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Kaleidoscope of activities at North Edinburgh festival

Edinburgh Evening News

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May 16, 2025

More than 160 community groups, local organisations and charities will converge on West Pilton Park this weekend for the fourth annual North Edinburgh Community Festival.

Kaleidoscope of activities at North Edinburgh festival

Known for its vibrancy, inclusivity and celebration of local talent, this year’s event takes place from noon to 5.30pm on Saturday and promises to be bigger, better and more colourful than ever before.

Organisers are promising a “kaleidoscope of activities”, with everything from hair braiding and glitter tattoos to boxing and dodgeball.

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