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What would you call Granton Waterfront’s new public square?

Residents and visitors to the Granton Waterfront area are being asked by the City of Â鶹ӳ»­ to vote on suggested names, or propose one of their own, for a new public square.

Residents and visitors to the Granton Waterfront area are being asked by the City of Â鶹ӳ»­ to vote on suggested names, or propose one of their own, for a new public square.

The square, to be built outside the historic former Granton Station which together with the restoration of the building has agreed funding of up to £4.75m, will be used for community events and recreation. is part of for Granton Waterfront.

Cammy Day, Depute Leader, the City of Â鶹ӳ»­, said:

The area is steeped in history and heritage and I’d encourage everyone with a connection to Granton Waterfront to read more about why each name has been suggested and cast their vote or offer a suggestion of their own.

It’s important we get the right name for the new square as it’s our intention that it will become a focal point at the heart of our wider £1.3bn regeneration of the area for the community and visitors to enjoy for generations to come, while creating jobs and homes for citizens.

Suggested names

  • Esparto Square
  • Herring Square
  • Howkins Square
  • Leviathan Square
  • MacArthur Square
  • Queen of Thanet Square
  • William Peck Square
  • Station Square
  • Waterfront Square

Published: May 18th 2021