Postponed due to weather, new date Sunday 1st October 2023 at the earlier time of 6.15pm. Back by popular demand, Family Friendly Guided Bat Walk 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 […]
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2023 (SMAHF) this year will take place from 4- 22 October with the theme ‘Revolution’. Canalside Stories To celebrate Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, FCCT is running a mini-series of workshops, walks and boat trips that will allow people to creatively explore and experience the […]
at the Fountainbridge Library At North Merchiston Club, a huge variety of activities including…. If you know of other community events to add to this page in future, please get in touch with fiona@fcct.scot
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 […]
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 […]