Canal Cruise ‘Edinburgh 900’ Celebrations

We are delighted to be organising two canal cruises on Saturday 19 April 2025 (a date between the two Eid festivals). As well as enjoying a 2-hour canal boat cruise in the centre of Edinburgh, we will be joined by two musicians:Alec Cooper, a local sitar player who received training…

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The pink Lochrin Belle canal boat on the canal, with three people standing at the rear
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1pm - 3pm or 4pm - 6pm
19th April
Near Leamington Liftbridge (see website for precise details) Leamington Road Edinburgh EH3 9NY
£5 per person. Pre-booking essential. Click on More information for booking details.
The Lochrin Belle Canal Boat has a lift and ramp suitable for those with limited mobility and for some wheelchair users. The main saloon of the boat and toilet are on the same level and the small outdoor deck is two steps up.

We are delighted to be organising two canal cruises on Saturday 19 April 2025 (a date between the two Eid festivals).

As well as enjoying a 2-hour canal boat cruise in the centre of Edinburgh, we will be joined by two musicians:

Alec Cooper, a local sitar player who received training from music gurus in India, and strives to represent Indian music in Scotland in an authentic manner.

Andy Cooke plays various instruments from Uganda, including drums, thumbpiano and harp. Together, the duo explore ways of combining the traditional music from India and Uganda in new and original ways. 

Alec is also director of theSitarProject, a community based group that promotes Indian music across Scotland – especially Edinburgh – through classes, workshops and concerts.   

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Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust

Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust (FCCT) aims to make our local area a better place to live, work, do business and visit!

Our current activities include: running boats on the canal for community use and as a social enterprise, a large volunteering programme, a Canalside Health Walk, part of the Paths for All network, a weekly Canalside greenspace group and the organisation of community events and the Edinburgh Canal Festival.
Generally we are interested in any opportunities that strengthen our community economically, environmentally or culturally, and promote social inclusion, sustainability and well-being.

Visit www.fcct.scot to find out more about us, take a look at upcoming events in the area, find out more about our projects. We are also on most social channels @fcctEdinburgh

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