What's on in Corstorphine

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Corstorphine sits right next to the city but feels like a proper village where everyone knows your name. It is easy to walk from the canal towpath to whatever playgroup or market stall is having its day today. The area has that quiet confidence of a place that does not need to shout to be interesting. Local groups pop up with their own little gatherings and there is usually a festival or fair turning up somewhere within a mile. You can find a cinema showing the latest films or a community hall hosting a dance night without driving far at all. Near Here keeps track of what is on so you do not have to waste time scrolling through endless lists.

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Community

6pm: Evensong, Low Sunday

Filed under: 6pm: Evensong, Low Sunday at St Vincent's Chapel looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sun 12 Apr17:30St Vincent's Chapel(3.2mi)

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Community

Online Prayer

Each Sunday Night, we will join together for an hour of prayer together. We prayer for a range of national, international issues, along with prayer for our church and each other, depending on the focus of the evening. You would be very welcome to join us. For more information, please

Sun 12 Apr18:00The King's Hall(4mi)

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Wellness & WellbeingReligion & Spirituality

Tergar Edinburgh Monthly Meditation Group

When Second Sunday of the month, 18:00 – 19:30 About the event A welcoming atmosphere to experience and explore meditation, based loosely on Tibetan Buddhist monk Mingyur Rinpoche’s Joy of Living book and teachings. Although the practices are grounded in Tibetan Buddhism, these are secular practices, so you can be from any faith or none, and you may have lots of experience or welcome. About the organiser For more information, contact Tergar Edinburgh on or just turn up on the 2nd Sunday. Accessibility The Studio is not wheelchair accessible. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements. Additionally, if relevant, please fill in this PEEP template and share it with the organisers. Cost & booking info Recommended donation £5 per session

Sun 12 Apr18:00Salisbury Centre(4.2mi)

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Community

2026-04-12 19:00 - Prayer @ 7 - online

Time: Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 19:00Details: Please contact the office for Zoom details.

Sun 12 Apr19:00St Thomas' Church(0.8mi)

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Community

Ian Strachan

Ian Strachan? At Sighthill Bowling Club? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Sun 12 Apr19:00Sighthill Bowling Club(1.5mi)

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Community

Typewronger’s No Homework Book Club

Found this on Typewronger Books's radar. Typewronger’s No Homework Book Club — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sun 12 Apr19:00Typewronger Books(4mi)

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Community

You're Dead to Me - Live Tour

Filed under: You're Dead to Me - Live Tour at The Queen's Hall looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sun 12 Apr19:30The Queen's Hall(3.9mi)

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Community

Grove 92

Bruntsfield Evangelical Church is putting on Grove 92 and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Mon 13 AprBruntsfield Evangelical Church(2.9mi)

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Community

Get Organised - Toccatas

The full scoop on Get Organised - Toccatas lives over on Usher Hall's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Mon 13 AprUsher Hall(3mi)

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Community

The Horsenecks

Traverse Theatre is putting on The Horsenecks and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Mon 13 AprTraverse Theatre(3mi)

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Children & FamilyTheatreArts & Culture

Strange Town Easter Holiday Projects

Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios is hosting and we're advertising. Strange Town Easter Holiday Projects — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Mon 13 AprOut of the Blue Abbeymount Studios(4.4mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Basic Sewing - A Lifetime Skill

Basic Sewing - A Lifetime Skill at Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Mon 13 AprOut of the Blue Abbeymount Studios(4.4mi)

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Community

Basic Sewing - A Lifetime Skill

Found this on The Out of the Blue Drill Hall's radar. Basic Sewing - A Lifetime Skill — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Mon 13 AprThe Out of the Blue Drill Hall(4.4mi)

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Community

Liturghie — Edinburgh

Another belter from Romanian Orthodox Church. Liturghie — Edinburgh — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Mon 13 Apr07:00Romanian Orthodox Church(2.9mi)

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CommunityWellness & Wellbeing

Open Silent Meditation

The Salisbury Centre is offering a welcoming space for silent community meditation every weekday In the morning at 8:00 – 8:30 am, and In the afternoon at 5:30 – 6:00 pm. Additionally, there is a meditation every Friday 12:00-12:45 pm. These meditations are non-denominational and accessible to all; no experience is needed. The form is 30 minutes of silence, sometimes started with a dedication or invocation. You may sit in any way you find comfortable. A selection of chairs, cushions, stools and even blankets are provided. Practicalities These are 30-minute sessions of silent contemplation (except for Friday 12pm one, which is 45 mins), run by volunteers. Whilst these meditations are not guided as such, feel free to ask if you have any questions or concerns before or after the meditation. Everybody is welcome to just drop in, no need to book ahead. To read more about the importance of meditation at The Salisbury Centre, go here. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start. Cushions and blankets provided. Donations toward the upkeep of the Centre are very welcome but not necessary. If you’d like to help with hosting, please email Important note about cancellations We try our best to not cancel these sessions but occasionally, it happens last minute. To make sure a slot you’re planning to attend isn’t cancelled, please check the Events section of the website.

Mon 13 Apr08:00Salisbury Centre(4.2mi)

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Food & DrinkCommunity

Monday Breakfast Cafe

Come along for a relaxed Monday morning session featuring delicious food, where banana pancakes were a previous hit.

Mon 13 Apr09:00Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre(1.9mi)

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Community

Sunshine Social Club

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SOCIAL CLUB Mondays, 10:30am – 12:30pm A social group for people who are living with the early stages of dementia, are newly diagnosed, or are awaiting a diagnosis. All activities and lunch are provided. First session is free, after by a suggested donation of £5. Carers come free. For more information and to register, contact us on: This activity is supported by Meetings Centres Scotland.

Mon 13 Apr10:30North Edinburgh Arts(2.2mi)

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Community

Scots language bookbug

Scots language bookbug at Cafe Press NLS. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Mon 13 Apr10:30Cafe Press NLS(3.5mi)

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