What the candidates are saying - Workers Party of Scotland

We asked all political parties to set out their position on the future of the Roseburn Path ahead of the Scottish elections, and we welcome the responses received.

Several candidates have given strong, clear commitments to protect the path as a valued green corridor and safe, accessible route for walking, wheeling and cycling. These responses recognise the path’s importance to the local community and align closely with our call to safeguard it for future generations.

We were delighted that the Workers Party of Scotland offered their full support for retaining the Roseburn Path.

Abu Meron, Workers Party candidate for Edinburgh Northern

"I want to be clear that I am in favour of protecting the Roseburn Path. It is a vital asset for Edinburgh Northern, providing a safe, traffic-free route for walking, wheeling and cycling, while also serving as an important green corridor for local communities and wildlife. Spaces like this are not easily replaced once lost.

While I recognise the need to improve and expand public transport, including tram infrastructure, this must not come at the cost of well-established and widely used community resources. Development should enhance our city, not remove the very spaces that contribute to people’s health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

I fully support retaining the Roseburn Path as a continuous, traffic-free active travel route. Any transport planning must work around preserving such routes, not overriding them. With the right approach, it is possible to invest in public transport while also protecting green spaces and active travel networks.

If elected, I would advocate strongly for alternatives that avoid the loss or fragmentation of the Roseburn Path. I would also ensure that the voices of local residents are properly heard and taken seriously in any final decision.

I stand with the community in recognising the value of the Roseburn Path and the need to protect it for current and future generations."

Watch Abu Meron's video on the Roseburn Path