Family activities in your local area

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North Edinburgh Arts

North Edinburgh Arts runs a programme of online and face-to-face activities for children and adults to enjoy in North West Edinburgh. For more information visit the North Edinburgh Arts Facebook page or the North Edinburgh Arts website.

CREATE - North Edinburgh Arts

CREATE is an art-making experience for early years, that engages parents and carers in messy play with children, aged five and under. CREATE provides the resources, ideas and creative activities using recycled, low-cost, and easily obtainable materials. These sessions are aimed at families living in the local community areas of Muirhouse, Pilton, Granton and Drylaw. Places are free and drop-in and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis each week. Session run on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm and Saturdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm at 

West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
19 West Pilton Grove
EH4 4BY

Registration is required before attending please contact

admin@northedinburgh.art.co.uk or pop by the North Edinburgh Arts office at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

0131 315 2151

Stepping Stones Steps to Grow Toddlers

These sessions are for families and children aged one to two years in North Edinburgh. An opportunity to meet and socialise with other local families while taking part in play and learning opportunities for your children. Sessions run on Wednesday from 10am to 11.30am at

Granton Community Garden
10 Wardieburn Road
EH5 1LY

For more information or to book contact

info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk  

0131 551 1632

Family gardening club

This family gardening club runs on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm at

Granton Community Garden
10 Wardieburn Road
EH5 1LY

Sessions are open to all and children should attend with a responsible adult. Participants can help look after the community garden and grow food for themselves and the community. Includes a free community lunch around 2pm. 

For more information contact 

tom@grantoncommunitygardeners.org or lisa@grantoncommunitygardeners.org

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