# Event Details - **Event Name**: Granton Beach Creative Writing Walk - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Find inspiration in nature on this gentle, guided creative writing walk.About this EventWriting outdoors can be a great way to shift our perspectives, generate new ideas, and connect with each other and the world around us, especially now the cold winter months are over and summer is here. Let’s slow down together and take some time to reflect and create while walking along the promenade from Granton Beach.No previous writing experience is necessary. This is an opportunity to build or tend to your creative practice by cultivating attentiveness to the natural world.LocationPlease note that the precise location of our meeting point will be shared by email a few days ahead of the walk.What will the walk involve?We will walk together in a small group, stopping along the way to write from prompts, which will be provided. These prompts will focus on our natural surroundings, but can be applied to any genre you choose to write in. The walk will end with a group discussion and the chance to share what you have written or reflected on.What should I bring?Please bring something to write with (such as a pen and notebook, or even your phone).We will be outside for 1.5 hours, so make sure to dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear, as paths may be wet.It may also be useful to bring something to sit on, such as a waterproof, as benches and other seating may be wet.WeatherWe will be heading out in most weather conditions, including rain. However, if there is a weather warning, the walk will be cancelled and your ticket refunded.Other InformationWe will be making our way along the Granton Beach promenade, which is a flat paved path that is wheelchair and pushchair friendly.Granton Beach is easily reached by bus or car, though parking is on-street and may be hard to find on busy weekends.Bathrooms are available at The Pitt, near where our walk will start.CostIf you’re not in a position to purchase a ticket just now but would like to attend, please get in touch and we can reserve a spot for you on the walk, no questions asked.About the organiserCameo Marlatt is a Canadian poet and creative non-fiction writer living in Edinburgh. She has a Doctorate of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow, and her work has been published in journals such as Plumwood Mountain, Canary, Lighthouse, and From Glasgow to Saturn. She is interested in zoopoetics, which explores how attentiveness to animals can inform human creative practice. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/granton-beach-creative-writing-walk/100001992122844053 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, meetups, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Granton Beach - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Granton Beach - **lat**: 55.9830801 - **long**: -3.2432023 - **full address**: Granton Beach, 20 West Shore Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Granton Beach Creative Writing Walk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d42a4c7474a0dc43091417dd4bfeb143485c7766c912999df7c41b7946eb02ab-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcc8d8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1786468253 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Granton Beach Creative Writing Walk being held? - **A:** Granton Beach Creative Writing Walk takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Granton Beach, 20 West Shore Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Granton Beach Creative Writing Walk? - **A:** Granton Beach Creative Writing Walk is organized by Cameo Marlatt. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Granton Beach Creative Writing Walk is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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