Activities in Edinburgh

American Football

If you're a keen Superbowl fan and thought you'd never have the chance to try the real thing, think again! Get involved, as a participant or a spectator, in your local area!

Archery

Archery is suitable for all ages and abilities, it's extremely sociable and can take place indoors or outdoors so you can do it all year round!

Arts and Crafts

Painting, sewing, knitting, drawing... whatever your hobby, take a look at our local club, group and class listings, and get creative! Everyone from beginners to skilled crafters will find something to suit.

Badminton

If you enjoy the fast-paced, high tempo sport of Badminton, you'll find these local clubs of interest. Whether you’re highly competitive or just playing for fun, there’s a group here for you.

Baseball

Looking to find out more about baseball, or a seasoned pro? Hit a home run and check out the baseball options Edinburgh has to offer.

Basketball

Look through our Basketball listings to find out how you can take part in this lively and entertaining sport, or just go along to get tips as you watch how the experts do it!

Bowling

Suitable for all ages and abilities, bowling's not only fun, it's a sociable sport too. Learn to play or take part in competitions, when you choose a club from our Edinburgh list.

Boxing

A contest of speed, strength and agility, boxing's not just for the boys! Whether watching's enough for you, or whether you'd like to learn some moves, choose a club or event here.

Children: Baby and Toddler Activities

Edinburgh has a wide range of baby and toddler clubs, groups and classes covering health, fitness and social activities. Make friends, get informed, and find out just how much fun kids can be!

Children: High School Age Activities

Edinburgh has a wide range of clubs, groups and classes for high school age children covering health, fitness and social activities!

Children: Pre School Activities

Edinburgh has a wide range of children's pre-school clubs, groups and classes covering health, fitness and social activities!

Children: Primary School Age Activities

Edinburgh has a wide range of clubs, groups and classes for primary school age children covering health, fitness and social activities!

Cinemas

Rom-coms, kids' classics, or just-released blockbusters - a night at the movies is always memorable, so look through our local listings to find a cinema close to you.

Circus Skills

If you’ve ever admired the skills of circus performers, now’s the time to start learning yourself. Browse our listings to see which act appeals to you most.

Climbing

Discover the adrenalin rush that is climbing! From seasoned climbers to complete novices, check out our listings of local clubs and reach new heights.

Community Groups

Give something back to where you live by becoming involved with a local group, help your local neighbrourhood become a better place, and make a real difference.

Cricket

Whether you've often scratched your head at cricket's rules, or have played since you were a child, take a look at our cricket clubs in Edinburgh to find the club for you.

Cycling

Gentle bike rides or high speed competitive cycling? Whatever makes you take to the saddle, take a look at our cycling listings to choose the club that best suits you.

Dancing

The perfect stress reliever! From ballroom to ballet, salsa to street dance, tap to the Twist, pick a class to suit your style, put on your dancing shoes and prepare to have fun and get fit.

Drama and Theatre

Always dreamed of entertaining others, but just haven't quite got round to it? Take a trip through our drama school, club and class listings to make those dreams come true.

Fencing

On guard! Fencing is one of the oldest sports in the world, and keeps both body and mind active - why not give it a try? See our listings for clubs and classes.

Film and Photography

Want to take better photos, or discover more about camcorders? Learn more about life behind the lens by contacting one of the local clubs listed here.

Fishing

With a range of breathtaking spots where you can enjoy a peaceful day fishing, East Renfewshire's ideal for fishermen and anglers. Learn more when you join one of our local clubs.

Food and Drink

Love to bake, enjoy trying new recipes and sharing ideas? Then these foodie clubs, groups and activities will tickle your tastebuds!

Football

From 5-A-Sides to full blown competitions, football's the team game that Scotland loves. Take your pick from Edinburgh's teams, clubs - play, or simply support from the sidelines.

Games

Games of skill such as chess and bridge provide the ideal way to keep your brain engaged and pit your wits against your opponent! Find the one for you in our listings.

Gardening

Got green fingers? Or just wanting to learn more? Gardening's a great stress reliever, and also gentle exercise, so get involved by searching our gardening listings for club to join.

Golf

One of the world's most popular sports, golf was invented in Scotland. Take your pick of the local area's courses by checking out our list of top places to tee off.

Gymnastics

Challenging, but above all, fun, gymnastics increases fitness levels as well as co-ordination and strength. Our local and class listings will help you choose your perfect club.

Health and Fitness

An active body's a healthy body, so put down that TV remote and sign up for one of Edinburgh's local classes or gyms - ideal for making friends while keeping fit.

History and Heritage

Edinburgh's chock-full of historical interest, with a wealth of heritage. Join a local group to discover just what went on in its deep and distant past.

Hockey

Maybe you haven't played since you were at school, have never played, or are looking to improve your hockey skills? Indoor or outdoor, we'll have a club where you can hone your talent.

Horse Riding

New to riding, or looking to enhance your horsemanship skills? Take a look at our riding centre listings for your nearest stables, take to the saddle and find out how much fun it is!

Ice Hockey

Few sports boast the edge-of-the-seat excitement of a live ice hockey match! Find the next match here and cheer on your favourite team till you’re hoarse.

Ice Skating

Get your skates on and head on down to a local rink! All ages will love messing about on the ice - and if you want to take things further, have a look for tuition options too.

Jogging and Running

There are a whole host of options for jogging and running in the local area, so if you run alone or as part of a group, take a look at what's on offer in Edinburgh here...

Lacrosse

Learning

Opportunities for learning new skills abound in Edinburgh, so if you're looking for self improvement, this is the place to start looking for a course that sparks your interest.

LGBTQ

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or gay? You’ll find that Edinburgh has a variety of activities and attractions in our listings, so whatever you’re looking for, there’s one for you.

Martial Arts

Learn self-defence while getting fit and releasing stress - choose from a variety of different types of martial art and start working your way up the ladder of martial art success.

Music and Singing

From choirs to theatre groups and from musical tuition to kids' music making, there's a fantastic array of choices in Edinburgh for the musically minded.

Netball

Do you prefer Goal Attack, Wing Defence or Centre? Haven't played since school but have fond memories of this brilliant team sport? Find a local team to join here!

Outdoor Adventure

Sailing, mountain biking, climbing, canoeing, windsurfing, and a whole lot more! If the great outdoors are calling your name, flick through our outdoor pages to get a flavour of what’s around.

Pets

Who can resist a cute cat or doting dog? If you’re looking for activities for the fluffy members of the family, you need look no further.

Pilates

Boost your physical and mental well-being while focusing on strength, flexibility and breathing at a local pilates class or group!

Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a steep learning curve! So search our listings to find support, information and friendship that will help make negotiating your pregnancy a breeze.

Reading and Discussion

Book groups are a great way to get more out of what you read, and can open your eyes to whole new genres and types of writing. We'll help you source some local groups in the listings below.

Roller Skating

Get your boots on and head on down to a local rink! All ages will love a spin round the floor - and if you want to take things further, have a look for tuition options too.

Rugby

Watch a local team, or take part yourself - Edinburgh's home to a number of rugby grounds and clubs where you can get involved in this team sport that's not for the faint-hearted!

Skiing and Snowboarding

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or complete rookie on the slopes, you’ll find the perfect place to practise in Edinburgh here.

Snooker and Pool

Do you play for fun, or do you love to win? Visit one of Edinburgh’s snooker and pool clubs, and after a bit of practice you’ll soon be potting the black.

Social

Looking to expand your social circle? Then it's time to get out and about and meet new friends by browsing our Social listings in your local area.

Sport and Leisure Centres

From gentle exercise to full body workouts, you'll find a great place to get fit in Edinburgh when you view our list of sports centres and fitness companies.

Squash

This game of power and agility is a top way to burn calories, so get competitive and seek out a local squash club or court in the listings below to start your squash career!

Swimming

An activity that's suitable for all ages and levels of fitness, swimming's a wonderful way to stay active. Look through our list for a pool that's close to you.

Table Tennis

Learn how to loop, clock, smash and lob at one of Edinburgh's clubs, groups or classes, and discover how addictive 'ping pong' can be!

Tennis

Unleash your inner Andy Murray... find a tennis club or court in Edinburgh and you'll be serving up aces before you know it!

Voluntary Groups

If you have some time on your hands and would like to help a local organisation, then browse through these local worthy causes and decide which one you'd like to help.

Walking

Walking routes, walking groups, walking tours... Edinburgh has a plethora of places in which to enjoy a stroll or ramble. Look through our listings for one to suit you.

Watersports

Find the best locations to take part in a variety of watersports including kayaking, jet skiing, rowing, windsurfing and yachting!

Weight Loss

Trying to diet on your own is so much harder than when you have support from others. Take a look through these ways to shed the pounds for one that ticks all your boxes.

Womens Groups

Looking to make new friends, exchange ideas with like-minded women, join in social events especially for women, and widen your social network? Then these listings are for you.

Yoga

Boost your physical and mental well-being while focusing on strength, flexibility and breathing at a local yoga class or group!

Youth Groups

There's a wide choice of groups for youngsters to join in your local area, from Brownies to the Boys Brigade, so have a look at what's available in these youth group listings.