Greater Craigmillar Community Calendar - Events in Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham, Craigmillar Castle Parks, Greendykes and surrounding areas

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Weekly 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.

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Places for People
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Closed Group Capability Scotland
Group Weekly Adults

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday

4 Hay Avenue

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closed group - contact capability Scotland to register - Phone: 0131 661 1212

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Niddrie Friday
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Bingo 'N Banter
Group Weekly All Ages

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday

4 Hay Avenue

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Weekly Themed Bingo at Hays Community Hub Join us for our weekly themed Bingo session, a fun and welcoming community event open to everyone. For just £2, you can enjoy six games of prize Bingo, with fantastic prizes to be won each week. Every session has a different theme, and participants…

£2.00
Niddrie Friday
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Volunteer Bingo Callers
Group Weekly All Ages

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday

4 Hay Avenue

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Bingo 'N Banter are always on the look out for quest stop bingo callers. This is a vibrant group who loves a laugh. Great way to spend your Friday - contact katie.brash@placesforpeople.co.uk

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Niddrie Friday
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Edinburgh Food Project
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Makers Group
Group Weekly Children

12:30 PM - 2:15 PM Friday

Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA

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Join our non-judgemental weekly social group. We support parents/carers and their children to meet together after school during term time, to socialise and take part in free activities decided by families, including arts and crafts, gardening and baking. Circle support whole families affected by su…

Free
Greendykes Friday
Bridgend Farmhouse
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Forest Friday
Group Weekly Children

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Friday

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE

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Outdoor woodland activities for children aged 6-12. Book through the Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures website using the link below.

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Craigmillar Parks Friday
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Connecting Craigmillar (Thistle Health and Well-Being)
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Craigmillar Art Club
Group Weekly All Ages

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday

Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA

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Community 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.

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Craigmillar Friday
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Craigmillar Literacy Trust
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Feel Good Friday
Group Weekly Children

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Friday

Craigmillar Library

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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.

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Craigmillar Friday
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Connecting Craigmillar (Thistle Health and Well-Being)
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Men's Group
Group Weekly Adults

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Friday

Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA

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Men's Social Group for peer support, a blether and socialising. Relaxed informal weekly group with occasional trips and activities.

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Craigmillar Friday
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Livity Youth Project
Group Weekly Children

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday

4 Hay Avenue

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Livity Youth Scotland – Empowering Young People Livity Youth Scotland is an inspiring youth project based in the Craigmillar area, dedicated to empowering young people through a participatory and ethical approach to youth work. The project provides safe, inclusive spaces where young people can b…

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Niddrie Friday
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Closed Group Capability Scotland
Group Weekly Adults

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday

4 Hay Avenue

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closed group - contact capability Scotland to register - Phone: 0131 661 1212

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Niddrie Friday
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Bingo 'N Banter
Group Weekly All Ages

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday

4 Hay Avenue

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Weekly Themed Bingo at Hays Community Hub Join us for our weekly themed Bingo session, a fun and welcoming community event open to everyone. For just £2, you can enjoy six games of prize Bingo, with fantastic prizes to be won each week. Every session has a different theme, and participants…

£2.00
Niddrie Friday
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Places for People
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Volunteer Bingo Callers
Group Weekly All Ages

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday

4 Hay Avenue

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Bingo 'N Banter are always on the look out for quest stop bingo callers. This is a vibrant group who loves a laugh. Great way to spend your Friday - contact katie.brash@placesforpeople.co.uk

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Niddrie Friday
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Edinburgh Food Project
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Makers Group
Group Weekly Children

12:30 PM - 2:15 PM Friday

Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA

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Join our non-judgemental weekly social group. We support parents/carers and their children to meet together after school during term time, to socialise and take part in free activities decided by families, including arts and crafts, gardening and baking. Circle support whole families affected by su…

Free
Greendykes Friday
Bridgend Farmhouse
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Forest Friday
Group Weekly Children

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Friday

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE

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Outdoor woodland activities for children aged 6-12. Book through the Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures website using the link below.

Free
Craigmillar Parks Friday
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Connecting Craigmillar (Thistle Health and Well-Being)
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Craigmillar Art Club
Group Weekly All Ages

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday

Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA

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Community 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.

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Craigmillar Friday
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Craigmillar Literacy Trust
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Feel Good Friday
Group Weekly Children

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Friday

Craigmillar Library

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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.

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Craigmillar Friday
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Connecting Craigmillar (Thistle Health and Well-Being)
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Men's Group
Group Weekly Adults

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Friday

Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA

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Men's Social Group for peer support, a blether and socialising. Relaxed informal weekly group with occasional trips and activities.

Free
Craigmillar Friday
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Places for People
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Livity Youth Project
Group Weekly Children

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday

4 Hay Avenue

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Livity Youth Scotland – Empowering Young People Livity Youth Scotland is an inspiring youth project based in the Craigmillar area, dedicated to empowering young people through a participatory and ethical approach to youth work. The project provides safe, inclusive spaces where young people can b…

Free
Niddrie Friday

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.

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May
Now You Are 4! Celebration

Sat, May 23

11:00-12:00

Craigmillar Library

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All Ages

Now You Are 4 Party! Now You Are 4 is a celebration event for families in Gr…

Leaving in 4 days
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May
Craigmillar Books for Babies 28th Birthday Party

Sat, May 30

11-12

Craigmillar Library, 101 Nidd…

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Kids

Join us as we celebrate the 28th birthday of Craigmillar Books for Babies. The…

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31
May
Garden Competition 2026

Sun, May 31

00:00:00

Craigmillar and Niddrie matte…

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All Ages

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the fir…

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11
Jun
The Wee Break Workshop

Thu, Jun 11

14.00-15.30

Hays Community Hub , 4 Hay Av…

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Adults

Vocal are hosting three workshops at Hays Community Hub throughout 2026. Our fi…

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20
Jun
Family Festival: Summer Solstice Party

Sat, Jun 20

1 - 3

Craigmillar Castle Park at th…

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All Ages

A family festival in Craigmillar Castle Park to celebrate the summer. Music, c…

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27
Jun
Summer Party

Sat, Jun 27

11:00 - 15:00

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Da…

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All Ages

The summer party is heading to Bridgend! Join us for a lively sunny celebration…

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28
Jun
Family Circus Workshop

Sun, Jun 28

12:00 - 14:00

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Da…

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All Ages

The Circus is coming to Bridgend Farmhouse! Twirl, spin and juggle with the…

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18
Jul
TUIC Big Give Away Day

Sat, Jul 18

11-1500

Trade Unions In Communities

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All Ages

A fun packed day with music, food, face painting, and stalls with clothes, toys…

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21
Jul
Free Mindulness Course for People Living with Chronic Pain

Tue, Jul 21

18:00

Adults

Free 8 week online course starting 21st July 2026 at 6-8pm Our sessions are …

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25
Jul
Sandy's Mini Festival

Sat, Jul 25

11am - 2pm

Sandy's Community Centre, 76 …

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All Ages

This is a community event with live music, world foods, table sales, bouncy cas…

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19
Sep
Craigmillar castle: Travelling through Time event

Sat, Sep 19

12.30-3pm

Craigmillar castle

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All Ages

Community led, family friendly event inviting people to “time travel” through s…