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Water of Leith Walkway

A gravel path beside Water of Leith in the city — Photo: Tom Parnell / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A riverside route through the city run with the Water of Leith Conservation Trust, with an audio trail and plaques along the way.

Cost Free

Free Early morning

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What's on near Water of Leith Walkway

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Water of Leith Walkway, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Food event

Edinburgh Academical Club Burns Supper

15 Jan 2027 The Edinburgh Academy, Dining Hall, Stockbridge

Time 18:30 to 23:00

Burns supper in the dining hall of The Edinburgh Academy on Friday 15 January 2027, 18:30 to 23:00, with a three-course supper and a drink on arrival.

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Polar Ice Bar with Icelandair

19 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027 115 George Street, New Town

Time Timed sessions

Ice bar outside 115 George Street for ages 18 and over, with timed sessions every 30 minutes, from 19 November 2026 to 2 January 2027. The price includes one drink and jacket and glove hire.

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Smaller local events nearby

Folk session at The Antiquary Concert
Thursdays. Next: Thu 12 Nov · The Antiquary, 72-78 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge
Traditional Scottish folk session every Thursday at The Antiquary in Stockbridge, played by local musicians, with room for others to join in.
Free entry · Thu from 20:30 · Map · Source: The Antiquary Bar
Stockbridge Market Market
Sundays. Next: Sun 15 Nov · Saunders Street, Stockbridge
Weekly Sunday market of bread, cheese, baked goods, crafts and street food on Saunders Street.
Sun 10:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh Council)
Sunday quiz at The Antiquary Activities
Sundays. Next: Sun 15 Nov · The Antiquary, 72-78 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge
Weekly general knowledge and music quiz hosted by Goose at The Antiquary in Stockbridge.
Free entry · Sun 19:00 · Map · Source: The Antiquary Bar

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Nearby

Stockbridge Market Market · 1 min walk A Sunday market in Jubilee Gardens, listed by the official city guide as open every Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. The Bailie Bar Pub · 2 min walk A traditional pub on St Stephen Street since the 1870s, renamed The Bailie in 1971. St Bernard's Well Landmark · 4 min walk A small classical temple over a mineral well beside the Water of Leith. Stockbridge Colonies Landmark · 5 min walk A set of historic terraced cottage rows in Stockbridge, listed in the official city guide's Stockbridge page. Rocheid Path Park · 7 min walk A short woodland path beside the Water of Leith with history panels. The Georgian House Museum · 8 min walk A National Trust for Scotland house museum in Charlotte Square.

Around Stockbridge

Market, river and Sunday walks

Stockbridge sits along the Water of Leith north of the New Town. The official city guide lists parks, shops and a family-friendly market.

Stockbridge has 6 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 2 parks and gardens, 2 landmarks, 1 market and 1 pub. Read the Stockbridge guide.

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