Ian Graham, proprietor of Colinton Clocks is once again hosting a free, hands-on exhibition at the Visitor Centre featuring a collection of wooden machines he has designed and built himself. The exhibition features mechanical clocks but also interesting and amusing machines such as drawing machines, ball runners and automata. These fascinating machines use gears, levers and other mechanisms to create movement. This hands on exhibition allows you to get involved, setting the machines in motion and watching the results.
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.