Proud residents of an Edinburgh scheme have complained of being 'forgotten and abandoned’ as their community is left in a state of degradation.

Clovenstone locals spoke to Edinburgh Live to express their love for their community, with warm words for their neighbours, but they called on Edinburgh Council to step in and prevent the area becoming tired and worn down.

Litter and items strewn across streets, overgrown green areas, a lack of youth spaces and burned out vehicles are all issues plaguing the community, according to residents.

Exploring the community, we bumped into a gran and a mother playing with their children at a back green on Clovenstone Park, both of them had spent their entire lives in the local area.

Karen Shore, 49, who works as a pupil support officer at a local prim

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