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

In early January there will be a short closure of a section of walkway under Belford bridge to repair the metal plating, a short local diversion will be signed..

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

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Latest News & Blog Posts

News

Ranger Reflections – Time

Time for a ranger is a curious beast measured often not in the minutes and hours but instead by the ...

News

We had a great time at our Coalie Park Funday – here are some of the highlights

Sunday 1st was not exactly sunshine on Leith for our much anticipated funday but that did not stop many hundreds ...

Art

The Mural @ Coalie – designs are complete and work get underway this week.

We have been working with local artist Kate George and many members of the community to create some fabulous designs ...

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