Port Edgar Open Weekend 10th Anniversary

Port Edgar Open Weekend is back for its 10 Anniversary!

A vast array of watersports sessions, streetfood, shopping, DJs, kids’ activities and adventure talks will be on offer as Port Edgar Open Weekend returns for a special 10th-anniversary event.

Join 1000s of families at this free unticketed event in Port Edgar in South Queensferry, which features the largest watersports and activity centre in Scotland.

Expert instructors from Port Edgar Watersports will be hosting numerous watersports taster sessions offering the chance to try canoeing, sea kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing, keelboating and powerboating.

The extended two-hour sessions cost £30 per adult and £20 for children over 8 years old. Activities must be pre-booked via Port Edgar Watersports - it is highly recommended to book in advance of coming along

A new addition to the programme this year is a series of adventure talks hosted by fitness and sports enthusiast and podcaster Alan Nash aka Get After It Nashy. These events are ticketed - special guests include Mollie Hughes, the world record breaking mountaineer, adventurer and author of Blue Scotland and former marine John Bathgate who was shot by drunken pirates in the Amazon last year during his Summit to Sea expedition.

Once again, the Open Weekend will feature a feast of food and drink options with a wide selection to suit all taste including Fred's Backyard BBQ; Alanda's Fish & Chips; Pizza Geeks; Taberu; Yu Ca Taco; Choola; Caravan of Courage; Moskito; Mimi's Bakehouse; and MacLaurins coffee.

Shoppers can peruse an extensive range of country, marine and casual clothing and accessories at the Marina’s shop, Beacon. The shop will have amazing offers over the weekend and features brands including Dubarry, Joules, Schoffel and Fairfax & Favor.

In celebration of its 200th anniversary, the RNLI will also be present offering practical skills training relating to water safety for both adults and animals!

Taylors Snacks – formerly known as Mackie’s Crisps - will also be in attendance adding some further fun and games to the proceedings, with their special ‘potato shy’, ‘snack race’ and crisp grabber. There are also face painters, crazy golf and Make Mess Matters to keep younger visitors entertained.

Due to the popularity of the Open Weekend event, car parks are expected to be very busy, so visitors are being encouraged to travel by public transport. Local residents are encouraged to cycle or walk.

For anyone arriving by car, there will be a £5 parking donation for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation – with other opportunities to donate across the site.