Back by popular demand, Family Friendly Guided Bat Walk Saturday pm 5th September 2026 Harrison Park West with Graeme Wilson, Ecologist Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust and Friends of Harrison Park Donations towards cost of event, conservation work and local projects welcome. You can donate by card in advance using the link […]
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Coming soon in September Walking with Strength and Balance Gentle Walking Group with Strength and Balance Movements Suitable for those with long term health conditions, older adults or anybody wanting gentle exercise in a friendly environment. 30-40 mins of gentle activity with rest in a beautiful canalside space followed by […]
We are pleased to bring back boat trips on Lochrin Belle, All Aboard and Waterwitch canal boats as a part of Edinburgh Canal Festival Summer events. This trip leaves from Leamington Lift Bridge area and cruises to Harrison Park and returns. The cruise is approximately 45 minutes. Come and enjoy […]
Now we’re getting ready for the grand finale of our summer programme – the Raft Race on Saturday 22 August, 12-4pm! Join us for an afternoon of excitement, laughter and community spirit, with special guest Andy Chung, canal boat trips, and plenty of fun for all ages. Whether you’re cheering on the rafts or […]
Writings, comments and photos from the Canalside Inspiration Walks and Inspiration Cruise in 2026 Words for walking: saunter, stroll, wander, dash, stride, trot, pace, soujourn, trundling, spomp, pilgrimage, hike The Wooden gate Wooden gate on the opposite side of canal A secret garden? Pink foxgloves peeping over the top Beckoning […]
You are invited to join us for some gentle summer wildlife walks with various themes Wednesday 22nd July 11 am Bumblebees, meet at Fountainbridge Green Wednesday 29th July 7pm Swifts, meet at Fountainbridge Green Wednesday 5th August 11am Butterflies, meet at Polwarth Church Garden Each walk has a theme and […]
Wednesdays 1.30pm Meet and finish at Fountainbridge library Tea/coffee/ juice, fruit/ shortbread at end of walk Free of charge come for the whole block or just one, please sign up to note your interest just in case plans change. Any questions see FAQs below or contact fiona@fcct.scot or text or phone 07706580147 […]
Picnic in the Park Harrison Park West Saturday 25th July 12-3pm share a picnic, music, on the water activities, stalls Is you community group hoping to have a stall in Picnic event? here is a link to fill out. Edinburgh Canal Festival – Picnic in the Park Sat 25th JUL 2026 (12-4pm) […]
Collect a free Canal Festival Zine at one of our events or download you copy below Here is a preview of some of the programme pages for June more about the Edinburgh Canal Festival on our canal fest website www.edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk Look forward to seeing you at one of our events […]
We are fundraising to build a new electric community boat. This will save CO2 emissions, be almost silent to run so you will see more wildlife from it and be more comfortable. The new boat will be the first of its kind in Scotland with renewable energy features. We are […]