Canongate Youth

20/08/2026

Summer programme over & out… and what a time we’ve had! 🤩🌼

We’ve started planning for the rest of the year, and we want to hear from you 💭

If you have ideas of things you’d like to do at CY, give us a message or comment below 💛

11/08/2026

A little recap from our send-off to the Braidwood! 🍦

Thank you SO much to everyone who came along, and to everyone who has made us feel so at home over the past 18 months. We’ve made so many brilliant memories here, and we’ll definitely miss it 😢

Thank you jump.edinburgh and epic ice cream for helping to make the day so fun and memorable!

We cannot wait to welcome you all to our new Southbridge space 🏠✨

03/08/2026

Hello new (old) home! 📦

Southbridge is refurbished and ready for us again - after nearly 2 years!

We’re settling back into our space & we’re counting down the days until we can welcome all the young people here in September 🎉

01/08/2026

Summer at CY 🌞

Summer so far has been nothing but fun,
Brain teasers, history, exploring nature in the sun,
From puzzles to adventures we’ve loved every explore,
And the best part of all? We’ve been outdoors galore! 😀✨🍓

30/07/2026

Happy International Friendship Day! 🌍👯‍♂️

Today we’re celebrating the friendships that help young people feel seen, supported and valued.

Also a huge thank you to our funders who help us create safe spaces where those connections can grow 💛

30/07/2026

A day @ Menagerie farm 🐐🐔🦙🚜🌾🧑‍🌾🐓

Great fun with our Space@6 bunch!

30/07/2026

16/07/2026

Hello Summer! ☀️🤩

CY summer provisions are definitely underway, and what a start it’s been! We’ve enjoyed bubble football, walks along the water of leith, go-karting, picnics, and that’s only the first couple weeks! 🍦⚽️🌼🏎️🧺🫧

We can’t wait for everything still to come!

29/06/2026

⭐️We’ve got an exciting opportunity for young people aged 14–18 to get involved in the Fringe Young Performers Group, delivered in partnership with the Fringe Society!👨‍🎤

Starting 3rd July, the group will take part in 8️⃣ weeks of creative collaboration with a professional artist, chosen by the young people themselves. Together, they’ll create a performance for the Fringe Community Stage this summer.🌞

This fully youth‑led project gives young people the chance to explore:
👩‍🔧Stage & tech production
🎭Backdrop & set design
👕Merch design
💃Dance & movement
🎤Music & performance skills

🎨Any creative ideas they want to showcase

🎬If any young people are interested or want to find out more, they can contact Cloe at [email protected].

It would be brilliant to see young people getting involved and trying something new this summer!🌞
Edinburgh Festival Fringe

16/06/2026

🥳 This weekend we're proud to be part of the Edinburgh Pride Youth Hub, offering a welcoming space for young people across Scotland with an open mic, activities, support and friendly faces from Canongate Youth.
Come along, get involved and celebrate Pride with us.🌞🌈⭐️ LGBT Youth Scotland Totally Sound Music Project