Rock on! A community walk featuring rocks at the edge of Edinburgh, to celebrate the Festival of Terminalia 2026 Blog about the event
This event took place on Sunday 22nd February, 2pm-4pm (there and back). Starting (and ending) at the entrance to Wardie Bay. ///courier.palace.poem
Today’s update: Good Morning!
I am looking forward to seeing you this afternoon at 2pm at Wardie Bay for the Rock On! walk. We will be walking and looking out for rock of all sorts - boulders, stones, concrete and even musical.
Weather: As the BBC suggest 40-50% likelihood of rain, please make sure you wear clothes and shoes to keep you dry, and / or bring an umbrella.
Refreshments and toilet facilities: You may also want to bring a drink and snack for yourself. For those who would like to buy something, we will stop at the Long Shot coffee / tea van outside The Pitt half way through, where there are also public toilets.
Transport: the area is very well served by buses (16, 17, 22, 19, 14, 8, 9 and more - all running through or to Granton Square or along Granton Road (you can walk down Wardie Steps if you get off at Granton Road)). There are also bicycle racks outside the entrance to Wardie Bay. There may be some parking spaces on Lower Granton Road, but it gets crowded and buses have to pass very close to parked cars.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have a question: 07821 264 882.
Megmillar, Wardie Bush, rocks that are revealed when the tide goes out, Birnie Rocks, islands made of rock in the Firth of Forth, The Chesnut, rocks for stopping the sea coming closer, General’s Rocks, Hanging Craig, small rocks that we can use to represent our wishes – all of these will be part of our boundary walk at the edge of the land and the sea. We will make a cairn at the end to mark the boundary and you will receive a map of these rocks if you want one.
The walk will be on tarmac, so fine for wheels too, whether wheelchair or buggy
Dogs are welcome.
The Festival of Terminalia is an annual event, a celebration of walking, space, place and psychogeography on and around 23rd February. It takes its name from Terminus, the Roman god of boundaries and landmarks.
Link to the Festival of Terminalia site featuring other events around the UK.