Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust loves to organise events that connect people to community and place they live, work or play in! We especially focus on activities that bring people together and our events often have a wellbeing, outdoor or creative focus.
Our flagship event, Edinburgh Canal Festival, is held on the third Saturday in June and has its own website.
If you have an idea for an event, get in touch and let us know!
| Event Name | Date (2025) | Time | Location | Description (click the links for more details) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuning in – a guided bird walk for women | Sat 13 September | 11.30am | Meet at the North Merchiston Club | Limited FREE Places – please RSVP. |
| Bat and Wildlife cruises | Wed 17th September | 5.30pm and 7pm | starting at Fountainbridge Green (on board Lochrin Belle) | BOOKING ESSENTIAL! |
| FCCT AGM | Thurs 25 Sept | 5-6pm | Edinburgh Printmakers | All details, documents and RSVP here |
| Inspiration Walk | Wed 24 Sept | 10am | starting at Lochrin Belle canal boat | BOOKING ADVISED (FREE) |
| Pumpkins in the Park | Sat 25 October | afternoon | Harrison Park | Outdoor fun in the park! more details soon. |
| Flotilla of Light | Sat 8 November | approx 6-7pm | Harrison Park to Lochrin Basin | Community flotilla! more details in due course. |
So far in 2025, here’s the (mainly) free community events FCCT have organised:
– Mushroom Workshop (Jan)
– First Signs of Spring greenspace event (Feb)
– ‘Herbclipse’ greenspace event (March)
– Promenade Performance (with mermaid!) (April)
– Community picnic in the park (April)
– Edinburgh 900 Celebration Cruises (April)
– Community Heritage Cruise (May)
– Canalside Animals (May)
– Edinburgh Canal Festival (June)
– Canalside Women’s Greenspace Circle (June/July)
– Edinburgh Canal Raft Race and Big Boat Rides (August)
– Canal History Walk (Sept)
– Bat Walk, Harrison Park (Sept)
