6 weeks on the Biomatrix Platforms are growing well and welcoming Leith’s latest residents
This ‘snuggle’ of eider chicks were spotted having a snooze on one of the platforms this week. They seem to …
This ‘snuggle’ of eider chicks were spotted having a snooze on one of the platforms this week. They seem to …
Here I am. Stood in a river, with the otters, kingfishers and dippers wondering how on earth I’ve been this …
Exciting new addition to the basin areas – creating homes for wildlife and increasing plant diversity
We are VERY excited to inform readers that our Coalie Park Project phase 1 has received planning permission and funding! We will also be starting onsite works this May with the installation of two ‘Biomatrix Platforms’
During February Charlotte led a series of Guided Walks for The Welcoming https://www.thewelcoming.org/about along the river as part of a …
As we draw to the end of year it’s natural to look back on what has been, for myself it’s …
What a few weeks it has been for freezing conditions on the river and walkway and wonderful wildlife spotting
Regular readers will be aware that we currently have two families of otters on the river. Two sets of mothers …
A visit along our corridor to the toilets has never been so beautiful. The walls are now adorned with over …
This mild extended autumn has really helped us with this years planting season. Back in March Trust Manager Helen was …
This week saw a calendar milestone for our volunteers as we packed away the drying greenhouse and tested all our …
To give the river a much-needed health check, Charlotte worked with Forth River Trust in July to carry out an …
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance 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 240 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.