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.
5. Lots to do
There were plenty of stall and activities in Harrison Park as part of the Edinburgh Canal Festival 2025. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust.
6. Big crowds
Lots of people turned up for the annual Edinburgh Canal Festival on Saturday, June 21 at the Union Canal in the city. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust.
7. Mixed weather
Although a scorching sunny day was forecast, those in attendance had to deal with the occasional shower, although the sun and heat did appear occasionally on Saturday. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust.
8. Activities
Each zone and venue had a mix of activities, great food and music performances at the Edinburgh Canal Festival. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust.