WHAT'S ON AT THE
WATER OF LEITH
VISITOR CENTRE
GUIDED WALKS AND FAMILY EVENTS
Sat 21st March and Sun 22nd March
Balerno Branch Railway Weekend
The Trust has teamed up with Colinton Local History Society to bring a
unique event to the Centre. We will be hosting a model railway exhibition of
Colinton Station and the surrounding area created by enthusiast Alistair
Dickson along with other displays on the Balerno Branch line. Open 10am
to 4pm – Free admission however donations would be appreciated.
Sunday 22nd March – Railway Ramble
Join this special guided walk created as part of the Balerno Branch Railway
Weekend, to discover the route of the old railway from Colinton to
Slateford. Meet at 1.00pm in the Car park under Gillespie bridge in
Colinton, off Bridge Road £4.00 (members £2) BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
The walk will finish at the Visitor Centre where you can visit the special
exhibition and working model of the railway at Colinton.
Sunday 29th March – River Clean Up.
Join our volunteer team for this river clean up morning as we launch the
Water of Leiths Spring Clean. Wear old clothes. Meet at 10.00am at the
Water of Leith Visitor Centre. FREE.
EVENTS
2015
Sunday 26th April – Floral Delights of the Dells
Discover the beautiful wild wildflowers of Craiglockhart Dell and learn the
secrets of identification. Guided Walk.
£4 (Members £2) BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet at 2.00pm at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre .
Saturday 9th May – PLANT SALE
Visit our now famous annual plant sale and pick up a bargain. Doors
open at 10.00am at the Visitor Centre. 50p admission donation.
Sunday 31st May – Art Walk from Belford to Canonmills
Join us to discover the hidden art treasures along the Walkway from the
Gallery of Modern Art to Canonmills. From industrial relics to stunning
wells. £4 (members £2) BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Meet at 2.00pm at the
entrance to the Gallery of Modern Art off Belford Road (near the buried
Gormley Statue)
Sunday 21st June – Solstice Source to Sea Challenge
An intrepid team will attempt to walk some 30 miles from the source
of the Water of Leith to Leith during the longest day. Support their
efforts by sponsoring the team or why not join in with the challenge
and walk the 12 ¾ miles from Balerno to Leith.
Sunday 30th August – The Mills of Water of Leith, a guided walk
Currie to Colinton
Meet at the Kirkgate in Currie and walk to Spylaw Park in Colinton,
discovering the relics of the rivers industrial past. £4 (members £2)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL.Meet at 2.00pm at the Kirkgate in Currie and
finish at Spylaw Park in Colinton
Sunday 20th September – EPIC EPOCH
From the Ice Age to Doomsday 12,000 BC to 1200 AD - we discover
the turbulent ancient past of the Water of Leith
A treasure trail of enactments, activities and hands on fun, as we
unearth the clans, character and crafts of this epic period. Families
can join in the event by purchasing a MAP for £10. 12.00 to 4.00
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
at the WATER OF LEITH VISITOR CENTRE
All events cost £4 per child (Accompanying adult free)
& start at 2.00pm until 3.30pm ish BOOKING ESSENTIAL
0131 455 7367 admin@waterofleith.org.uk
Easter Events
Thursday 9th April – Blooming Marvellous
Bursting with life and fun, join us for this spring craft session
Thursday 16 April – Spring Wilderness Survival Skills
Water, Food, Shelter and Fire are the keys to survival, learn new
skills from our ‘wild’ women
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Summer Events
Thursday 2nd July – River Dipping
Join us IN the river for this favourite activity.
Tuesday 7th July – Minibeast Magic
Be magnified by the micro world of bugs
Tuesday 14th July - Wild at Art
Join us as get creative with nature inspired Andy Goldsworthy
Thursday 16th July - River Dipping
Tuesday 21st July – River Dipping
Thursday 23rd July - Wing It
Life on the wing as we harness the power of flight and track down winged
wildlife
Tuesday 28th July – River Dipping
Thursday 30th July - Scrapheap Art
Get creative with rubbish, including our scrapheap boat race
Tuesday 4th August - Summer Wilderness Survival Skills
Water, Food, Shelter and Fire are the keys to survival, learn new skills from
our ‘wild’ women
Thursday 6th August – River Dipping
Tuesday 11th August – Wood Craft
A Tree-mendous event where we get creative with timber and discover the
wonderful world of woodlands.
Autumn Events Kids Events – see inside for prices/times
Tuesday 13th October - Winter Wilderness Survival Skills
Water, Food, Shelter and Fire are the keys to surviving in winter, learn
new skills from our ‘wild’ women
Thursday 15th October - Rotten
Delve in to the decomposing worlds of fungus, compost and poo. A
‘rotten’ event which promises to leave you mucky
THE WATER OF LEITH VISITOR CENTRE
24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1TQ
OPEN DAILY 10.00 to 4.00
FREE ADMISSION
Explore Edinburgh’s hidden natural asset – the Water of Leith. Visit our fantastic
interactive exhibition on the river’s heritage and wildlife
Information point Café Gift shop
4 mile west of the city centre on Lanark Road A70 - Bus 44, 34
CONTACT US: admin@waterofleith.org.uk
www.waterofleith.org.uk 0131 455 7367
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