http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Skatepark set to open en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:03:23 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-189996 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:05:02 +0000 chdot 189996@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I personally think it's great that they get multi discipline usage and anything that encourages kids in fun self dependant exercise is brilliant."</p> <p>Yes. </p> <p>ARE allowed at Saughton and signs will say so soon. </p> <p>Allowed at Transgression Park too. </p> <p>Some of the kids/tricks/skills are amazing! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-189994 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:56:04 +0000 TractorFactory 189994@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This is one topic where I generally divert from the common skateboard consensus. There is a worrying animosity to scooter usage in skateparks and even some bans. I think the new Inverness skatepark has a ban on scooters. Citing over abuse of the structure of the skatepark, lack of skatepark awareness and the very young kids unsupervised in the skatepark as reasons to employ the ban.</p> <p>I personally think it's great that they get multi discipline usage and anything that encourages kids in fun self dependant exercise is brilliant. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-189895 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:21:18 +0000 chdot 189895@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Deputation at today's transport committee from Tynecastle pupil. </p> <p>Wants changes to signs to add scooters as users, because 'being hassled by people on skateboards/BMX'. </p> <p>Also called for lighting on path to Fords Road 'could be crime hot spot'.</p> <p>(School has asked for these as part of consultation process.)</p> <p>Man from department says signs will changed "within a month". </p> <p>Lighting part of proposals to Heritage Lottery Fund.</p> <p>'Keen to generate electricity for upgraded Winter Gardens from micro-generator on WoL'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-17084 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:30:28 +0000 chdot 17084@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>AND ANOTHER ONE -</p> <p>"<br /> Gullane Bowl Opening</p> <p>That's right, Gullane in East Lothian is getting it's own bowl. The official opening is going to be on the 27th of November. More details to follow on what is being organised. So keep our eyes peeled on the site for further updates.</p> <p><a href="http://www.skateboardscotland.com/events/2010/11/27/235959.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.skateboardscotland.com/events/2010/11/27/235959.html</a></p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-7845 Mon, 31 May 2010 11:45:51 +0000 chdot 7845@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> New skatepark hailed as 'best in the UK': Opinion piece by Cllr Deidre Brock: <a href="http://wp.me/pGByl-g7" rel="nofollow">http://wp.me/pGByl-g7</a></p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-6475 Tue, 04 May 2010 10:27:45 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 6475@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I took a spin by this morning. Okay, so a fixed wheel road bike 'aint the best idea in a skatepark, but hey, it was fun and I only managed a couple of pedal strikes.</p> <p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4577816408_baa60a2124.jpg"></p> <p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4577811726_c553c9ec10.jpg"></p> <p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4577180849_a509cbaa3e.jpg"></p> <p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4577181817_f8b6fb39ef.jpg"></p> <p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4577183981_c41e621601.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-6314 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:04:41 +0000 chdot 6314@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"PLEASE CIRCULATE AS APPROPRIATE<br />  <br /> Just a short one to let you know that the official opening of Saughton Skatepark will take place 1.00 - 4.00pm on the 8 May 2010. <a href="http://www.edinburghskatepark.org.uk/index.htm and" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghskatepark.org.uk/index.htm and</a> <a href="http://www.skateboardscotland.com/ " rel="nofollow">http://www.skateboardscotland.com/ </a> and  <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/saughton_skatepark/pool" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/groups/saughton_skatepark/pool</a> . </p> <p>There will be demonstrations of skateboarding and BMX riding, a Unicyclist together with a Mountain Bike Display Team <a href="http://www.mb7.com/TheClan/. It" rel="nofollow">http://www.mb7.com/TheClan/. It</a> has now been confirmed that Danny Macaskill will be riding so we are expecting, weather permitting, anywhere between 1500 - 2000 visitors on the day. Skateboard Scotland will provide a soundscape,  DJ and compere the event.</p> <p>Councillor Deidre Brock, Convenor, Culture and Leisure Committee, will cut the ribbon around 1.15 - 1.30pm. <br />  " </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-6127 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:40:48 +0000 chdot 6127@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I'd love to have shot round that on my blades."</p> <p>There were <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/4549390232">a few bladers today</a>. </p> <p>"Do they have an old persons night?"</p> <p>No need - no age descrimination, no closing time. Try before work one day. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-6126 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:31:50 +0000 Min 6126@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd love to have shot round that on my blades. Do they have an old persons night? Not too late of course as we need our sleep. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-6125 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:28:01 +0000 Matchstickwarrior 6125@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Rode past mid morning not long after the opening - proof that sometimes the council can do clever things. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-6124 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:46:32 +0000 chdot 6124@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/4547416713/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4547416713_b8ee468b69.jpg"></a></p> <p>More pix</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/saughton_skatepark" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/groups/saughton_skatepark</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-6081 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:46:34 +0000 recombodna 6081@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>YES!! time to dust off the board.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-6080 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:38:06 +0000 chdot 6080@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Graffiti-pros39-tricks-make-skatepark.6248896.jp" rel="nofollow">http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Graffiti-pros39-tricks-make-skatepark.6248896.jp</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=706#post-6048 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:56:08 +0000 chdot 6048@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Saughton Skatepark will open as of Saturday 24th April.</p> <p>The Edinburgh Council official opening day event is on Saturday 8th of May. Make your way along to that as there will be skate and BMX demos from local pro riders, The Clan Cycle Stunt Team doing their thing and Skateboard Scotland in attendance to run the opening day event."</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghskatepark.org.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghskatepark.org.uk</a> </p>