Seafield Wastewater Treatment Works
Edinburgh
Scotland’s largest Wastewater Treatment Works is opening its doors once again. Join us for a tour where you will learn about the Wastewater Treatment process, the human related problems and how we are taking the Lothians wastewater and recycling it.
90 minute tour will take you through the history of the site from the MV Gardyloo to the high tech digesters generating energy for the community.
How has Edinburgh’s waste been treated in the past? How is it treated today? From sewage being tossed onto the streets, to the Gardyloo ship, to today’s modern treatment methods including how green energy is generated in the process, this is a tour like no other.
This year's Doors Open Day theme is Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine. We will explore the theme through a combination of storytelling from the past (Revive) of wastewater treatment through to how we are generating energy and exporting to the grid (Resist). All brought together by the power of poo.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Parking is free right outside the site entrance. All guests will be expected to complete a health and safety assessment.
Gallery
Key Information
There will be three walking tours offered on Sunday 27th September. Each tour will have 14 spaces.
The tours will take place at 09:30, 12:15 and 15:00 and will last for a maximum of 2 hours each. Visitors will be expected to book on tours in advance using the eventbrite booking form and bring their tickets with them.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seafield-leith-wastewater-treatment-works-doors-open-days-2026-tickets-1994682082805?aff=oddtdtcreator
Where to find us
Address
- Seafield Wastewater Treatment Works
- 20 Marine Esplanade
- Edinburgh
- EH6 7RF