Fountainbridge Edinburgh

At Fountainbridge, located on the southwest side of the Edinburgh City Centre, the canalside is a hive of activity. Over the next five years the locale will change considerably, enhancing the attractiveness of the area and creating a draw for residents, visitors and business.

Fountainbridge is an area of focus for the City of Edinburgh Council through the Union Canal Strategy and its Edinburgh 12 initiative. These strategies highlight the importance of Fountainbridge in the development and regeneration of Scotland’s Capital. One of the largest brownfield sites in Edinburgh City Centre, the area has a unique appeal thanks to its proximity to the Union Canal.

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1. Fountainbridge Edinburgh Caryn Elder City of Edinburgh Council
2. The Union Canal • Started in 1818 complete in 1822 • Closed in 1922 Edinburgh • Reopened in 2002 as part of the Millennium link project
4. Fountainbridge
5. History of Fountainbridge • Industrial area • Former brewery and rubber factory • Site vacant since 2004 © Adrian Welch
7. Future of Fountainbridge
8. The story so far • Completed Developments • Temporary Uses • Living on the Water
9. What has the Council done? • Landowner • Edinburgh 12 • Regeneration Capital Grant Fund
10. Partnerships • Essential due to the volume of development on the site • Stakeholder engagement • Brand
11. How we get there
12. Questions?