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Please keep in mind that the Garden Management Committee is not the Resident’s Association, and is unable to help in any issues outside the gardens. The below links are for your reference only. Garden Management Committee does cannot enter into discussion, give advice, or, help in any way with these issues; as they are outside the remit of this committee. The Residents Association may be able to advise – see their web site here https://www.mfnra.co.uk
The Moray Feu & Neighbourhood Residents’ Association (MFRNA) was formed in 2022 to safeguard and promote the interests of residents of our historic and architecturally significant streets. All who live in our designated area are eligible and encouraged to join .
Our intent is to be pro-active in protecting the quality of life here and to prevent adverse impacts on our streets, streetscapes, and environment. As a Residents’ Association, we will raise awareness and advocate on issues like:
- Traffic and road safety
- Air quality and pollution
- Waste management and litter control
- Road and pavement surfaces
- Parking
- Planning
City of Edinburgh Council Home Page
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
Planning Department
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20067/planning_applications/755/apply_for_planning_permission
A to Z for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Guidance. Provides information on repairing, alterations and extensions. Contains links to other useful information. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/27028/listed-building-and-conservation-areas
Communal Repair Tool Kit
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20123/shared_repairs/798/shared_repairs_and_maintenance
Historical Bodies
https://ewh.org.uk/
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/
https://www.nts.org.uk/
https://www.shbt.org.uk/
http://www.cockburnassociation.org.uk
Other Residents’ Associations https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/neighbourhood_issues/tenants_and_residents_associations https://www.edinburghtenants.org.uk/
Books of Interest
The Care & Conservation of Shared Georgian Gardens by John Byrom. 2018
The Edinburgh New Town Gardens by Connie Byrom. 2005
No More Corncraiks by Ann Mitchell. 1998
The Care and Conservation of Georgian Houses by ENTCC Fourth edition 1995
The Making of Classical Edinburgh by A J Youngson. 1966
The Moray Feu – A living History in the Scottish Capital 2022 – Sold Out
Video
Simon Laird Bicentenary Talk- Edinburgh New Town and the Moray Feu in context – https://youtu.be/GHxzqlMJ0kQ