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.
9. A dog's life
These furry visitors and their owners enjoyed themselves at the annual festival on the Union Canal on Saturday. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust.
10. Raise a glass
These two visitors to the Edinburgh Canal Festival 2025 enjoyed a drink by the Union Canal at Edinburgh Quay. The beer on offer was specially made for the festival by Campervan Brewery in Leith. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust.
11. Boat trip
These visitors to the Edinburgh Canal Festival 2025 enjoyed a boat ride along the Union Canal on Saturday. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust.
12. Local groups
This free festival took place on Saturday 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. | Liga Bite/ Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust.