Join us on Wednesday to see some wonderful artwork about the beauty and cruelty of the sea. We’re visiting the Talbot Rice Gallery and starting with a short guided tour. Meet at The Welcoming at 3pm..or…at 3:45pm on the ground
New Scots Celebration, Wed 29 Nov
Join us for an evening of music and conversation to celebrate the skills and talents that newcomers bring to Scotland! A St Andrew’s Day Fundraiser. Our programme includes: Concert from the Welcoming Choir Musical contributions from Chilean singer songwriter Carlos
Baby it’s cold outside
It’s a fact: the Scottish winter is here! Though it’s not the official start of the season yet (that will happen on December 21st), there are a few things that prove winter is here: the Christmas market is up-and-running, it
Office Hours – Wed 29 Nov
We will be closing the office earlier than normal on Wednesday 29th Nov, as we will be getting ready for our New Scots Celebration that evening. The office will be closed from 5pm. The evening Intermediate class, from 5.30-7.30pm will
Wed 29 Nov – No Scotland for Newcomers Outing
There will be no Scotland for Newcomers outing this week as we will be busy prepping for our New Scots Celebration. We hope to see you there from 7pm, at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Broughton Street, EH1 3JD. Scotland for
Play with Clay – Sat 25 Nov
Have you tried clay modelling before? Come along to this special one off session with sculptor Pablo to make your own clay creations to take away! The session will be held as part of
Welcoming Joggers
Join us for a jog on Mondays 6pm – 7pm (meet at the Welcoming). Registration required for all joggers. Read more here.
Royal Scottish Academy – Wed 22 Nov
Do you like art? Join us on Wednesday for a trip to see “Ages of Wonder” at The Royal Scottish Academy. It’s an exhibition of paintings of different styles from different times over the last hundred years.
Blackford Hill – Wed 15 Nov
Join us on Wednesday for a walk around Blackford Hill to the Hermitage of Braid – it’s a beautiful area with a river and lots of trees! Meet at the Welcoming at 2pm (EARLIER THAN USUAL!) If
Our Participants
Our New Scots series introduces twenty individuals from around the world who now call Scotland home. Around 10,000 foreign nationals come to live in Edinburgh every year, with more than 1000 people from over 70 different nationalities joining our classes and activities at the