Essential Edinburgh City Tours
Edinburgh - Living City Education Pack
Visit:
Places of Interest
Shops, Pubs & Hotels
Streets
Community & Education
Churches
People
Architecture
Statues & Public Works of Art
Explore:
Edinburgh Castle
The Royal Mile
Princes Street
The New Town
The Water of Leith
Dean
Stockbridge
Canonmills
Broughton
Inverleith
Newhaven
Leith
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BLOGS
"BLOGS, Edinburgh University’s LGBTI Society is here to provide a safe space for our LGBTI Students and their friends to socialise and be themselves."
Children's Holiday Venture
"Children's Holiday Venture is a recognised society of Edinburgh University and the UK's only fully student-run children's charity. We work with 120 children from socially deprived areas of Edinburgh such as Niddrie, Bingham, Pilton, Craigmillar, Granton and Muirhouse."
Edinburgh Catholic Students' Union
"The Catholic Students' Union (CSU) exists to provide a friendly meeting place and community for students at the University of Edinburgh."
Edinburgh Hong Kong International Society
For students of Hong Kong origin.
Edinburgh University African and Arabian Dance Society
"Welcome to the African and Arabic Dance Society of the University of Edinburgh. The Society has now been running since 1997. It is run by a student committee who are dedicated to improving the society and enthusiastic about the dancing. Members include people of all shapes and sizes, race and background, students and non-students alike."
Edinburgh University Aikido Club
Edinburgh University Anime and Animation Society
"The Anime & Animation Society is a young and exciting society enabling the students at Edinburgh University and other interested parties to share the love and interest in all forms of animation, notably anime and cartoons."
Edinburgh University Archaeology Society
"ArchSoc is the Edinburgh University Archaeology Society. It is run by students, for anyone who is interested in archaeology!"
Edinburgh University Chill Out Society
"We’re a chilled out group of people at Edinburgh University (Scotland) whose sole pursuit is that of relaxation. We teach and share swedish massage, therapeutic massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, EFT etc. as well as good food, good hugs and good friendship."
Edinburgh University Chinese Students Association
"The majority of our members are Chinese students of the University of Edinburgh and other institutes in Scotland; however we also have members from different backgrounds who are interested in Chinese language and culture."
Edinburgh University Computer Gaming Society
"Gamesoc is the Edinburgh University Computer Gaming Society. It was founded in February 2000 and has since ballooned from a small room of dedicated nerds into the majestic institution it is today."
Edinburgh University Drumming Society
"This society was set up and is run by people who have developed a love and appreciation of tribal beats, rhythms and the cool atmosphere it creates."
Edinburgh University Exmoor Pony Trekking Section
Edinburgh University Expedition Society
Edinburgh University Film Society
Volunteer run society for those interested in film.
Edinburgh University Folk Society
"Folksoc was formed as the "Edinburgh University Folk Song Society" in the late 1950s and had it`s initial meeting on the 18th of April 1958. Since then it has played an important role in the Folk Revival throughout the 1960s and 1970s and organised Ceilidhs, Concerts and a Folk Festival in 1963."
Edinburgh University Footlights
"The Edinburgh University Footlights Society was founded in 1989 as an amateur, student-run musical theatre group affiliated with Edinburgh University."
Edinburgh University Geological Society
Edinburgh University Goth and Rock Society
"Our aim is to help the alternative music community in Edinburgh by providing great clubs and gig nights. If you're interested in alternative music in any shape or form - rock, punk, ska, metal, hardcore, goth, or anything else - this is the society for you. As well as going to gigs and club nights, our members can learn how to organise, publicise and run events, and attend our DJ training sessions. And most importantly, joining EdG&R is a great way to make friends with like-minded alternative music fans."
Edinburgh University Greek Dance Group
"The aim of the group is to promote traditional Greek dances and music to the Greeks and Greek-enthusiasts of Edinburgh and, more ambitiously, of Scotland. We strive to create an extensive and accurate collection of material relevant to Greek dances."
Edinburgh University Group Spaces
Noticeboard for Edinburgh University societies.
Edinburgh University Hellenic Society
Society for those with an interest in all things Greek.
Edinburgh University Highland Society
"An Comann Ceilteach is the society of the University of Edinburgh's Celtic department. We exist to promote Gaelic language and culture in the city and in the university and to enjoy ourselves while doing so."
Edinburgh University Humanist Society
"The Edinburgh University Humanist Society (HS) would like to invite you to meet, discuss and act in an environment that is freethinking, progressive and based on Humanist values. The Humanist Society is an inclusive gathering of inquisitive minds, with affirmative and constructive goals."
Edinburgh University Japanese Society
"The University of Edinburgh Japanese Society aims to get together people interested in Japanese culture to have fun! You don't have to be Japanese or a student, we welcome everyone!"
Edinburgh University Jewish Society
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Jewish Society is open to all members of the university community: Jewish or non-Jewish, religious or non-religious, and people of all different political beliefs and persuasions."
Edinburgh University Juggling Society
"Weekly Meetings usually consist of free juggling practice, workshops and juggling games."
Edinburgh University Law Society
"We are one of the largest societies in the University with over 800 members."
Edinburgh University Liberal Democrats
"We are a student society involved in active campaigning, with close links to local Liberal Democrat councillors and MSPs. Anyone is welcome to come along to any of our events, whether it's just to find out more about us or to get involved yourself."
Edinburgh Mathematical Society
"The Edinburgh Mathematical Society was founded in 1883 for "the mutual improvement of its members in the Mathematical Sciences, pure and applied", and since then has become firmly established as the principal mathematical society for the university community in Scotland. Nowadays, it states that its aims "shall be the promotion and extension of the Mathematical Sciences, pure and applied, particularly in Scotland", and it draws its membership from all the Scottish universities and other educational institutions as well as from mathematicians in industry and commerce both at home and overseas."
Edinburgh University Model United Nations Society
Edinburgh University Music Society
"Formed in 1867, the Edinburgh University Music Society is one of the oldest of the university's societies."
Edinburgh University Persian Society
"Edinburgh University Persian Society (EUPS) organise events to promote Iranian culture, film, music, etc and invites anyone interested in Iran to attend them. We are non-political and not-for-profit, and bring together Iranians from Edinburgh and across Scotland. All money raised in our events is used to organise further EUPS events. All organisers are student and non student volunteers."
Edinburgh University Philosophy Society
"We aim to provide somewhere for everyone, from Philosophy novices to those who have already studied Philosophy, to discuss and learn from each other and from renowned Philosophers through our Lecture series, Reading Groups and Discussion Groups."
Edinburgh University Physics Society
"The Physics Society exists as a social society for Physics students and anyone else brave enough to drink with us."
Edinburgh University Poker Society
Poker group.
Edinburgh University Politics Society
"We aim to make the society stimulating, interesting and enjoyable through a varied, lively and substantial programme covering most weeks of the academic year. Our discussions are reasonably informal, without detracting from the importance of the subject of debate. We are an apolitical society and are open to all, not just Politics students."
Edinburgh University Portugese and Brazilian Society
"The society provides a fun and relaxed environment for people to meet and exhange experiences regarding our cultures."
Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group
"EUSOG was founded in 1962 by Edinburgh students to promote and perform the operettas of W. S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan. Every year we perform at least one G&S show, the last being The Mikado at the Church Hill Theatre. We have also put on a wide variety of other shows of a high standard along with productions in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Our repertoire by more contemporary authors include works by Stephen Sondheim, Gershwin and Puccini."
Edinburgh University Scandinavian Society
Edinburgh University Science Fiction and Fantasy Society
"We are the Edinburgh University Science Fiction and Fantasy Society - a group of students with an interest in sci-fi/fantasy who meet to watch DVDs and drink alcohol."
Edinburgh University Sign Language Society
"Welcome to the University of Edinburgh's Sign Language Society website. We are one of the newest societies at the University aiming to provide students with British sign language tuition at reduced prices whilst also raising awareness of the deaf community in the student population."
Edinburgh University Socialist Society
"The Edinburgh University Socialist Society is a radical anti-capitalist force on campus. We aim to unite all socialists and general lefties on campus, of all parties and none. We stand for the replacement of capitalism, which breeds poverty, exploitation and greed worldwide, with socialism — a more just society based on need rather than greed."
Edinburgh University Spanish and Latino Society
Edinburgh University Students Association
"Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) is run for students, by students. EUSA is here to help you get the most out of your time at university."
Edinburgh University Swing Dance Society
Classes and courses.
Edinburgh Universtiy Tango Society
Tango classes and events.
Edinburgh University Tibet Society
Edinburgh University Wine Society
"The Edinburgh Univerity Wine Society (EUWS) exists to nurture and encourage the full enjoyment of wine."
Edinburgh University Yoga Society
Yoga classes.
Edinburgh Water of Life Society
"Established in 1988. The Water of Life Society is dedicated to enjoying whisky and life. If you have a passion for either, come along to our next meeting."
New Scotland Country Dance Society
"We are the New Scotland Country Dance Society at Edinburgh University. We hold classes in many styles of Scottish dancing: country, ceilidh, highland, and step."
People and Planet
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Edinburgh People & Planet is part of a national network of People & Planet groups throughout the UK. The Edinburgh group is one of the biggest and most active groups. We work on many issues, including Fairtrade & Trade Justice, Ethical Investment & Research, Peace & Justice, the Environment & Climate Change and Cooperatives."
Perfidious Albion
"Perfidious Albion is the Edinburgh Universities Medieval Re-enactment Society. Membership is open to students and staff of all higher education establishments in Edinburgh. The society is interested in aspects of life in Scotland from approximately 600AD to 1600AD.
Activities include lectures, workshops, crafts museums trips, visits to historical sites, medieval music, dancing and combat skills. Medieval Feasts are held in November and February each year."