This Thursday 14 February Kenneth Williamson gives his illustrated talk 'Made in Granton' - with all the fascinating stories about the harbour, the boats, the light houses, coal, the gasworks, the railways, the first train-ferry and the first car factory,... Continue Reading →
From medieval times through the industrial age and into the future, this tour highlights Granton’s heritage. Spanning quarrying to castles and early steel to electric cars, Granton has been at the forefront of bringing innovation and wealth to Edinburgh. While... Continue Reading →
The History Hub has contributed to the Edinburgh Shoreline Exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Using artifacts from our own Granton collection, the RBGE created the central focus of the Shoreline exhibition. The exhibition explores the rich natural and cultural... Continue Reading →
Our log boat building group is looking for volunteers to help out with their exciting project. Please drop by on Saturday or Sunday anytime between 10:00am-4:00pm. No skills required, just sheer determination! If you have any questions please contact admin@grantonhub.org.... Continue Reading →
granton:hub will be hosting an enjoyable and inspirational painting weekend designed to help beginners & enthusiasts gain experience in painting with Oils or Acrylics, whilst also supporting more advanced painters to develop their skills and techniques. No previous experience necessary.... Continue Reading →
Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting within a variety of art materials of your choice, from pencils, pastels/charcoal, watercolour or acrylics. Try out new painting and drawing methods, alternative techniques or styles at your own pace, leisure and enjoyment,... Continue Reading →
You can visit Madelvic House on Thursday 13 July as part of Pilton Community Health Project's Hidden Gems walk, which this week is themed around Granton's Industrial Past. The walk begins at 7pm at Granton Square; and members of the history:hub will be on... Continue Reading →
The scrapstore containers and Fountainbridge trees are safely in place! This operation was not without its difficulties and apologies to any neighbours disturbed in the process. Rain nearly brought the whole process to a muddy halt, but the lorry was finally... Continue Reading →
We are happy to announce that the Edinburgh Scrap Store has arrived in the community garden from its former home in Fountainbridge! This is a unique resource where scrap materials can be donated, stored, collected by members and re-used, including... Continue Reading →
