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University of Edinburgh, Digital Library

Ben Parkes

Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas.

  • Beach stretch:

    Portobello beach, Edinburgh

  • Date and time:

    2 Sep 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Meeting point:

    The Beach House, 57 Bath St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1HE

  • Capacity:

    50 volunteers - 47 spaces left

  • School friendly?

    No

A map showing the Portobello beach, Edinburgh beach stretch plotted on it

Members of the University of Edinburgh's Digital Library team using their 'Day to Make a Difference' volunteering day to help clean up Scotlands beutiful beaches. Open to anyone who wishes to join us to help make a difference to Scotlands costline wellbeing.

Also worth knowing…

What to bring: We’d recommend you pack a rucksack with a few essentials like sunscreen, waterproofs, hand sanitiser, and perhaps some snacks and a drink (in a reusable bottle, of course).

What to wear: If you're picking up litter with your hands it's worth wearing a strong pair of gloves - like gardening gloves - just to make sure you're protected. Sturdy shoes are a must for protection too.

Under 16s: To comply with our insurance, volunteers under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult who will be asked to sign a parental / guardian consent form on the day by the beach clean organiser. 

47 spaces remaining - join us on the beach whilst there’s still spaces!