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Community Events

Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust loves to organise events that connect people to community and place they live, work or play in! We especially focus on activities that bring people together and our events often have a wellbeing, outdoor or creative focus.

Our flagship event, Edinburgh Canal Festival, is held on the third Saturday in June and has its own website.

If you have an idea for an event, get in touch and let us know!

Event NameDate (2025)TimeLocationDescription (click the links for more details)
Edinburgh Canal FestivalSat 21 June12-5pmLochrin Basin to Harrison ParkLoads of fun, music and community activity
Canalside Women’s Circle GreenspaceWednesdays
26 June and 2, 16 and 23 July
6-8pmFountainbridge Green✨ Come as you are. Embrace the benefits of time outdoors. ✨
Details here.
Edinburgh Canal Raft RaceSat 23 August12-5pmLochrin Basin, Leamington Liftbridge and Fountainbridge GreenMore details soon!
Bat WalkFri 5th September7.30pmHarrison ParkCome and learn about and see our local bats.
More details soon.
Bat cruiseSeptembereveningstarting at Fountainbridge Green (on board Lochrin Belle)More details soon.
Pumpkins in the ParkOctoberafternoonHarrison ParkOutdoor fun in the park!
more details soon.
Flotilla of LightNovemberapprox 6-7pmHarrison Park to Lochrin Basin Community flotilla!
more details in due course.
Canalside Christmas MarketDecemberafternoonnear Lochrin BasinCome an experience the magic of a canalside Christmas and support local makers by buying beautiful gifts.

So far in 2025, here’s the (mainly) free community events FCCT have organised:
– Mushroom Workshop (Jan)
– First Signs of Spring greenspace event (Feb)
– ‘Herbclipse’ greenspace event (March)
– Promenade Performance (with mermaid!) (April)
– Community picnic in the park (April)
– Edinburgh 900 Celebration Cruises (April)
– Community Heritage Cruise (May)
– Canalside Animals (May)