Aww. Couldn't get into the Glasgow Book Group? Join us instead. We're inferior to them in every way. Firstly, we choose our books around themes, encouraging our members to bring exciting new work to our attention and turn us on to all sorts of printed delights. Secondly, we meet fortnightly on a Saturday afternoon at The Phoenix Cafe, so we're not urban trendsetters in suits and loafers who like glugging Krug while discussing Dean Koontz. We like cardigans, snot-covered tracksuits and the work o …

Do you like high-brow conversation? Then our group is not for you! We are a small, informal, non-fiction book group who meet roughly every couple of weeks and (in theory) discuss one book a month. Although a lot of it is just drinking beer and catching up. Non-fiction does in fact cover loads of topics - not just science!!! Virtually anything goes, from biographies to wars, or psychology to herpetology (just joking about the psychology). We meet every other Tuesday at around 8pm in the Blue Blaz …

We are a friendly group of people of all ages and from all walks of life that have a love of books in common. The club offers members the opportunity to share and discuss their reading experiences in a friendly, sociable and informal atmosphere.

Please use links on the left to find out more ... and see the books we'll read this year below! The 'About' page lists the books we've read in the past few years.

If you are interested in being an Independent Author and self publishing then come along.  We welcome anyone whether you have already published some work, have a book or two ready or are working through a book at the moment. The Indie Authors group will provide practical advice, support and motivation for authors. The group offers monthly meetups with a key practical theme, expert sessions, motivation tips and problem solving. We have plans for sessions on editing, fomatting, publishing formats, …

A group of creative writers who publish their work in a cooperative. We meet upstairs in Spoon (opposite the Festival Theatre in Nicholson St, Edinburgh). We have regular meetings working in whatever way seems productive to develop the work of any writers who bring along their work, their troubles, or their ideas. We are a publishing cooperative, producing the best of author's work in printed and online anthologies, with any profits being returned to the authors, editors, and administrators. We …

This group is for anyone who thinks the world is full of interesting stuff to be chatted about over a drink with other people! - Monthly non-fiction book club - Going to lectures/talks, then to the pub for a chat - Watching and discussing documentary films This group is for everyone, so the meetups will be around ideas and issues we can all enjoy talking about, without having a Phd in that area! The nonfiction bookclub will meet on rotating days about every six weeks. See scheduled meetups for d …

We plan to nominate at least one ceilidh a month as the specific Ceilidh MeetUp and there will be a table reserved for our group with the Meetup Logo sign.   Do come along and have some great nights out joining in the dancing, it really is great fun, especially with a group.   We've tried to answer most of the frequently asked questions on this page about the Ceilidh Meetup. There will be a group of us at each of the monthly Scots Music Group ceilidhs at St Brides.  When booking your ticket with …

Welcome to The Zeitgeist Movement, a social movement advocating a transition into a Resource-Based Economy, a system designed for true sustanability, where decisions that affect society are arrived at through scientific methods, based upon maintaining the wellbeing of all humanity and our shared environment. The Zeitgeist Movement is not a political movement. It does not recognize nations, governments, races, religions, creeds or class. Our understandings conclude that these are false, outdated …

Welcome to The Zeitgeist Movement, a social movement advocating a transition into a Resource-Based Economy, a system designed for true sustanability, where decisions that affect society are arrived at through scientific methods, based upon maintaining the wellbeing of all humanity and our shared environment. The Zeitgeist Movement is not a political movement. It does not recognize nations, governments, races, religions, creeds or class. Our understandings conclude that these are false, outdated …

History and Background of No Bodies Perfect The charity is managed by a Charity Director, two Assistant Managers, a team of volunteers and a Management Committee – there are currently twelve members of the Management Committee. We have increased the number of Committee Members/Trustees as we are now a Registered Scottish Charity. The charity was founded by Alexandra O’Brien in May 2010 following her own previous 14 years history with an eating disorder, which started in her late teens. When sh …

The Edinburgh Photography Group is open to all who wish to learn photography and photoshop. Our meetups are fun and geared towards learning some cool and creative techniques. OUR ORGANISERS Our organisers are recognised experts in their field with many years teaching experience behind them. Stuart Low: Stuart is a professional Photoshop instructor and a specialist in sfx, sports and landscape photography. He has had many works published in books and magazines. Awarded in the 2012 Landscape Phot …

Edinburgh Creative Writers Club meets every Monday in Pulp Fiction Books, located at 43 Bread Street, on Mondays. Most people bring something to read and the range style/form, is wide. We've heard poetry, short stories, children's stories, flash fiction, scripts, novels, even ideas ..... and have had discussions over all sorts of things (some even writing related!) including submitting to agents/publishers and dealing with writer's block. Equally you can bring someone else's work, maybe a belove …

There's nothing better losing yourself into a book for a few hours, other than maybe; setting the book free and allowing others to discover it too. Whether you're an old hat or a newbie at Bookcrossing, then welcome to the group.

This a group for people who are interested in the Tarot to get together and chat about all things tarot and to do readings for each other (a great way to learn). We aim to be a relaxed and friendly group and we welcome beginner to expert! Cost £4 There will be tarot packs available to practice with but feel free to bring your own. There will also be lots of tarot books to use and these will be available to borrow, there will be a £5 deposit but obviously you get that back when you return the boo …

Hi and a soulful hello Thank you for your interest in Edinburgh's Got Soul choir. The Edinburgh's Got Soul choir workshops are run twice a year February and September. They are held on Tuesday evenings 6.30-8pm at  Thomas Morton Hall (behind Leith Library) 28-30 Ferry Road EH6 4AE. Influences include Angie Stone, Lauryn Hill and Mary J Blige amongst many others. The best way to guarantee a place in the choir is booking your place in advance. Places are secured on a 'first come first served' basi …

A very good debate I recently had with a high-ranking Christian representative inspired me to launch this Meetup group. Most debates between Christians and Atheists are either highly philosophical ("What made existence come into existence?", "What triggered the Big Bang?", "Can we ever prove/disprove the existence of God?") or articulated around scientific inconsistencies in the Bible (miracles, as Christians would argue,) - In my experience though, these debates don't lead anywhere. In this Mee …

This is a group for people in the Tayside area who want to expand their social circle whilst taking advantage of all that the region has to offer.

Hello there! We'd like to welcome you to our FREE Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings hosted by Mark which take place in Glasgow - times vary. We are all volunteers of a Charity organisation and have many years of experience in offering free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes. All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini e …

“ Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one . “ C S Lewis (1898 - 1963) **** we have re-opened the site to new members. If you apply to join over the Xmas holidays, you may not receive a response immediately, we may be busy eating turkey and watching crap tv, but we'll get back to you asap :-) So don’t be the only one, come and join us! Ladies Only is a group for women of any age to meet for friendship, companionship, fun acti …

reduce your accent improve your fluency expand your vocabulary ... and use English with confidence. On Tuesdays we have our social English workshop in Sutherlands bar, from 19:30 to 21:00. It's a great way to meet people, improve your pronunciation and build your confidence. Please see our social English workshop listing for more information. If you'd like to come, then just RSVP to let us know. All materials are included. We also have formal English courses which can help you prepare for IELT …

Welcome, Edinburgh Expats! What is our main purpose? To enable expats - of all nationalities - to make more friends and connections; enjoy varied social events; and adjust and integrate successfully to life in Edinburgh! See the sister site to get an idea :  www.meetup.com/expats-malta Who should join us? Generally I suspect newcomers to Edinburgh who want to make new friends, settle in more quickly and start to enjoy all that Edinburgh has to offer, as well as established expats who want to …

Trip 2 Scotland was created to discover the country’s fantastic mix of stunning landscapes, wildlife and wonderful local produce, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene, and topped off with a colorful history of epic battles and historic castles. There’s so much to learn about Scotland but there are many exciting ways to experience Scotland - by reading a book, watching a film, tasting local produce or visiting an attraction. Group will aim to organize social & professional networking …

This group is for anyone in their 20's and 30's who is interested in travel whether it be a weekend break to rural Scotland, a city break in Europe or a relaxing beach holiday! The purpose of the group is to facilitate likeminded travellers to get together and plan joint trips away, if interested - Come to local meetups - Make some friends - Discuss joint travel - Book up and Go

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to develop apps, e-books and games with LiveCode. We are setting up a series of Meet Ups in Edinburgh to connect with our local community, and help anyone to get started with LiveCode. LiveCode Community edition is Open Source so anyone can down load it and get started free of charge. LiveCode has been designed with ease of use in mind and it really does brake down barriers for anyone who wishes to learn how to develop their own apps. We look …

Writing is often a solitary endeavour and at times it can feel very lonely. Especially, if you are struggling with certain aspects of the process. That is where we think we could help. What we offer: In our fortnightly meetings and seminars, Outer Circle members will receive all the advice and feedback needed to improve their skills and gain the confidence needed to succeed. Topics for meetings will include: advice on structure, format, plot, dialogue etc and overall reader's feedback. We would …

Loosely based on the book The Way of Mastery (you do not have to have read it to attend the first few meet-ups!). This is a group that explores - through discussion, deep inner growth, transformation work and meditations - the themes of: * The conscious creation of our perception of reality, understanding this at a core level * Being and extending only love * Remembering that we are part of the Divine Mind. Bring what you wish to heal and explore to these sessions and I look forward to working w …