What a fantastic summer it has been! We were delighted to welcome so many people to our 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!

Use #edcanalfest to share your favourite moments on social media! If you need a reminder of what an amazing event it was, make sure to check out our Facebook Page for photos!

Collect a free Edinburgh Canal Festival Summer Zine 2026 at one of our events or download you copy below:

Edinburgh Canal Festival is being organised by Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust, c/o Scottish Canals Office, 23 Lower Gilmore Place, Edinburgh EH3 9NY www.fcct.scot
Charity Reg. No: SC035342 Company Reg. No: 265866