Redhall Bridge Opens
With minimal fanfare we are delighted to say that the new bridge at Redhall Bridge is OPEN!!. Check out the …
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 300 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.
Coalie Park Project is underway. This means a path closure near Leith.
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With minimal fanfare we are delighted to say that the new bridge at Redhall Bridge is OPEN!!. Check out the …
In the first quarter of 2023 it’s been a close battle between our own volunteers and corporate groups on who …
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 …
Today though rather than be in waders in the river counting giant hogweed or pulling out our umpteenth traffic cone …
This June saw another long standing member of staff leave the Trust – Sandie Boyle as been our Visitor Centre …
Well here I am, Michael the trainee ranger! I’m still getting used to the idea, and pinching myself on my …
Do you have some time to spare to help at our Visitor Centre and Community Café? As the summer begins …
Exciting new addition to the basin areas – creating homes for wildlife and increasing plant diversity
Read on if you want to learn about all areas of our work on the river and at the Centre since April last year
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust began Riverfly sampling in May 2023. After some provisional monitoring and sampling at various …
Has begun, if you are passing Great Junction Street bridge in the future, feel free to stop and a stare. …
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.