Your Local Calendar
This website is your local hub for everything happening across Greater Craigmillar, you can explore events, follow your favourite groups, join fun community challenges. It’s designed to be simple, friendly, and a fun way to stay connected with what’s going on in your area.
Explore All EventsWeekly Activities Clubs, Groups and Classes
Weekly Activities, Clubs, Groups and Classes Across the Greater Craigmillar communities there is a wide range of support, activities, and opportunities being delivered by local organisations every week.
Craigmillar Now Archive Group
As a member of our archive group you will be helping provide essential preservation for our communities art and heritage! You will be trained in a variety of archival skills whilst discovering the vast and inspiring collections from photographer Sandra George to the Craigmillar Festival Society.…
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Sandy's Stitchers
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsIf you sew, knit, crochet, embroider or any other needle-craft this is the place for you. If you want to learn the basics on any of the above skills we would love to have you here. This is a space where like minded people can come and learn from each other with a facilitator on hand. Please …
Let's Make Stuff
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsDiscover the joy of making fun, beautiful and useful things from paper, card, fabric and left over stuff that people throw away This is a quiet space where 5-12 year olds can come and work on a project that they can take home. Registration forms available in our office
Yoga For All
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Monday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsFree community yoga session run by trained facilitator. Accessible for all, whatever fitness and health level
Gardening at the Inch Nursery
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Tuesday
The Inch Nursery, Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5UF
Open in Google MapsCommunity gardening sessions starting Tuesday 24th March at the Inch Nursery led by Eleanor from Community Alliance Trust. No experience needed and everyone welcome! We will be growing fresh veg throughout the spring and summer to be given to local foodbanks and community
Cooking For Families
12:31 PM - 2:30 PM Tuesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome and cook a meal to take home and eat with your family. Learn some new cooking skills and recipes. How to batch cook and freeze safely and meet new people. This group runs in 6 week blocks and booking is essential. See attached poster for dates. Book your space by emailing of phoning th…
Craigmillar Library Sensory Garden Creation Sessions
Community Alliance Trust is transforming the currently neglected area at the back of Craigmillar Library into a community sensory garden and we need your help! All are welcome to the garden sessions, led by our community gardener Kat. We will provide tools, and no experience is needed. Come a…
Art In Gardens
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday
A set of two art in Gardens with Susie Wilson. No art experience needed,Thursdays1pm till 3pm.Booking required. No Art experience needed. Come and enjoy different outdoor spaces with Susie Wilson helping you to make simple books and marks.1pm till 3pm All Welcome and Free. materials, coffee and t…
Art In Gardens
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday
Last lot of Art in Gardens,5 week block. No Art experience needed. Come and enjoy different outdoor spaces with Susie Wilson helping you to make simple books and marks.1pm till 3pm All Welcome and Free. materials, coffee and tea stop if available and Free.
Human Library
Human library is a weekly discussion group based on sharing knowledge that each of us has, and discussing different topics. There is snack, an input, discussion and social celebration too. All are welcome. Please come and join us!
Tia Chi
Hays Community Hub, 4 Hay Avenue, EH164AQ
Open in Google MapsIn partnership with Thistle Foundation. This Tia Chi class is opened to all ages and abilities. To register please contact reception@thistle.org.uk. This class is held every Wednesday 12.00-2.00
Craigmillar Now Archive Group
As a member of our archive group you will be helping provide essential preservation for our communities art and heritage! You will be trained in a variety of archival skills whilst discovering the vast and inspiring collections from photographer Sandra George to the Craigmillar Festival Society.…
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Sandy's Stitchers
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsIf you sew, knit, crochet, embroider or any other needle-craft this is the place for you. If you want to learn the basics on any of the above skills we would love to have you here. This is a space where like minded people can come and learn from each other with a facilitator on hand. Please …
Let's Make Stuff
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsDiscover the joy of making fun, beautiful and useful things from paper, card, fabric and left over stuff that people throw away This is a quiet space where 5-12 year olds can come and work on a project that they can take home. Registration forms available in our office
Yoga For All
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Monday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsFree community yoga session run by trained facilitator. Accessible for all, whatever fitness and health level
Gardening at the Inch Nursery
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Tuesday
The Inch Nursery, Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5UF
Open in Google MapsCommunity gardening sessions starting Tuesday 24th March at the Inch Nursery led by Eleanor from Community Alliance Trust. No experience needed and everyone welcome! We will be growing fresh veg throughout the spring and summer to be given to local foodbanks and community
Cooking For Families
12:31 PM - 2:30 PM Tuesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome and cook a meal to take home and eat with your family. Learn some new cooking skills and recipes. How to batch cook and freeze safely and meet new people. This group runs in 6 week blocks and booking is essential. See attached poster for dates. Book your space by emailing of phoning th…
Craigmillar Library Sensory Garden Creation Sessions
Community Alliance Trust is transforming the currently neglected area at the back of Craigmillar Library into a community sensory garden and we need your help! All are welcome to the garden sessions, led by our community gardener Kat. We will provide tools, and no experience is needed. Come a…
Art In Gardens
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday
A set of two art in Gardens with Susie Wilson. No art experience needed,Thursdays1pm till 3pm.Booking required. No Art experience needed. Come and enjoy different outdoor spaces with Susie Wilson helping you to make simple books and marks.1pm till 3pm All Welcome and Free. materials, coffee and t…
Art In Gardens
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday
Last lot of Art in Gardens,5 week block. No Art experience needed. Come and enjoy different outdoor spaces with Susie Wilson helping you to make simple books and marks.1pm till 3pm All Welcome and Free. materials, coffee and tea stop if available and Free.
Human Library
Human library is a weekly discussion group based on sharing knowledge that each of us has, and discussing different topics. There is snack, an input, discussion and social celebration too. All are welcome. Please come and join us!
Tia Chi
Hays Community Hub, 4 Hay Avenue, EH164AQ
Open in Google MapsIn partnership with Thistle Foundation. This Tia Chi class is opened to all ages and abilities. To register please contact reception@thistle.org.uk. This class is held every Wednesday 12.00-2.00
Greater Craigmillar Events – Right Here, Right Now
Looking for what’s on in Niddrie and across Greater Craigmillar areas? You're in the right place. From Craigmillar to Bingham, Magdalene to Greendykes – if it's happening locally, you’ll find it here. Community meet-ups, sports, family days, music, and more — all in one spot. Welcome to your go-to local guide. Check in, get involved, stay connected.
Edinburgh Food Project
Craigmillar Chapel Court Garden Sessions
Fri, Aug 14
10:00-15:00
Thistle Centre of Wellbeing
Open in Google MapsLearn new skills and help shape a brand new community garden at the Thistle Fou…
Community Renewal Trust
Peer Support for Positive Change
Mon, Aug 17
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Community Renewal Bingham
Open in Google MapsPeer Support for Positive Change Would you like to make a positive change in…
Carr Gomm
CULTURE FAMILY DAY
Sat, Sep 19
12.30-3pm
Craigmillar castle park playp…
Open in Google MapsCommunity led, family friendly event inviting All for a free fun packed day wit…