Edinburgh Canal Festival

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Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust once again will be bringing you the Edinburgh Canal Festival on Saturday 21st June!

About Edinburgh Canal Festival

Listed Under Days Out Events / Family and Kids Events

Residents and visitors are invited to explore the Union Canal between the Lochrin Basin and Harrison Park and to meet some of the great organisations that operate year round on and near to the canal. There will be loads of free activities and entertainment as you travel along the canal in the heart of Edinburgh.

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