Started 29 years ago the annual Stockbridge Duck Race has become the biggest community event in Stockbridge and one of the most recognised in Edinburgh. Thanks to the generosity of duck buyers and the business community the race has raised thousands of pounds for charity over the years. The chosen charities for 2018 are The Yard and St. Columba’s Hospice.
The Yard runs adventure play services for disabled children, young people and their families. They offer disabled children and their siblings the chance to experience creative, adventurous indoor and outdoor play in a well-supported environment. St Columba’s Hospice strives to ensure everyone within our community has access to excellent palliative care whoever they are, wherever they are and whenever they need it.
This years Stockbridge Duck Race will be held on Sunday 1 July 2018 at 3pm. The 2018 little yellow plastic bath ducks will be launched from The Stockbridge and race down the Water of Leith to the Falshaw Bridge, the Duck Wardens will be on duty making sure all ducks reach their final destination safely, shouting out and recording those winning numbers.
Businesses are donating lots of prizes again this year so the odds of winning anything from a meal for two at a local restaurant or a visit to the hairdressers are pretty good. If you would like to donate a prize please contact stevimanning@yahoo.co.uk
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Vincent Bell have sponsored the Duck Wardens t-shirts, The Bailie is hosting the kids Apres Duck Disco this year and once again Lycetts Insurance is covering the event.
Ducks are now on sale, they cost £2.00 each and are available at:
The Antiquary Bar 72-78 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge
The Bailie Bar 4 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge
Gifted 78 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge
Hectors 47-49 Deanhaugh Street, Stockbridge
The Stockbridge Tap 2-6 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge
Tariq’s Greengrocer 11 Deanhaugh Street, Stockbridge
Glenogle Swim Centre Glenogle Road, Stockbridge
George Bower Butcher, Poulterer & Game Dealer 75 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge
Willow Boutique 5 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge
Buggy 13 Saint Stephen Street, Stockbridge
Treehouse Childrenswear 10-12 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge
Lilies & Dreams * 12 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge
The Yard 22 Eyre Place Lane, Canonmills
The St.Vincent 11 St Vincent Street, New Town
*If for any reason you’re unable to visit Stockbridge before race day, the wonderful Lilies & Dreams on St Stephen Street have set up a page on their website for you to buy them online here.
So, look out for the little yellow posters in the windows of the shops, bars and restaurants selling them and remember they always sell out fast so don’t delay!
STOCKBRIDGE DUCK RACE
SUNDAY 1 JULY 2018
3PM
