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X-WR-CALNAME:Edinburgh · community · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ripple Friday Club (65+) Social Activities DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T061600Z UID:10003901-1789689600-1789689600@esen.scot CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T061600Z URL:https://esen.scot/event/ripple-friday-club-65-social-activities-17/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://esen.scot/edinburgh-open-workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Soft Play 2 Hour Sessions from 10am DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T061600Z UID:10005161-1789689600-1789689600@esen.scot CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:https://esen.scot/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/North-Merchiston- Club.png LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T061600Z LOCATION:North Merchiston Club\, North Merchiston Club\, 48 Watson Crescen t\, Edinburgh\, EH11 1EP\, United Kingdom URL:https://esen.scot/event/soft-play-2-hour-sessions-from-10am-14/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://esen.scot/edinburgh-open-workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Meal DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181745Z UID:10005549-1789689600-1789689600@esen.scot CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181745Z LOCATION:Whale Arts\, 30 Westburn Grove\,\, Edinburgh\, EH14 2SA URL:https://esen.scot/event/community-meal-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://esen.scot/edinburgh-open-workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA DTSTART:20260918T113000Z DTEND:20260918T133000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z UID:10006589-1789734600-1789741800@duncanplace.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of make space initiative \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Up coming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured \n \n 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n D uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n YMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\ n \n\n\n \n \n Dungeons and Dragons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\ n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:30 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping Center \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \ n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10: 00 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping C enter \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calen dar LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/ymca-2-2/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Lunch DTSTART:20260918T120000Z DTEND:20260918T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T181733Z UID:10031817-1789736400-1789740000@www.salisburycentre.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:When: \nFridays 13:00-14:00 \n(please arrive a bit early to he lp set up the room and lay out the food) \nAbout the Event: \nCommunity s hared lunch is a communal meal open to everyone. Newcomers\, old friends o f The Salisbury Centre\, and everyone in between is welcome to join for an afternoon of celebration\, sharing food\, and connecting with one another . This is a great way to meet with many lovely people involved with The Sa lisbury Centre\, as well as to make new friends! \nThis is a bring-and-sha re kind of meal. If you are bringing a meal\, please make sure it is veget arian. You are welcome to use the kitchen to heat your dish or chop things up when you arrive. \nAll welcome! No need to book: Just drop by (with or without bringing food). \n \nRoom: \nLibrary/Garden \nAccessibility:  \nLibrary is fully 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 orga nisers know in advance of any access requirements. Additionally\, if rele vant\, please fill in this PEEP template and share it with the organiser s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181733Z LOCATION:Library\, The Salisbury Centre\, 2 Salisbury Road\, Edinburgh\, E H16 5AB\, United Kingdom URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/event/community-lunch/2026-09-18/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:The Salisbury Centre X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer-led Tour DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T120618Z UID:6667-1789740000-1789743600@www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join volunteer Dona for a tour of the Binks and 1812 Galleries and learn about some of the oldest keyboard instruments in our collection . \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the history behind many of the instruments i n our collection at St Cecilia’s Hall in one of our free weekly voluntee r-led tours. See the instruments come to life through anecdotes\, stories and demonstrations!\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Your Tickets Here LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T120618Z LOCATION:St Cecilia’s Hall\, 50 Niddry St\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH1 1 LL\, United Kingdom URL:https://www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk/event/volunteer-led-tour-3/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:St Cecilia's Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Goal Getters DTSTART:20260918T163000Z DTEND:20260918T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T060233Z UID:10004040-1789752600-1789756200@northedinburgharts.co.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 5.30pm – 6.30pm\nA supportive group for turning go als into achievements. \nDo you want to lose weight\, run a marathon\, dec lutter your home\, spend less time on your phone\, learn to speak a new la nguage or whatever your goal may be\, this is a group for you! \nFor anyon e who wants to build better habits\, start something new\, and/or see some thing through. Through this group you’ll stay motivated\, connect with o thers\, and achieve together. \nYou are welcome to attend with children/ba bies. \nFor more information\, please contact: Laurie at Laurence_Bell@pro ton.me LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T060233Z LOCATION:North Edinburgh Arts\, 12C MacMillan Square\, Edinburgh\, EH4 4AB URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/goalgetters-3/2026-09-18/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:NEA X-SOURCE-URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Box n' Blether DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T120223Z UID:10004343-1789754400-1789761600@northedinburgharts.co.uk CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Fridays: 6pm – 8pm\nCome along for an hour of fitness\, foll owed by a cuppa and a chat – everyone is welcome. BLAST Boxing uses boxi ng as a method to improve mental health and wellbeing\, as well as physica l fitness. \nIt’s the ideal way to connect with others in your community \, and get fit at the same time. \nCost: Pay what you can \nFor more infor mation and to register\, contact us on: 0131 315 2151 / admin@northedinbur gharts.co.uk LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T120223Z LOCATION:North Edinburgh Arts\, 12C MacMillan Square\, Edinburgh\, EH4 4AB URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/box-n-blether/2026-09-18/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:NEA X-SOURCE-URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stand Up for The Jester : Comedy Show & Fundraiser DTSTART:20260918T171500Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001659Z UID:10005368-1789755300-1789765200@esen.scot CATEGORIES:comedy,community DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nBook tickets to see some of the best comedians Sc otland has to offer- and to support Edinburgh’s newest work in progress venue\, The Jester. If you cannot attend the show\, a donation will be h ugely appreciated. ALL funds will go toward The Jester fundraisers\, event s\, and the venue itself coming into fuition. \nLocation: PASS theatre\, W est Granton Road\, Edinburgh. EH5 1QE. \nTime: 18th September 2026\, doors 18:15\, show starts 18:30. \nPlease note that no entry will be available once the show begins. The show will include one break approximately 55 min s into the show which will last 15 minutes. If you have access needs\, ple ase get in contact with The Jester\, and we will accommodate you. Wheelcha ir access available. \n  \nOUR AIM:- \nThe Jester will be a queer-owned s pace which aims to be a community-driven accessible performance arts hub i n Edinburgh\, specifically designed to bridge the gap between education an d the professional performing arts industry. We want to offer everyone the fair and equal opportunity to watch\, enjoy\, perform and create. We woul d like to foster the growth of creatives\; offering them an affordable ‘ third space’ to write\, network\, rehearse and attend workshops by day\; and by night\, watch our high-quality Jester-produced events\, as well as touring shows\, fundraisers and charity events. Offering a space to group s within the community such as Andy’s Man Club\, Bipolar Scotland\, and many other charities is also very important to the venue. We would also li ke to create a Youth Theatre Group within the Jester\, operating closely w ith local colleges\, schools and universities. Not only this\, but our ven ue would be offered as a performance and rehearsal space for nearby primar y\, highschools and colleges who either want to gain experience working in a professional environment\, or don’t have the facilities for technical courses within drama (nat 5\, higher and adv higher)\, or don’t have an y sort of suitable space at their campus. \nWhat We Stand For:- \nAccessib ility\nWe are committed to establishing Edinburgh’s first and only fully accessible comedy venue\, addressing a significant gap in the city’s cu rrent arts infrastructure. We will ensure to host at least one show a mont h with a sign interpreter on stage with acts\, we have also been in discus sion with funding bodies regarding installing a ‘Changing Places Toilets ’- which will benefit many wheelchair users\, folks with carers\, and th ose with stomas\, etc. We will always be as accommodating as possible\, es pecially if provided extra information before shows when it comes to fundr aisers. \nCommunity\nOur focus is on cultivating a “human vibe” that p rioritises community collaboration and genuine creative expression over pu rely commercialised products. Legitimately everything we are going to do h as the greater community in mind- offering the space to charities during t he day\, working with local schools\, and working with professionals in th e industry to develop and offer high-quality\, beneficial workshops. \nEdu cation\nWe aim to create meaningful pathways for students to gain hands-on experience in a professional working live events venue environment\, prov iding space for rehearsals\, exams\, and performances. In addition\, we wi ll also run and produce our own Youth Group- and hire a small team of loca l drama and theatre teachers to assist\, to ensure the highest quality of education available. Workshops for all ages and abilities will also be off ered to everyone\, whether they have performed with us previously or not. \nInclusion\nThe Jester is dedicated to being a safe and welcoming space f or the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities\, as well as other marginalis ed groups. \nSystemic Change\nWe seek to revitalise Edinburgh’s performi ng arts scene\, ensuring it thrives year-round beyond the world-famous fes tival season. Additionally\, as someone who worked as a stand up comedian for multiple years- breaking down the culture of comedy being a ‘Man’s Club’ is very important to me. Not only are we planning on working with Get Off Live Comedy to provide vital Anti-Sexual Harassment training to t he future staff members of the venue – but also will be providing a safe \, anonymous contact system for comedians to report any harassment directl y to myself and the board – which include the Head of Production and the Head of Tech\, ensuring the venue will forever stay entirely safe for eve ryone after reviewing reports. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nEdinburgh C ollege Theatre (Granton Campus)\n350 West Granton Road\, Edinburgh\, EH5 1 QE LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001659Z LOCATION:Edinburgh College Theatre (Granton Campus)\, 350 West Granton Roa d\, Edinburgh\, EH5 1QE\, United Kingdom URL:https://esen.scot/event/stand-up-for-the-jester-comedy-show-fundraiser /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://esen.scot/edinburgh-open-workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:!! VENUE CHANGE !! Friday Night Games @ The HAMPTON BY HILTON Foun tain Park DTSTART:20260918T173000Z DTEND:20260918T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T125628Z UID:event_316171939@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh Board Gamers\n**CHANGE OF VENUE: We will be at the H AMPTON for one more week! Sorry for any inconvenience!**\n\n**TYPICAL GAME S**: Everything from party games to strategic epics!\n**GAMES LIBRARY**: B YO\, plus small library on site\n**FOOD & DRINKS**: Bar + Starbucks\, smal l food menu **(20% Discount for EBG attendees).**\n\n**What better way to celebrate the end of another week than with some drinks\, chat and games!* * Were over with our friends at The Hampton by Hilton near fountain park o ver the summer while the Grassmarket Centre are busy with the festival.\n\ nThe tables are smaller than we have at other venues. We can move them aro und as long as we put them back. Please dont take too many\, we need to le ave some for others.\n\nThe hotel is giving us the space for free on the u nderstanding that we encourage people to buy their lovely food and drink. Please don't bring in your own. The staff preparing the food are also serv ing at the bar and manning the hotel desk. Please be patient with them if they are slow serving!\n\n* **20% Discount at the Hotel bar if you use the phrase: "Can I get the discount\, I'm with the gamers over there. Cheers! "** ... or they just realise you're with us.\n\nWe\\`ll be there from 630- 7:00 ish until 11:30-12:00 ish. **Don't worry if you're going to be late. Games will be starting and ending throughout the evening.** It’s unusual to need to wait more than 10-15 mins at events like these. We do need to be out of the door by 12 exactly (ideally earlier) though due to their lic encing rules. So please keen an eye on time.\n\nBring games if you like. W e'll have some on site too. A wide range get played from lighter stuff to big chunky ones.\n\n**Want to help with EBG running costs?** Please see ou r Patreon below. Huge thanks to everyone donating already. Its genuinely r eally helping and very much appreciated!\n\n[EBG Patreon Link Here. ](http s://www.patreon.com/EdinburghBoardGamers)\n\n**As ever\, please do not don ate if money is tight.** There is absolutely no pressure\, obligation\, or judgement here. You are helping us plenty by just adding to the friendly atmosphere and **we\\`d** **much** **rather you spent cash at the venue if deciding between the two.**\n\n**I'M NEW AND UNSURE WHAT TO DO!** Do not fear! We know it can be daunting for newcomers. But please don’t worry\, we have a fantastic base of regulars who have all been new at some point. You\\`ll find people are very friendly and the organisers even actively k eep an eye open to make sure you get a warm welcome. If we've missed you\, just ask one of the tables. ***What to Expect***: The day is very informa l. Some people will have pre-planned a longer game (feel free to use the c omments)\, but the vast majority will honesty just form tables with whoeve r is free using the big pile of games we keep on site. It’s a great way to meet new people.\n\n**DO I NEED TO KNOW ALL THE GAMES?** Not at all! Ho nestly\, that would be an impressive feat in its own right! Dont worry\, p eople usually find a game someone knows how to teach\, often something the y brought from home and we try to keep a good number of easy to pick up on es in the library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T125628Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/edinburgh-gamers/events/316171939/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Board Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Piping Center DTSTART:20260919T083000Z DTEND:20260919T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z UID:10006421-1789810200-1789822800@duncanplace.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of make space initiative \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Up coming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured \n \n 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n D uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n YMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\ n \n\n\n \n \n Dungeons and Dragons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\ n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:30 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping Center \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \ n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10: 00 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping C enter \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calen dar LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/the-piping-center-2-2-2/2026-09-19/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Piping Center DTSTART:20260919T090000Z DTEND:20260919T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z UID:10006404-1789812000-1789822800@duncanplace.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of make space initiative \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Up coming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured \n \n 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n D uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n YMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\ n \n\n\n \n \n Dungeons and Dragons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\ n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:30 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping Center \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \ n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10: 00 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping C enter \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calen dar LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/the-piping-center-3-2/2026-09-19/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Make Space DTSTART:20260919T090000Z DTEND:20260919T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z UID:10006708-1789812000-1789826400@duncanplace.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of make space initiative \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Up coming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured \n \n 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n D uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n YMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\ n \n\n\n \n \n Dungeons and Dragons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\ n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:30 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping Center \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \ n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10: 00 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping C enter \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calen dar LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/make-space/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:T time DTSTART:20260919T110000Z DTEND:20260919T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003611Z UID:10001218-1789819200-1789830000@lgbthealth.org.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come along for light refreshments and a chat in a friendly and relaxed environment. \n  \nThe meetup includes an optional event or acti vity involving a range of interests\, information and activities. \n  \nT Time meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month (12-3pm). LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003611Z LOCATION:LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh)\, 4 Duncan Place\, Edinburg h\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/event/t-time-edinburgh-2/2026-09-19/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:LGBT Health and Wellbeing X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Coffee Drop-in DTSTART:20260920T123000Z DTEND:20260920T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T050753Z UID:10007694-1789911000-1789916400@www.osp.org.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:For those who have joined the High Mass service online\, there is an opportunity to socialise together online after the service\, hosted on Zoom. \nFor joining information\, please email social@osp.org.uk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T050753Z URL:https://www.osp.org.uk/event/online-drop-in-social-2024-09-22/2026-09- 20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Old Saint Paul's X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.osp.org.uk/news-and-events/book-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Talk About... DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T181907Z UID:10034065-1789916400-1789923600@www.salisburycentre.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:When:\nEvery 3rd Sunday of the month\n15:00-17:00\n(if desired 15 minute break 16:00-16:15) \nAbout the Event:\nLet’s talk about thing s we don’t often talk about and share what we think. \nCertainly some of the things each of us practices to develop ourselves\, to find God\, to f ind the meaning of life or to become a better human being\, I rarely talk about and I rarely hear other people talk about.\nHowever I think (hope) t hat we can learn from each other by sharing what is going on inside oursel ves.\nDiscussion groups like this can get bogged down by (dis)agreements o r by people exclusively wanting to talk about what they believe in (as if they are trying to convince others that they should believe the same).\nI would like us to be disciplined in our talking AND listening. A few guidel ines might help to create a respectful\, open and relaxed space. \nSuggest ed guidelines and practicalities:\nAt the start of each meeting the guidel ines are to be considered\, modified (if desired) and adopted for the meet ing.\nConfidentiality: Whatever is talked about in the meeting is totally confidential and will not be discussed outside the meeting (also not in th e break)\, not even with people who were present at the time. Confidential ity gives me the freedom to talk about things that I may not want to talk about outside this kind of meetings.\nOnly one person speaks at a time: Op tional: the person who is speaking can invite brief comments or answer sho rt questions.\nSilence between speakers (1-5 minutes). Optional: silence d uring the 15 minute break.\nAgree a maximum time that one person can speak (5 minutes?)\nIf a speaker goes on too long or goes off-topic\, anyone ca n gently ring the bell. (Only ring the bell gently\; it is up to the speak er to change/stop/come to the point\; this should not be used to discourag e people from speaking what is on their mind\, even if you disagree or do not understand).\nWe share our OWN experiences/opinions/ideas. We do not g ive each other advice or criticise each other. I suggest using the word “I” instead of “you” or “we”\, in this context.\nWe do not ‘ jump in’ to comment on what someone else has just said. We do not presen t other people’s teachings/wisdoms except if it is needed to give contex t to the subject and our own experience. \nSubjects: at the end of each me eting the participants set the subject for the next meeting. \nExample Sub jects of exploration\n“Meditation” can cover a whole range of techniqu es and traditions (separate subjects?): \n◦ Why meditate?\n◦ What is y our experience when you meditate?\n◦ How do you meditate?\n◦ Is Mindfu lness different from meditation? \nWhat have you tried that did not work o r did not work the way you expected? \n◦ techniques\, rituals\, therapie s\, religious practices\nEmotions\n◦ Are emotions useful or a hindrance in personal or spiritual development?\nGod\n◦ Words: e.g. Source\, Godde ss\, (named) Deity \, Life Force\, Creator\, etc.\n◦ Is it useful to use the word [God] and what do you mean by it?\n◦ Do you have an image of [ God]\, a bit like a personal image or an image that a certain religion sug gests\; or do you use the word [God] for the underlying creative/life forc e of the universe\; or something else? \nIs it useful to ask: “Who am I? ” \n◦ Variations: “Who am I?”\, “What am I?”\, “Where is the ‘me’\; inside\, outside\, both?” \nEgo \n◦ Is it a problem or a f eature?\n◦ How do you experience it? \nFree Will \n◦ What is it?\n◦ Does free will exist? \nGratitude \n◦ Life is a mystery to be lived\, no t a problem to be solved.\n◦ Whether you believe in a divine plan or in the big bang and random evolution\, the fact that we are here as sentient beings\, talking to each other is a miracle. \nLife after/before death \n ◦ Heaven & Hell\n◦ Reincarnation \nWhat is the Salisbury Centre about? \nRoom:\nWellspring Room \nAccessibility:\nWellspring Room is fully acces sible. 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. \nCost:\nThis is now a Sal isbury Centre Community Event\; attendance is by donation (but we would li ke to cover at least the room rent)\; please give cash to Geetam or use th e contactless device in the hall with the reference “Lets talk about” BEFORE entering the amount. \nHow to attend:\nNo need to book\, but if you want more information before attending please email Geetam:geetam0@gmail. com LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T181907Z LOCATION:Wellspring Room\, The Salisbury Centre\, 2 Salisbury Road\, Edinb urgh\, EH16 5AB\, United Kingdom URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/event/lets-talk-about/2026-09-20/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:The Salisbury Centre X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Embodied Dating Edinburgh DTSTART:20260920T173000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T181907Z UID:10037424-1789929000-1789938000@www.salisburycentre.org CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Move. Touch. Listen. Be Loved. \n  \nTired of the superficial swipe? \n  \nSeeking more embodied connections with like-minded souls? \ nHere’s your chance to take a break from the apps and the small talk\, a rrive fully into yourself and connect playfully & authentically with other s. For the first time ever\, it’s coming to Edinburgh this September! \n Embodied Dating is an immersive evening experience where you’ll move flu idly between conversation\, movement and touch. Come spark a new connectio n or two (romantic or platonic)\, and walk away with skills you can take i nto every relationship. \nThis event welcomes all men\, women & non-binary people aged 18+\, both monogamous & non-monogamous. This event is aimed f or hetero and bisexual identifying people. \n“This has been the most pos itive experience I’ve had in meeting genuine souls with the intention of finding love/romance for over 6 years” – Luca \nWhat will actually ha ppen? 🥰 \nYou’ll be invited to explore a series of unique interaction s\, carefully guided to help you connect through your body\, and meet othe rs with genuine curiosity and openness. \nActivities will weave together: \n✨ Authentic Relating – playful\, courageous connection through radic al honesty and active listening\, drawing you into presence and embodied a wareness \n✨ Intuitive Movement – surrendering into somatic flow\, let ting your body lead the way \n✨ Conscious Touch – exploring the many d imensions of co-regulating touch in full awareness of desires and boundari es \n💨 We will begin the evening with a short breathwork practice to he lp you land. \n👯‍♂️ Some pairings are randomised\, some you can c hoose for yourself. \n😎 Blindfolds may be used in certain activities to deepen your connection with your physical sensations and inner world. \n ✅ Consent is central throughout the evening. You will always have the ag ency to choose how deep you go\, and the level of physical contact you wan t to engage in. \nIs this for me? ✨ \nThis evening is for you if you’r e seeking: \n✨ Deep\, meaningful interactions – no small talk \n✨ Ex citing new connections\, romantic\, platonic or somewhere in between \n✨ A chance to explore embodied awareness and somatic connection \n✨ A sub stance-free environment with a warm\, welcoming atmosphere \n✨ Skills to enrich your interpersonal relationships long after the evening ends \n✨ A space to simply be yourself \nWhether you’re a seasoned workshop-goer or brand new to these practices\, you’ll find something valuable here. \nWhy are tickets sold by gender? 👫 \nTo ensure that the gender balance is as even as possible\, it is important to keep track of how many men/wo men/non-binary people are signing up. If a particular gender is over-repre sented in the run-up to the event\, we do our best to ensure that under-re presented gender(s) also sign up. \nWhile we aim to achieve an even balanc e of genders (and ages)\, this is not always possible. However\, what is g uaranteed are skills that you can apply to any connection. Simply come wit h an open mind and ready to connect. \nThe Facilitator 💁‍♂️ \nLau rie King (he/him) is a queer British-Kiwi based in Berlin. Since 2019\, he has facilitated hundreds of Authentic Relating\, Dating and Embodiment wo rkshops across Oceania and Europe\, sparking thousands of nourishing conne ctions and turning strangers into lifelong friends. \nHis training include s The Embody Lab\, Authentic Revolution\, Body Electric\, Connection Insti tute and World Peace Yoga Shool. He has facilitated at internationally acc laimed festivals including Stretch and Ignite\, and with organisations suc h as ART International. \n“I love Laurie’s energy\, wisdom\, execution and light touch. I felt super safe to open up and connect while he was ho lding the space” – Tess \n“Laurie’s approach to mix Authentic Rela ting with conscious touch and movement made me feel more whole and deeply connected with others. Laurie is also incredibly kind and I felt safe\, wa rm and welcomed from the start” – Benjamin \n“Laurie is an incredibl e facilitator who creates a safe\, gentle & loving space. As a Highly Sens itive Person this was just what i needed to open up & be vulnerable. Wow h ow powerful & profound – using subtle exercises to do deep inner work in a group setting” – Julie \nFor more info: itoiauthenticrelating.com | Instagram: @itoiauthentic \nCost: \n£23 for those on low income \n£28 f or those on medium income \n£33 for those on high income \nLimited spaces available through Eventbrite. Book early to secure your place! LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T181907Z URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/event/embodied-dating-edinburgh/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:The Salisbury Centre X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Mondays @ the Salisbury Centre DTSTART:20260921T093000Z DTEND:20260921T133000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T181907Z UID:10037176-1789986600-1790001000@www.salisburycentre.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Open Mondays are back at the Salisbury Centre \n\nCheck Eventb rite to ensure any specific Monday is on.\n\nThe Open Monday  Eventbrite page (Here) will be kept updated in case any Monday cannot be “Open”   So please check (and book a free place) in advance of coming \nAbout th e Open Mondays\nOpen Mondays are quiet\, welcoming times when the Salisbu ry Centre is simply open — for people to arrive without an event\, a t icket\, or an agenda. To use the Library\, spend time in the Garden\, read \, reflect\, or just be. \nEach Monday\, 10:30 – 14:30\, The Salisbury C entre doors are open for you to come and enjoy. \nPlease note: this isn’ t a structured event\, but simply an opportunity to do your own thing in t he space of the Salisbury Centre. There will be a volunteer on the day who will welcome and show you around\, as well as point out places where you can find out more information about our events and offerings. \nBook your free place here. \n\n\nThis is not required but will help us plan for numb er of people\n\nAbout the Venue: \n\n\nSalisbury Centre Garden/Library\nDi rections & Address: https://www.salisburycentre.org/find-us/\n\nAccessibil ity: \nThe 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 \nPlease let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements by emailing: CDG@salisburycentre.org \n\n\n\n\n__ ___\nIf you’ve been around for a while and feel at home at The Salisbury Centre\, why not host Open Mondays for others? Email CDG@salisburycentre. org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T181907Z URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/event/open-mondays-the-salisbury-centr e-2-2/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edin burgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:The Salisbury Centre X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salisburycentre.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunshine Social Club DTSTART:20260921T093000Z DTEND:20260921T113000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050127Z UID:10004298-1789986600-1789993800@northedinburgharts.co.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SOCIAL CLUB\nMondays\, 10:30am – 12:30pm\n   \nA social group for people who are living with the early stages of dem entia\, are newly diagnosed\, or are awaiting a diagnosis. \nAll activiti es and lunch are provided. \n  \nFirst session is free\, after by a sugge sted donation of £5. \nCarers come free. \nFor more information and to re gister\, contact us on: 07493 876 130 \nThis activity is supported by Meet ings Centres Scotland. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050127Z LOCATION:North Edinburgh Arts\, 12C MacMillan Square\, Edinburgh\, EH4 4AB URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/dementia-friendly-social-clu b/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburg h-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:NEA X-SOURCE-URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Book Tribe DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260921T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003611Z UID:10001297-1790013600-1790019000@lgbthealth.org.uk CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed and social LGBTQ+ book club. This is a s pace for LGBTQ+ people to come together and connect over a shared love of reading and books. \n  \nWe meet on the 3rd Monday of the month (6-7.30pm ) at LGBT Health and Wellbeing. \n  \nThe group will read a variety of b ook from different authors and genres. \n  \nFor more info\, email LGBTQ BookTribe@lgbthealth.org.uk or connect with us on Instagram @lgbtbooktri be. \n  \nWe are a community group led by community members with suppor t from LGBT Health and Wellbeing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003611Z LOCATION:LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh)\, 4 Duncan Place\, Edinburg h\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/event/lgbtq-book-tribe/2026-09-21/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:LGBT Health and Wellbeing X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ NA DTSTART:20260921T173000Z DTEND:20260921T184500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T183305Z UID:10001434-1790015400-1790019900@lgbthealth.org.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship or society of LGBTQ + people for whom drugs had become a major problem. Narcotics Anonymous us es a 12-step model developed for people with varied substance use disorder s. There is only one requirement for membership\, the desire to stop using . \n  \nLGBTQ+ NA every Monday (6.30-7.45pm) at LGBT Health and Wellbeing . \n  \nYou can email us at joanna@lgbthealth.org.uk or phone LGBT Healt h and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message us. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in getting back to yo u. \n  \nWe are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T183305Z LOCATION:LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh)\, 4 Duncan Place\, Edinburg h\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/event/lgbtq-narcotics-anonymous/2026-09-21/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:LGBT Health and Wellbeing X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Night Strategy Games @ The Hampton at Hilton Hotel (Fountai n Park) DTSTART:20260921T175500Z DTEND:20260921T205500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003420Z UID:event_316164451@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh Board Gamers\n**TYPICAL GAMES**: Medium/long\, euro\ , strategy games that make you think.\n**GAMES LIBRARY**: Bring your own g ames\, or come try someone else's games.\n**FOOD & DRINKS**: Bar + Starbuc ks\, small food menu **(20% Discount for EBG attendees).**\n\n**What bette r way to start the week than with some drinks\, chat and thinky games!** W e meet every Monday to play some modern and older strategy games with frie nds.\n\n**Heads up:** we aim to start at 19:00 sharp\, and most people arr ive from 18:45 ish to decide on which games to play. It's sometimes hard t o tell whether someone has signed up and is not showing\, or if they are r unning late. Please let us know in the comments if you're running a few mi nutes late and we'll wait for you before starting all the games.\n\nEach t able usually plays one or two longer games (depending on their lengths)\, and we usually finish at around 22:00. We do need to be out of the door by midnight due to the hotel's licencing rules. So please keen an eye on tim e.\n\nThere is no charge to joining as the hotel is giving us the space fo r free. However\, since the hotel are hosting us for free\, please buy a d rink or two while there to ensure their continued support for this event. The hotel staff preparing the drinks are also manning the hotel desk. Plea se be patient with them if they are slow serving!\n\n* **20% Discount at t he Hotel bar if you use the phrase: "Can I get the discount\, I'm with the gamers over there. Cheers!"** ... or they just realise you're with us.\n\ nBring games if you like\, or jump on a game that someone else has brought . **If you do bring a game\, please be prepared to teach it!**\n\n**Any fe edback?** These Monday events have been running for about 6 months. We are piloting advertising these events on Meetup\, and are still learning. Ple ase let the organisers know if you have any feedbacks or suggestions for i mproving these events (or its Meetup advert)\, and they will be taken into consideration.\n\n**Want to help with EBG running costs?** There is absol utely no obligation for you to do this but\, if you feel so inclined\, ple ase [join our Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/EdinburghBoardGamers). Huge thanks to everyone donating already. Its genuinely really helping and ver y much appreciated!\n\n**As ever\, please do not donate if money is tight. ** There is absolutely no pressure\, obligation\, or judgement here. You a re helping us plenty by just adding to the friendly atmosphere and **we\\` d** **much** **rather you spent cash at the venue if deciding between the two.**\n\n**I'M NEW AND UNSURE WHAT TO DO!** Do not fear! We know it can b e daunting for newcomers. But please don’t worry\, we have a fantastic b ase of regulars who have all been new at some point. You\\`ll find people are very friendly and the regulars even actively keep an eye open to make sure you get a warm welcome. If we've missed you\, just ask one of the tab les and say hi.\n***What to Expect***: The event is very informal. Some pe ople will have pre-planned a game in the Meetup Comments section (feel fre e to use the comments to join a game that looks good to you)\, but the vas t majority will honestly just form tables with whoever is free using the b ig pile of games brought by everyone.\n\n**DO I NEED TO KNOW ALL THE GAMES ?** Not at all! Honestly\, that would be an impressive feat in its own rig ht! The person bringing the game will usually teach the game at the start of the session to ensure that everyone is on the same page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003420Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/edinburgh-gamers/events/316164451/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Board Gamers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Car Free Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260728T092656Z UID:10001320-1790035200-1790121599@edinburgh.greens.scot CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:This day invites everyone to leave their cars at home and enjo y the streets free of traffic and pollution. \nPeople bike\, walk\, or use public transportation\, seeing their cities in a new\, quieter light with out the usual buzz of car engines. \nSee for example:\nhttps://www.livings treets.org.uk/get-involved/world-car-free-day/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T092656Z LOCATION:Worldwide URL:https://edinburgh.greens.scot/events/world-car-free-day/2026-09-22/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Green Party X-SOURCE-URL:https://edinburgh.greens.scot/events/https-edinburghcarnival- uk-pages-edinburgh-festival-carnival-2025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Edinburgh College DTSTART:20260922T080000Z DTEND:20260922T134500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z UID:10006486-1790067600-1790088300@duncanplace.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of make space initiative \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Up coming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured \n \n 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n D uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n YMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\ n \n\n\n \n \n Dungeons and Dragons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\ n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:30 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping Center \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \ n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10: 00 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping C enter \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calen dar LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/edinburgh-college-5-2/2026-09-22/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer Glasgow: Smarter Volunteer Manager Programme (September – November) DTSTART:20260922T090000Z DTEND:20260922T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001704Z UID:41083-1790071200-1793710800@www.volunteerscotland.net CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:17th September 2026 \n \n \n \n Scottish Household Survey (SHS) 2025 Results: Volunteer participation is up\, but i nclusion gaps remain \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Scotland welcomes evidence that o verall volunteer participation in Scotland is continuing to recover\, but notes that there are concerning trends for the sector to tackle. The lates t Scottish Household Survey results for 2025 show an increase in overall v olunteer participation\, with 27% of adults in Scotland volunteering with a group\, club or organisation in the last year – this is an estimated 1 .25 million formal volunteers!  \n \n \n \n This is an increase from 25% in 2024 and means that the number of volunteers in Scotland increased by 267\,000 between 2024 and 2025. This is particularl y encouraging given that volunteer participation had dropped to a record l ow of 18% following the Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis and su ggests that the recovery for Scotland’s voluntary sector is gathering mo mentum. In fact\, formal volunteer participation is now higher than it was immediately before the Covid-19 pandemic.  The results reveal that infor mal volunteering\, which is volunteering that happens outside of a group\, club or organisation\, has also increased for the first time since 2018. This means that\, together with formal volunteering\, over half (52%) of S cottish adults have volunteered in some capacity at least once in the last year.   While this overall increase in volunteer numbers is a worthy ca use for celebration\, the Scottish Household Survey data reveals that the inclusion gaps that emerged last year are persistent. Adults in Scotland ’s least deprived communities now volunteer at double the rate of those in the most deprived communities\, with a participation gap of 17 percenta ge points. There remains a worrying participation gap between disabled and non-disabled adults despite some improvements\, with a gap of 8 percentag e points (down from 10 percentage points in 2024)\, which remains signific antly higher than it was pre-pandemic (5 percentage points). A 12 percenta ge point gap now exists between the lowest and highest income groups.  In our State of Scottish Volunteering in 2025 report\,  we shared Carnegie UK’s research that being disabled and living in a deprived neighbourhood are the two factors most strongly associated with low wellbeing in Scotla nd. We know that volunteering delivers the greatest wellbeing gains for th ose who are most disadvantaged\, yet data from the two most recent Scottis h Household Surveys show that the gaps in volunteer participation mirror t hese broader societal inequalities. This means that the very people who st and the benefit the most from volunteering are currently benefiting the le ast. These results show us that inclusion and equity of access to formal v olunteer opportunities as well as having a positive experience while volun teering remain as priority challenges for the sector to address.    The 2025 Scottish Household Survey also confirms that the nature of formal vo lunteering in Scotland is changing. Ongoing data from the SCVO Third Secto r Tracker has shown us that the sector continues to struggle with voluntee r recruitment and retention despite an increasing number of third sector o rganisations reporting a greater number of volunteers. Today’s results h elp us understand why: volunteering is becoming less frequent and more low intensity. Together\, these shifts show that volunteers are increasingly giving smaller\, less regular amounts of time.   Today’s results\, the refore\, contain both encouragement and challenge for the sector\, and rei nforces Volunteer Scotland’s commitment to supporting inclusive and flex ible volunteering.  This blog highlights key findings on formal volunteer ing in 2025 from the data published on 17th September 2026 and compares re sults to 2024 findings. We will publish a more detailed analysis\, includi ng on informal volunteering and an estimated economic value of volunteerin g\, in the coming months.  \n \n \n \n Insights from the 2025 SHS data \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key findings for formal volunteering:   For mal volunteering participation has continued to recover in 2025\, rising f rom 25% to 27%. This marks the second consecutive year of growth and bring s participation slightly above the pre–pandemic rate of 26% recorded in 2019. Scotland now has an estimated additional 267\,000 adults volunteerin g formally compared to last year. While this is a positive milestone\, the long-term trend still shows a fall from the 31% peak in 2010.  Voluntee ring is becoming less frequent and more low‑intensity. Regular voluntee ring (at least once a month) has fallen from 77% in 2022 to 70% in 2025\, while occasional volunteering (less than once a month) has increased from 23% in 2022 to 30% in 2025. Low‑intensity volunteering (five hours or l ess per month) has increased from 56% in 2022 to 58% in 2025\, while high ‑intensity volunteering (16 hours or more per month) remains stable at 1 8%.  Adults in Scotland’s least deprived communities (SIMD Q5: 34%) now volunteer at double the rate of those in the most deprived communities (SIMD Q1: 17%)\, widening the participation gap to 17 percentage points — the largest since 2019. The percentage of volunteers who fulfil comm ittee member and Trustee roles fell from 27% to 23%\, reflecting a well-re ported challenge in trustee recruitment and retention across the sector.    \n \n \n \n Formal volunteering demographics:   Age – Adults aged 35–59 saw the strongest growth\, increasing from 27% in 2024 to 30% in 2025\, now the highest‑participating age group. Yo unger adults (16–34) increased slightly from 24% to 25%\, continuing the ir gradual recovery. Adults aged 60 and over remained stable at 25%\, unch anged from 2024. Gender – Male participation increased from 24% to 27%\ , closing the gap with females\, whose participation remained stable at 27 %. For the first time in several years\, gender differences in participati on have largely disappeared. Disability – Disabled adults saw a notable increase in participation\, rising from 18% to 21%. However\, non‑disab led adults also increased slightly (28% to 29%)\, meaning the participatio n gap remains substantial at eight percentage points. This continues the l ong‑term pattern of unequal access to volunteering. Ethnicity – Parti cipation increased across most ethnic groups. The largest rise was among a dults in the ‘White – Other’ category\, increasing seven percentage points to 31%. ‘White – Other British’ adults also saw strong growth (34% to 38%). Participation among ethnic minority groups remained stable at 26%. Net annual household income – adults with household incomes o ver £30\,000 saw an increase in participation from 29% in 2024 to 31% in 2025. Participation among lower‑income adults (earning up to £15\,000) remained unchanged at 19%. This differential change has widened the partic ipation gap between the lowest and highest income groups to 12 percentage points. Economic Status – Adults in employment continue to have the hig hest participation rate\, increasing from 26% to 29%. Participation among retired adults remained stable at 25%\, while adults with ‘other’ econ omic status increased slightly to 23%. Geography – Geographical diffe rences have sharpened. Participation in remote rural areas increased signi ficantly to 40%\, and accessible rural areas rose to 35%. Remote small tow ns also saw strong growth (23% to 31%). In contrast\, participation in lar ge urban areas fell from 26% to 24%\, widening the rural–urban gap.  \n \n \n \n Formal volunteer activities:  ‘Local community/neighbourhood’ remains the most common type of volunteering\, increasing from 24% in 2024 to 26% in 2025. ‘Children’s education and schools’ saw the biggest rise\, increasing from 14% to 18%. ‘Youth o r children’s activities outside school’ decreased\, falling from 21% t o 19%. Volunteering in ‘Politics’ (3%)\, ‘Emergency services\, firs t aid and public safety’ (3%)\, ‘Culture and heritage’ (7%)\, and ‘Adult guidance\, advice and learning’ (5%) remained static between 20 24 and 2025. Most other sectors increased\, including environmental prote ction (6% to 7%)\, physical activity\, sport and exercise (17% to 19%)\, a nimal welfare (4% to 5%)\, groups supporting older people (6% to 7%)\, and health\, disability and wellbeing (13% to 14%).  \n \n \n \n Types of formal volunteering roles  ‘Generally helping out as required’ remains the most common volunteer role\, increasing slight ly from 54% to 55%. Fundraising (18% to 20%)\, transporting people or thi ngs (9% to 11%)\, and campaigning (4% to 6%) saw the largest increases. Vi siting\, buddying or befriending also increased\, rising from 8% to 10%. P roviding education\, training or coaching increased from 22% to 23%\, and providing advice\, support or advocacy increased from 12% to 13%. Office or administrative work decreased from 19% to 15%\, and smaller decreases w ere seen in promotion and marketing (9% to 8%) and counselling (5% to 4%).   \n \n \n \n Inclusive volunteering remains a priori ty \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n These headline findings emphasise the importance of the Sco ttish voluntary sector’s ongoing efforts to promote inclusive volunteeri ng. Through the Volunteering Action Plan\, we aim to create a Scotland whe re everyone can volunteer\, more often\, and throughout their lives.  Las t year\, Volunteer Scotland hosted nine roundtable events on ‘Bridging t he Participation Gap’\, engaging 180 stakeholders\, including volunteers \, the practice community (such as volunteer-involving organisations and v olunteer managers)\, and enablers such as policymakers and funders. The th emes from the Bridging the Participation Gap roundtable series have shaped Volunteer Scotland’s ongoing work to support inclusive volunteering.  Responding to the themes\, our work includes three priority projects:  Na vigating Hostility and Intolerance: Volunteer Scotland are working with SC VO to support volunteers and voluntary sector staff who are facing increas ing hostility\, intolerance and abuse in their work. We will be publishing practical guidance for the sector in the coming months.  Through this pr oject\, we aim to create safer\, more inclusive volunteer environments. A ddressing trustee recruitment and retention challenges: We will be working with partners to support charities and voluntary organisations to attract \, recruit and retain a diverse and skilled pool of trustees\, resulting i n stronger\, more stable governance. Inclusive Volunteer Pathways Project : This is a two-year development project that will test practical approach es to increasing equitable participation in volunteering across Scotland. Volunteer Scotland will work with a small number of community intermediary organisations and volunteer involving organisations to co-design\, implem ent and evaluate more inclusive volunteering pathways.   \n \n \n \n We will be exploring how volunteering can become more inclusive\, safe and accessible to everyone at our sold-out Volunteering Action Plan Conference: Bridging the Participation Gap on Tuesday 17th Nov ember 2026. In the policy space\, Volunteer Scotland are working to raise awareness of the health and wellbeing benefits of volunteering in the Scot tish Government’s prevention agenda and Public Service Reform strategy\, to help ensure equitable access.   Volunteer Scotland are creating a ne w Volunteer Development Network\, which will be a space for practitioners across Scotland to discuss how volunteering can become more inclusive\, sa fe and accessible to all. To help shape the Network\, share your views: Ha ve Your Say: Scotland’s New Volunteer Development Network  For practica l advice\, guidance and training on how to make your volunteering programm e more inclusive\, check out the Knowledge Gateway. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie MaltmanResearch Officer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bethany SikesResearch & P olicy Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001704Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://www.volunteerscotland.net/event/volunteer-glasgow-smarter-volu nteer-manager-programme-september-november?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_med ium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Volunteer Scotland X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.volunteerscotland.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Knit and Natter DTSTART:20260922T090000Z DTEND:20260922T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050127Z UID:10004249-1790071200-1790078400@northedinburgharts.co.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, 10am – 12pm\nFor adults 16+\nFree | Drop in\n\n\n \nA free\, friendly group that come together every Tuesday morning to enjo y knitting\, a cuppa and a chat. Tea\, coffee\, biscuits are provided. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050127Z LOCATION:North Edinburgh Arts\, 12C MacMillan Square\, Edinburgh\, EH4 4AB URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/knit-and-natter/2026-09-22/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:NEA X-SOURCE-URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Private Booking DTSTART:20260922T120000Z DTEND:20260922T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z UID:10006636-1790082000-1790100000@duncanplace.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of make space initiative \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Up coming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured \n \n 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n D uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n YMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\ n \n\n\n \n \n Dungeons and Dragons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\ n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:30 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping Center \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \ n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10: 00 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping C enter \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calen dar LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/private-booking-7/2026-09-22/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Carpet Bowls DTSTART:20260922T123000Z DTEND:20260922T134500Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050127Z UID:10004274-1790083800-1790088300@northedinburgharts.co.uk CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, 1:30pm – 2:45pm\n£1 adult NEA member\, £2 adult non member\n\nAge 16+\nDrop in \n\n\nLearn how to play a new sport with a welcoming group of people in your local community! No experience needed\ , and all equipment provided. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050127Z LOCATION:North Edinburgh Arts\, 12C MacMillan Square\, Edinburgh\, EH4 4AB URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/carpetbowls/2026-09-22/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:NEA X-SOURCE-URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garden Sessions for Adults DTSTART:20260922T123000Z DTEND:20260922T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050127Z UID:10004124-1790083800-1790092800@northedinburgharts.co.uk CATEGORIES:community,outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:We’re running weekly drop-in gardening sessions for adults a t the NEA Garden.  \nVolunteering at the NEA Garden is a great way to lea rn gardening skills and get to know people in the local area. Gardening al so helps you get and stay active and supports your overall well-being. \nT he gardening sessions take place every Tuesday & Thursday\, 1.30pm – 4pm .  \nThe sessions are for residents living in the local community (areas of Muirhouse\, Pilton\, Granton and Drylaw) – click here to see the N EA membership boundary map. \nFor more information\, please email garden@n orthedinburgharts.co.uk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050127Z LOCATION:NEA Garden\, 12C MacMillan Square\, Edinbrugh\, EH4 4AB\, United Kingdom URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/garden-sessions/2026-09-22/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:NEA X-SOURCE-URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer DTSTART:20260922T180000Z DTEND:20260922T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T050753Z UID:10007955-1790103600-1790107200@www.osp.org.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This time of contemplative prayer takes place online\, hosted on Zoom. \nFor joining information\, please email rector@osp.org.uk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T050753Z URL:https://www.osp.org.uk/event/contemplative-prayer/2026-09-22/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Old Saint Paul's X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.osp.org.uk/news-and-events/book-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LGBTQ AA DTSTART:20260922T184500Z DTEND:20260922T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260908T003413Z UID:10001294-1790106300-1790109900@lgbthealth.org.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience\, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. \n  \nThis gro up is an AA group focused on LGBTQ+ people and their experiences. It is a closed AA meeting meaning limited to LGBTQ+ people who think or know they have a problem with drinking. \n  \nWe meet every Tuesday (7.45-8.45pm) b oth in person at LGBT Health and Wellbeing\, and online. \n  \nYou can em ail us at LGBTAA@lgbthealth.org.uk or phone LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message for us. We volunteer in ou r own time so there might be a delay in getting back to you. \n  \nWe are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Healt h and Wellbeing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T003413Z LOCATION:LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh)\, 4 Duncan Place\, Edinburg h\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/event/lgbtq-aa/2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:LGBT Health and Wellbeing X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Edinburgh College DTSTART:20260923T080000Z DTEND:20260923T134500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z UID:10006529-1790154000-1790174700@duncanplace.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of make space initiative \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Up coming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured \n \n 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n D uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n YMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\ n \n\n\n \n \n Dungeons and Dragons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\ n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:30 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping Center \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \ n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10: 00 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping C enter \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calen dar LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/edinburgh-college-6-2/2026-09-23/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Am I Making the Right Decision? The Role of Ethics in Volunteer En gagement DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001704Z UID:41458-1790182800-1790186400@www.volunteerscotland.net CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:17th September 2026 \n \n \n \n Scottish Household Survey (SHS) 2025 Results: Volunteer participation is up\, but i nclusion gaps remain \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Scotland welcomes evidence that o verall volunteer participation in Scotland is continuing to recover\, but notes that there are concerning trends for the sector to tackle. The lates t Scottish Household Survey results for 2025 show an increase in overall v olunteer participation\, with 27% of adults in Scotland volunteering with a group\, club or organisation in the last year – this is an estimated 1 .25 million formal volunteers!  \n \n \n \n This is an increase from 25% in 2024 and means that the number of volunteers in Scotland increased by 267\,000 between 2024 and 2025. This is particularl y encouraging given that volunteer participation had dropped to a record l ow of 18% following the Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis and su ggests that the recovery for Scotland’s voluntary sector is gathering mo mentum. In fact\, formal volunteer participation is now higher than it was immediately before the Covid-19 pandemic.  The results reveal that infor mal volunteering\, which is volunteering that happens outside of a group\, club or organisation\, has also increased for the first time since 2018. This means that\, together with formal volunteering\, over half (52%) of S cottish adults have volunteered in some capacity at least once in the last year.   While this overall increase in volunteer numbers is a worthy ca use for celebration\, the Scottish Household Survey data reveals that the inclusion gaps that emerged last year are persistent. Adults in Scotland ’s least deprived communities now volunteer at double the rate of those in the most deprived communities\, with a participation gap of 17 percenta ge points. There remains a worrying participation gap between disabled and non-disabled adults despite some improvements\, with a gap of 8 percentag e points (down from 10 percentage points in 2024)\, which remains signific antly higher than it was pre-pandemic (5 percentage points). A 12 percenta ge point gap now exists between the lowest and highest income groups.  In our State of Scottish Volunteering in 2025 report\,  we shared Carnegie UK’s research that being disabled and living in a deprived neighbourhood are the two factors most strongly associated with low wellbeing in Scotla nd. We know that volunteering delivers the greatest wellbeing gains for th ose who are most disadvantaged\, yet data from the two most recent Scottis h Household Surveys show that the gaps in volunteer participation mirror t hese broader societal inequalities. This means that the very people who st and the benefit the most from volunteering are currently benefiting the le ast. These results show us that inclusion and equity of access to formal v olunteer opportunities as well as having a positive experience while volun teering remain as priority challenges for the sector to address.    The 2025 Scottish Household Survey also confirms that the nature of formal vo lunteering in Scotland is changing. Ongoing data from the SCVO Third Secto r Tracker has shown us that the sector continues to struggle with voluntee r recruitment and retention despite an increasing number of third sector o rganisations reporting a greater number of volunteers. Today’s results h elp us understand why: volunteering is becoming less frequent and more low intensity. Together\, these shifts show that volunteers are increasingly giving smaller\, less regular amounts of time.   Today’s results\, the refore\, contain both encouragement and challenge for the sector\, and rei nforces Volunteer Scotland’s commitment to supporting inclusive and flex ible volunteering.  This blog highlights key findings on formal volunteer ing in 2025 from the data published on 17th September 2026 and compares re sults to 2024 findings. We will publish a more detailed analysis\, includi ng on informal volunteering and an estimated economic value of volunteerin g\, in the coming months.  \n \n \n \n Insights from the 2025 SHS data \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key findings for formal volunteering:   For mal volunteering participation has continued to recover in 2025\, rising f rom 25% to 27%. This marks the second consecutive year of growth and bring s participation slightly above the pre–pandemic rate of 26% recorded in 2019. Scotland now has an estimated additional 267\,000 adults volunteerin g formally compared to last year. While this is a positive milestone\, the long-term trend still shows a fall from the 31% peak in 2010.  Voluntee ring is becoming less frequent and more low‑intensity. Regular voluntee ring (at least once a month) has fallen from 77% in 2022 to 70% in 2025\, while occasional volunteering (less than once a month) has increased from 23% in 2022 to 30% in 2025. Low‑intensity volunteering (five hours or l ess per month) has increased from 56% in 2022 to 58% in 2025\, while high ‑intensity volunteering (16 hours or more per month) remains stable at 1 8%.  Adults in Scotland’s least deprived communities (SIMD Q5: 34%) now volunteer at double the rate of those in the most deprived communities (SIMD Q1: 17%)\, widening the participation gap to 17 percentage points — the largest since 2019. The percentage of volunteers who fulfil comm ittee member and Trustee roles fell from 27% to 23%\, reflecting a well-re ported challenge in trustee recruitment and retention across the sector.    \n \n \n \n Formal volunteering demographics:   Age – Adults aged 35–59 saw the strongest growth\, increasing from 27% in 2024 to 30% in 2025\, now the highest‑participating age group. Yo unger adults (16–34) increased slightly from 24% to 25%\, continuing the ir gradual recovery. Adults aged 60 and over remained stable at 25%\, unch anged from 2024. Gender – Male participation increased from 24% to 27%\ , closing the gap with females\, whose participation remained stable at 27 %. For the first time in several years\, gender differences in participati on have largely disappeared. Disability – Disabled adults saw a notable increase in participation\, rising from 18% to 21%. However\, non‑disab led adults also increased slightly (28% to 29%)\, meaning the participatio n gap remains substantial at eight percentage points. This continues the l ong‑term pattern of unequal access to volunteering. Ethnicity – Parti cipation increased across most ethnic groups. The largest rise was among a dults in the ‘White – Other’ category\, increasing seven percentage points to 31%. ‘White – Other British’ adults also saw strong growth (34% to 38%). Participation among ethnic minority groups remained stable at 26%. Net annual household income – adults with household incomes o ver £30\,000 saw an increase in participation from 29% in 2024 to 31% in 2025. Participation among lower‑income adults (earning up to £15\,000) remained unchanged at 19%. This differential change has widened the partic ipation gap between the lowest and highest income groups to 12 percentage points. Economic Status – Adults in employment continue to have the hig hest participation rate\, increasing from 26% to 29%. Participation among retired adults remained stable at 25%\, while adults with ‘other’ econ omic status increased slightly to 23%. Geography – Geographical diffe rences have sharpened. Participation in remote rural areas increased signi ficantly to 40%\, and accessible rural areas rose to 35%. Remote small tow ns also saw strong growth (23% to 31%). In contrast\, participation in lar ge urban areas fell from 26% to 24%\, widening the rural–urban gap.  \n \n \n \n Formal volunteer activities:  ‘Local community/neighbourhood’ remains the most common type of volunteering\, increasing from 24% in 2024 to 26% in 2025. ‘Children’s education and schools’ saw the biggest rise\, increasing from 14% to 18%. ‘Youth o r children’s activities outside school’ decreased\, falling from 21% t o 19%. Volunteering in ‘Politics’ (3%)\, ‘Emergency services\, firs t aid and public safety’ (3%)\, ‘Culture and heritage’ (7%)\, and ‘Adult guidance\, advice and learning’ (5%) remained static between 20 24 and 2025. Most other sectors increased\, including environmental prote ction (6% to 7%)\, physical activity\, sport and exercise (17% to 19%)\, a nimal welfare (4% to 5%)\, groups supporting older people (6% to 7%)\, and health\, disability and wellbeing (13% to 14%).  \n \n \n \n Types of formal volunteering roles  ‘Generally helping out as required’ remains the most common volunteer role\, increasing slight ly from 54% to 55%. Fundraising (18% to 20%)\, transporting people or thi ngs (9% to 11%)\, and campaigning (4% to 6%) saw the largest increases. Vi siting\, buddying or befriending also increased\, rising from 8% to 10%. P roviding education\, training or coaching increased from 22% to 23%\, and providing advice\, support or advocacy increased from 12% to 13%. Office or administrative work decreased from 19% to 15%\, and smaller decreases w ere seen in promotion and marketing (9% to 8%) and counselling (5% to 4%).   \n \n \n \n Inclusive volunteering remains a priori ty \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n These headline findings emphasise the importance of the Sco ttish voluntary sector’s ongoing efforts to promote inclusive volunteeri ng. Through the Volunteering Action Plan\, we aim to create a Scotland whe re everyone can volunteer\, more often\, and throughout their lives.  Las t year\, Volunteer Scotland hosted nine roundtable events on ‘Bridging t he Participation Gap’\, engaging 180 stakeholders\, including volunteers \, the practice community (such as volunteer-involving organisations and v olunteer managers)\, and enablers such as policymakers and funders. The th emes from the Bridging the Participation Gap roundtable series have shaped Volunteer Scotland’s ongoing work to support inclusive volunteering.  Responding to the themes\, our work includes three priority projects:  Na vigating Hostility and Intolerance: Volunteer Scotland are working with SC VO to support volunteers and voluntary sector staff who are facing increas ing hostility\, intolerance and abuse in their work. We will be publishing practical guidance for the sector in the coming months.  Through this pr oject\, we aim to create safer\, more inclusive volunteer environments. A ddressing trustee recruitment and retention challenges: We will be working with partners to support charities and voluntary organisations to attract \, recruit and retain a diverse and skilled pool of trustees\, resulting i n stronger\, more stable governance. Inclusive Volunteer Pathways Project : This is a two-year development project that will test practical approach es to increasing equitable participation in volunteering across Scotland. Volunteer Scotland will work with a small number of community intermediary organisations and volunteer involving organisations to co-design\, implem ent and evaluate more inclusive volunteering pathways.   \n \n \n \n We will be exploring how volunteering can become more inclusive\, safe and accessible to everyone at our sold-out Volunteering Action Plan Conference: Bridging the Participation Gap on Tuesday 17th Nov ember 2026. In the policy space\, Volunteer Scotland are working to raise awareness of the health and wellbeing benefits of volunteering in the Scot tish Government’s prevention agenda and Public Service Reform strategy\, to help ensure equitable access.   Volunteer Scotland are creating a ne w Volunteer Development Network\, which will be a space for practitioners across Scotland to discuss how volunteering can become more inclusive\, sa fe and accessible to all. To help shape the Network\, share your views: Ha ve Your Say: Scotland’s New Volunteer Development Network  For practica l advice\, guidance and training on how to make your volunteering programm e more inclusive\, check out the Knowledge Gateway. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie MaltmanResearch Officer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bethany SikesResearch & P olicy Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PrevPrevious LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001704Z LOCATION:Online via Zoom URL:https://www.volunteerscotland.net/event/am-i-making-the-right-decision -sept?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotla nd X-SOURCE-NAME:Volunteer Scotland X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.volunteerscotland.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Quiz Night DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T181050Z UID:12330-1790186400-1790193600@www.lostshore.com CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:Wednesday night is quiz night! \nOur weekly quiz night at Lost Shore – free entry\, £50 voucher prize. \nNo booking necessary. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181050Z LOCATION:Lost Shore Surf Resort\, Lost Shore Surf Resort\, Newbridge\, Edi nburgh\, City of\, EH28 8AY\, United Kingdom URL:https://www.lostshore.com/whats-on/quiz-night-35/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Lost Shore Surf Resort X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.lostshore.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gay Men's Book Group DTSTART:20260923T180000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T003615Z UID:10001410-1790190000-1790193600@lgbthealth.org.uk CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Each meeting\, we discuss a chosen book\, and we’re sometime s joined by guest authors for part of the evening. \n  \nAlongside our bo ok discussions\, we also enjoy regular in-person social events including m eals\, walks\, and trips to the cinema or theatre. \n  \nEdinburgh Gay Me n’s Book Group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month (7-8pm). Meeting s alternate monthly between online meetings via Zoom and in person meeting s at The Outhouse in Edinburgh. \n  \nIf you are interested in joining th e group\, please contact the group at edingaybookgroup@gmail.com or phon e LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a me ssage us. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in gettin g back to you. \n  \nWe regularly send out an email newsletter if you wou ld like to be added to the list please complete the contact form on our w ebsite. You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @edingaybook. \n  \ nWe are a community group led by community members with support from LGB T Health and Wellbeing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T003615Z LOCATION:The Outhouse\, 12A Broughton Street Lane\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3LY\, United Kingdom URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/event/edinburgh-gay-men-book-group/2026-09-2 3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:LGBT Health and Wellbeing X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garden Sessions for Adults DTSTART:20260924T123000Z DTEND:20260924T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050127Z UID:10004125-1790256600-1790265600@northedinburgharts.co.uk CATEGORIES:community,outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:We’re running weekly drop-in gardening sessions for adults a t the NEA Garden.  \nVolunteering at the NEA Garden is a great way to lea rn gardening skills and get to know people in the local area. Gardening al so helps you get and stay active and supports your overall well-being. \nT he gardening sessions take place every Tuesday & Thursday\, 1.30pm – 4pm .  \nThe sessions are for residents living in the local community (areas of Muirhouse\, Pilton\, Granton and Drylaw) – click here to see the N EA membership boundary map. \nFor more information\, please email garden@n orthedinburgharts.co.uk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050127Z LOCATION:NEA Garden\, 12C MacMillan Square\, Edinbrugh\, EH4 4AB\, United Kingdom URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/garden-sessions/2026-09-24/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:NEA X-SOURCE-URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leith LEGO Group for ages 7 to 11 - Big Links room DTSTART:20260924T153000Z DTEND:20260924T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z UID:10006326-1790267400-1790272800@duncanplace.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of make space initiative \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Up coming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured \n \n 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n D uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n YMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\ n \n\n\n \n \n Dungeons and Dragons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\ n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:30 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping Center \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \ n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10: 00 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping C enter \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calen dar LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/leith-lego-group-for-ages-7-to-11-big-li nks-room/2026-09-24/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=e dinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jesus Prayer DTSTART:20260924T160000Z DTEND:20260924T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T120156Z UID:10008214-1790269200-1790271000@www.osp.org.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This contemplative prayer takes place in the Memorial Chapel a nd is also streamed live on our Facebook page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T120156Z LOCATION:Old Saint Paul’s\, 63 Jeffrey St\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1DH\, United Kingdom URL:https://www.osp.org.uk/event/jesus-prayer/2026-09-24/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Old Saint Paul's X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.osp.org.uk/news-and-events/book-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:T time Dundee DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T183738Z UID:10001452-1790272800-1790280000@lgbthealth.org.uk CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come along for light refreshments and a chat in a friendly and relaxed environment. \nThe meetup includes an optional event or activity involving a range of interests\, information and activities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T183738Z LOCATION:Dundee Voluntary and Volunteer Action\, 10 Constitution Road\, Du ndee\, Dundee\, DD1 1LL\, United Kingdom URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/event/t-time-dundee/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:LGBT Health and Wellbeing X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgbthealth.org.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Social Club for Adults DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050127Z UID:10004324-1790272800-1790280000@northedinburgharts.co.uk CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 6pm-8pm at NEA Community Café\nLooking for a frie ndly\, low-key way to spend your evening? Drop into our Adult Social Club! Play board games\, enjoy good conversation\, sip on hot drinks\, and/or u nwind with some music. No need to book—just come along and connect with other local residents. \nThe Adult Social Club (16+) is a relaxed way to e njoy board games\, chat & meet new people and listen to some music.  \n  \nFree & drop-in \nFor more information\, please call/text 07493 876130 o r email admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050127Z LOCATION:North Edinburgh Arts\, 12C MacMillan Square\, Edinburgh\, EH4 4AB URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/social-club-for-adults/2026- 09-24/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotl and X-SOURCE-NAME:NEA X-SOURCE-URL:https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Edinburgh Branch Meeting DTSTART:20260924T180000Z DTEND:20260924T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T092656Z UID:10002430-1790276400-1790283600@edinburgh.greens.scot CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Regular monthly meetings for Edinburgh Branch members are held on the fourth Thursday of the month (except July and December). \nCome al ong to meet other members\, get involved in branch campaigns and events\, and hear the latest news about the impact our councillors and MSPs are mak ing in Edinburgh and at Holyrood. \nMeetings are sometimes on a theme with guest speakers and open to non-members. \nThere is a break during meeting s\, and we offer tea and coffee with plant-based milk and a biscuit\, incl uding a vegan option. Water is available on request. Donations for tea/cof fee/biscuits are welcome. \nAccessibility\nOur aim is to have branch meeti ngs that are both in-person and online. \nAll in-person meetings take plac e in accessible venues such as the Quaker Meeting House and Augustine Unit ed Church. \nOnline meetings are on Zoom and have closed captions enabled. Look out for details of how to join the online meetings in your monthly m ember e-news and reminder email. \nIf you need any more information\, or h ave any ideas about any aspect of access or inclusion improvements that we can make at our events\, please tell us. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T092656Z URL:https://edinburgh.greens.scot/events/edinburgh-branch-meeting-2026-hyb rid/2026-09-24/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinbu rgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Edinburgh Green Party X-SOURCE-URL:https://edinburgh.greens.scot/events/https-edinburghcarnival- uk-pages-edinburgh-festival-carnival-2025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leith LEGO Group for Adults DTSTART:20260924T180000Z DTEND:20260924T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003324Z UID:10006337-1790276400-1790281800@duncanplace.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Wee Links room\n\n Zosia Kuczynska - Private booking - Part of make space initiative \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Up coming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured \n \n 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n D uncan Place Craft Group (Friday morning) – Big Duncan room \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n YMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Featured\n \n 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\ n \n\n\n \n \n Dungeons and Dragons \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\ n \n\n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:30 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping Center \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \ n \n \n Sep \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10: 00 am - 1:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n The Piping C enter \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calen dar LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003324Z LOCATION:Duncan Place Community Hub\, Duncan Place\, Leith\, Edinburgh\, E dinburgh\, EH6 8HW\, United Kingdom URL:https://duncanplace.org/event/leith-lego-group-for-adults-2/2026-09-24 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Duncan Place X-SOURCE-URL:https://duncanplace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dr. Paul Pub Quiz 🍻 DTSTART:20260924T200000Z DTEND:20260924T214500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003509Z UID:event_316421988@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Lothian Social\nPut your general knowledge to the test and joi n us for the Dr. Paul pub quiz!\n\nWe've got a table booked under 'Salma A nderson' and the quiz starts shortly after 9\, finishing around 10:45.\n\n There are cash & booze prizes to be won!!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003509Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/lothian-social/events/316421988/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=edinburgh-scotland X-SOURCE-NAME:Lothian Social END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR