Illustrated scene of East Calder, City of Edinburgh

What's on in East Calder

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around East Calder.

Editorial picks

Families this weekendPlans the kids will actually like Free this weekendCracking local plans for free Rainy-day picksCosy plans for when it turns

Don't miss the next one

One email a week with the local stuff worth knowing — before it's already happened.

Free. Unsubscribe whenever you like.

Likely freeCommunity

Quiz Night

Wednesday night is quiz night! Our weekly quiz night at Lost Shore – free entry, £50 voucher prize. No booking necessary.

Wed 22 Jul19:00Lost Shore Surf Resort(2mi)

via Lost Shore Surf Resort

Community

The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun Screening

“The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun” is a film by George Greenough. Combine with a same-day surf session from 3pm – 4pm, then grab some food at Lost Kitchen before the screening. Join a unique surfing experience at Lost Shore in our Fringe Hour, a session that embraces George Greenough’s vision of surfing, experimentation, fun and diversity. Bring your alternative surf craft and enjoy the unconventional ways of enjoying the waves; mat surfing, bellyboarding, paipos, alaias, kneeboards, bodysurfing… Break from mainstream surfing and embracing a more experimental approach. Turns Setting on left side of pool. Important to bring swimfins and safety elements like leashes. Click HERE to book. This revolutionary masterpiece of a film from 1970 has now been fully rescanned and remastered into a stunning new cinematic experience. Experience remote Australia and hidden California, as ridden by Bob McTavish, Ted Spencer, David “Baddy” Treloar, Chris Brock, Gary Keys, Russell Hughes, and a brigade of the underground’s best. Check out Northern New South Wales in the golden era of the late 1960s, with empty perfection at Lennox Head. This release is essential to watch because it is a cinematic masterwork of the highest magnitude. George Greenough chronicles ground zero of the shortboard revolution as it evolved in 1968. This highly personalized film is the prime instigator’s perspective of the innovations that changed surfing forevermore. Explore “The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun” from the...

Wed 22 Jul20:00Lost Shore Surf Resort(2mi)

via Lost Shore Surf Resort

Community

• Livi players SoR

4 Jun 2026 19:00 to 21:30 Repeats every week

Thu 23 JulKnightsridge Parish Church(3.2mi)

via Knightsridge Parish ChurchLocal gem

Community

Scotland, EH29 9ER

Scotland, EH29 9ER — brought to you by Happy Body Pilates & Indoor Cycling (Spinning) and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Thu 23 JulHappy Body Pilates & Indoor Cycling (Spinning)(3.8mi)

via Happy Body Pilates & Indoor Cycling (Spinning)Curated

Community

16-18 Queensferry Road, Scotland, EH29 9AQ

Filed under: 16-18 Queensferry Road, Scotland, EH29 9AQ at Happy Body Pilates & Indoor Cycling (Spinning) looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Thu 23 JulHappy Body Pilates & Indoor Cycling (Spinning)(3.8mi)

via Happy Body Pilates & Indoor Cycling (Spinning)Curated

Sports & Fitness

Yoga - on break

St Marys Dalmahoy is putting on Yoga - on break and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Thu 23 Jul20:00St Marys Dalmahoy(2.9mi)

via St Marys Dalmahoy

Community

• Livi players SoR

4 Jun 2026 19:00 to 21:30 Repeats every week

Thu 23 Jul20:00Knightsridge Parish Church(3.2mi)

via Knightsridge Parish ChurchLocal gem

Community

Around £8

Wild Swimming

Dive into a unique outdoor adventure and swim our incredible 23,000sqm surf lagoon. Join us every Friday evening throughout July for a refreshing start to your weekend. Fully lifeguarded, these 45-minute sessions are the perfect way to unwind and embrace the outdoors. Want to make a night of it? Combine your swim with a relaxing sauna session (open until 9.15pm) or a delicious dinner at Lost Kitchen. Sauna sessions can be purchased separately here. Session Details & Requirements When: Every Friday in July at 8:00 PM (45-minute sessions). About the pool: Pool depth varies from ~0.5 m to 2.5 m and features a gentle, sloping shoreline. Age Restrictions: Ages 4 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Swimming Ability: All participants must be able to swim confidently and unaided. Equipment: Bring your own swimsuit or wetsuit. Wetsuits are available to hire on-site for £8. Please note: If you are not wearing a wetsuit, a tow float is mandatory. On-Site Facilities: Enjoy free parking, heated indoor changing rooms, hot showers, a spa studio, sauna, and our café bar and restaurant.

Fri 24 Jul21:00Lost Shore Surf Resort(2mi)

via Lost Shore Surf Resort

David Gatherer Eventing Two Day Camp - Arena XC, Jump and Flatwork

Community

Around £265

David Gatherer Eventing Two Day Camp - Arena XC, Jump and Flatwork

Suitable for all levels of XC Rider, David Gather’s clinics are known for their ability to teach you the technical side of XC riding - your angles, your speed, your strides, and a huge amount of fun.

Sat 25 JulTotleywells Equestrian(4.7mi)

via Totleywells EquestrianLocal gem

Community

Tarun Jain Event

St Marys Dalmahoy is hosting and we're spreading the word. Tarun Jain Event — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sat 25 Jul14:00St Marys Dalmahoy(2.9mi)

via St Marys Dalmahoy

Community

David Todd guest preaching

David Todd guest preaching — brought to you by St Marys Dalmahoy and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sun 26 JulSt Marys Dalmahoy(2.9mi)

via St Marys Dalmahoy

Community

Catch the Wave - FREE Surf

Scottish Surfing’s ‘Catch the Wave’ programme is part of SportScotland’s ‘Summer of Sport’ Scottish Surfing are offering a FREE beginner surf lesson + lunch to primary and secondary school children (over 7yrs old) at Lost Shore Surf Resort. All spaces are first come first served but a further FREE beginner surf lesson + lunch will be taking place on the 2nd of August – so anyone signed up for the 26th of July who misses out will be offered a space on the 2nd of August. To sign up for your FREE surf lesson + lunch on either the 26th of July OR the 2nd of August please sign up using the form linked below.

Sun 26 Jul11:30Lost Shore Surf Resort(2mi)

via Lost Shore Surf Resort

Workshops & Classes

Longboard Workshop

Our longboarding workshop is an introduction to traditional longboard surfing. We’ll start with a practical theory session covering what makes riding 9ft+ boards unique, focusing on the purpose and functionality of cross-stepping and noseriding. After breaking down the techniques, we’ll hit the water and put it all into practice. Suitable for: This session is ideal for longboarders eager to build their foundation, as well as anyone comfortable on a shortboard, midlength, or foamy who wants to try longboarding. Wave height: Waist high, on our Cruiser Plus wave setting Surfboard: Bring your own board, rent from our shop (limited availability), or use our 9ft foamies Itinerary: 16:45: Meet in our High Performance room for a forty-five-minute classroom session on Longboarding theory. 17:30: collect equipment and change into wetsuits 17:45: reconvene at the poolside for practical technique practice 18:00: in water session 19:00: Conclude the workshop at the poolside *Please note this is a ticket specifically for this event and cannot be used against any other surf lesson, session or event.

Sun 26 Jul17:45Lost Shore Surf Resort(2mi)

via Lost Shore Surf Resort

Community