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Explore Edinburgh’s hidden natural asset the Water of Leith, flowing through the heart of the city like a 'silver thread in a ribbon of green'.
The Water of Leith Visitor Centre is home to a FREE fantastic interactive exhibition on the rivers heritage and wildlife. See the life of the river in the video well. Control the ebb and flow of the water, cause a flood and try to stop the giant waterwheel. The sights and sounds of the riverbank are revealed on our unique 'call of the wild' wall. In addition the Centre hosts information about the river and our work to protect it, a gift shop and café.
OPENING TIMES;
10.00 to 4.00 EVERYDAY
CLOSED XMAS AND NEW YEAR FROM 24ST DECEMEBER TO EARLY JANUARY
The exhibtion is FREE.
The Water of Leith Walkway follows the course of the river, covering the 12 miles from Balerno though our capital to Leith. Recently completed thanks to funding from the Millennium Commission, CEC and SEEL this is a unique way to explore Edinburgh on foot. Walkway Maps and guides are available from the Visitor Centre. We are located halfway along the walkway at Slateford, 5 miles west of the city centre on Lanark Road.
The Centre is run by the Water of Leith Conservation Trust a small charity aiming to conserve and enhance the river as a haven for wildlife and a educational and recreational resource for all. Support our work by becoming a member or joining our active volunteer team. As guardians of the river we work to raise the profile of this key environmental asset, and promote community action to help the river. Regular clean ups and habitat creation projects improve the health of the river valley. Our education and group visits programme, regular talks, walks and events mean everyone has the opportunity to discover more about Edinburgh hidden natural asset.
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Water of Leith Conservation Trust
Water of Leith Visitor Centre
24 Lanark Road
Edinburgh EH14
TEL - 0131 455 7367
FAX - 0131 443 1682
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS 2008 at the WATER OF LEITH VISITOR CENTRE
All events are on Tuesdays cost £3.00 per child (Accompanying adult free)
& start at 2.00pm until 3.30pm.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL 0131 455 7367 admin@waterofleith.org.uk
Tuesday 25th March – The Eggcellent Easter Event
Not had enough eggy fun then join in our post Easter event.
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free)
Tuesday 1st April – Fools Fun Day!
Fooling around the Water of Leith - fun and games on this tricky event.
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free)
Tuesday 1st July - Minibeast Magic
Be magnified by the micro world of bugs
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free)
Tuesday 8th July - Water Force
Join us as we harness the tremendous power of water.
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free)
Tuesday 15th July - Funky Flora
Find out just how "groovy" wildflowers and trees are.
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free)
Tuesday 22nd July - River Dipping
Join us IN the river for this favourite activity.
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free
Tuesday 29th July - Wild about Games
Join us as we test out the wildest games
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free)
Tuesday 5th August - A Hunting we will Go!
Track, seek and scavenge through the dell.
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free)
Tuesday 12th August - Wild at Art
Get creative with nature
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free)
Tuesday 21st October – Wilderness Survival Skills
Hone those survival skills along the Water of Leith
2.00 to 3.30 - £3 per child (accompanying adult free)
ADULT & FAMILY EVENTS 2008 with the
Water of Leith Conservation Trust.
Sunday 6th April – River Clean Up.
Join our volunteer team for this river clean up day, wear old clothes.
Meet at 10.00am at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre FREE
Sunday 27th April – Wildflowers of the Dells Walk
Discover the beautiful wild flora of Craiglockhart Dell and learn the secrets of identification. £3.00 (members £1) BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet at 2.00pm at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre
Saturday 3th May – PLANT SALE
Visit our now famous annual plant sale and pick up a bargain
Doors open at 10.00 at the Visitor Centre FREE but bring your wallet
Sunday 25th May – Stockbridge Saunter
A guided walk from Dean Bridge to Canonmills discovering the social and natural heritage of this beautiful part of the river.
Meet at 2.00pm on the old bridge in Dean Village, on Bells Brae off Queensferry Road. £3.00 (members £1) BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Sunday 29th June – Balerno to Currie Walk
A guided walk from Balerno to Currie discovering the social and natural heritage of this rural part of the river.
Meet at 2.00pm at the Walkway entrance in by Balerno High School. £3.00 BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Sunday 27th July – Colinton Village Walk
Follow in the foot steps of Robert Louis Stevenson and James Gillespie on this guided walk through the village of Colinton discovering its history and wild places. £3.00 (members £1) BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet at 2.00pm in the Car park under Gillespie bridge in Colinton, off Bridge Rd.
Sunday 24th August – Roseburn to Dean Village Walk
A walk through the river heartland; discover the beautiful Bell’s Mill area and historical Dean Village. £3.00 (members £1) BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet at 2.00pm at the Entrance to walkway on Roseburn Cliff off Corstorphine Road nr Murrayfield.
Sunday 7th September - DUCK RACE & FAMILY FUN DAY
Adopt-a-duck and join in the fun on this water themed event at the Visitor Centre. Event starts at 1.00pm, Duck Race at 2.00pm.
CONTACT US FOR DETAILS:
admin@waterofleith.org.uk
www.waterofleith.org.uk
0131 455 7367
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