We are excited to announce that there will be two moths & butterflies workshops held in the garden this month as part of our new Citizen Science project.
SATURDAY 9th MAY 2 – 4pm, and
SUNDAY 17th MAY 2 – 4pm
Moths & butterfly expert Alyx teaches you how to identify common Scottish moths and butterflies and how to record them. You will also learn why these fascinating creatures are so important for our environment.
No need to book and no prior knowledge needed, just an interest in moths and butterflies.
Local residents are welcome to join us to find out more about the community council, or to raise an issue for discussion!
This is a hybrid meeting – if you’d like to attend online, please get in touch for the MS Teams link. Alternatively, we can raise any issues for discussion on your behalf.
POLICE in Edinburgh are asking for the public’s help in tracing a missing teenager.Adeddamola Adebayo, known as Damola, was last seen on Monday, 6 April, 2026, in the Granton area.
He was reported missing to police yesterday, Tuesday, 21 April, 2026.
The 17-year-old has links across the city, including the Wester Hailes area and Ferry Road.
Adeddamola is described as black, of slim build, around 6ft 4ins tall with short black hair. His current clothing is not known, and he speaks with a London accent.
Sergeant Andy Wylie said: “We are conducting a number of enquiries across the city to make sure that Adeddamola is safe.
“We’re eager to hear from anyone who may have seen, or spoken to him, since the beginning of April, to get in contact.
“If Adeddamola himself sees this appeal – please get in touch with police.”
Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 1091 of 21 April 2026.
EMPTY Kitchens Full Hearts wonderful Engagement Manager Leila is taking on this abseil challenge
If you visit EKFH, you’ll see Leila hard at work with our Engagement volunteers, making more than 60 wellbeing calls every week!
Leila speaks to our service users regularly – checking in to see how they are doing, and what more we can do to support them. This could be linking a family to a local clothing bank, putting a person in touch with an benefits check service, or issuing a foodbank voucher for household essentials.
Now, Leila is taking on the Port of Leith Distillery Abseil Challenge – 131ft for EKFH
We’ve gone massive for May – not one, not two, butFOUR epic day parties.
House, electronica, techno, fusion… even a bit of Dolly Parton… whatever you’re into, we’ve got you covered!
The Pitt & Box Energy Present:
Auntie Flo LIVE
Sun 3 May, 4pm-10pm
From £15.00
Suitability: 18+
Get ready for an electrifying night as we bring you the genre-defying sound of Auntie Flo’s full live band! Known for fusing global rhythms with experimental electronica, Auntie Flo will be bringing his captivating live set to our inclusive and welcoming space.
Northern Rodeo Country Festival
Sat 16 May, 4pm – 10pm
From £15.00
Suitability: all welcome until 8pm, then 16+
Northern Rodeo is riding back into The Pitt for another boot-stompin’, line-dancin’, bronco-buckin’ night of country fun! So round-up your crew and come join the fun at Northern Rodeo – where the North meets Nashville.
Musika presents Skyline feat. Hernan Cattaneo 5hr set
Sun 24 May, 2pm-midnight
From £45.00
Suitability: 18+
A huge Bank Holiday All-Dayer as Musika presents Skyline’s last ever Scottish show celebrating 4 years of the crème de la crème of progressive artists. Joining Hernan, Kamilo Sanclemente makes his long-awaited Edinburgh debut. Support comes from both families — Alan Dobson, Jamie McKenzie and Twilo — carrying the Musika x Skyline sound from day into night.
DAYS
Sat 30 May, 1pm-10:30pm
From £55.00
Suitability: 18+
DAYS returns to the Granton waterfront taking over the warehouse and yard for our best party to date.
With Daniel Avery, DJ Seinfeld, and Helena Hauff, while Sweely brings his signature live energy. Rounding things out are Papa Nugs and MarcelDune, two selectors currently at the top of their game.
We’re delighted to launch a new series of Life Drawing sessions on Tuesday evenings and Portrait & Figure Drawing on Thursdays at Granton:hub.
The programme begins with Life Drawing on Tuesday 21 April, followed by the Portrait & Figure Drawing course starting Thursday 23 April.
Working from a live model each week, these relaxed and welcoming sessions are open to all levels — whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to develop your practice further. The classes focus on observation, proportion, gesture, and expression, with plenty of guidance and individual feedback throughout.
Both classes offer a great opportunity to build confidence, meet others, and enjoy a focused creative space in Madelvic House. The portrait sessions are particularly distinctive, as they feature local “heroes” from the Granton community — offering a unique opportunity to draw and paint people who actively contribute to the life of the area.
“I highly recommend the portrait drawing classes by Romain and Gareth. I went with a friend and we really appreciated the amount of feedback we received — it was incredibly helpful.
“The structure of the sessions worked very well, starting with quick drawings to get used to the model, followed by longer poses with breaks in between. The models were all ‘heroes of the city’, including Sibar, a well-known baker at Granton Kitchen, and Willie, a long-standing community activist from Granton. I would come back every week if I could!” — Naomi
Life Drawing (Tuesdays) 6:30–8:30pm · 21 April – 19 May, £58.50 for 5 sessions · Limited to 12 places
Book now: Life Drawing (Tuesday)
Portrait & Figure Drawing (Thursdays) 6:30–8:30pm · 23 April – 21 May, £58.50 for 5 sessions · Limited to 12 places
Efinburgh and Lothian Greenspace Trust (ELGT) are very proud of this hard working group of young people from Granton Youth who are learning brick laying skills in order to build some new brick planters at West Pilton Park.
This is part of the re-development of the park and will be one of the new design features.
We are excited to share a delicious community meal with you today! We do our best to have a variety of options, including vegetarian and often a delicious pudding.
What’s on the menu today (Friday 10th April):
Root veg medley soup
Chicken and mushroom stew
Aubergine parmigiana (V)
Lemon drizzle cake
Please check the board or ask our volunteers about allergens. And just a heads-up, our food is served until it runs out!
Join your local Forth Community Police Officers at our April drop‑ins. Stop by, say hello and chat about any community concerns or questions you may have.
We’re here to listen.
Mon 20 April
Granton Library
2pm–3pm
10:30am–12:00pm