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.
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.
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.
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.