u3a

Edinburgh u3a

Welcome to Edinburgh u3a!

As we transition into our Third Age (hard to define, but you know when you are getting there) Edinburgh u3a provides the opportunity to develop personal interests; to challenge ourselves and provide new direction in later life;  and to build new friendships in a supporting social context.

There are over 1,000 u3as in the UK with over 400,000 members. Edinburgh u3a is one of the larger with over 2,500 members - we bring our knowledge, skills and experience to run a huge variety of activities - from Art and Astronomy to Wine Tasting and Yoga, and 180 others in between. 

Join us and… Do Something Brilliant Today!

Membership of only £10 a year gives you access to all these activities and more - run by our members for our members.  You can browse our Groups page and sign up with Edinburgh u3a on the Join Us page.

Forthcoming events

Saturday 16th May 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting
Everyone is welcome to our Open Coffee Morning. Whether you’re new to Edinburgh u3a, considering joining, or already a member, this is a relaxed opportunity to enjoy a free tea or coffee and meet others in an informal setting.
Cost: Free
Wednesday 20th May 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Monthly Meeting
This talk focuses on Britain’s overlooked and underappreciated Black soldiers of the King’s African Rifles and the West African Frontier Force during WW1
Cost: Free to members of Edinburgh u3a
Thursday 28th May 2026
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Outing
Ceres Ceres is a charming village with many attractions, including the Fife Folk Museum, the home of Wemyss Ware pottery, Ceres Church and just wandering the streets. The community-run Village […]
Cost: £20 plus £11.50 on the day for non-members of National Trust Scotland
Booking Required
Wednesday 17th June 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Monthly Meeting
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, is one of the leading neurological impairments in the Western world, with an estimated prevalence of 3-5% of the population in the U.K.  Yet it is frequently undiagnosed or misdiagnosed
Cost: Free to members of Edinburgh u3a

Latest Notices

Scotland u3a August Summer School

Scotland u3a are holding a 3 day 2026 Summer School in August

Suggested Groups - Spring 2026

We are always on the look out for u3a members who want to start up or join a new group.