Guided Nature Walks with Aisling Saturday 14th November Aisling guided us though Harrison Park last time to discover nature right on our doorstep, so we have invited her back to lead two walks looking for birds, trees, fungi etc, one for all ages and one for adults including some gentle […]
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Free and ticketed Bat Cruise and Bat Craft Cruise on the Lochrin Belle and Bat Crafts at North Merchiston Club BOOKING ESSENTIAL – click the titles below to book. Bat Cruise Wednesday 16th September at 7-8.30pm 1 hour cruise on Lochrin Belle plus a little time off the boat, talk […]
Back by popular demand, Family Friendly Guided Bat Walk Saturday pm 5th September 2026 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 link […]
Walking with Strength and Balance Gentle Walking Group with Strength and Balance Movements Suitable for those with long term health conditions, older adults or anybody wanting gentle exercise in a friendly environment. 30-40 mins of activity with rest in a beautiful canalside space followed by refreshments and a social time […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our next Greenspace group event takes place on Sunday 31st May, 11am–1pm. Meet at Gorgie Farm for a tour and learn from their established garden, then bring cuttings and plants to Garden@the Snake to plant there. where? start at 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH11 2LA finish at https://maps.app.goo.gl/g8bT6yWsEmZPXy8z8 (get in […]
Join us on 6th May for a city-wide Edinburgh Buggy Walk, bringing together groups from across the city to mark World Maternal Mental Health Day, in partnership with Kin Collective and Edinburgh Birth and Baby. We’ll then continue with a six-week block of walks, taking place every Wednesday at 1:30pm, starting 20th May through to 24th […]
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
Sunday 3rd May 2026 11am – 1pm Climate Resilience and Companion Planting talk Sowing three sisters seeds where. https://maps.app.goo.gl/g8bT6yWsEmZPXy8z8 (get in touch if you need directions) All equipment provided, bring gloves/ hand tools if you have them. Under 16s accompanied by an adult Dress for our weather Free of charge, donations […]