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Community

MycoKids with Vii

Fun Fungi Activities for Children and Parents

Fri 24 JulGranton Castle Walled Garden(3.5mi)

via Granton Castle Walled GardenLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

Ryoka Hagiwara - Pianoforte Friday

Friday 24 July | 3pm Edinburgh-based pianist and composer from Tokyo, Japan joins us to share her music and some of her favourite pieces for this wonderful Friday afternoon. Pianodrome Bruntsfield free entry, by donation

Fri 24 JulPianodrome Granton warehouse(3.7mi)

via Pianodrome Granton warehouseLocal gem

Community

Around £375.00

Fri, 24 Jul – Sat, 25 Jul

Friday & Saturday | 10:00 – 17:00 Build a handmade bench for your garden or yard. A simple, elegant design with curved legs. Learn with fine furniture maker, Anna of Aln Furniture. This course is designed for beginners or those with a grip on the basics looking to improve their craft. Participants will learn basic furniture design, tool, and machine use, and traditional/modern woodworking skills. At the end of the course, Anna is on hand to offer advice on your next project so that you can keep making even after the course has finished. All materials for the bench are included. COURSE FEE COVERS 2 days of 7 hour sessions (14 hours total) of supervised work and support Designed project materials, alteration or additions will be covered by the student 50% off purchase of your first Annual Membership Course participants must be 18+.

Fri 24 JulEdinburgh Open Workshop(4.7mi)

via Edinburgh Open WorkshopLocal gem

Community

Sat, 25 Jul

Edinburgh Open Workshop is being delightfully mysterious about Sat, 25 Jul. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Fri 24 JulEdinburgh Open Workshop(4.7mi)

via Edinburgh Open WorkshopLocal gem

Wellness & 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 not to cancel these sessions, but occasionally, it happens at the last minute. To make sure a slot you’re planning to attend isn’t cancelled, please check the Events section of the

Fri 24 Jul09:00Salisbury Centre(3.4mi)

via Salisbury Centre

Community

The Language Institute

Big Duncan room and Big Links room Private Hire Big Duncan - Mon to Wed Big Links - Thu, Fri Upcoming Events Jul 20 9:30 am - 1:00 pm The Language Institute Jul 20 Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 am Chair Yoga Jul 20 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Private Booking Jul 21 9:30 am - 1:00 pm The Language Institute Jul 21 1:30 pm - 8:30 pm Rob Clucas – Napier University View Calendar

Fri 24 Jul10:30Duncan Place Community Hub(4.4mi)

via Duncan Place Community Hub

Live Music

Creative Movement for Grown Ups

Upcoming sessions will take place on Fridays, 11am – 1pm 12 June, 10 July, 24 July, 7 & 28 August, and 11 & 25 September 2026 Join Curious Seed for creative movement and dance sessions for adults, suitable for all abilities and levels of experience. The sessions encourage moving with ease, personal expression and joyful creativity; to build self confidence and a sense of wellbeing. The sessions also feature live music from Tinderbox Collective. This is a free class for residents age 16+ in North Edinburgh. Location: North Edinburgh Arts, 12C MacMillan Square, Edinburgh EH4 4AB Contact: for more information, or drop in on the day. This session is delivered by Curious Seed, with support from Edinburgh Communities Health and Wellbeing Fund.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Muirhouse Library(2.8mi)

via Muirhouse Library

Arts & Culture

Duncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) - Big Duncan room

Fri 24 Jul11:00Duncan Place Community Hub(4.4mi)

via Duncan Place Community Hub

Community

Weekly Community Garden Volunteer Sessions (Drop-In)

When: Every Friday, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Drop-in basis) About: Step into our beautiful, thriving community permaculture garden for a day of connection, learning, and growth! Our weekly drop-in sessions are the heart of our green space, where volunteers come together to cultivate not just plants, but a vibrant community. This is your chance to get your hands in the soil, meet like-minded people, and learn practical, hands-on skills. What might you do on a Friday? You could be planting seeds in our 6 raised beds, nurturing seedlings in the greenhouse or polytunnel, learning to maintain our hazel coppice, tending to our fruit trees, or turning our compost system. Explore Edinburgh’s first Seed Library and join our special Seedy Social Seed Library sessions to swap, share, and learn about seed saving. Beyond growing, sessions can involve garden planning, creative nature crafting, food preserving workshops, or community DIY projects. Every task is a chance to learn and contribute. This is a truly collaborative space; we collectively decide what we grow, and volunteer input directly shapes our activities. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or have never held a trowel, you are welcome to join for an hour or the whole day to enjoy the peace of the garden and give back to the community. Community Lunch Every week, we join the community lunch from 1 – 2pm.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Salisbury Centre(3.4mi)

via Salisbury Centre

Community

Get gardening

Get gardening 10.30am - 3.30pm We always welcome volunteers to help out with our garden plots. To make sure everyone has the best time, spaces are limited. Lunch is included. If you're interested, please email with your age and what session you’re interested in.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Bridgend Inspiring Growth(4.1mi)

via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated

Arts & CultureCommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning & Exhibition Tour with John Brown

Start your morning in the company of one of Scotland's most celebrated painters. Join John Brown for coffee, conversation and a personal tour of his landmark exhibition celebrating his eightieth year.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Scottish Gallery(2.9mi)

via Scottish GalleryLocal gem

Community

Pop and Petal Blooms

Pop & Petal Blooms is a small, Edinburgh-based flower business built on a love of seasonal, locally grown flowers and the joy they bring to everyday life. All flowers are grown by me on the outskirts of the city and arranged by hand, using what’s naturally in bloom. No imports, no long jo

Fri 24 Jul12:00Leith Walk Police Box(3.7mi)

via Leith Walk Police Box

Wellness & 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.

Fri 24 Jul13:00Salisbury Centre(3.4mi)

via Salisbury Centre

Community

Forest Friday

Forest Friday 1.30pm - 4.30pm Outdoor woodland activities for kids 6-12. Book on Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures website .

Fri 24 Jul14:30Bridgend Inspiring Growth(4.1mi)

via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated

Live Music

Classic Jazz Orchestra

The band that sets the standard for classic jazz

Fri 24 Jul15:00The Queen's Hall(3.1mi)

via The Queen's HallLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Around £4

Adults’ Yoga

Adults’ Yoga 2pm - 3pm 3.15pm - 4.15pm Cost: £4, or £3 with neighbours’ card . Build balance, strength, and flexibility. Book by emailing us, then pay on the day: .

Fri 24 Jul15:00Bridgend Inspiring Growth(4.1mi)

via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated

Community

Around £5

Wheely Fun Fridays – Guided Bike Rides

Wheely Fun Fridays – Guided Bike Rides 2pm – 4pm Weekly from 4th April to 31st October Gentle, social-paced rides from the farmhouse on mostly flat, quiet routes. Destinations vary, and include places such as the Meadows and Portobello beach. Borrow a pedal bike for free or hire an e-bike (£5). Children welcome if they are capable riders and accompanied by an adult. Booking essential: .

Fri 24 Jul15:00Bridgend Inspiring Growth(4.1mi)

via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated

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Venues with events near Saughton

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Muirhouse Library2.8 miles away Scottish Gallery2.9 miles away

More about Saughton

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Saughton sits quietly in the shadow of Arthur's Seat, offering a peaceful escape from the city centre without feeling like you've left the neighbourhood. It is the kind of place where a quiet cup of tea feels perfectly respectable on a rainy afternoon. With no specific venues listed to name-drop, we'll just say that local community halls and independent shops often host the best bits of evening entertainment around here. Near Here keeps an eye on what's popping up so you can plan your weekend without having to hunt through a dozen different sites.

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