Friday 29 May, 2-3 pm at Granton Castle Walled Garden
Join Vii from MycoBee Mushrooms CIC for a fun and hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of fungi. This family-friendly session is designed for children and parents to explore nature together through engaging, outdoor activities.
At MycoKids, you’ll discover the hidden world of fungi and learn why they are so important for our ecosystems; all in a playful and accessible way.
NEXT MEETING MONDAY 25 MAY – FEATURING GRANTON WATERFRONT UPDATE!
All welcome at our monthly meeting on Monday 25 May, 6.30pm at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre.
It’ll feature a presentation by Granton Waterfront Programme Director, Sat Patel, so come along for an update!
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. Simply email engagement@grantoncc.scot
We are pleased to announce our community walk for all the family on Friday afternoons, 2.30-3.45pm, monthly, starting on 22nd May (fourth Friday of the month).
We will walk, play, do an art activity related to local history, and learn about nature too.
Starting and ending at the Granton Hub / Madelvic House.
All welcome. Please wear sensible shoes and warm clothes / sun hat plus suncream if appropriate, and bring water and snacks for yourselves.
Tamsin Grainger is Paths for All trained, and has a DBS certificate. All children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult or an older sibling.
Residents talk enthusiastically about settling into their new homes at Western Villages, part of our £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront.
A strong sense of community shines through from the city council’s new tenants in a video released this week.
Western Villages is now largely occupied, with 388 homes for social and mid-market rent providing accommodation for around 1,400 residents. After the Council declared a housing emergency in 2023, these high quality homes provide much needed, affordable and energy efficient accommodation to help respond to the shortage of homes within the city.
Granton Station View, also part of the wider regeneration project is fully occupied with another 75 energy efficient quality homes for social and mid-market rent, delivered in October 2024. Work is also well underway to deliver a further 143 affordable energy efficient and high quality homes at nearby Silverlea.
At the end of last year, the Council approved the business case for the next phase of this ambitious project for the city. It will deliver a further 847 energy efficient quality homes on neighbouring land and will provide residents with a new primary school (to be delivered through a separate contract), shops and leisure facilities, more walking, wheeling and cycling routes and open and green space.
Council Leader Jane Meagher said: “We declared a housing emergency in 2023 and so these energy efficient quality homes are much needed and from what I’ve seen are being greatly enjoyed.
“The video shows how easy it is for residents to access the beach, parks, good transport links, places to walk, cycle and wheel as well as having good local shops and other facilities nearby. I’m absolutely delighted the tenants are pleased that we’re creating communities people feel part of, want to live in and call home.”
We’re excited to reveal the shortlisted finalists for the Scottish Street Food Awards 2026, returning to The Pitt this year. All eleven will be serving up at The Pitt from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd May.
The Champions award will be judged by a team of foodie experts, with the People’s Choice chosen by the public over the course of the weekend. The winners will be announced at 3pm on Sunday, 3 May, and will go on to compete in the British Street Food Awards later in the year.
This year’s line-up is a celebration of creativity, culture and craft – a group of traders bringing personal stories, bold ideas and serious flavour to Scotland’s street food scene.
Meet the finalists:
Brocail is a food trailer focused on reimagined, seasonal dishes using local Scottish and UK produce. Born from a community allotment project and seasonal supper clubs, their menu continues to celebrate fresh, nutritious food with a low-impact ethos. For the awards, they’ll showcase homemade paneer using Jersey cow milk from The Wee Dairy in Perthshire, with dishes like Paneer Kofta highlighting both the quality of the produce and creative use of its whey by-product. Follow on instagram.
D & N Sushi: A family-run business based in Moray, D&N Sushi is reimagining what sushi can be in a street food setting. Their signature Sushi-Dog swaps out the traditional bun for crispy panko-coated sushi rice, filled with bold ingredients like salmon, prawn, crab or chicken and finished with their own sauces. It’s creative, unexpected and designed to surprise – a fresh take on Japanese-inspired street food that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Follow on instagram.
Eat Ko:te is built on a simple philosophy: fire, smoke, salt and time create the richest flavours. Inspired by traditional charcoal cooking, the business operates with a rare combination of a Josper oven and Kasai grill – a setup almost unheard of in a street food trailer. From smoky grilled meats to scallops cooked over intense heat with garlic butter and crispy panko, every dish reflects both technical skill and a deep personal connection to the ingredients. Follow on instagram.
Ember: Based in Fife, Ember is a premium live-fire food concept built around a custom 20ft container kitchen designed specifically for wood and charcoal cooking. Their approach bridges the gap between restaurant-quality dining and street food accessibility, with a menu centred on panuozzo, premium burgers and grilled meats and vegetables. Every dish is driven by fire – creating bold, smoky flavours that showcase both technique and high-quality produce. Follow on instagram.
Far Out Bao: is a deeply personal concept rooted in Filipino heritage and inspired by the bold, balanced flavours of Hawaii. Created from a love of comforting, expressive food, the menu centres around soft, pillowy bao buns filled with sweet, salty, tangy and smoky elements. It’s a concept that blends cultural influence with storytelling – bringing a taste of the Pacific to Scotland’s street food scene in a way that feels both joyful and unexpected. Follow on instagram.
Hungarian Chimney Cake (Tekerch): Bringing a taste of Hungarian tradition to Edinburgh, Tekerch Chimney Cake combines food and theatre in equal measure. Each chimney cake is rolled, baked and caramelised fresh in front of customers, creating a sensory experience that’s as memorable as the taste itself. Crisp on the outside, soft within and finished with a range of sweet toppings, their offering blends nostalgia, craftsmanship and visual appeal – a true street food experience. Follow on instagram.
Jamie’s Backyard Slice: Rooted in Scottish food culture and personal memory, Jamie’s Backyard Slice takes the classic pizza crunch and elevates it with quality ingredients and attention to detail. Using a quarter pizza, dipped in Tennent’s lager batter and deep fried, each portion is finished with parmesan, oregano and hot honey. It’s a dish that taps into nostalgia – from school lunches to late-night chippy runs – while delivering something bigger, bolder and more refined. Follow on instagram.
Naughty Boi Smashburgers: Born from years spent working in food trucks across Scotland, Naughty Boi is the result of a shared obsession with doing smash burgers properly. After countless test runs (with friends as willing guinea pigs), the team launched their own concept – focused on quality Scottish beef, locally sourced buns and flavours that don’t get lost. Still relatively new, but backed by serious experience, Naughty Boi delivers crispy-edged, flavour-packed burgers that reflect both craft and personality. Follow on instagram.
The Peruvian brings bold, authentic flavours straight from Peru, serving the dishes the founder grew up eating – big, vibrant and unapologetically full of flavour. From classics like Lomo Saltado to tequeños, wings and salchipapas, it’s proper hands-on street food. Now evolving beyond the classics, the menu is expanding to include rotisserie chicken, smoked meats, arroz chaufa and a range of traditional sauces – from aji amarillo to rocoto – putting real Peruvian food front and centre. Follow on instagram.
Pinko’s Korean Street Food: Travelling across Scotland from market to market, Pinko’s Korean Street Food has built its reputation on bold, authentic flavours and a clear passion for sharing Korean food culture. Cooking everything fresh on-site, their menu spans crispy Korean fried chicken, corndogs, tteokbokki and award-winning kimchi. At the heart of it all is their signature Seoul Combo Cupbap – a flavour-packed rice bowl combining double-fried chicken, Aberdeen Angus beef bulgogi and punchy pickles. It’s street food rooted in tradition, delivered with energy and precision. Follow on instagram.
Spoon Me: Spoon Me is Scotland’s first banana pudding parlour – and a business built on both nostalgia and innovation. Inspired by classic American recipes but reimagined to be entirely gluten- and dairy-free, everything is made from scratch, right down to the wafers.
From the original vanilla pudding to their standout caramelised banana tiramisu, Spoon Me has developed a cult following, with customers (including visiting Americans) claiming it rivals – or even beats – the original. It’s comfort food with a modern, inclusive twist. Follow on instagram.
Get the dates in your diary and head down to The Pitt and sample the best Scotland has to offer!
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.
Social Bite’s new Edinburgh Village on Granton Waterfront has received its modular built Hub as the project progresses towards an opening date this spring.
The new Hub, the first of seven bespoke-made installations which will populate the village, will act as a communal area for villagers, with six new and improved one-bedroom ‘Nest Houses’ which have been re-designed following resident feedback due in the coming weeks.
The move along the Granton Waterfront is a relocation of the original Edinburgh Village. The move has allowed Social Bite, residents and charity partner Cyrenians to work together to reassess the design and facilities available and create living spaces which support people living there everyday based on their needs and wants.
The supported accommodation model, first launched with the Edinburgh Village in 2018, has proven successful in helping people who’ve experienced homelessness rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive community.
Charity partner Cyrenians will continue providing 24/7 support, having played a key role in helping nearly 100 residents gain skills, confidence, and reintegrate into the community to date.
Josh Littlejohn, founder of Social Bite said:“It’s brilliant to see the milestone of the brand new hub landing as the new Edinburgh village takes shape.
“We can’t wait to welcome residents to their new home.”
Amy Hutton, Director of Services at Cyrenians, said:“Part of what has made the Social Bite Village so successful is the sense of community that is built between volunteers, residents and staff.
“The Hub is vital to that sense of community – a place where people can gather, cook, socialise and relax.
“Seeing the new Hub installed down at the new location is exciting – we are looking forward to starting a new chapter providing support to Social Bite Village residents in the new location, for years to come.”
Social Bite Village – Edinburgh – Hub Delivery – 18th March 2026
Raymond Davies Photography
The hub was manufactured by Invergordon-based Ecosystems Technologies and made the long commute from The Highlands to Granton. The remaining buildings are due to arrive in April.
The Social Bite Village has received generous support from M&G plc through their Empty Spaces coalition with Habitat for Humanity, as well as from Anderson Strathearn, itison, and many incredible contributions from individual supporters.
Excited to share we’re hosting a World Cup Fan Park here at The Pitt. Expect food, DJs, drinks, MASSIVE screens and 100% Tartan Army energy. Secure your tickets now at 4thefans.tv
Details here:
WORLD CUP FAN PARK AT THE PITT 