Leith Links Activity Park
@leithactivity.bsky.social
We are a group campaigning for the transformation of disused bowling greens in Leith Links into an inclusive, open access activity park.
https://leithactivity.org
https://leithactivity.org
We’re delighted to share that £4m of Visitor Levy funding has been agreed for the Leith Links Masterplan 🎉
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February 16, 2026 at 11:28 PM
We’re delighted to share that £4m of Visitor Levy funding has been agreed for the Leith Links Masterplan 🎉
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We’ve got an exciting update to share…
Yesterday, the Council published a report recommending the Leith Links Activity Hub as one of the projects to receive Visitor Levy funding. 1/3
Yesterday, the Council published a report recommending the Leith Links Activity Hub as one of the projects to receive Visitor Levy funding. 1/3
February 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM
We’ve got an exciting update to share…
Yesterday, the Council published a report recommending the Leith Links Activity Hub as one of the projects to receive Visitor Levy funding. 1/3
Yesterday, the Council published a report recommending the Leith Links Activity Hub as one of the projects to receive Visitor Levy funding. 1/3
Earth in Common are kicking off 2026 with a community fundraiser at Leith Community Croft!
Croftathon is an inclusive, community endurance event where every lap of the Croft – walked, run or wheeled – will help raise vital funds & keep this much-loved space thriving.
bit.ly/4pv3zgn
Croftathon is an inclusive, community endurance event where every lap of the Croft – walked, run or wheeled – will help raise vital funds & keep this much-loved space thriving.
bit.ly/4pv3zgn
January 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Earth in Common are kicking off 2026 with a community fundraiser at Leith Community Croft!
Croftathon is an inclusive, community endurance event where every lap of the Croft – walked, run or wheeled – will help raise vital funds & keep this much-loved space thriving.
bit.ly/4pv3zgn
Croftathon is an inclusive, community endurance event where every lap of the Croft – walked, run or wheeled – will help raise vital funds & keep this much-loved space thriving.
bit.ly/4pv3zgn
Happy new year from the LLAP team! 🌕
January 1, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Happy new year from the LLAP team! 🌕
Over the next few days, we’ll be posting highlights from the newly published Leith Links Activity Hub RIBA Stage 2 Report.
First off: The updated masterplan
This shows how the full activity hub could be laid out and the range of features and facilities being proposed.
First off: The updated masterplan
This shows how the full activity hub could be laid out and the range of features and facilities being proposed.
December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Over the next few days, we’ll be posting highlights from the newly published Leith Links Activity Hub RIBA Stage 2 Report.
First off: The updated masterplan
This shows how the full activity hub could be laid out and the range of features and facilities being proposed.
First off: The updated masterplan
This shows how the full activity hub could be laid out and the range of features and facilities being proposed.
The designs – Part II
The Thriving Greenspaces team have published wider landscape designs for the Leith Links Activity Hub as part of a RIBA Stage 2 report.
Find out more about the project, check out the latest designs and see the next steps:
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/downloads/fi...
The Thriving Greenspaces team have published wider landscape designs for the Leith Links Activity Hub as part of a RIBA Stage 2 report.
Find out more about the project, check out the latest designs and see the next steps:
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/downloads/fi...
December 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The designs – Part II
The Thriving Greenspaces team have published wider landscape designs for the Leith Links Activity Hub as part of a RIBA Stage 2 report.
Find out more about the project, check out the latest designs and see the next steps:
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/downloads/fi...
The Thriving Greenspaces team have published wider landscape designs for the Leith Links Activity Hub as part of a RIBA Stage 2 report.
Find out more about the project, check out the latest designs and see the next steps:
www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/downloads/fi...
Looks like we might just get a dry weekend – perfect time to head along and give it a shot! 🌤️
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Looks like we might just get a dry weekend – perfect time to head along and give it a shot! 🌤️
A huge amount of craft, collaboration and care has gone into shaping this new riverside space – led by @wolct.bsky.social project in collaboration with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A huge amount of craft, collaboration and care has gone into shaping this new riverside space – led by @wolct.bsky.social project in collaboration with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
Stunning set of construction shots by Chris Campbell of The Dock @ Coalie Park – Leith’s brand new skate area.
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Stunning set of construction shots by Chris Campbell of The Dock @ Coalie Park – Leith’s brand new skate area.
You’ll find The Dock tucked in beside Great Junction St bridge, right by the Water of Leith walkway.
This is a huge win for our community and proof of what’s possible.
Map and photos c/o Skateboard Scotland
This is a huge win for our community and proof of what’s possible.
Map and photos c/o Skateboard Scotland
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
You’ll find The Dock tucked in beside Great Junction St bridge, right by the Water of Leith walkway.
This is a huge win for our community and proof of what’s possible.
Map and photos c/o Skateboard Scotland
This is a huge win for our community and proof of what’s possible.
Map and photos c/o Skateboard Scotland
LEITH IS BACK ON THE MAP!!
After months of anticipation, the barriers are down and The Dock @ Coalie Park is OPEN! 🎉
Leith finally has its first permanent outdoor skate area thanks to @wolct.bsky.social in partnership with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
After months of anticipation, the barriers are down and The Dock @ Coalie Park is OPEN! 🎉
Leith finally has its first permanent outdoor skate area thanks to @wolct.bsky.social in partnership with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
LEITH IS BACK ON THE MAP!!
After months of anticipation, the barriers are down and The Dock @ Coalie Park is OPEN! 🎉
Leith finally has its first permanent outdoor skate area thanks to @wolct.bsky.social in partnership with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
After months of anticipation, the barriers are down and The Dock @ Coalie Park is OPEN! 🎉
Leith finally has its first permanent outdoor skate area thanks to @wolct.bsky.social in partnership with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
The section around London Road is slightly convoluted, but, otherwise, it’s a pleasant ride and avoids mixing with traffic on all but the quietest of streets.
September 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The section around London Road is slightly convoluted, but, otherwise, it’s a pleasant ride and avoids mixing with traffic on all but the quietest of streets.
And here's the route – it connects lots of green spaces and is ideal for children and less confident cyclists.
September 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
And here's the route – it connects lots of green spaces and is ideal for children and less confident cyclists.
🛼 Freestyle Fridays are here! 🛼
Join the Edinburgh Rollerskating Association every Friday, 6.30-8.30pm for a weekly social skate at Leith Community Centre.
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Join the Edinburgh Rollerskating Association every Friday, 6.30-8.30pm for a weekly social skate at Leith Community Centre.
www.instagram.com/edinburghrol...
August 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🛼 Freestyle Fridays are here! 🛼
Join the Edinburgh Rollerskating Association every Friday, 6.30-8.30pm for a weekly social skate at Leith Community Centre.
www.instagram.com/edinburghrol...
Join the Edinburgh Rollerskating Association every Friday, 6.30-8.30pm for a weekly social skate at Leith Community Centre.
www.instagram.com/edinburghrol...
Key features of the space include:
🛝 Play equipment for different age groups
🏓 Table tennis table
🪑 Social seating
🐋 Public art
🚶 Inner ring walk
🟢 Circular grass area
🛝 Play equipment for different age groups
🏓 Table tennis table
🪑 Social seating
🐋 Public art
🚶 Inner ring walk
🟢 Circular grass area
July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Key features of the space include:
🛝 Play equipment for different age groups
🏓 Table tennis table
🪑 Social seating
🐋 Public art
🚶 Inner ring walk
🟢 Circular grass area
🛝 Play equipment for different age groups
🏓 Table tennis table
🪑 Social seating
🐋 Public art
🚶 Inner ring walk
🟢 Circular grass area
Built in and around the iconic steel frame that’s stood overlooking the waterfront for over a century, the circular park is part of the council’s £1.3bn Granton Waterfront regeneration project.
July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Built in and around the iconic steel frame that’s stood overlooking the waterfront for over a century, the circular park is part of the council’s £1.3bn Granton Waterfront regeneration project.
Granton’s new Gasholder 1 Park opened earlier this year, transforming a neglected landmark into a new public space.
July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Granton’s new Gasholder 1 Park opened earlier this year, transforming a neglected landmark into a new public space.
Additional designs for the wider landscape and initial building designs are expected soon. We'll share any updates as soon as we 're able to. 4/4
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July 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Additional designs for the wider landscape and initial building designs are expected soon. We'll share any updates as soon as we 're able to. 4/4
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The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with lots of constructive ideas and suggestions. We'll continue to engage with the project team where helpful and support the process wherever we can. 3/4
July 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with lots of constructive ideas and suggestions. We'll continue to engage with the project team where helpful and support the process wherever we can. 3/4
We’ve now published a summary of the feedback on our website and shared it with the Thriving Greenspaces team, along with all of the individual comments submitted through the survey. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute. 2/4
July 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We’ve now published a summary of the feedback on our website and shared it with the Thriving Greenspaces team, along with all of the individual comments submitted through the survey. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute. 2/4
Community Feedback Summary – June 2025
Following the release of detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project, we ran an informal survey to gather feedback from the local community. 1/4
Following the release of detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project, we ran an informal survey to gather feedback from the local community. 1/4
July 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Community Feedback Summary – June 2025
Following the release of detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project, we ran an informal survey to gather feedback from the local community. 1/4
Following the release of detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project, we ran an informal survey to gather feedback from the local community. 1/4
Permanent public toilets were the no. 1 idea in the 2021 consultation on the future of the former bowling greens area, run by Leith Links Community Council. Huge credit to them for facilitating the consultation and continuing to support the process of turning ideas into reality. 2/3
July 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Permanent public toilets were the no. 1 idea in the 2021 consultation on the future of the former bowling greens area, run by Leith Links Community Council. Huge credit to them for facilitating the consultation and continuing to support the process of turning ideas into reality. 2/3
The new public toilets on the Links are open!
Open daily from 8am to 8pm, the toilet unit features:
🚾 3x family-accessible toilet cubicles
♿ 1x accessible toilet
🔄 1x Changing Places facility
💧 A water fountain
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Open daily from 8am to 8pm, the toilet unit features:
🚾 3x family-accessible toilet cubicles
♿ 1x accessible toilet
🔄 1x Changing Places facility
💧 A water fountain
1/3
July 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The new public toilets on the Links are open!
Open daily from 8am to 8pm, the toilet unit features:
🚾 3x family-accessible toilet cubicles
♿ 1x accessible toilet
🔄 1x Changing Places facility
💧 A water fountain
1/3
Open daily from 8am to 8pm, the toilet unit features:
🚾 3x family-accessible toilet cubicles
♿ 1x accessible toilet
🔄 1x Changing Places facility
💧 A water fountain
1/3
One week left to give us your input!
We’re collecting informal feedback on the designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the Leith Links Activity Hub project.
We’re collecting informal feedback on the designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the Leith Links Activity Hub project.
June 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
One week left to give us your input!
We’re collecting informal feedback on the designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the Leith Links Activity Hub project.
We’re collecting informal feedback on the designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the Leith Links Activity Hub project.
On the 2nd of June, the Thriving Greenspaces team released detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project.
We're now collecting informal feedback on the designs to help us inform the process going forward. 1/2
We're now collecting informal feedback on the designs to help us inform the process going forward. 1/2
June 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
On the 2nd of June, the Thriving Greenspaces team released detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project.
We're now collecting informal feedback on the designs to help us inform the process going forward. 1/2
We're now collecting informal feedback on the designs to help us inform the process going forward. 1/2