22-06-2025
Large crowds gather for the annual Edinburgh Canal Festival at the Union Canal
Organised by the Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust, the festival is a celebration of the Union Canal and canalside community. This free festival, which has been happening annually for years, took place on Saturday, June 12, from 12noon- 5pm, and featured local organisations and community groups that operate on or near the canal year-round, as well as Edinburgh-based charities.
The festival had three zones along the Union Canal in Edinburgh, at the Lochrin Basin, Harrison Park West and Fountainbridge Green, as well as a number of 'Doors Open Day' venues along the route. Each zone and venue had a mix of activities, great food and music performances on offer.
There was also canoe polo at the Edinburgh Quay end of the Union Canal, a real live mermaid and stalls for people to check out on the Edinburgh waterway.
1 . Down by the water
Youngsters were in awe of this Edinburgh Canal Festival performer at the Union Canal on Saturday. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust. Photo Sales
2 . Making a splash
One of the festival's water activities taking place at Edinburgh Quay at the start of the Union Canal. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust. Photo Sales
3 . Calm and relaxed
The festival was held over three zones along the Union Canal in Edinburgh, at the Lochrin Basin, Harrison Park West and Fountainbridge Green. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust. Photo Sales
4 . Little mermaid
This mermaid sailed peacefully along the Union Canal in Edinburgh on a surf board at the annual festival. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust. Photo Sales
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