14

Groups

In Edinburgh

  • LocationEdinburgh
  • TypeCommunity & interest groups
  • Updated25 June 2026

Social & Friendship groups in Edinburgh

14 community groups in Edinburgh — find your people.

14 social & friendship community groups in Edinburgh, brought together in one place. Whether you are new to Edinburgh or looking to widen your circle, browse local social & friendship groups and find your people.

Showing 14 of 14 Social & Friendship groups in Edinburgh

☀️Edinburgh: 20s & 30s Meetup🎉

Sat
📅 20 Jun 2026
📍 EH10 4JN

Welcome to our 20s & 30s Meetup group in Edinburgh! 🎉 We’re a friendly bunch of people in our twenties and thirties who enjoy making new friends, exploring the city, and trying out fun activities together. Our events range from casual pub nights and quiz evenings, to scenic walks, hikes, and the occasional day trip or cultural outing. This group is all about: 🥂 Socialising – relaxed pub meet-ups, food outings, and good chat. 🚶 Walking & Hiking – from gentle city strolls to more adventurous trails. 🌍 Exploring – discovering hidden corners of Edinburgh and beyond. 😄 Friendship & Fun – welcoming new faces and keeping things light-hearted. Whether you’re new to Edinburgh or just looking to expand your social circle, you’ll find a warm, inclusive community here. We keep our events varied so there’s something for everyone—come along and get involved at your own pace. So if you fancy a pint, a walk, or just meeting some new pals, this is the group for you! 🍻👣

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VeLothian

Mon
📅 15 Jun 2026
📍 EH1 1RW

VeLothian is a group for anyone interested in meeting up with some like-minded people for (non-serious) cycling. We are an inclusive group, welcoming people of all genders. Our cycles are on-road, off-road or anywhere else with some (serious) café stops thrown in. Any distance in the Edinburgh area - Lothians and Borders, Fife and beyond. Beyond could mean weekend trips to the Highlands or Yorkshire or even Mallorca. Most rides will be on road and around the 40 to 50 mile mark, but that will depend entirely upon the organiser who sets up the ride. 25 miles or up to 100 miles plus is good too. There is also the occasional cycle path and/or gravel cycle. There is an annual £5 subscription, running from March to February. This is to cover the Meetup fees. In fairness to those who have paid, non payers will be removed from the group. If you are a new member, you are welcome to come along on a ride to help decide if it is the group for you, before joining. Please put up a recent photograph of yourself which clearly shows your face, so others can recognise you on rides. If you don’t put up a photo, you will not be allowed to join the group. Hope to see you out on our bikes soon, Ann and the other Organisers

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Often Lonely Never Alone (OLNA)

Tue
📅 16 Jun 2026
📍 EH12 5BA

Nature has played a huge part in my life. Without the trees, forests and soil i wouldnt be here now. I invite you to join me on a walk up the steps of Aurthurs seat, to the summit. Every Monday at 6am. Healthy movement, some talking if you have anything you want to share, but mostly just enjoying the present moment, overcoming the physical and mental obstacles we encounter in life. You may be lonely often, but you are never alone. If you feel drawn to this, Join us

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Edinburgh Home Decor Interior Fashion Meetup Group

Sat
📅 6 Jun 2026
📍 EH12 5BA

Welcome to Skela Studio Interior Design Workshops & Creative Interiors Edinburgh. I created this group to bring together people who love interiors, creativity and thoughtful spaces. Whether you’re redesigning your home, exploring a creative passion, starting a business or simply obsessed with beautiful interiors, you’re very welcome here. I’m Aleksandra J. Hannah, an Edinburgh-based interior designer and founder of Skela Studio. I’ve been running interior design workshops and courses online and in person since 2016, and over the years I’ve met and taught thousands of people interested in interior design and creative living. This group is a place to learn, share ideas, gain confidence and connect with like-minded people through workshops, masterclasses, talks and creative events in Edinburgh and online. We’ll explore interiors in a practical, approachable and inspiring way, from colour and lighting to layouts, styling and creating spaces with personality and soul. No previous experience needed. Just curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm.

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Social Group for over 50s with a long-term health condition

All agesSun
📅 3 May 2026
📍 EH1 3AF

Sunday Roast will feature the Head Chef’s choice of meats (vegetarian option available too), served alongside a generous spread of sharing-style sides, including crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rich gravy, and, of course, freshly made Yorkshire puddings. Link to menu and more info - There is also live music in the lounge on this day from 4pm or perhaps if weather is nice a drink outside on the terrace. The venue is wheelchair accessible throughout, offering a ground-floor dining experience and has accessible toilets and lifts. £1 donation on the day towards Meetup fees appreciated.

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Metaphysical Friends and Book Club Edinburgh

18+Sat
📅 2 May 2026
📍 EH1 3LY

This is a new metaphysical book club and spiritual friendship group. A group for like-minded people to hang out and discuss metaphysics or spirituality in an informal setting. Does any of the following resonate with you? Reincarnation Source Near death experiences Energy Crop circles Astral projection Spiritual awakening Paranormal experiences Conspiracies Feel free to bring along a book that has changed your life or had a significant impact you would to share! Cosy environment away from the hustle and bustle with pool tables available. We will have our own table also. Please remove RSVP if unable to attend. This is a metaphysical book club and spiritual friendship group. Events are free. If you enjoyed yourself and enjoy these discussions, a small donation to the followng charity would be greatly appreciated. Christopher's Fundraising Page - RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)

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Edinburgh International’s Social Group

Sun
📅 5 Jul 2026
📍 EH2 2LE

We want to bring together people who have moved to Edinburgh, or live in Edinburgh and who want to socialize and make new friends Our group is a broad mix of students, working professionals, locals and expats from a diverse mix of both cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We are a nice bunch of people who simply enjoy coming together to socialize and have fun! So come along and meet people in your area. We want to create a wide variety of events that caters for everyone. We organise events such as eat outing, cinema nights, pub nights, comedy night, social walks. We reserve the right to remove people from the group who do not attend or treat others with respect. People without a profile picture will not be admitted to the group.

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Lothian Social

Sat
📅 Every saturday
📍 EH1 1RW

We're organizing a variety of social events in Edinburgh to help people connect and have a great time! Our events include social evening gatherings 🍻, quiz nights 🦄 , board games 🎲 , movie nights 📽 and singles events ❤ which can be great ways to meet new people and make friends! If this sounds good to you, then come and join the fun! 😁

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Date with a Difference

Sat
📅 27 Jun 2026
📍 EH1 3AA

Sick of Dating Apps? Me Too. Let’s Try Something Real. Tired of endless scrolling, dead end conversations, and not even making it to a first date? You're not alone. Welcome to Date With a difference, a group for single people to meet other single people. We believe the best way to get to know someone is face-to-face not through a screen. That’s why we’ve created this group: a space for singles who are ready to try something real. We’ll be hosting fun, relaxed, in-person events from walks and hikes to group activities based on shared interests. The idea is simple: no pressure, just genuine opportunities to meet new people, connect through shared experiences, and see where things go. This group is for people who want real connection, built on kindness, respect, and compatibility. Whether you're new to dating, tired of apps, or just ready to meet people in a more authentic way this is for you! Let’s make dating fun, human, and meaningful again! Rules: Please be respectful as this group is a safe space for everyone. Do not message anyone that you have not met. If you cannot attend an event that you have signed up for, please change your RSVP. Thank you

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Edinburgh 60 Somethings

Thu
📅 25 Jun 2026
📍 EH2 2AN

For people of all walks of life in their 50s and 60s to swap notes on lifestyles, meet up regularly and generally get together to be as good as you can be at this age. Maybe we can start some classes specifically for us, yoga, fitness, art, music, anything that we're willing to try. Maybe just meet in a cafe to begin with to plan, we've got an open canvas to work with!

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Edinburgh Professionals

Tue
📅 30 Jun 2026
📍 EH12 8DB

Welcome Edinburgh Professionals This group is for anybody who wants to make new friends. It's all about fun and enjoying life. We love to do indoor and outdoor events. wide range of walks for all abilities, great nights out, cinema, and cultural events (Edinburgh Fringe, theatre).  We also like to meet up and watch sporting events whilst enjoying a few liquid refreshments. If you're up for it, join up, and meet other Edinburgh Professionals. We're a friendly group and have had some great meet-ups and will have some more great meetups in the future. There are three main aims of this group.              -   To have active organisers and active group members.              -   To have regular events (usually weekly).              -   To try to have fun in and around the Edinburgh Area To achieve these aims group members must observe the following: a)  You must have a photo (of yourself) before you can join up.  This is so that you can recognise the organisers when you come to a meet-up for the first time.  A photo also helps the group's organisers to recognise you. b)  There is currently an annual £5.00 membership fee for this group.  However, you have 30 DAYS FREE TRIAL to see if this group is for you. For each large meetup group, subscriptions to MEETUP are currently $350 a year.  Your £5 will help pay for the running of this group. There are several ways to pay this fee Click here to pay online BACS Please contact me for my bank details. c)  Please keep your RSVP updated at all times. If you have RSVP'd YES to a meetup but cannot come then please change your RSVP to NO at least 2 hours before the event starts. We usually check who is coming to the event before the event starts so we know who and how many to expect. d) The PLUS 1 option is for people visiting or people trying out the group. Please encourage people to join rather than use this option frequently as it isn't fair on payin

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Edinburgh Travel and Social Events Meetup Group

Edinburgh Travel and Social Events Meetup Group

Wed
📅 1 Jul 2026
📍 EH12 5BA

This group is for avid travellers who have seriously missed being able to travel in the last year and who want to start travelling again with new companions when allowed. In the first instance I will set up an organised outdoor meeting/walk of up to 15 people for exercise as allowed by the restrictions, so that we can get to know each other. There will also be twice weekly social nights out to restaurants with limited numbers until all restrictions lifted.

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Laser Tag Mondays

Mon
📅 25 May 2026
📍 EH11 1AF

Edinburgh Laser Tag Mondays A relaxed, social group for adults who fancy doing something active and a bit different on a Monday night. We meet at Laser Station, Fountain Park for two hours of unlimited Laser Tag (£14.99), then head to a nearby pub for a drink and chat. It’s a good laugh, a decent bit of exercise, and an easy way to meet new people in Edinburgh. No experience needed — just wear comfortable clothes and trainers. 🕡 When: Mondays, 6:30–8:30 PM 📍 Where: Laser Station, Fountain Park 💰 Cost: £14.99 (paid directly to the venue) 🍻 After: Pub nearby for drinks 👥 Who: Adults only (18+) 🎯 Spaces: 20 per session Perfect if you’re new to the city, want to get a bit more active, or just enjoy low-stakes competition and good company. Disclaimer: You take part in Laser Tag Mondays at your own risk. The organisers accept no liability for any personal injury or damage to property during or after the event.

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Edinburgh Outdoor/Indoor Group

Fri
📅 22 May 2026
📍 EH1 1NE

Friday Night Madness 🍻 Ready for a chaotic night of drinks, music, bad dance moves, and meeting random people who might become your new best mates? Join us for an unforgettable night through Edinburgh 🎉 FREE entry all night Expect: 🍺 Great pubs & bars 🎶 Good music all night 🕺 Questionable dancing 🤣 Games, laughs & memories you probably won’t fully remember 🌍 Meet locals, students & travellers from everywhere Whether you’re coming solo or bringing the whole squad, this is all about good vibes, socialising, and having a proper night out in Edinburgh. ⚠️ Important: • Arrive before 20:30 • Valid ID required • Drink water occasionally… future you will appreciate it Location: Bar 50 See you 🍻

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