Discover

'a silver thread in a ribbon of green'

flowing through Edinburgh

A healthy river cared for by its community

The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to improve and protect the river, its heritage and wildlife: the Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 250 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually. 

Operating since 1988, it was the first river charity to be established in Scotland. Support our work by becoming a member, sending a donation or joining the hundred-strong team of volunteers who are involved in projects on the river and in running the Visitor Centre.   

The Trust is a registered Charity (number SC000015). Our work is supported by City of Edinburgh Council’s Services for Communities and Communities and Families Departments.

 

Latest News

The construction of The Dock @ Coalie Park in underway – WORK ON SITE STARTS MONDAY 31ST MARCH – for approximately 8 wks. The project will transform this neglected space into a vibrant and interactive skate space, with artistic mosaic features and room to grow.

 

The Walkway

13 mile walkway winding through our capital

Visitor Centre

Open daily 10am to 4pm, community café & exhibition

The River

Edinburgh’s hidden natural asset

The Trust

Conserving and enhancing the river since 1988

Volunteering

Join the team and help protect the Water of Leith

Learning

Discover more on one of our learning programmes or activities

Featured Events

Tue 15th Apr

Spring Discover Session – Kids Event

Seasonal hands on fun by the Water of Leith
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£7 per child accompanying adult free

Thu 17th Apr

Trash to Treasure – Kids Event

Join us for a fun session learning how litter harms the river and its wildlife
1:30pm - 3:30pm
£7, accompanying adult free

Sat 19th Apr

Mesmerising Mechanisms Exhibition

An exhibition of wooden mechanically powered machines by Ian Graham
10am - 4pm
Free

Latest News & Blog Posts

Dipper - Water of Leith
News

A Record-Breaking Year for Wildlife Sightings on the Water of Leith

In addition to the record number of wildlife sightings submitted by the public earlier this year (as featured in our ...

News

Meet Our New Team Members!

Welcome to the Team - Rosie, Katie, Laura and Gavin

Volunteers

Litter Picking by Senior Ranger Johnny

Johnny was recently asked to do an article for The Countryside Jobs Service, and we thought we would share…. “The ...

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