Festival of Sport races back to city

The Festival of Sport is set to return for a third year this summer, offering over 125 events all across Edinburgh.

From June 6 to 19 the festival will feature activities including taster sessions, demonstrations and competitions.

The events will be provided by six bodies, including Edinburgh Leisure, ClubSportEdinburgh and sportscotland.

New sports added to the programme this year include water polo, gym sessions for older people, defy gravity workouts, and a foam fencing match day.

There is something to suit all age groups, fitness levels and abilities with the majority of activities free to try.

There are also many large group and spectator events running during the festival such as the Moonwalk, Race for Life, the Cycling Grand Prix and Roller Girls Derby.

Councillor Steve Cardownie, festival and events champion, said: "The Festival of Sport is a fantastic community event and a great way to learn about the many free local opportunities to enjoy an active lifestyle."

The full programme of events will be available from early May at www.activcity.info