The Canongate Community Forum is proud to be presenting a packed programme of events and activities as part of the Canongate Project.

"During the 6 weeks the area in Edinburgh's historic Old Town will have its life and people documented by the community along with activities everyone can get involved in."

The Canongate Project has been made possible through a grant from the Scottish Communities Action Research Fund SCARF and features an in-depth documentation of the area and its people; seminar's and talks from a range of bodies and individuals, community based activities such as banner making and a film festival, culminating in a street party on Saturday 28th June.

Scotland's internationally renowned arts impresario Richard Demarco begins the programme with his talk "A Portrait of Edinburgh as a World Heritage Site" on Monday 5th May 4pm. (Not 2pm as in Programme)

The Edinburgh World Heritage Trust, The Cockburn Association, Local People Leading, are among the conservation and community focused organisations giving talks and walks.

Land Reform expert Andy Wightman is one of the many gathering for the Common Good Day Scotland on Saturday May 24th.

All events are free; booking is advisable for all talks and walks, as places limited

Canongate Project Full Programme Here