10

Groups

In Edinburgh

  • LocationEdinburgh
  • TypeCommunity & interest groups
  • Updated25 June 2026

Books, Writing & Ideas groups in Edinburgh

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10 books, writing & ideas community groups in Edinburgh, brought together in one place. Whether you are new to Edinburgh or looking to widen your circle, browse local books, writing & ideas groups and find your people.

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Edinburgh Summerhall Writing Group

Fri
📅 5 Jun 2026
📍 EH1 1TA

Working on a poem, a novel, an article, or an essay? Whatever you are writing, this session is about helping each other stay focused and motivated. We will be following the Pomodoro Technique, which entails writing for 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break. We share our aims for the session at the beginning, and then debrief at the end. All writers welcome. Sessions will be held in The Gallery Bar at Summerhall (just by the Meadows) - it offers a good range of hot drinks and snacks, and is spacious and sunny :)

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Edinburgh Book Group

Tue
📅 9 Jun 2026
📍 EH2 2PJ

A simple group. We choose a book for the next meeting and then meet up to discuss it over a drink. The books are important, but the getting together, discussing the book while making new friends is what it is really all about. We will read books from all genres and from authors from around the world, as well as from different time periods. Nothing is off-limits. It can seem daunting coming along to a meeting for the first time on your own. We have all experienced those feelings at our first meeting, not knowing what to expect. New faces and points of view are welcomed at every meeting. The aim is to be social and friendly, with the book a theme with which the evening revolves around, but with wider ideas and issues discussed. The Edinburgh Book Group is all about lively discussion and debate around books we're reading as a group as well as a social evening where you can meet new like minded people that share a common interest. There should usually be two or three forthcoming meetings listed as some people need more time to plan ahead their reading and because not everyone can come to every meeting or fancy every book choice. Meetings will be held approximately every two to three weeks, so if you can't make one, a new meeting is not too far away. As with any Meetup group, there are considerations beforehand with planning, numbers and reservations. If you sign up to an event and are unable to make it, please take a minute to update your RSVP and/or send a message. Two no-shows in a row will result in removal from the group.

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Edinburgh Existentialist Philosophy Reading Group

All agesWed
📅 6 May 2026
📍 EH8 8FF

Richard Rorty: Contingency, Irony and Solidarity recap of Part 2 - Ironism and Theory Recap session to go back over the themes of part 2, to check what we've read & learned so far, and to look ahead to the rest of the book Who are we? We're a reading group that welcomes all - young, old, completely new to philosophy or well versed, from keen students to those who've never darkened the door of a lecture room. We read both long & short texts, but you don't need to join at the very start of our longer reads - you can come along at any stage of the journey. Our conversations are lively, wide-ranging & respectful. We usually head to the pub to continue the discussion after our meetings.

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Edinburgh Graphic Novel Book Club

18+Sun
📅 26 Apr 2026
📍 EH6 6LL

Read the small town live of a family and their surroundings and the potentially eerie underpinning from one of the best new writers around. You do not need to know anything prior to reading this Graphic Novel. This month we will read Beverly by Nick Drnaso. Drnaso is an up-and-coming graphic novelist who had a hit with Sabrina. More and more people are realizing how strong of a storytelling medium Graphic Novels are and it's time for them to be discussed as regular books. This club welcomes beginners and enthusiasts with a short read (about 2hrs) that packs some incredible art and narrative. -- Acquiring the Book: The book is available on Amazon for around £15. Highly recommend checking out (cannot guarantee availability there): Argonaut Books Edinburgh Community Bookshop Topping and Company Booksellers of Edinburgh Beverly is also available at: Edinburgh Library --- Venue: Dockside Directions: TRAM: -Take the tram towards Newhaven -Get off at Ocean Terminal -At the station, once off the tram, take a right and walk towards the water. -Stay on Ocean Dr. Follow the tram tracks. -You will see some tall buildings on the right, go towards them. -You will see a big sign above a glass that says "Dockside". Go to the revolving door. -I will be sitting right there and will let you in. BUS: Take the 10 or 35 to Ocean Terminal -Start walking on Ocean Dr towards the water and follow the road, even along the curve. (follow the tram tracks). -Dockside is on the left. Take the 16 to The Shore -Once off, walk straight ahead until you reach Ocean Dr and make a left. -Continue along until you reach Dockside on the right. Take the 14 or 7 to Mill Lane -Continue along Great Junction St towards Ocean Terminal. -Keep following that road (even when it curves) and Dockside will be on your left.

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Bury Me In Books – Edinburgh Book Club

Wed
📅 27 May 2026
📍 EH12 5BA

Welcome to the Bury Me In Books Edinburgh Book Club! 📚✨ Are you passionate about diving into captivating stories, exploring new worlds, and discussing the depths of character development over a cup of coffee or a pint? Then this is the group for you! Each month, we'll open up selection on instagram for the monthly book from a selection of fiction books. From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, our bookshelf knows no bounds! 📖💬 Just a few group rules: Attendance: Going forward, we’ll be introducing a 3-strike policy. If you don’t attend an event or don’t give at least 24 hours’ notice on 3 occasions, we may need to remove you from the group. I really don’t want to do this, but it’s important to be mindful of the tables we book and those on the waiting list when deciding whether to attend. Sharing the Conversation: We want to make sure everyone has a chance to share their thoughts on the book, so please try not to dominate the conversation. If you speak over others, it can limit the opportunity for everyone to chime in! WhatsApp Chat: Let's try to keep the chat focused on the book club—updates, discussions, and event details. It’s not ideal for personal messages or promoting other groups, as it can get cluttered for those who just want book-related info. Respect & Welcoming Atmosphere: Above all, let’s be respectful and kind to one another, and make sure all attendees feel welcome at events. A friendly and inclusive vibe is what makes this group special!

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Black and Brown Book Club

Thu
📅 25 Jun 2026
📍 EH8 8AQ

\\Please join our WhatsApp Community if you would like to come to any of our meetups. We are trialling out running exclusively on WhatsApp.\\ Hi, welcome to the Black and Brown Book Club. This is a place for BIPOC individuals in Edinburgh to socialise and read books by BIPOC women. We will be meeting monthly at various locations in Edinburgh. The group is free to join. These events are only for BIPOC individuals. If you don't fall into this category, please let us know. If there's enough interest, we'll set up a separate group for everyone who wants to expand their reading list. We look forward to seeing you there! Kanika and Olivia

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Edinburgh Book Lovers

Sat
📅 4 Jul 2026
📍 EH3 7NG

We are a small and friendly group of people and meet up once a month to discuss a book and have a chat over coffee/wine. We usually identify a theme and read books relating to this. At the moment we are reading books about books and booksellers. If you are friendly, open-minded and are passionate about books and fellow humans, it will be a pleasure to meet you!

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Edinburgh Book Club

Sat
📅 Every saturday
📍 EH8 8FQ

Choose your own book and share your thoughts. It can be any genre and it's ok if you've not completed it. Whatever the case, come join us for a coffee and share your thoughts on what you've read so far. Hope to see you there 🍻 cheers NOTE: there are scammers claiming to be us looking for money and emailing authors. This is a free group. There are no fees. And we do not contact authors. Please report anyone who contacts you directly. Thanks, Stephen

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Edinburgh Poetry group

Sat
📅 27 Jun 2026
📍 EH1 1RW

Hello and a warm welcome! The aim of this group is to bring together people of Edinburgh who write poetry. Ideally, we will meet once a month and bring in the space our passion for poetry. You are welcome to bring along a poem as we will be doing poem reading.

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Edinburgh Creative Writers Club

Tue
📅 23 Jun 2026
📍 EH8 8AQ

Edinburgh Creative Writers Club was established as a face to face critique group by its founder, James Gibson. When the pandemic hit, James moved the group to online. That format proved to be more productive and allowed writers from around the world to join. James will sadly soon be stepping down as organizer of the group, but Susan Duncan, located in Edinburgh and Tish Eastman, located in California, both longtime members of the group, will carry Jame’s legacy into the future. This is a multi-genre critique group: many of our writers are working on science fiction novels, but we also have YA fantasy, horror, non-fiction, flash fiction, and poetry offered up for constructive critique each week. You will need to be able to share your document using zoom share screen, so if you are unfamiliar with that, there are many YouTube tutorials to watch. For time constraints, each writer can share two poems, or a prose piece of around 2,000 words maximum. We meet from 7pm till 10pm every Tuesday, GMT. That’s 11:00 AM in California. By RSVP-ing to each event you will receive email links, and notifications in the unlikely event of a cancellation. We also appreciate knowing how many will be in each meeting. Applying for membership: When applying for membership please provide a photograph of yourself, together with a response to the question: 'What sort of thing do I write?'. 

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