Stepping Out
2026-08-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-06 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The Haven, Wick Police Station Bankhead, Wick, KW1 5LB, United Kingdom
This group is a drop in session for young adults (16-25yrs), where you can come to socialise, play pool or boardgames.

Refreshments are available.

Our Group Leaders are always on hand to support you where they can, and signpost you to further support if you need it.

We welcome new members, and we are happy to meet you before hand if you are feeling anxious, just drop us a message.

We meet every Thursday at The Haven in Wick (18:30-21:30).

You can contact us for more information: steppingoutcaithness@hotmail.com

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

Edinburgh Trans Choir
2026-08-20 18:15 - 20:30 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
Are you trans, able to get to Edinburgh, and want to sing?

We are Edinburgh Trans Choir (ETC), a relaxed biweekly choir by trans people for trans people. Come along every other Thursday to LGBT Health and Wellbeing at Duncan Place to learn trans-friendly vocal exercises and sing in a safe environment.

No need to know how to read music or make a longer commitment – we welcome singers of all levels and backgrounds, and you can come and go as you like.

Edinburgh Trans Choir meets every 2 weeks on Thursday (6.15-8.30pm). at LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

You can email us at edinburghtranschoir@gmail.com or phone LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message us. You can ask to subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates. We are also on Instagram @edinburghtranschoir. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in getting back to you.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

Trans Drop-in Sexual Health Clinic
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-20 13:00 - 16:00 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
Scotland’s first sexual health clinic for trans and non-binary people.

A safe, inclusive space for STI testing, PrEP, contraception, cervical screening, and open, judgement-free support.

The clinic is a partnership between Waverley Care, LGBT Health and Wellbeing, LGBT Youth Scotland, and Lothian Sexual Health.

What we offer

STI testing (no symptoms only)
Contraception (no IUD fitting)
PrEP support
Cervical screening
Sexual health and wellbeing advice

What to expect

No appointment needed, just drop-in
Quick registration
Private consultation with an inclusive nurse

Find out more about how to access the clinic and what to expect on our video access guide.

Coffee Posse
2026-08-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Online, Online, United Kingdom
Grab your favourite mug and connect with LGBTQ+ people from across Scotland in the comfort of your own home.

Anyone aged 50 and above is welcome to join our online meetup. It is a welcoming and safe space where you can meet new people, catch up with old friends and connect with your local community.

The LGBT Age team will be there to meet and greet you. There will be some gentle, no pressure relaxed social activities to help folks introduce themselves and get to know each other, and we’ll use breakout rooms for smaller group chats.

Nonbinary Night
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | LGBT Health & Wellbeing (Glasgow), 14 North Claremont Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 7LE, United Kingdom
Come have a coffee, meet new people and hatch some plans.

We always have an activity or discussion, or you can just enjoy a relaxed coffee and a chat.

Activity programme:

August: Celebrate the relaunch of nonbinary night with pizza and games!
September: Sculpt and Blether – today is national Play Doh day, so let’s make something fun and have a chat
October: Hallowe’en pumpkin carving
November: Anime night – let us know your suggestions or just show up and see what’s on

Queer Connections
2026-08-19 14:00 - 15:30 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
Do you want to connect with other LGBTQ+ people, and with yourself?

Whether you want every day wellbeing tools, a boost to your self-care, a chance to meet new folk or simply a space to feel connected, this group is for you.

Each month we’ll try out an activity like mindfulness, meditation, or exploring simple stress management tools. There’ll always be time for a cuppa and a chat. Since we’re right next to Leith Links, we’ll sometimes head outdoors for a gentle walk in nature.

We’re also hoping to bring in some brilliant community partners to offer free taster sessions like shiatsu, breathwork, and more.

Upcoming sessions programme

Wednesday 15th July, 2-3.30pm: Walk and Chat
Wednesday 19th August, 2-3.30pm: Mindfulness
Wednesday 16th September,2-3.30pm: Crafts tbc

Help shape the group
This is a new group, and you’ll help shape it from day one.

What do you want from a wellbeing group?
What would support you?
What would help you feel more grounded or connected?

Tell us and we’ll come together to make it happen.

LGBTQ AA
2026-08-18 19:45 - 20:45, 2026-08-11 19:45 - 20:45 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

This group is an AA group focused on LGBTQ+ people and their experiences. It is a closed AA meeting meaning limited to LGBTQ+ people who think or know they have a problem with drinking.

We meet every Tuesday (7.45-8.45pm) both in person at LGBT Health and Wellbeing, and online.

You can email us at LGBTAA@lgbthealth.org.uk or phone LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message for us. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in getting back to you.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

LGBTQ+ Basketball
2026-08-18 18:45 - 20:00, 2026-08-11 18:45 - 20:00 | Leith Community Education Centre, 12A New Kirkgate, Edinburgh, EH6 6AD, United Kingdom
LGBTQ+ Basketball Edinburgh is a friendly, affirming and informal weekly basketball group for beginner and regular players alike.

This group is not currently open to new members.

We meet every Tuesday (6.45-8pm) at Leith Community Education Centre.

You can email us at LGBTbasketballedinburgh@gmail.com or phone LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message us. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in getting back to you.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

All Ways Always
2026-08-18 18:30 - 20:30
We are the Scottish Network of Parents and Carers of Trans Kids.

The format of our meetings is simple, welcoming and non-judgemental. We give parents, family members and carers a safe space to discuss how they are doing, away from their offspring. Topics can range from how to navigate the NHS Gender Clinic to how to obtain supportive education in their local school.

There is absolutely no pressure to talk unless you feel you want to.

The Group Leaders are not counsellors, or experts, but they can offer their own lived experience.

We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month in Edinburgh (18:30-20:30).

It is essential that you register by email ahead of the meeting. To register email:
transparentsees@gmail.com.

Details of the venue will be provided after registration.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

Braw Bi+
2026-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, Online, United Kingdom
This is a social group with monthly online events. Connect with an affirming community of peers from across Scotland, both at our online events and afterwards in the Discord.

Bi+ is an umbrella term for people who identifiy as bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, bi-curious, plurisexual, and more. This is a virtual community group where all bi+ folks are welcome.

We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm.

To register or ask any questions, please reach out to us at: BrawBiBlethers@lgbthealth.org.uk.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

The Rainbow Lounge
2026-08-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Online, Online, United Kingdom
Rainbow Lounge is a welcoming online meetup for LGBTQ+ people in Scotland to meet others, connect, share and get to know our community.

Come along, meet new people and find out what’s happening in the community.

There are ways to get involved if you’re inspired to do so and most importantly we hope you’ll find a place to be yourself and find a sense of belonging.

New schedule: Rainbow Lounge meets every 3rd Monday of the month (6-8.30pm).

LGBTQ+ NA
2026-08-17 18:30 - 19:45, 2026-08-10 18:30 - 19:45 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
LGBTQ+ Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship or society of LGBTQ+ people for whom drugs had become a major problem. Narcotics Anonymous uses a 12-step model developed for people with varied substance use disorders. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.

LGBTQ+ NA every Monday (6.30-7.45pm) at LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

You can email us at joanna@lgbthealth.org.uk or phone LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message us. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in getting back to you.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

Building Us
2026-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 | LGBT Health Glasgow, 16 North Claremont Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 7LE, United Kingdom
Overview

A monthly mental wellbeing group for LGBTQ+ people (16+) in Glasgow.

Join us for an interactive session on queer mental health and wellbeing. In our sessions we will chat, do activities and explore tools for navigating the challenges faced by LGBT+ communities together.
Whether you’re seeking coping strategies, wanting to deepen your self-understanding, or just need to be with people with similar experiences, this space is for you.

Any questions? Email andrew@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0141 255 1767.

Check FAQ below for more information.

LGBTQ+ Book Tribe
2026-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
Join us for a relaxed and social LGBTQ+ book club. This is a space for LGBTQ+ people to come together and connect over a shared love of reading and books.

We meet on the 3rd Monday of the month (6-7.30pm) at LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

The group will read a variety of book from different authors and genres.

For more info, email LGBTQBookTribe@lgbthealth.org.uk or connect with us on Instagram @lgbtbooktribe.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

T time
2026-08-15 12:00 - 15:00 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
Come along for light refreshments and a chat in a friendly and relaxed environment.

The meetup includes an optional event or activity involving a range of interests, information and activities.

T Time meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month (12-3pm).

Kindred
2026-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Westbarns Village Hall, West barns, Dunbar, EH42 1UP, United Kingdom
There will be tea and coffee, maybe even cake. Wee cash donation welcome but not essential.

We meet once a month (5-7pm) at West Barns Village Hall, which is wheelchair accessible.

For more info and to find out a monthly theme please get in touch on bekindred@protonmail.com.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

Open Book Creative Writing
2026-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
Delivered in partnership with Open Book Reading, we’ll be reading stories and poems aloud and using them to create our own writing in a gentle, guided session with Lead Reader, Jess Orr.

No experience required! Just a willingness to have a go in a safe and affirmative setting.

First time? Find out what to expect from a session on this guide.

Trans Earthlings
2026-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Online, United Kingdom
Calling all nonbinary and trans earthlings!

Come hang out at this cute online social, we’d love to see you.

Sometimes we might have an activity or a guest, other times we catch up about recent transition wins, or who is awesome to follow, or cool things we found online.

Trans Earthlings meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (7-8pm).

Coffee Posse
2026-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
A safe, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people aged 50+ to enjoy a brew and a chat.

Join Coffee Posse to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, and engage with your local community. There will be some gentle, no pressure relaxed social activities to help folks introduce themselves and get to know each other.

LGBT Age goes OUT of Town
2026-08-11 10:30 - 17:30
LGBT Age Goes to Town is an opportunity to meet once a month for a coffee and a blether in a series of interesting café venues throughout the city.

General information about the meetup:

Meets on the second Tuesday of each month (2-4pm)
Meets in a different venue each month – publicised in Virtual Hug
LGBT Age will pay for your first cup of tea or coffee
All community members over 60 years old are welcome to join us
No advance registration or sign-up required, unless stated.
These meetups will observe LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s Safer Space Policy

This month’s meetup

Picnic on Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Join us for an all-day outing, which involves train journey to Wemyss Bay and ferry trip.
Bring along your favourite picnic snacks, enjoy the scenic views as you travel to and from the Isle of Bute.

Meeting point: will be Central Station under the Clock

If you are interested, please email Jean: jean@lgbthealth.org.uk or call Mobile: 07516 553 274 as this will help us know who we are expect.

Queer Boardgames
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:30 | LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh), 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW, United Kingdom
Do you enjoy playing boardgames, and would like to connect, make friends and play games with other LGBTQ+ people?

Queer Boardgames Edinburgh is for you! Join us for an informal and friendly evening of boardgames, from short card games to longer campaign based games. Anyone is welcome regardless of whether you have played boardgames before or not.

Queer Boardgames meets every 2nd Monday of the month (6-8.30pm) at LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

You can email us at joanna@lgbthealth.org.uk or phone LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message us. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in getting back to you.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

Clay Time
2026-08-10 18:00 - 19:30 | LGBT Health Glasgow, 16 North Claremont Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 7LE, United Kingdom
Overview

Free creative clay workshop for LGBTQ+ people (age 16+) in Glasgow.

Join us at our monthly creative space run by Glasgow- based artist and tutor Morna Murdoch. You will get the chance to learn how to use clay – from handling, to glazing and painting.

This is a space for all LGBTQ+ folks wanting to learn new skills, meet others and explore the mental health benefits that can come from creative making.

You do not need to have worked with clay before, this workshop is for complete beginners.
Any questions? Email andrew@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0141 255 1767.

Check FAQ below for more information.

Stray Cats Papercraft Club
2026-08-09 14:00 | PlutoQ, 42-44 Albert Road, Glasgow, G42 8DN, United Kingdom
Stray Cats Papercraft Club invites you for some papercraft fun.

Our group leader Faiz makes 3D papercraft kits with minimal language, clear and easy instructions, and can be made using just glue and scissors. They’re suitable for people with any (or no) experience. You can work on these or you can do your own papercrafts!

All materials and a plastic bag to keep your papercraft dry on the way home will be provided.

We meet every 1st Sunday of the month (2-4pm) in Glasgow Caledonian University.

You can email us at StrayCatsPapercraft@gmail.com or phone LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message us. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in getting back to you.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

Non-Binary Edinburgh
2026-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Online, Online, United Kingdom
Non-Binary Edinburgh hosts friendly online catch-ups for non-binary and genderqueer people.

It’s a relaxed space to have a cuppa, chat about your week, and maybe share some cat photos! Each session is low-key and welcoming. You can talk about whatever’s on your mind, what you’ve been up to, or even chat about games.

We meet every 1st Friday of the month (6:30-8:30pm) on Discord.

You can email us at nonbinaryedinburgh@gmail.com or phone LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s admin phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message us. We volunteer in our own time so there might be a delay in getting back to you.

We are a community group led by community members with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
