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.
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 …
Women's Exercise Class
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Tuesday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsWomen ONLY exercise class. FREE. Social class for all women over 18. All fitness abilities. Come for 10 minutes or the whole session!
Edinburgh Food Project Hub Drop-In Support
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday Thursday Friday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsAt our Hub based inside Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing we have various drop-in support services. No appointments necessary. Just turn up and chat to one of our support agencies.
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
Get Gardening
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh? EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsWe consistently invite volunteers to assist with our garden plots. To ensure an optimal experience for all participants, available spaces are limited. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact us via email at admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk, including your age and the session you…
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…
‘Talk Time’ Wellbeing Group
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a welcoming space to share and listen in a calm, supportive environment. Everyone is invited. Feel free just to arrive, or if you prefer, let us know you are coming by sending an email to the email address below.
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 …
Women's Exercise Class
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Tuesday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsWomen ONLY exercise class. FREE. Social class for all women over 18. All fitness abilities. Come for 10 minutes or the whole session!
Edinburgh Food Project Hub Drop-In Support
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday Thursday Friday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsAt our Hub based inside Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing we have various drop-in support services. No appointments necessary. Just turn up and chat to one of our support agencies.
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
Get Gardening
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh? EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsWe consistently invite volunteers to assist with our garden plots. To ensure an optimal experience for all participants, available spaces are limited. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact us via email at admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk, including your age and the session you…
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…
‘Talk Time’ Wellbeing Group
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a welcoming space to share and listen in a calm, supportive environment. Everyone is invited. Feel free just to arrive, or if you prefer, let us know you are coming by sending an email to the email address below.
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.
Picnic in the Park
Thu, Jul 2
12:00pm - 14:00pm
Bingham Park
Open in Google MapsPICNIC IN THE PARK IS BACK! Join us for an afternoon of community fun at Bingh…
Nature Trees: Summer Trees and Stories
Fri, Jul 3
2 - 3.30pm
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsThis interactive workshop will be facilitated by Elly Kinross who works in Crai…
Sports Memory
Tue, Jul 7
1.30-3.00pm
Hays Community Hub , 4 Hay Av…
Open in Google MapsLove to talk about sport? Sporting Memories clubs are for older people to come …
Walk 'n' Wheel
Tue, Jul 7
12pm - 2pm
Community Renewal Trust, 31 B…
Open in Google MapsWalking & wheeling inclusive session exploring our local area, meeting at Commu…
Make Your Mark - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork
Wed, Jul 15
10.30am to 12.30pm
Niddrie Mill Community Garden…
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…
Bingham Pet Show
Thu, Jul 16
12pm
Bingham Park, 31 Bingham Aven…
Open in Google MapsBring along your furry (or reptilian) friends to Bingham Park to win in a varie…
Make Your Mark Session 2 - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork
Thu, Jul 16
10.30am to 12.30pm
Niddrie Mill Community Garden…
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…
Make Your Mark Session 3 - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork
Fri, Jul 17
10.30am to 12.30pm
Niddrie Mill Community Garden…
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…
Make Your Mark Session 4 - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork
Sat, Jul 18
10.30am to 12.30pm
Niddrie Mill Community Garden…
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…
TUIC Big Give Away Day
Sat, Jul 18
11-1500
Trade Unions In Communities
Open in Google MapsA fun packed day with music, food, face painting, and stalls with clothes, toys…
Free Mindulness Course for People Living with Chronic Pain
Tue, Jul 21
18:00
Online
Open in Google MapsFree 8 week online course starting 21st July 2026 at 6-8pm Our sessions are …
Family Workshop: Storytelling and Craft
Fri, Jul 24
1 - 3.30
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin wonderful storyteller Dougie McKay for some tales of summer and nature and…
Sandy's Mini Festival
Sat, Jul 25
11am - 2pm
Sandy's Community Centre, 76 …
Open in Google MapsThis is a community event with live music, world foods, table sales, bouncy cas…
Summer Family BBQ
Thu, Jul 30
12pm-3pm
Thistle Foundation Centre of …
Open in Google MapsCome join us at Thistle Foundation for a Summer Family BBQ! We will have plenty…
Family Workshop: Woodland Musical Instruments
Fri, Jul 31
1 - 3.30
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us in Craigmillar Castle Park to make some noise! We will be making instr…
IntoUniversity school leaver support
Tue, Aug 4
All day
Thistle Foundation
Open in Google MapsSupport for S4-6 school leavers following results day
Family Workshop: Natural Pigments and Dye
Tue, Aug 4
1 - 3.30
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a woodland workshop in Craigmillar Castle Park on making and using …
Sports Day
Mon, Aug 10
12pm - 3pm
Bingham Park, 31 Bingham Aven…
Open in Google MapsFamily friendly sports day event. All the usual fun competitions like egg & spo…
Time Travel event
Sat, Sep 19
12.30-3pm
Craigmillar castle park playp…
Open in Google MapsCommunity led, family friendly event inviting people to “time travel” through s…