Corstorphine First Aid Support And Training

Yesterday and today, our volunteers have been in Edinburgh city centre providing first aid cover for the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust - SSPDT MusicFest.

This is the second year we have supported the event, which brings together talented young musicians from across Scotland to showcase their skills and celebrate Scotland’s rich musical heritage.

It has been fantastic to be part of another successful event, helping to keep participants, staff, and spectators safe throughout the festival. 🎶🚑

Corstorphine First Aid Support and Training is extremely proud to announce that we will be providing first aid cover for the Edinburgh Taxi Outing.

Following a last minute cancellation by another provider, we were delighted to step in and support this fantastic event, helping to ensure the children, families, volunteers, and organisers can enjoy a safe and memorable day.

This year’s event has faced a number of challenges and at one stage came close to cancellation. We are therefore especially pleased to be able to play a small part in supporting its success.

Our Founder, Ryan Montgomery, said:

“We are thrilled to be part of this year’s Edinburgh Taxi Outing. It is a well established Edinburgh event that provides a special day out for children with additional support needs, life limiting conditions, and terminal illnesses, along with their families.

The event has faced a number of challenges this year, and we did not want first aid provision to be one of them. We are exceptionally pleased to be able to support the outing and wish all the children, families, volunteers, and organisers a fantastic day.”

We hope everyone has an amazing day and creates some lasting memories.

Over the last week, our volunteers have been out supporting Balerno Children's Gala once again.

It’s been another great year working alongside the committee who put so much effort into organising such a fantastic week of activities for the community.

We’ve proudly supported the gala for the last 4 years, and it was great to be back again for 2026.

See you again next year 🚑

Please support us 🎪
https://gofund.me/47229ba63

For 40 years, the Corstorphine Fair has brought our community together in celebration, tradition, and local spirit. Run entirely by volunteers, the Fair has become Edinburgh’s largest community-run event, welcoming thousands of visitors and supporting local charities, community groups, performers, and small businesses.

But behind the music, parades, stalls, and family fun is a huge amount of unseen work — and rising costs.

To safely deliver the Fair in 2026, we must fund essential infrastructure including:

Event staging and marquees
Public liability insurance
Security and stewarding
First aid provision
Road closures and traffic management
Council licensing and permits
Electricity, sound systems, and technical support
Toilets, waste management, and site safety measures

The cost of running the Fair now exceeds £30,000, with all funding raised independently through sponsorship, donations, fundraising activities, and community support.

Like many volunteer-led community events, we face increasing financial pressure and limited access to mainstream funding. While grants are sometimes available, competition is intense and funding rarely covers the full cost of delivering a large-scale public event.

Without community support, events like the Corstorphine Fair become increasingly difficult to sustain.

Your donation will help us:

Keep the Fair free and accessible for everyone
Support local charities and community groups
Preserve an important Corstorphine tradition
Create a safe, welcoming event for thousands of visitors
Ensure future generations can continue to enjoy this unique community celebration

Every contribution — large or small — makes a real difference.

Together, we can keep the tradition alive.

Thank you for supporting Corstorphine Fair 2026.

You can donate at https://gofund.me/47229ba63