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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
You are invited to join us on board the Lochrin Belle at Harrison Park West Pontoon to enjoy some festive nature crafting. Create small items to take home as gifts and natural tree decorations for decorating our tree together in Harrison Park West. Festive Nature Crafting and Tree Decorating Harrison […]
Three years, 150 walks, celebrated with staff from the Scottish Health Walk Network, our Volunteer walk leaders and dedicated walking group members. Over the past year we have walked to places like the Royal Ed Community Garden, the New Roseburn-Union Canal link path, the Cathedral Labyrinth, North Merchiston Cemetery, Dalry […]
We’ve launched a Crowdfunder Appeal to raise the last portion of funding to build a new sustainable widebeam barge, to continue our private hires and community projects on the canal for many years to come. Check out the campaign page that has more details and choose to donate, or select […]
COOL BREEZES A lovely sunny warm day followed by cool breezes. What’s not to love? Walking around Edinburgh with so much to observe and enjoy. © Elaine A Harris Dalry Colonies…a quiet oasis in the City… old stone built properties.. history in every stone…trees.. and trailing honeysuckle… surprise sunflowers […]
Meet at the big purple boat on Fountainbridge green EH11 1BF Refreshments on the Lochrin Belle canal boat after the walk booking your free place is recommended, remaining spaces allocated on the day booking link, https://forms.office.com/e/XxuM0NQ8VD Any questions, check our FAQs below, or contact Fiona@fcct.scot 07706580147 Our Walking Group is […]