights the community’s unique place in the city’s history. When the original mercat cross was removed from Edinburgh in 1756, The Drum Estate provided it a home for over a century. After the cross returned to the city, this replica was erected in 1882 as a memorial to that heritage. Today the stone cross remains a proud reminder of Gilmerton’s link to the capital’s past.
Our Local Heritage
Celebrating the rich history and landmarks that make Gilmerton & surrounding areas special
The Drum Estate
Drum House at The Drum Estate, built in the 1720s by famed architect William Adam.
The Drum Estate has been part of Gilmerton’s story for over six centuries. The current Drum House was built in the 1720s by renowned architect William Adam. Once the seat of the Lords Somerville, this elegant manor remains a local landmark. Today the estate is still a working farm and family home, and it welcomes visitors to enjoy its historic grounds and natural beauty
Gilmerton Cove
A carved chamber inside Gilmerton Cove, the hand-hewn underground site beneath Gilmerton.
Gilmerton Cove is a hand-carved labyrinth of underground chambers hidden beneath the streets of Gilmerton. Its true origins remain a mystery – over the years people have speculated it might have been a secret drinking tavern, a smugglers’ hideout, or even a Covenanters’ refuge. This remarkable subterranean site continues to be a source of local pride and intrigue.
Mercat Cross Monument
In Gilmerton stands a replica of Edinburgh’s Mercat Cross – a monument that highlights the community’s unique place in the city’s history. When the original mercat cross was removed from Edinburgh in 1756, The Drum Estate provided it a home for over a century. After the cross returned to the city, this replica was erected in 1882 as a memorial to that heritage. Today the stone cross remains a proud reminder of Gilmerton’s link to the capital’s past.
Stay Informed
Subscribe to receive meeting reminders and community news directly to your inbox.
Stay Informed
Subscribe to receive meeting reminders and community news directly to your inbox.
© 2025 Gilmerton & District Community Council - All Rights Reserved