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 …
Craigmillar Books for Babies Baby & Toddler Rhymetime
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday
Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS
Open in Google MapsWe run a weekly group in Craigmillar Library for families with babies and very young children. We sing rhymes and songs and share a story. It is a fun, relaxed group and a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. We encourage and support families to join the library and share boo…
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
Forage and walking group
Our Group meet on Tuesdays at 9.30 mainly to walk through Craigmillar castle Park to forage wild plants for food.We also go to different places from time to time depending on the interests of the group. We might have a ranger showing us around Duddingston or Newhailes or we might go to the Botanics…
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…
Sandy's Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday Wednesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a fun filled club for 5-12 year olds where they can come and run of some energy. Each session has a focus based activity to include team building, outdoor learning or arts and supported by the timetable that the children make themselves. A light meal/snack will be provided This club is…
Craigmillar Tapestry Group
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsWeekly group to take part in stitching the Craigmillar Tapestry , an amazing community project stitching the history of Craigmillar across a series of panels designed by community members in collaboration with Andrew Crummy. Social, fun, relaxed and with support from peer facilitators and stitchers
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…
Golden Gems
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Wednesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsOAP lunch and prize bingo for over 60s Price includes 3 games of prize bingo
Community Cook Club
11:00 AM - 1:31 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome along and cook together, eat together A space where people can come and share a meal, meet new people and perhaps learn some new cooking skills and try new foods. telephone or email to secure your place.
Parent and Toddlers
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsPop in and meet other parents/carers and enjoy a cuppa A perfect oppertunity for your little one to develope and explore
Sandy's Supported Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a small group aimed at children with ASN with a high staff ratio. If you think your child would benefit from this group you should speak to thier school to send us an email referal so that your child can be added to the waiting list.
Branching Out
12 week 3 hour program for referrals from Link Workers. Woodland activities in Craigmillar castle Park. Bush craft,,crafts, art, archeology, history, learning woodland skills. Open to all. Free with Free lunch. Starting In August
Craigmillar Art Club
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsCommunity Art Club for anyone living in EH16 4 and EH15 3 postcodes. Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent/carer/guardian. Free, weekly, drop-in sessions, with occasional exhibitions, and stalls at events. A mix of guest artists, self-led sessions, trips and workshops.
Feel Good Friday
Feel Good Friday is a regular weekly, term time storytelling and craft family group for children aged 4-12 and their grown-ups from Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham and Magdalene. Younger siblings welcome. As places are limited, please get in touch with Katie to book your place or find out more.
Men's Group
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Friday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsMen's Social Group for peer support, a blether and socialising. Relaxed informal weekly group with occasional trips and activities.
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 …
Craigmillar Books for Babies Baby & Toddler Rhymetime
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday
Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS
Open in Google MapsWe run a weekly group in Craigmillar Library for families with babies and very young children. We sing rhymes and songs and share a story. It is a fun, relaxed group and a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. We encourage and support families to join the library and share boo…
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
Forage and walking group
Our Group meet on Tuesdays at 9.30 mainly to walk through Craigmillar castle Park to forage wild plants for food.We also go to different places from time to time depending on the interests of the group. We might have a ranger showing us around Duddingston or Newhailes or we might go to the Botanics…
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…
Sandy's Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday Wednesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a fun filled club for 5-12 year olds where they can come and run of some energy. Each session has a focus based activity to include team building, outdoor learning or arts and supported by the timetable that the children make themselves. A light meal/snack will be provided This club is…
Craigmillar Tapestry Group
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsWeekly group to take part in stitching the Craigmillar Tapestry , an amazing community project stitching the history of Craigmillar across a series of panels designed by community members in collaboration with Andrew Crummy. Social, fun, relaxed and with support from peer facilitators and stitchers
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…
Golden Gems
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Wednesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsOAP lunch and prize bingo for over 60s Price includes 3 games of prize bingo
Community Cook Club
11:00 AM - 1:31 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome along and cook together, eat together A space where people can come and share a meal, meet new people and perhaps learn some new cooking skills and try new foods. telephone or email to secure your place.
Parent and Toddlers
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsPop in and meet other parents/carers and enjoy a cuppa A perfect oppertunity for your little one to develope and explore
Sandy's Supported Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a small group aimed at children with ASN with a high staff ratio. If you think your child would benefit from this group you should speak to thier school to send us an email referal so that your child can be added to the waiting list.
Branching Out
12 week 3 hour program for referrals from Link Workers. Woodland activities in Craigmillar castle Park. Bush craft,,crafts, art, archeology, history, learning woodland skills. Open to all. Free with Free lunch. Starting In August
Craigmillar Art Club
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsCommunity Art Club for anyone living in EH16 4 and EH15 3 postcodes. Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent/carer/guardian. Free, weekly, drop-in sessions, with occasional exhibitions, and stalls at events. A mix of guest artists, self-led sessions, trips and workshops.
Feel Good Friday
Feel Good Friday is a regular weekly, term time storytelling and craft family group for children aged 4-12 and their grown-ups from Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham and Magdalene. Younger siblings welcome. As places are limited, please get in touch with Katie to book your place or find out more.
Men's Group
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Friday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsMen's Social Group for peer support, a blether and socialising. Relaxed informal weekly group with occasional trips and activities.
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.
Migrant Worker Cafe
Sat, Oct 3
12 noon until 2pm
TUIC Hub, 121 Niddrie Mains R…
Open in Google MapsAre you a Migrant Worker living in and around Edinburgh, and interested in lea…
Workshop: Crafts with Hazel
Fri, Oct 9
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google Mapsjoin us in the park for some simple whittling and weaving activities with the w…
FREE theatre show for children and families 'My Friend Selma'
Fri, Oct 9
15:00 - 16:15
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsMy Friend Selma is the remarkable real-life story of one girl’s journey from wa…
'I am Not My Hair' : Free dance-theatre show for children and families
Wed, Oct 14
19:00 - 20:00
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsA joyful dance-theatre work created for Black and Mixed-Race girls aged 8-12 ye…
Workshop: Foraging and Preserving
Fri, Oct 23
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a day in the woodland foraging and preserving wild food, with taste…
Community Campfire Event
Thu, Nov 5
5pm - 7.30pm
Sandy's Community Centre, 76 …
Open in Google MapsCome and join us at our Community Campfire Event. A family event full of fun an…
COMMUNITY LUNCH – EVERYONE WELCOME!
Wed, Nov 11
12:00pm - 13:30pm
Magdalene Community Centre
Open in Google MapsCome along to Sarah’s Family Kitchen Community Lunch for good food, good compan…
Nature Walk: Craigmillar Castle Park History
Fri, Nov 13
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a walk to explore the wonderful history of this beautiful community…
Workshop: Wreath Making
Fri, Dec 4
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us in Craigmillar Castle Park to use local and foraged materials to build …
Book making workshop
Tue, Feb 2
12.30 3pm
Sandys community center art r…
Open in Google MapsLearn how to print in different ways with Susue Wilson and make a book with pri…
'Don't Look Spaceman!' : Free Theatre Show for Children & Families
Wed, Feb 3
18:30-19:30
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsAn intergalactic dance-in-space made with, and for, young audiences aged 10-14 …
'Tongue Twister' : Free Theatre Show for Children & Families
Wed, Mar 31
18:00 - 19:00
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsTongue Twister is one man’s attempt to say tongue twisters in as many different…
'Two Cowboys and the Sky' a free theatre show for 3-7 year olds
Fri, Apr 2
13:30 - 14:30
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsTwo Cowboys and the Sky is a spectacular celebration of getting distracted, and…