The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: the Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 300 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.
Operating since 1988, it was the first river charity to be established in Scotland. Support our work by becoming a member, sending a donation or joining the hundred-strong team of volunteers who are involved in projects on the river and in running the Visitor Centre.
The Trust is a registered Charity (number SC000015). Our work is supported by City of Edinburgh Council’s Services for Communities and Communities and Families Departments.
Coalie Park Project is underway. This means a path closure near Leith. 
Michael joined us back in April 2023 as a Trainee Ranger on the New to Nature scheme – and he has really thrived. We are delighted to say that he will be staying on with us for another 6 months, to help across our work.
Steven reflects on this first month or two in post and talks about ecological work we have planned for the coming months
Latest Update from this transformative project
Some people say we talk a lot of trash and they’re right; we do! Our social media, blog posts and …
Gillian talks about one of her favourite parts of her job -leading eco-birthday parties in the woods
Read on if you want to learn about all areas of our work on the river and at the Centre since April last year
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust began Riverfly sampling in May 2023. After some provisional monitoring and sampling at various …
Has begun, if you are passing Great Junction Street bridge in the future, feel free to stop and a stare. …
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime and for Hannah it’s been a pleasurable …
Michael joined us back in April 2023 as a Trainee Ranger on the New to Nature scheme – and he has really thrived. We are delighted to say that he will be staying on with us for another 6 months, to help across our work.
Steven reflects on this first month or two in post and talks about ecological work we have planned for the coming months
Latest Update from this transformative project
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: The Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre, and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 240 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.
