Venues that host communities

A running store located in the arts district near the Castle area. It hosts group runs on Mondays at 6pm and provides a list of local running clubs on its website.

A venue hosting pop-up choir sessions where anyone can learn to sing one song in harmony without prior preparation or commitment.

A location in Bruntsfield where the new Kids and Youth choirs meet for bi-weekly rehearsals.

A friendly and sociable chess club open to all levels, featuring a thriving junior section and regular events for female players. Members gather for casual games and special events, and the club offers an extensive library of chess books.

An indoor swimming centre featuring a huge 50-metre pool with Olympic-level diving boards, catering to recreational swimmers and competitive athletes.

An indoor swimming centre offering facilities for swimmers of all abilities.

An indoor swimming centre providing options for recreational and competitive swimmers.

An indoor swimming centre available for swimmers in the Edinburgh area.

An indoor swimming centre offering facilities for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

An indoor swimming centre with a friendly atmosphere for swimmers of all ages.

An indoor swimming centre providing options for recreational and competitive swimmers.

A long sandy beach with great views, offering a refreshing dip in the sea for natural swimming enthusiasts.

An open-water setting in the Pentlands, ideal for those interested in natural swimming.

A peaceful natural swimming spot surrounded by nature, ideal for open-water swimming.

A swimming club known for its competitive spirit, featuring experienced coaches who focus on technique and endurance.

A swimming club that welcomes both beginners and experienced players.

A welcoming environment for swimmers of all ages, offering competitive coaching and hosting fun social events to build camaraderie.

A swimming club offering a friendly atmosphere for swimmers of all ages.

A studio bringing Hollywood's favorite workout to Edinburgh, offering total body and fitness classes.

A super friendly and welcoming Edinburgh-based yoga and fitness company offering reformer pilates, dynamic flow, and yin yoga.

A cycle-focused studio featuring welcoming instructors and a fun vibe.

A studio with the ethos of making yoga accessible price-wise and level-wise.

A purpose-built yoga studio offering varied styles of yoga including pregnancy yoga.

A welcoming and friendly space offering a safe environment for communities to come together to move and practice.

A studio where yoga is practiced from the heart and led with authenticity in a calming and peaceful atmosphere.

A performance-based gym located in Edinburgh that delivers definitive and friendly classes.

A gym with a great atmosphere where fitness feels like fun without too much pressure for beginners.

A boutique Reformer Pilates, Barre, Mat, and Yoga studio in Edinburgh.

One of Edinburgh's leading martial arts and fitness studios.

A clean and spacious gym with tons of well-maintained new equipment and friendly staff.

A modern, inclusive studio in Fountainbridge offering varied fitness classes with friendly teachers.

A growing home for healers, teachers, creators, students and seekers.

A gym offering small-group personal training and functional fitness classes.

A welcoming space for movement, strength, and connection offering easy parking and friendly instructors.

A studio offering dynamic Lunasecret and Callanetics classes in a supportive and welcoming environment.

A parish church with a community cafe, boys brigade, garden group, and a band that performs for other churches and community groups.

A 17th-century church on the Royal Mile that serves as a major venue for the arts and is available for hire.

A Christian church open to all faiths featuring a quarter-acre garden popular for relaxation and contemplation.

A venue for a children's church class using bible teaching for children aged 3-12 years.

A former church in Leith that hosts regular cultural events including Bhahan & Kirtan, Sangeet Sandhya, and Balagokulam.

A mosque venue hosting a Mum, Baby and Toddler Group with age-appropriate activities, open Mondays.

A former church converted into a Gurdwara and community centre, serving as both a place of worship and a community hub.

A church known for its splendid acoustic setting for musical performances and its role in hosting the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

A Methodist church in Tollcross that serves as a home for training, leadership programmes, apprenticeships, and weekly gatherings.

A Grade A listed Methodist church built in 1815, serving as a community space for the merged Methodist congregation.

A Quaker meeting house on Victoria Terrace that hosts events during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and contains a meeting library.

A free weekly playgroup venue for dads and children aged 0-5 years, running during holidays.

A friendly environment for children aged 3-12 years to participate in junior church services.

A venue offering a messy church class for children aged 0-7 years with fixed course dates.

A location hosting toddler and preschool swim classes for children aged 1-2 years and 0-1 year.

A venue for structured rugby play sessions building teamwork and ball skills for children aged 2-5 years.

A face-to-face gym class venue for parents and children to engage in baby-building activities.

A venue offering little stars and sparklers classes for children aged 2-5 years to learn about religion.

A studio introducing toddlers to ballet basics through movement, play, and song for children aged 18 months-3 years and 3-4 years.

A venue for an exciting kids programme where children aged 3-12 years learn about their faith.

A venue for lifekids where children aged 3-7 years learn to know and love Jesus.

A venue for s-club juniors offering stories, song, and craft about the bible and God's world for children aged 3-6 years.

A venue for a children's church offering a fun way for children aged 0 months+ to learn about religion.

A venue for a salt club, a club for young children aged 3-12 years to sing and pray.

A venue for a little church session where children aged 4-11 years participate in activities linked to the gospel.

A venue for all age worship sessions where little ones aged 0-12 years participate.

A church venue hosting a parent, baby, and toddler playgroup with age-appropriate toys, singing, and snacks, open term times only.

A church venue hosting Ninian's Nippers, a parent, baby, and toddler playgroup with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A community venue hosting the Palmerston Place Church Baby & Toddler Group, offering a space for parents and toddlers to socialize.

A church venue hosting a Baby and Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities, open Mondays.

A park venue hosting Edinburgh Buggy Walks, providing an outdoor space for parents and toddlers to walk and socialize.

A church venue hosting the Inverlieth St Serfs Church Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting the Leith Baptist Church Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting the Newhaven Church Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a Toddler and Baby Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A community center venue hosting Thursday Tots, a parent, baby, and toddler playgroup with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting the Wardie Church Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting Wee Leithers, a parent, baby, and toddler playgroup with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A community location hosting the Busy Bees parent and toddler group, offering a space for Tuesday morning sessions.

A sports hall venue hosting Dads Playgroup and Stay & Play sessions with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a parent, baby, and toddler playgroup with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A community venue hosting the Portobello and Joppa Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a Baby & Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a Baby and Toddlers group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting the Chatterbox Baby and Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a Parent, Baby and Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A community center venue hosting a Stay & Play group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting King's Tot's Group, a parent, baby, and toddler playgroup with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting the Liberton Kirk Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting Little Buttons Parent and Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting Mungo's Minis, a parent, baby, and toddler playgroup with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A sports hall venue hosting the Nether Currie Baby & Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A park venue hosting an Outdoor Woodland Parent and Toddler Group, providing an outdoor space for parents and toddlers to play.

A community center venue hosting Play Plus Toy Library, offering a space for babies and toddlers to play and make new friends.

A church venue hosting the Polwarth Baby & Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A community venue hosting a Baby and Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a Toddlers Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a Toddlers Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A school venue hosting Waldorf Baby Groups and Toddler Groups with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting Blackhall Toddlers with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A school venue hosting Come and Play, offering Messy Play and Bouncing Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers.

A church venue hosting Mums and Toddlers with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a Monday Baby & Toddlers Playgroup with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting a Toddler Group with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A church venue hosting Tots @ Saughtonhall with age-appropriate toys and activities.

A library venue hosting Play Sessions for babies and toddlers to play and make new friends, with parents able to have coffee and chat.

A community church hosting toddler groups with Bible stories, songs, and snacks, welcoming families for morning sessions during term time.

A community centre offering free parent and toddler groups with optional snacks, meeting on Mondays and Thursdays.

A cafe hosting a baby and toddler group where families enjoy Bible stories, songs, and snacks during Thursday morning sessions.

A parish church hosting parent and toddler groups with structured sessions including activities for children and adults, meeting on Thursdays.

A parish church in Portobello and Joppa hosting toddler groups during term time, providing a community space for families.

An Episcopal church hosting a parent and toddler group that requires advance booking, meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays.

One of Edinburgh's most established fencing clubs with a friendly, inclusive environment offering training in foil for beginners and advanced fencers, plus youth programs and beginner courses.

A well-regarded gym in Dalry known for its strong community and professional guidance, producing champions since 1998 and welcoming all skill levels with a focus on fitness and discipline.

Located in the heart of Dalry, this gym offers a diverse range of combat sports including boxing, kickboxing, and MMA, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere with events and competitions.

A welcoming space on Peffer Bank for all ages, focusing on physical conditioning, mental toughness, and technique under skilled coaches.

A heritage club with a rich history dating back to 1947, offering programs focused on skill-building, resilience, and teamwork.

Brings a grassroots approach to boxing, encouraging youth participation and community spirit in a supportive environment.

Boasts a legacy dating back to the early 20th century, focusing on technical skills and personal growth.

Fosters talent with an emphasis on sportsmanship and fitness.

Offers a supportive, community-driven environment with classes in MMA, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and boxing, including youth programs, conditioning classes, and adaptive training options.

Focuses on MMA, BJJ, boxing, and self-defence with a practical approach to skill-building and fitness, known for a welcoming atmosphere and flexible membership options.

Provides high-quality training in BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai with technical precision and strong community support, including programs for kids and teens, beginner-friendly classes, and private coaching.

Led by a legendary martial artist, offers training in BJJ, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, and self-defence in a welcoming, skill-focused environment.

Known for a full-service approach covering MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and conditioning, with women-only classes and flexible membership plans.

Provides an inclusive, beginner-friendly experience with classes in MMA, kickboxing, and BJJ fundamentals, focusing on building confidence and fitness without competitive pressure.

Offers MMA, boxing, Krav Maga, and youth programs in a supportive and motivational environment, with flexible scheduling and private training options.

Offers training across all three fencing weapons for recreational fencers and competitors, with knowledgeable coaches, group training sessions, open sparring nights, and workshops.

Provides structured classes for all ages and skill levels in a disciplined yet supportive environment, building technical skills, discipline, and fitness for children, teens, and adults.

Offers a community-driven environment with a balanced approach focusing on traditional techniques, modern training, character-building, self-defence skills, and fitness for beginners and advanced practitioners.

Provides a family-oriented atmosphere alongside a commitment to Taekwondo's core values and high-quality training.

Offers a range of programs including competitive training, beginners' sessions, and tailored options for kids in an inclusive space for all.

Provides classes in traditional Shotokan Karate for beginners and experienced practitioners in a disciplined and respectful environment, with programs for children, teens, and adults.

Offers in-depth training in Shotokan Karate with a focus on personal growth, discipline, and self-defence, including beginner courses, advanced training, and family sessions.

Specialises in Goju-Ryu Karate with a community-driven approach, offering training for all ages including kid-friendly classes and private lessons.

A premier spot for freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling offering classes from beginner fundamentals to advanced competitive techniques, with programs for kids, teens, and adults.

Focuses on foundational wrestling techniques, takedowns, and mat control in a safe, inclusive space that encourages personal development and teamwork for recreational and competitive wrestlers.

Offers wrestling programs for a range of ages and skill levels, combining technical instruction with rigorous physical conditioning for kids' beginner classes and adult competitive training.