Our Thursday walking group sets off at 10am each Thursday in all seasons. Here are some of our photos of the changing seasons since we began our weekly walks…. Ducks growing up… Many thanks to Juliet from Friends of North Merchiston Cemetery for joining us and showing us round, it […]
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30 young people from Tynecastle High School spent a day doing conservation activities in our local greenspaces as part of their John Muir Awards. Thank you to them for the difference they made and to the adult helpers who made the day possible. Collaboration with Tynecastle HS, The Green Team, […]
Keep Calm and Visit the Canal Bookings are free but essential Thursday 18th May – Led-walk around the canalside awakening our senses to colours and sounds of the canal. Walk departs at 10am, Fountainbridge Square, EH3 9QB, at the end of the canal. Open to adults of all ages, approx. […]
There are many free events, subsidised events and community events on locally, if you know of others not listed please send info to fiona@fcct.scot Polwarth Canal boatThe All Aboard canal boat is also now a warm and welcoming space, with dedicated trips taking place every Monday from 10:30am to 4pm. Come along for […]
Edinburgh Seed Network and FCCT got together in Harrison park on April 22nd between 11am – 1pm. We welcomed people for a seed swap and some free seeds, to learn about growing food and saving seeds in the city, what you can start growing now and sow some seeds with […]
All the information about the Edinburgh Canal Festival Saturday 17th June 12-4.30pm can be found on the Canal Festival Website. www.Edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk http://www.Edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk
This popular event took place on Thursday 23rd and Saturday 25th March with 25 walkers in total. Richard shared fascinating information and there were lots of questions too. Many thanks to Richard for sharing and to all the people who came along. You are invited to join our Canal History […]
Thank you to all the local warm places who have offered their warm welcome to local residents. In March there are some new venues and times and some that have completed their winter programme of opening. The All Aboard canal boatis also now a warm and welcoming space, with dedicated trips taking place […]
Many thanks to David Hicks from Edinburgh City of Literature Trust who led us on an inspiring Literature Walk on 9th Feb 2023. Our route took in the canal basin, towpath, Fountainbridge Library (outside and inside), streets with tenements, railway path, and ended up with refreshments at the Holy Cow […]
Our Canalside walking group are planning to attend this lovely free celebration lunch and walking event for walking groups in Edinburgh, all welcome, book ahead if you can or just turn up! Edinburgh Health Walk Celebration Event Wednesday 22nd February 2023 12.30pm – 3.30pm Saughton Park Drop-in and join us for […]