Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust

20/08/2026

Look back at the fun we had at last year’s Raft Race! 🛶💦

We can’t wait to do it all again this Saturday as the Raft Race brings our Edinburgh Canal Festival summer event series to a close! 🎉

12-2pm boat trips by Re-Union Canal Boats and water taster sessions with Driftwood Adventure, then 2-4pm raft race with final happening at 3:45pm ( times can change slightly ) 🌊

20/08/2026

We’re delighted to welcome you to the Canal Boat trips provided by Re-Union Canal Boats and All Aboard as a part of Edinburgh Canal Raft Race event Edinburgh Canal Festival 2026🌊

The boat trips run throughout the afternoon, with departures on Lochrin Belle and All Aboard, and advance booking is recommended via the link https://collections.humanitix.com/edinburgh-canal-festival-raft-race-canal-boat-trips

Walk ins will be available depending on availability.

Come along, bring your friends and family, and discover the Union Canal from a whole new perspective. We can’t wait to see you there!💙

More about raft race day on our website here https://edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk/

13/08/2026

This brilliant local group meets weekly at Tollcross community centre. I didn't have any experience of mending but found a friendly inclusive group willing to help whoever comes along to learn.
1730-1930 drop in, all equipment provided and a cuppa.
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11/08/2026

You are invited to join our Wednesday Buggy walk at 1.30pm meeting at Fountainbridge Library. Walking to Dalry Park or around the canal basin and then returning to the library who are hosting us for refreshments after the walk. In partnership with Edinburgh Buggy Walks and as part of the Walking Scotland Walk Network. More details from organisers Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust www.fcct.scot/2026/07/08/buggy-walks/ contact Fiona to note your interest in the walks, or just come along to the library to meet us.
Thanks to the Walking Network Fund for support with this project.

Fountainbridge Library Edinburgh Buggy Walks. Walking Scotland. Polwarth Parish Church. North Merchiston Club.

03/08/2026

What a fantastic Edinburgh Canal Festival summer it has been! We were delighted to welcome so many people to our Festival - Community Open Day as part of the Edinburgh Canal Festival on Sat 20th June and to our Picnic in the Park on Sat 25th July - thank you to everyone who came along and helped make both events so special 💚

Now we’re getting ready for the grand finale of our summer programme - the Raft Race on Saturday 22 August, 12-4pm 🌊

Join us for an afternoon of excitement, laughter and community spirit, with special guest Andy Chung, canal boat trips, and plenty of fun for all ages. Whether you’re cheering on the rafts or simply enjoying the atmosphere by the water, we’d love to see you there! 💙

02/08/2026

Butterflies - You are invited to join us for the next in our series of gentle summer wildlife walks. Wednesday 5th August 11am, butterflies, meet at Polwarth Church Garden. Each walk has a theme and we will also notice other wildlife and habitats on our way. These are open to all ages and free of charge, we will return to the church garden (or hall depending on weather) for a hot or cold drink and continue our butterfly wondering together finish by 12.30.
Each walk will provide some general info about the wildlife theme, opportunity for appreciating, wondering, identifying and some citizen science. No previous experience needed.
Please sign up in advance to give an indication of numbers and in case plans change.
Further details and FAQs on our website https://www.fcct.scot/2026/07/16/wildlife-walks/
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27/07/2026

Such a pleasure to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies, connect with nature and help with conservation all at once, no experience needed. Wednesday 5th August we are having a butterfly themed wildlife walk at 11am, an opportunity to appreciate butterflies with others. www.fcct.scot/news
Polwarth parish church

The Big Butterfly Count 2026 is here! 🦋

From now until 9 August, spend 15 minutes outside counting the butterflies you see and help us take nature's pulse.

With 80% of UK butterfly species in decline, it’s never been more important to understand how our insects are responding to climate change and habitat loss.

The best part? Anyone, anywhere can take part. No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️

Count yourself in 👉 https://butrfli.es/3SVFepj

21/07/2026

Buggy walks are beginning again, Wednesdays 1330 at Fountainbridge Library let us know if you are interested in joining, or just show up. details and FAQs on our website
https://www.fcct.scot/2026/07/08/buggy-walks/

21/07/2026

You are invited to join us for some gentle summer wildlife walks with various themes
Wednesday 22nd July 11 am Bumblebees, meet at Fountainbridge Green
Wednesday 29th July 7pm Swifts, meet at Fountainbridge Green
Wednesday 5th August 11am Butterflies, meet at Polwarth Church Garden
Each walk has a theme and we will also notice other wildlife and habitats on our gentle walk.
These are open to all ages and free of charge,
Each walk will provide some general info about the wildlife theme, opportunity for appreciating, wondering, identifying and some citizen science. No previous experience needed.
Please sign up in advance in case we need to communicate any change of plan, please also check back on our website for any updates.
https://www.fcct.scot/2026/07/16/wildlife-walks/