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Water of Leith Visitor Centre

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Explore Edinburgh’s hidden natural asset – the Water of Leith. Visit our fantastic FREE interact

30/10/2026

https://www.waterofleith.org.uk/work-for-us/ We are hiring - A Visitor Centre Assistant
We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Visitor Centre Assistant to support our Visitor Centre and community café, work with volunteers, and help promote the Trust's conservation, education and community activities.

£13.45 per hour (Real Living Wage)
14 hours per week (Mondays & Fridays)
Two-year fixed-term contract
Flexible start date

Closing date: 10.00am, 9th November - click on the link for more details on how to apply

Find out about permanent and part-time opportunities to work for the Water of Leith Conservation Trust.

06/05/2026

Come along this Saturday and pick up a bargain, plants are arriving thick and fast 😍

21/01/2026

ADVANCED NOTICE OF Water of Leith Visitor Centre CLOSURE FROM 26th JANUARY TO REOPEN 7th FEBUARY.
We wanted to let our customers and supporters know that the Visitor Centre will be CLOSED from Monday 26th January and will reopen on Saturday 7th February while we install new heat pumps. This is an exciting step in our move towards becoming a zero-carbon Centre, replacing our gas heating with a more energy-efficient and sustainable system. The timing helps minimise disruption to schools programmes and while we are quieter, but is not ideal. The project has been made possible with support from the Scottish Government’s CARES programme.

Unfortunately, as if it knew we were replacing it, our old boiler has failed sooner than expected, so we’ll be relying on temporary heaters, this weekend and have had to postpone our Members’ Evening on 26 January. Thank you for your patience and support – we look forward to welcoming you back soon to a warmer Water of Leith Visitor Centre

22/12/2025

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS AND HOGMANY
From 3pm on 23rd December to 10am on 3rd January 2026

This is to give our staff and volunteers a well-earned break – nearest loos are at Sainsburys or Asda, sorry for the inconvenience.

05/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Fayre – Tomorrow from 11am! 🎄
Join us at the Visitor Centre for a wonderful community celebration packed with festive cheer!

Stalls & Gifts
Browse a lovely selection of books, toys, candles, ornaments, handmade goods, gifts, Plants and more—perfect for Christmas shopping.

🎁 Fundraising Fun
Take part in:
• Mystery Bottle
• Children’s Tombola
• Silent Auction
• Raffle

🍰 Festive Treats
Enjoy delicious home-baking, extra-deluxe hot chocolate, and warming mulled punch.

🎨 Craft Activities
• Wreath Making – £10
• Crafts for Adults & Children – £5 (lots of different activities to have a go at!)

Come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, and support the Water of Leith Conservation Trust. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎅✨

04/11/2025

10/10/2025

That is soup back Fri and Sat..do come in for a warm up and hearty veggie soups.

07/10/2025

Hard to believe but it will be half term soon..we have some fun activities planned. https://www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on/ to book and join us
Children’s School Holiday Events
1:30pm – 3:30pm | £7 per child | Accompanying adult free
Booking essential. Events begin at the Centre.
Tuesday 14th October – River Dipping
(ages 5–10) Join us to explore the river and find out what lives in the water.
Thursday 16th October – Autumn Antics
(ages 5–10) Enjoy an afternoon of seasonal fun and games in the Dells

Discover details of our upcoming events and activities for children and adults alike. Perfect for things to do in Edinburgh. Events are ticketed so please secure your place to avoid disappointment.

16/09/2025

https://www.waterofleith.org.uk/events/kats-elemental-walk-earth-wind-and-fire-with-water-on-the-21st-day-of-september/
Something different this weekend, join Kat on this special Elemental Walk

Through elemental activities, we’ll see the woods and river from a fresh perspective, connecting with nature through sound, movement, exploration and conversation. Please come dress for the weather. Note: This event will not feature music by the 70s hit sensation “Earth, Wind and Fire”, despit...

Address

24 Lanark Road
Edinburgh
EH141TQ

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441314557367

Website

http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/

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