Ageing Well - Keep Active in Older Age

What is Ageing Well? 

Edinburgh Leisure and NHS Lothian's Ageing Well Project offers subsidised city-wide activities that encourage active living and socialisation for older adults.



Ageing Well Activities

Our Ageing Well activities are led or supported by trained older adult volunteers and cater to diverse interests and abilities. 


Please note that as we approach the festive period, our kind volunteers will be taking a well-deserved break. This means that some of our activities will be taking a break for a short period during this time. 


Please click here for more information on activity dates during the festive period.


ActivityLocationDay & TimeAdditional Information
Allotment
Leith Links
*Allotments next to St. Mary’s Primary School

Wednesdays 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Click here for information

Board Games

Meadowbank Sports Centre CaféWednesdays 2.00pm - 4.00pmClick here for information
Buddy SwimmingVarious LocationsMonday - Thursday

Click here to access our Buddy Swimming programme
Camera Group
Meadowbank Sports Centre
*(Every 2nd Friday the group is out and about at various locations taking photographs)
Fridays  10.00am - 12.00pm
Click here for our Photo Blog
Click here for information

Chair-based ExerciseOxgangs Neighbourhood Centre
Fridays 10.45am

Click here for information
Cycle SkillsLevel 1 - Saughton Sports Complex

Level 2 - Various locations on the Edinburgh cycle path network		Seeking new participants.
This years courses start on Monday 4th March and 15th July 2024.
Get in touch to book your space.		Click here for information
Dancing
Newhaven Church Hall
Thursdays   10.00am - 11.00am
Click here for information
Nordic WalkingVarious Locations
Seeking new participants. Contact us to join a course.Click here for information
SingingChrist Church, MorningsideTuesdays 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Click here for information
Walking
Various locations
Monday – Friday

 

Mornings and afternoons

Click here to access our walking programme and walking guide

Donating to Ageing Well

Ageing Well project supports over 400 older adults in Edinburgh to stay active each week. However, it heavily relies on external funding and donations. To help more older adults, you can donate online. Learn more below: 



Ageing Well Volunteer Opportunities

Our programme relies on volunteers - older adults who give one or two hours a week to help others stay active. Volunteers feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally, and manage stress better.


In 2018, we won the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, this award reflects the positive difference our volunteers make to the lives of our participants.

We offer training and have a range of volunteer opportunities available.

Click here to join our team and keep Edinburgh moving. 

Contact Us

For more info on Ageing Well activities or volunteering opportunities, contact our Active Communities team below: 

Tel: 0131 458 2260

Email: active@edinburghleisure.co.uk