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 […]
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Back by popular demand, Family Friendly Guided Bat Walk Friday 7.30pm 5th September 2025 Harrison Park West 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 can donate by card in advance using the […]
This year, the Raft Race is back with a twist! It’s now a standalone event on Sat 23rd August, featuring barge trips and even more watery fun. Spectators are very much welcomed on the towpath between the Leamington Liftbridge and the Lochrin Basin. Timings to be announced nearer the time, […]
Thursdays at 10 is a good time for a walk. Our Canalside Walking Group continues to walk every week over the summer. We always meet at “the swans” at Fountainbridge Square and walk for about an hour with the option of tea/coffee afterwards. Last week there were real swans at our meeting […]
Canalside AnimalsSaturday 10th May 2025 2-4.30 pmFountainbridge Green and Fountainbridge LibraryFree drop-in activities for all ages Graeme Wilson Ecologist, short talks, Q+A, animal quiz, display of animal skulls, some recue animalsFountainbridge Library Crafternoon Animal Crafts Short talks by Ecologist Graeme Wilson Quiz with animal skulls and objects Crafts with Fountainbridge Library Explore animal […]
Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust and Edinburgh Printmakers invite you to some fun community activities in Harrison on Sat 19 April, 1-3pm Connect with others in the park by sharing a picnic Some food and goodies and picnic blankets provided – bring some of your favourite things too! Join Edinburgh Printmakers […]
Herb clipse Saturday 29th march 2025 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Harrison park West, community herb border Free drop-in activities for all ages Herb care, cuttings, Kelly kettles, herb tea, herbal bath bags partial solar eclipse at 11am, Pinhole cameras Explore and care for the herbs Make a pinhole camera and observe […]
You’re invited! Celebrate your canalside community this Saturday! You’re invited! Celebrate your canalside community this Saturday! Join in 12 – 3 PM for a free, drop-in community celebration by the canal! We’re wrapping up our community survey and want to celebrate YOU – the people who make this area so […]
First Signs of Spring Sunday 9th February 2025 12.30-3.30pm You are invited by North Merchiston Club , Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust and the Green Team to look for the First Signs of Spring Sunday 9th February 2025 12.30-3.30pm in North Merchiston Club and Harrison Park featuring All-age nature crafting (drop in 12.30-3.30), Greenspace volunteering […]
Apply for a free place at our Mushroom Workshop The event features a talk about mushroom growing by Rhyze Mushrooms followed by an inoculation workshop and taking some mushrooms home to grow. This event will be held at the North Merchiston Club Wednesday evening 29th January 2025 Joining details will be […]