Leith Bowling Green
The Bowling Green regeneration project
World Class skatepark, pump track, tennis courts and rock climbing centre.
Allowing local businesses to setup food stalls providing both paid and free meals for those in need.
The Edinburgh Wheels Project providing training for work programme through the construction phase of the project.
The Edinburgh Wheels Project planned to create a community driven regenerative project for the Links bowling green. Creating a new cultural hub for Leith and Edinburgh and providing new opportunities for local businesses.
With the tram installation complete at the Foot of the Walk, this project would now be the perfect opportunity to give a new lease of life to Leith Links. The Bowling Green is located a 5 minute walk from the tram line which attracts new tourists to participate in both existing and future projects.
Our Aims: To put Leith on the global map by building a world class extreme sports facility in the heart of Edinburgh.
Deliver a series of 6 week training for work programmes educating unemployed youths aged 18-26.
Providing:
- Full CIBT training
- CSCS Test and Card
- Access into employment
- A variety of skills involved with the project to be taken up, including: joinery, event management, hospitality, art and design skills.
Training for Work
Delivering training for NEETS (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), 18 - 26yr olds in:
Who we've worked with to deliver our Training for Work Programmes:
Our work is supported by:
EWP (The Edinburgh Wheels Project CiC), Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7AT
Registered CIC: SC698796