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What's on in Swanston

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

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Arts and Crafts Wednesdays

Arts and Crafts Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm Informal creative session for all experience levels. Bring your own project – get tips, inspiration, and guidance in a friendly setting.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Bridgend Inspiring Growth(3.1mi)

via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated

Community

Wednesday Hat

If you are playing please sign in by 1:45

Wed 22 Jul15:00Blackhall Bowling Club(3.9mi)

via Blackhall Bowling Club

Likely freeCommunity

Free Bike Maintenance

Wednesday 22 July, 2pm – 4pm Outside MacMillan Hub Have your bike inspected and repaired for free, ensuring it’s in optimal condition and safe for the road. There’s no need to book your place, just drop in with your bicycle, and Dr Bike’s skilled technicians will take care of the rest. Police Scotland will also be at this drop in session, offering bike marking. This is a free event for residents in North Edinburgh.

Wed 22 Jul15:00North Edinburgh Arts(5mi)

via North Edinburgh Arts

Community

Social stew - Introduction to Chinese painting

Learn the traditional art of Chinese sailing (Shan shui) with tutor and artist Sanmin Tan.

Wed 22 Jul17:00Bridgend Inspiring Growth(3.1mi)

via Bridgend Inspiring Growth

Community

Social stew - Campfire songs

Our resident singer of songs ( and woodwork wiz) Henry Wilson will be leading this relaxed and informal session of Scottish and Irish folk songs and hoping you join in - No experience just enthusisam needed!

Wed 22 Jul17:00Bridgend Inspiring Growth(3.1mi)

via Bridgend Inspiring Growth

Community

Community meal

Community meal 5pm Come to a home cooked meal at Bridgend Farmhouse - save on cooking, meet some people, and skip the washing up! Food is made from ingredients freshly harvested from our community garden, or from food saved from going to landfill. A vegetarian option is always available. To give us an idea of numbers, please book your place community meal place on Eventbrite . Entry is by donation - pay what you like.

Wed 22 Jul18:00Bridgend Inspiring Growth(3.1mi)

via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated

Likely freeWellness & 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 from 12:00 to 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 is 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

Wed 22 Jul18:30Salisbury Centre(3.1mi)

via Salisbury Centre

Community

Woodcraft with Oliver

Woodcraft with Oliver 5.30pm – 8.30pm Free woodworking session with an experienced woodcarver. Held in Workshop 4. Booking required due to high demand. To book, email .

Wed 22 Jul18:30Bridgend Inspiring Growth(3.1mi)

via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated

Wellness & Wellbeing

"Healing Vibes by Duncan" – sound bath – (The Undercroft)

"Healing Vibes by Duncan" – sound bath – (The Undercroft) at St Vincent's Chapel. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Vincent's Chapel(3.9mi)

via St Vincent's ChapelCurated

Community

Around £25.00

Public Affairs Series: Justin Webb

Justin Webb presents the Today programme on Radio Four and the Americast podcast. He was for the best part of a decade the BBC’s chief Washington correspondent and was the first British reporter to interview Barack Obama when he became president.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Landings Gallery(3.5mi)

via Landings GalleryLocal gem

Community

EBA Wednesday League Lutton Place vs Blackhall

Found this on Blackhall Bowling Club's radar. EBA Wednesday League Lutton Place vs Blackhall — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Blackhall Bowling Club(3.9mi)

via Blackhall Bowling Club

Community

18:45 : Jessfield - Away

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Wed 22 Jul19:45Ardmillan Bowling Club(2.5mi)

via Ardmillan Bowling Club

Community

With My Own Hand : Ashley Douglas on Scotland’s sixteenth-century Sappho

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Wed 22 Jul20:00Lighthouse Bookshop - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop(3.2mi)

via Lighthouse Bookshop - Edinburgh's Radical BookshopLocal gem

Community

Midweek Fun For All

Relax and enjoy a mid-week visit to the club

Wed 22 Jul21:00Afterdark(3.4mi)

via AfterdarkLocal gem

Community

Around £5

Sophie Gravia: Stars And Swipes

THURSDAY 23rd JULY, 19.00 - 20.30 TICKETS FROM £5 Join us for a romantic evening with a bit of heat and lots of laughter, as we celebrate bestselling romcom author Sophie Gravia's new novel Stars and Swipes.

Thu 23 JulThe Edinburgh Bookshop(2.4mi)

via The Edinburgh BookshopLocal gem

Community

Seerah Group (After Isha)

The Seerah Group studies the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, focusing on his character, patience, leadership, and mercy. By learning from the Seerah, participants gain practical guidance on how to embody Islamic values in modern society. Allah says: “Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example.” (Qur’an 33:21)

Thu 23 JulIqra Academy Edinburgh(2.8mi)

via Iqra Academy EdinburghCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Ambling Adventures

Ambling Adventures covers a different route around the Old Town area. Everyone is welcome and feel free to bring a friend!

Thu 23 JulThe Crannie(3.7mi)

via The Crannie

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Venues with events near Swanston

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

The Edinburgh Bookshop2.4 miles away Ardmillan Bowling Club2.5 miles away Iqra Academy Edinburgh2.8 miles away

More about Swanston

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Swanston is in City of Edinburgh, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Swanston events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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