{"id":964601,"date":"2026-05-16T15:51:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T15:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/964601\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T15:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T15:51:38","slug":"newhaven-maritime-festival-the-nen-north-edinburgh-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/964601\/","title":{"rendered":"Newhaven Maritime Festival \u2013 The NEN \u2013 North Edinburgh News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Join us for the Newhaven Maritime Festival 2026 \u2014 a celebration of the rich maritime history, culture, stories, crafts, and coastal ecology of Newhaven.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\"\u00a0The Heart of Newhaven Community
4\u20136 Main Street, Newhaven, Edinburgh<\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\udcc5\"\u00a0Saturday 16 May 2026
\"\u23f0\"\u00a012 noon \u2013 3pm<\/p>\n

Step into the past and explore the people, traditions, and heritage that shaped Newhaven through music, storytelling, art, memories, and hands-on activities for all ages.<\/p>\n

Festival Activities & Exhibits<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Songs from Newhaven
Traditional songs and music celebrating the harbour and its people.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Seascape Making and Story Telling with Tortoise in a Nutshell
Creative seascape activities and imaginative coastal storytelling.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Married to the Sea \u2013 The Fishwives and Women of Newhaven
Stories and history of the remarkable women who supported Newhaven\u2019s fishing community.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Tales from the Harbour \u2013 Fishermen, Sailors and the Boats of Newhaven
Hear fascinating stories from the harbour and the lives lived at sea.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0The Newhaven Tapestry
Discover the community tapestry celebrating local heritage and identity.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Wave after Wave \u2013 Word Chain
A collaborative creative word and poetry activity inspired by the sea.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Traditional Knitting
Explore maritime knitting traditions and techniques.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Newhaven Coastal Echo \u2013 Rephotography Then & Now
See Newhaven through time with historical and contemporary photography comparisons.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Talking and Remembering \u2013 Reminiscences of Newhaven in Days Gone By
Community memories and conversations about old Newhaven.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Newhaven Heritage
Learn more about the history and development of the area.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Mapping Maritime Heritage with Wessex Archaeology
Interactive exploration of maritime archaeology and local heritage mapping.<\/p>\n

\"\u2693\"\u00a0Exploring the Ecology of the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh Shoreline
Discover the wildlife, coastline, and ecology of the Firth of Forth.<\/p>\n

Bring family and friends and celebrate the heritage, creativity, and community spirit of Newhaven!<\/p>\n

#Newhaven<\/a><\/p>\n

MaritimeFestival<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

#Newhaven<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

#Edinburgh<\/a><\/p>\n

#MaritimeHeritage<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

#CommunityFestival<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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