This is a map of places in Edinburgh which are free to visit and are places we learn and interact.  We learn in many places outside of formal institutions, the thoughts we have sat in gardens or walks along canals, museums which lay out rare and special collections, libraries of books more numerous than we alone can read.

Then there are the open groups you can attend, societies which put on free lectures and numerous Meetups which you can attend without cost.  In part inspired by the Children’s University, a way of looking at all the places around us as sites of learning where we can go in our own time, and take our own space to choose what to learn.

Click the red markers to locate the projects on the map. Click the More Details link to be taken to the individual project websites.

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	Title	Address	Description
	Kirkliston Community Centre	Queensferry Road, Kirkliston EH29 9AQ, United Kingdom	Community Centre in the heart of the small town of Kirkliston. The centre offers activities and events for all member of the community.
	Muirhouse Youth Development Group (MYDG)	67 Pennywell Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	We believe that young people are at the heart of our community. We are convinced of what they contribute to the community and we are committed to ensure that they are nurtured adequately to make positive choices in the future
	Northfield Willowbrae Community Centre	10 Northfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Community Centre offering a wide range of activities for all ages.
	3Ms Youth Partnership	117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9QG, United Kingdom	Youth Work Project running opportunties and activities for young people.
	Art and Design Library	7 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Find out what's happening in the world of art and design; from cave paintings to the Turner Prize, from early pottery to the latest in architecture, fashion and photography.
	Arthur's Seat	Edinburgh EH8, United Kingdom	Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of hills which form most of Holyrood Park
	Balerno Community Centre	7-11 Main Street, Balerno EH14 7EQ, United Kingdom	Balerno Community Centre offers a host of activities and services for local people of all ages and abilities which runs a wide range of learning and leisure activities
	Balerno Library	1 Main Street, Balerno, Edinburgh EH14 7EQ, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Induction loop; Photocopier; Bookbug Sessions; Book groups; and other events
	Balgreen Library	173 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh EH11 3AT, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Bookbug Sessions; Book groups; IT troubleshooting drop in; Craft and chat; Tiger Tales
	Bingham Community Centre	Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh EH15 3HZ, United Kingdom	Situated in the heart of Bingham the centre offers a wide range of activities suitable for the whole community with emphasis on youth work
	Blackhall Library	56 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh EH4 5EG, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Self service; Disabled access; Car park; Library Link; exhibition Space for public use; Toilets for disabled users; Induction loop; Photobooth
	Calton Hill	Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA, United Kingdom	A hill in central Edinburgh situated beyond the east end of Princes Street and hosting several iconic monuments and buildings
	Cameron House Community Education Centre	34 Prestonfield Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	We are a Community Centre in South Edinburgh and we offer a wide range of activities and learning opportunities for all ages.
	Carrickvale Community Centre	2 Saughton Mains Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Community Centre providing a wide range of activities for all ages. Our programme includes, adult learning, youth work and family activities. We offer holiday programmes at Easter and during the summer.
	Center for South Asian Studies	Drummond Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	We bring together South Asian expertise across the University. We regularly schedule interdisciplinary seminars the address varying South Asian topics
	Central Children's Library	George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EG, United Kingdom	Bookbug Sessions; Book groups; Free story time; Crafts for ages 5-11; Lego Club for ages 7-11; Dyslexia Chatterbooks group
	Central Library	7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EG	Opened in 1890, the first public library building in the city. the creation of Central Library was funded from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
	City Art Centre	2 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE	A main Edinburgh art gallery with one of the best collections of Scottish art
	Clovenstone Community Centre	54 Clovenstone Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Clovenstone Community Centre was built in 1975 and is seen by local people as being the hub of the community where they can access and join in on activities that are relevant to their needs
	Colinton Library	14 Thorburn Road, Edinburgh EH13 0BQ, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Disabled access; Car park; Gaming consoles; Induction loop; Library Link; Bookbug Sessions; Book groups; Learn IT beginners' computer classes
	Corstorphine Library	12 Kirk Loan, Edinburgh EH12 7HD, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Self service; Supporting Parents and Carers in Edinburgh; Disabled access; Library Link and Housebound services; Induction loop; Tea/coffee machine; French Conversation Group; 'Cast Offs' Sewing and Knitting Group
	Craigentinny Community Centre	9 Loaning Road, Edinburgh EH7 6JE, United Kingdom	Lots of events for everyone to take part in
	Craigmillar Library	101 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh EH16 4DS, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Public Access Computers; Induction Loop; Gaming Consoles; Disabled Access; Housebound Deliveries; Accessible Computers for Visually; English Classes
	Currie Library	210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Disabled access; Toilets for disabled users; Baby changing facilities; History Society; Bookbug Sessions; Gordon Macdonald MSP surgery
	Drumbrae Library Hub	81 Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 7FE	Free wifi; Day care centre; Baby changing; Full disabled access and lifts; Bookbug Sessions; Book groups; Learn IT; Gamecraft; Business Workshops
	Dunbars Close Garden	Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BW, UK	Created by Patrick Geddes (1854-1932) laid out in the style and character of a 17th century garden
	Edinburgh and Scottish Collection	George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EG, United Kingdom	The place to find out about Scotland and its capital. Fantastic heritage collections cover history, maps, literature, local and family history
	Edinburgh Palette	151 London Rd, Edinburgh EH7 6AE, United Kingdom	An indie arts centre housed in a former Government office block which, despite its daunting exterior, is a hive of creative energy
	Fetlor Youth Club	122 Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	The project is one of the City's key youth provision facilities and offers after school clubs during term time and a range of other activities throughout the year, including Duke of Edinburgh's Awards.
	Foodbanks	13 Queen's Walk, Edinburgh EH16 4EA, UK	For a list of foodbank facilities see the Thistle Foundation website
	Fort Community Centre	25 North Fort Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	The centre works to deliver joint activities surrounding the new community garden space of which we have just had a new natural trim trail installed
	Forth Inverleith CLD Team	Carrington Road, Edinburgh EH4 1EG, United Kingdom	A community centre based within Broughton High School.
	Fountainbridge Library	137 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1BG, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Disabled access; Toilets for disabled users; Baby changing facilities; Wheelchair friendly; Induction loop; Housebound service; Councillor's surgery; Writers' group
	Gate 55	55 Sighthill Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	A community hub providing library and support services, clubs for all ages, parent groups, exercise classes and access to learning, training, and employment. The activities on offer range from Everyday English to Book Clubs and Homework help
	Gilmerton Community Centre	4 Drum Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	We are a Community Centre in South Edinburgh and we offer a wide range of activities and learning opportunities for all ages.
	Gilmerton Library	13 Newtoft Street, Edinburgh EH17 8RG, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Disabled access; Induction (hearing) loop; exhibition Space for public use; Toilets for disabled users; Baby changing facilities; Gaming consoles
	Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre	Moredunvale Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Community Education Centre, providing social, recreational and informal learning to the residents of Liberton and Gilmerton in South Edinburgh.
	Gorgie War Memorial Hall	338 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	The Gorgie 'Mem' Community Centre provides services to the community of Gorgie and is a popular, friendly and safe place for locals to meet and it runs various events where all are welcome
	Granton Library	29 Wardieburn Terrace, Edinburgh EH5 1DD, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Disabled access; Toilets for disabled users; Baby changing facilities; Induction loop; Learn IT beginners' computer classes; Knitting Club; Housebound service
	Granton Youth Centre	3-11 West Granton Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	We offer a variety of age specific groups that do a number of activities. We also do gender specific work with both boys and girls
	Greyfriars Bobby Memorial	30-34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QE, UK	Memorial to Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye Terrier who spent 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died in 1872
	Hacklab Edinburgh	Summerhall, 1 Summerhall Place, Edinburgh EH9 1PL, United Kingdom	Anyone is welcome to come along on to our open night to hang out, discuss, and work on their projects. If you have an idea or a project but you’re not sure where to start, or have got stuck somewhere along the way then come down and see if we can help.
	Humanist Society of Scotland	152-154 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JD, United Kingdom	On the fourth Tuesday of every month, the Group hosts purely social meetings/discussions is at The Kenilworth in Rose Street. Come for a drink (alcoholic or not), and chat with fellow free-thinkers.
	Inch Community Centre	225 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Community Centre situated in Inch Park, Edinburgh. The centre offers a varied programme of activities for all ages.
	Jack Kane Community Wing	208 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh EH16 4ND, United Kingdom	Crossing the divide the centre offers a wide and diverse range of activities whilst still being available for letting purposes.
	Juniper Green Village Hall	1A Juniper Park Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DX, United Kingdom	The Centre is run by a voluntary management committee made up of local residents and representatives from user groups
	Kirkliston Library	16 Station Road, Kirkliston EH29 9BE, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Disabled access; Toilets for disabled users; Baby changing facilities; Gaming consoles; Induction loop; Teen cafe; Learn IT beginners' computer classes
	Lauriston Castle	2a Cramond Road, South Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5QD	Beautiful grounds were laid out by William Henry Playfair in the 1840s. Much of the planting dates to this period. The award-winning Japanese Friendship garden, gifted by the prefecture of Kyoto, is a tranquil place to contemplate.
	Leith Community Centre	12a Newkirkgate Leith EH6 6AD, United Kingdom	Community Centre in the heart of Leith, we offer a wide variety of programmes for all ages. We have an on site cafe and number of halls and rooms which can be booked.
	Leith Library	28-30 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4AE, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Disabled access; exhibition space for public use; Wheelchairs; Gaming consoles; Gaelic songs and rhymes for Children; MSP's surgery
	Magdalene Community Centre	Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh EH15 3BE, United Kingdom	Community Centre situated in the grounds of Magdalene Primary School. The centre offers a wide range of activities for all ages
	McDonald Road Library	2 McDonald Road, Edinburgh EH7 4LU, United Kingdom	Free wifi; Disabled access; Bookbug Sessions; English Classes; Book groups; Business Workshops; Gaming for Teenagers
	Museum of Edinburgh	142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8DD	Discover more about the city, its people, crafts and trades and the beautiful objects they created.
	Museums Collection Centre	10 Broughton Market, Edinburgh EH3 6NU, United Kingdom	This centre houses the reserve collections of the city museums. There are many interesting objects on open storage display, especially social history objects, decorative art and archaeology collections.
	National Library of Scotland	George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW, United Kingdom	Scotland's largest library and the world centre for the study of Scotland and the Scots
	National Museum of Scotland	Chambers St, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, UK	History of the world and everything in it; both natural and man-made.
	Nelson Hall Community Centre	5 Spittlefield Crescent, Edinburgh, EH8 9QZ	Community Centre in the city centre offering a wide range of activities for all ages.
	Nelson Monument	32 Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA	The Nelson Monument was built in memory of Admiral Lord Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It contains a time ball which is still dropped at 1 o’clock daily.
	North Edinburgh Arts	15A Pennywell Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Open 48 hours per week, and we deliver 23 hours of creative workshops, primarily with a family focus, from Tuesday to Saturday
	Pentland Community Centre	Oxgangs Brae, Edinburgh EH13 9LS, United Kingdom	We have many groups that use our facilities and host many events such as Pantomimes, Halloween Nights, Fireworks Nights, etc.
	Pilton Community Health Project	73 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	The health project works with local people to take steps towards better health. To identify causes of ill health, e.g. stress, and tackle them, e.g. counselling, and to counselling and to campaign for a better health service
	Pilton Youth & Children's Project	1a West Pilton Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Rooted in the local community and is committed to enabling each young person to realise their unique potential and to take a positive role in society.
	Portobello Community Centre	3 Adelphi Grove, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Activities for all ages are available at the centre
	Queensferry Museum	53 High Street, South Queensferry EH30 9HP, United Kingdom	Learn about the construction of the Forth Rail and Road Bridges before viewing the real thing through our picture windows that look over the Forth. A telescope helps you to get a closer look at the Bridges and our local wildlife. The Forth (Rail) Bridge has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site
	Ragged University	St Johns Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Free events where anyone can do a talk on what they are passionate about. Everyone is always welcome and they are informal happening in various pubs, cafes and social spaces
	Ratho Community Centre	1 School Wynd, Ratho EH28 8TT, United Kingdom	Community Centre open to all providing a range of activities, classes, groups for all ages
	Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh	Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ, UK	World-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation
	Royal Society of Edinburgh	22-26 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ, UK	Lectures, many of which are open to the general public
	Royston/Wardieburn Community Centre	11 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	New Community Centre offering a wide range of opportunities for all ages.
	Sandy Bell's	25 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QH, United Kingdom	One of the great folk music venues in Edinburgh, known by musicians and lovers of traditional music worldwide.
	Sandy's Community Centre	76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Community Centre in Craigmillar offering a wide range of activities to the local community
	Scott Monument	East Princes Street Gardens, EH2 2EJ	The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. The tower is 200 feet 6 inches (61.11 m) high, and has a series of viewing platforms
	Scottish National Gallery	The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL	Scottish and international fine art from the Renaissance up to the 20th century in a neoclassical building designed by William Playfair opened in 1859
	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One	75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR, UK	International post-war work and a collection of modern Scottish art. Discrete entrance onto Water of Leith Walkway
	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two	73 Belford Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 3DS, UK	Designed by Thomas Hamilton in 1831 the Dean Gallery is twinned with the Edinburgh Gallery of Modern Art
	Skeptics in the Pub	29-35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LG, United Kingdom	Edinburgh Skeptics in the Pub is presented by Edinburgh Skeptics, founded in 2009 to promote science, reason and critical thinking in Edinburgh and Scotland
	South Bridge Resource Centre	Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT, United Kingdom	Community Centre in the city centre. The centre is host to a number of projects and offers a wide range of activities to the City's communities.
	South Queensferry and Rosebery Hall	Kirkliston Road, South Queensferry EH30 9NZ, United Kingdom	The hall is a good size making it suitable for a varied programme of activities for all ages and interests
	Southside Community Centre	117 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9ER, United Kingdom	Community Centre in the heart of the city which along with a wide range of activities for all ages is also a Festival Fringe venue.
	St Brides Community Centre	10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2DZ, United Kingdom	Offers classes and activities for adults and children. Our diverse programme of arts events features theatre performances, concerts, ceilidhs, dance performances and includes the hugely successful Acoustic Music Centre
	St. Bernard's Well	55.955549396085736, -3.2112772465188755	Roman temple structure of Hygeia the Greek goddess of health designed by painter Alexander Nasymth in 1789, built on a well.
	Statue of Thomas Guthrie	55.95077592569326, -3.2026215792575385	Scottish divine and philanthropist who was associated with the Ragged Schools, of which he was a founder
	Talbot Rice Gallery	University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL	Contemporary art exhibitions and collaborated with some of the world's leading international artists. Being part of a University it also creates links between artists and academics
	The Base Youth Facility	22 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh EH16 6RN, United Kingdom	Many regular events for all the community to take part in
	The Blind Poet Pub	32 W Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DD, United Kingdom	We feature live music most nights, plus a quiz, rock karaoke and our ever popular Sunday Service.
	The Museum of Childhood	42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TG	The first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood
	The Old City Observatory	38 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Inspired by a Greek temple of the Four Winds, the building was designed by William Henry Playfair in 1818. The first Astronomer Royal to work in this building was Professor Thomas Henderson in 1834
	The Rannoch Centre	Rannoch Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 7ER, United Kingdom	Open to all and provides a variety of activities for local people. This includes Support groups , Room hire , Social groups, Sports groups, Childminding services, Youth & childrens groups, ESOL & Music groups
	The Royal Oak	167 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, United Kingdom	A real Scottish pub that has made its name as a live music venue. Steeped in history and atmosphere it is only a few minutes walk from the Royal Mile.
	The Scottish Parliament	Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP, UK	Events and exhibitions, including those linked to the work of parliamentary committees
	The Writers' Museum	Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PA, United Kingdom	See portraits, rare books and personal objects including Burns’ writing desk, the printing press on which Scott’s Waverley Novels were first produced, and Scott’s own dining table and rocking horse.
	Tollcross Community Centre and Adult Learning Project	117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9QG, United Kingdom	Community Centre offering a wide range of opportunities for all ages. The centre also offers extensive literacy provision to the local community. The centre is accessible to wheelchair users.
	Tynecastle Community Wing	Tynecastle High School, McLeod Street, EH11 2ND	offers a range of adult learning opportunities and family activities. It also hosts the local Health Visitors' post natal drop in and group, the local midwives ante natal group and various local groups and services
	University of Edinburgh	George Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	Spread across a variety of buildings and campuses, the University presents a wide range of events throughout the year.
	Valley Park Community Centre	37 Southhouse Road, Edinburgh EH17 8EU, United Kingdom	Community Centre based at Southhouse/Burdiehouse. There are a variety of groups within the centre including youth clubs, adult learning groups, pre school activities, dance classes, older peoples groups, fitness classes.
	Water of Leith Visitor Centre	24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1TQ, UK	Explore interactive exhibition and discover the river's wildlife and heritage
	West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre	19 West Pilton Grove, Edinburgh, United Kingdom	The Centre has a variety of equipment and activities to support recreation such as kick boxing, keep fit, dance, zumba, exercise classes and room space for local community meeting and groups
	Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar	4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LL	Sundays to Thursdays are free entry featuring up to 4 live bands until 3am; Fridays and Saturdays feature up to 6 acts, free entry before Midnight.