Edinburgh Outdoors is a podcast that explores Edinburgh’s green spaces and the people in them. From community gardens to wild or secret spaces, learning about our city or just finding time to get outside, being outdoors in Edinburgh is the best place to be.
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Edinburgh Outdoors is a podcast that explores Edinburgh’s green spaces and the people in them. From community gardens to wild or secret spaces, learning about our city or just finding time to get outside, being outdoors in Edinburgh is the best place to be.
Over 12 miles long, the Water of Leith snakes through Edinburgh from Balerno to the Forth Estuary. Formerly a working river and home to over 70 mills, it is now a nature reserve with a walkway along its length, which makes for a great walk.
I met with Senior Ranger, Johnny Wells, to find out how the Water of Leith Conservation Trust manages the space and all its challenges. Johnny was a terrific interviewee and entertained me thoughout my visit with tales of his past, his current role and how volunteers support the work of the Trust. Johnny is a tree hugger and has had a surprising and fascinating career.
We met at the Water of Leith visitor centre in Slateford and then walked towards Colinton.
The Water of Leith visitor centre: here
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust website: https://www.waterofleith.org.uk/
Edinburgh Outdoors
Edinburgh Outdoors is a podcast that explores Edinburgh’s green spaces and the people in them. From community gardens to wild or secret spaces, learning about our city or just finding time to get outside, being outdoors in Edinburgh is the best place to be.
