We are pleased to bring back boat trips on Lochrin Belle, All Aboard and Panacea 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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Inspiration Cruise Wednesday 10th June 2026 11am -1pm Come on board the Lochrin Belle and get your creativity flowing on a 2 hour cruise with local resident and writer Sandy Bennett-Haber. Sandy will lead the group through site specific writing prompts aimed to get your creativity flowing while we explore […]
Our next Greenspace group event takes place on Sunday 31st May, 11am–1pm. Meet at Gorgie Farm for a tour and learn from their established garden, then bring cuttings and plants to Garden@the Snake to plant there. where? start at 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH11 2LA finish at https://maps.app.goo.gl/g8bT6yWsEmZPXy8z8 (get in […]
Join us on 6th May for a city-wide Edinburgh Buggy Walk, bringing together groups from across the city to mark World Maternal Mental Health Day, in partnership with Kin Collective and Edinburgh Birth and Baby. We’ll then continue with a six-week block of walks, taking place every Wednesday at 1:30pm, starting 20th May through to 24th […]
Thursday 14th May 1pm -5pm Lochrin Belle, Waterwitch, Panacea and All Aboard You are welcome to step onboard and meet our crews and discover more about the volunteering opportunities available. There will be free tea and coffee
Sunday 3rd May 2026 11am – 1pm Climate Resilience and Companion Planting talk Sowing three sisters seeds where. https://maps.app.goo.gl/g8bT6yWsEmZPXy8z8 (get in touch if you need directions) All equipment provided, bring gloves/ hand tools if you have them. Under 16s accompanied by an adult Dress for our weather Free of charge, donations […]
Wednesday 27th May 2026 10am Get your legs and your creativity moving on a morning walk with local resident and writer Sandy Bennett-Haber. Sandy will lead the group through site specific writing prompts aimed to get your creativity flowing while we explore the local area. No previous writing experience necessary. […]