Getting my feet under the table – or in the river! – Hannah Dry – Conservation Officer
Here I am. Stood in a river, with the otters, kingfishers and dippers wondering how on earth I’ve been this …
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.
Redhall Walled Garden footbridge is closed in the Dells just up stream from the Visitor Centre. This does not affect the main walkway route
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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
The re-surfacing project is continuing to work its way upstream, this week progress continues from Juniper Green towards Currie, the …
“The River has Wisdom and Feeling and Flow. The Only Thing Certain is Change” – Robert J Landy It’s a …
Our new Trainee Ranger started with us on 17th April and Conservation Officer will be formally joining us in May
Latest Update from this transformative project
Some people say we talk a lot of trash and they’re right; we do! Our social media, blog posts and …
Gillian talks about one of her favourite parts of her job -leading eco-birthday parties in the woods
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.