Historic Clock's Comeback: Edinburgh's Tollcross Junction

0:00A historic clock from 1901 at Edinburgh's busy toll-crossed junction could soon make a comeback. Removed in March 2022 after a crack was found in its base, it's been in storage for four years now. City officials want to restore this James Richie and Sun's timepiece using 72,572 pounds from the Common Good. Fund. The Finance Committee meets April 28th to approve the cash, speeding things up since Junction Upgrades got delayed. Restoration work could kick off as early as May, with non-money details handled by the Culture Committee. This follows a push last December when Councillor Finlay McFarland called further weights unacceptable. Locals have been vocal, much like when the council yanked in 1974 for road changes and face backlash, putting it back quick. It's like the Portobello town hall clock, restored last year after 20 plus years down, using the same fund. Instead of the old spot in the Junction to risky for damage and upkeep, they're scouting new locations with stakeholders.

1:00Provisional slats are booked May through August for fixes while hunting reinstall funds and checking listed building rules. The clock's back by April 20th, 27, or later. Edinburgh's got 27 public clocks, but only 24 running now, plus others in storage. This one's evolved from pendulum to electric over decades, marking the tram hub era. Fingers crossed it ticks on soon in a safer spot. Edinburgh news. Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.