We invite all Edinburgh u3a members to consider attending any of the events listed below.
Monthly Meetings
Monthly meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday in the Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR at 2:30 pm, and are open to all members. There is no meeting in August. Details of forthcoming meetings are listed below.
Visits
Visits vary depending in location and typically run from Spring to Autumn. Details of forthcoming visits are listed below.
Forthcoming events
Wednesday 20th May 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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
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
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
Thursday 18th June 2026
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Callander Main Street has many shops and cafes where you can buy a picnic lunch to enjoy later. It is also home to the Hamilton Toy Collection, one of the […]
Cost: £33 to include the cruise. Refreshments are not included
Booking Required
Wednesday 15th July 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
This talk will highlight some of the history of Cramond Village
Cost: Free to members of Edinburgh u3a
Friday 24th July 2026
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
On Friday 24th July, we will be heading to two places, Innerpeffray Library and Drummond Castle Gardens Innerpeffray Library https://innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk/ Scotland’s first free public lending library founded in 1680 by […]
Cost: £39.00 to include both visits and coffee. Please bring your own lunch or eat at one of the cafes in Crieff.
Booking Required