People’s Emergency Briefing: Greenpeace & EICC Live
Join EICC Live and Greenpeace Edinburgh for a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing, followed by a facilitated discussion exploring what the climate and nature crisis means for everyday life in the UK.
The 50-minute film brings together nine UK scientists and experts to explore the latest evidence around extreme weather, food security, health and the cost of living, alongside perspectives from people across the UK. Following the screening, Greenpeace Edinburgh representatives Mike Harrower and Mike Grant will lead a discussion about the issues raised.
Date: Thursday 29th October
Time: 5:30–7:30pm (doors and refreshments from 5pm)
Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EE
Cost: Free
Age: 16+
The Power of Growing Out of the Margins: Engaging Youth in Urban Growing
A free presentation and workshop bringing people together to explore and discuss how growing spaces can be inspirational and radical spaces for cultivating connections with young people.
Looking at case studies from other cities and discussing local contexts, the session aims to encourage insightful exchange and feedback on recommendations and actionable steps to develop this work.
The session is facilitated by Toni, co-founder of Lauriston Farm, who spent four years at the farm before undertaking a Churchill Fellowship focused on urban agriculture and progressive engagement models. Through the fellowship, Toni visited places taking bold approaches to combining food production and youth engagement.
Find out more and book your free place below.
Edinburgh’s Radical Book Fair 2026: Building a Better Now
Edinburgh’s Radical Book Fair returns to Assembly Roxy this November for four days of books, ideas, conversation and community-building. This year’s theme, Building a Better Now, explores the people, movements and spaces already creating alternatives and working towards social and environmental change.
Hosted by Lighthouse – Edinburgh’s Radical Bookshop, the fair will feature more than 70 publishers alongside activist stalls, talks, workshops, performances and a community meal. Topics will range from effective activism and queer ecology to feminist utopias, inequality and movements for change.
Dates: Thursday 5th–Sunday 8th November
Location: Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
Earth in Common: Composting Workshop for Beginners
Interested in composting but not sure where to start?
Join Earth in Common for a practical introduction to composting at their new community crofts in Trinity and Corstorphine.
These two-hour workshops will explore different composting methods, how to choose the right approach for your space, and the basics of getting started.
Whether you’re looking to reduce household food waste, improve your garden soil or learn more about sustainable growing, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to start composting at home.
Two dates available:
Saturday 7 November | 3–5pm
Trinity Community Croft, Victoria Park, EH6 4NP
Saturday 28 November | 2–4pm
Corstorphine Community Croft, St Margaret’s Park, EH12 7SZ
Tickets cost £5 for Earth in Common members or £15 for non-members.
Find out more and book through Earth in Common.
ECCAN Autumn Assembly: Many Communities, One Table
Join us for our Autumn Assembly 2026: Many Communities, One Table – a day of connection, learning and collaboration exploring how food can bring people together across communities, create new routes into community action, and support more sustainable and resilient communities.
Through interactive workshops, facilitated networking, shared conversations and a community lunch, we’ll hear inspiring examples from across Edinburgh and explore how individuals and organisations are using food to build connections and strengthen communities.
Come along to connect, share ideas and learn from others across the ECCAN network.
What to expect
11:00 | Doors open & refreshments
11:15–11:45 | Welcome & keynote speaker
Jason Ran will set the scene for the day, sharing his research on widening participation in Edinburgh and the work communities are already doing across the city.
11:45–12:30 | Facilitated networking
Led by Jess Gildener, with an activity to make connections and share insights from across the network.
12:30–13:45 | Shared community lunch
A relaxed catered lunch and a chance to reconnect, meet new faces and catch up with others in the network.
13:45–15:15 | Workshops & reflections
Interactive workshops followed by a chance to share reflections and consider what we could do next as a network.
15:30–16:00 | Refreshments, town hall & closing
17:00 | People, Planet, Pint
Following the Assembly, People, Planet, Pint will be hosting a relaxed session at a nearby venue – a chance to continue the conversation and get to know each other better over a drink (location TBC).
Workshops
The workshops will explore our theme of Many Communities, One Table through four different themes, from growing and cooking to creativity and the social side of food. We’ll share more details nearer the time, but for now, please register for whichever workshop most appeals to you. Places for each workshop are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
1. Growing made easy - with Monty from Grow2Eat at Leith Walk Police Box
A practical workshop exploring food growing, suitable even for wee spaces.
2. Food, sustainability & lyric writing - with Chris from Choirs for Climate
A creative lyric-writing workshop exploring food and sustainability.
3. Social food - with Harriet from Edinburgh Can B
An interactive session exploring the social side of food and its role in bringing people together.
4. Flatbread making - with Sibar and Lyndsay from Granton Community Bakery
A hands-on cooking workshop learning to make Gijnij wraps together.
Who is this for?
The Autumn Assembly is open to all. You don’t need to be an ECCAN member to attend, but we’d love to welcome you to the network – joining is free and only takes a minute.
If you have any dietary or access requirements, please let us know when booking or contact events@eccan.scot and we’ll do our best to support you.
The 8th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC8)
The 8th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC8) brings together scientists, policymakers, conservation practitioners, educators, students and community representatives from around the world to explore the future of marine conservation.
Under the theme ‘Marine Science for the Planet and its Peoples’, the five-day conference will explore how research, policy and collaboration can help address urgent challenges facing our oceans and marine ecosystems.
Organised by the Society for Conservation Biology’s Global Marine Program, the congress offers opportunities to share knowledge, build connections and explore approaches to protecting marine environments.
Find out more and register through the event website.
The People’s Emergency Briefing – Film Screening & Discussion
Join a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing, followed by a facilitated discussion exploring the climate and nature crisis and what we can do together in response.
The film brings together leading UK scientists and experts to share the latest evidence on the climate and nature emergencies, making the science accessible and opening up conversations about the changes needed.
Following the screening, there will be an opportunity to reflect on what you’ve heard, share perspectives and discuss how we can respond through individual and collective action.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Saturday 14th November 2026 | Afternoon
Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House
IMCC8 Film Night
Join the Society for Conservation Biology’s Global Marine Programme for a special evening of films celebrating marine conservation and community action from around the world.
Open to the public as part of the 8th International Marine Conservation Congress, the evening will feature six films sharing stories from Mozambique, Atlantic Canada, Peru and the UK, highlighting inspiring approaches to protecting our oceans.
The screenings will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers, moderated by Scotland-based conservation scientist and filmmaker Simon Dures.
An opportunity to discover stories of environmental action, connect with others and explore the role of communities in marine conservation.
Communities Engaging in Nature Conference
How can community projects help more people connect with nature, support wellbeing and create positive change for both people and planet?
Hosted by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, this one-day conference brings together community groups, practitioners and organisations from across Scotland to share experiences, exchange ideas and explore the power of community-led nature projects.
Through presentations, interactive workshops and discussions, the day will explore themes including community growing, nature connection, wellbeing, environmental skills and collaborative approaches to creating and caring for green spaces.
There will also be opportunities to hear from inspiring projects, connect with others working in this space and reflect on how we can strengthen community action for nature.
Tickets: £0–£50, with fully funded and reduced-price places available. Lunch and refreshments are included.
Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible, and BSL interpretation can be arranged on request.
Find out more, explore the programme and book your place via Eventbrite.
November Climate Bites at Networking Key Services
This November, Climate Bites is heading to Networking Key Services (NKS) for a lunchtime gathering and a chance to learn more about their work with women and families across Edinburgh.
NKS provides a platform for women and their families to come together and collectively address issues affecting their lives in Scottish society. We’ll hear more about their work and services, meet some of the people involved and share a free lunch cooked by NKS.
As always, Climate Bites is an informal and welcoming space to meet people from across Edinburgh and the ECCAN network, make new connections and exchange ideas. The conversation is shaped by whoever is in the room, so whether you’re already involved in community climate action or simply curious to find out more, you’re very welcome.
What to expect:
A free lunch cooked by NKS
An introduction to NKS and their services
Informal conversation and discussion
Time to meet and connect with others
An opportunity to volunteer after lunch
The event is free and open to all. If you have any dietary or access requirements, let us know when booking. Our Participation Fund can also help with costs such as travel and child support if this would make it easier for you to join us.
Have your say in ECCAN’s future! Join our 2026 AGM
Have your say in ECCAN’s future! Join our 2026 AGM
Join us online for our 2026 AGM to celebrate another year of community climate action across Edinburgh, reflect on what we’ve achieved together and have your say in shaping the future of ECCAN!
A key part of the evening will be our board elections, giving members the opportunity to choose who represents them on our Board of Trustees and guides the direction of the network.
We’ll also share highlights from the past year, look ahead to what’s next and explore how we can continue strengthening community climate action across Edinburgh.
This event is free and open to everyone, although only eligible ECCAN members can vote in the board elections.
Whether you're a seasoned member or new to our community, we invite you to join us. This event is open to all. Not a member yet? Becoming one is easy! Simply click here to learn more and join the community.
Breaking Well - exploring how to live in a time of collapse
A friendly monthly space to explore how we feel about the breaking down of ecological and societal systems due to the climate/nature crises
Do you have the feeling that things are unraveling, that the natural and human systems that have kept our world (more or less) functioning are increasingly in a process of collapse?
You are not alone!
These monthly gatherings offer a friendly space to safely explore and share your thoughts and feelings, to make connections and hear from others, and to feel part of a community that understands how you feel. Together we can inquire into what it might mean for our lives, communities and work.
More information and booking below.
Artist as Advocate: Walking, Nature and Creative Practice
Join Artist as Advocate, ECCAN’s Arts and Culture sub-group, for a relaxed outdoor gathering in Craigmillar Castle Park exploring nature, place and creative practice.
The group will meet at Bridgend Farmhouse before taking a gentle walk through Craigmillar Castle Park, followed by a conversation about the ways being outdoors and spending time in nature can inform creative work.
This isn’t a facilitated workshop. Instead, it’s an informal opportunity to walk, talk and reflect on your practice with other artists and creatives, including people who have previously made work in response to the area.
Artist as Advocate’s monthly meet-ups offer space for connection, peer support, reflection and inspiration, with relationships and conversations developing organically as the group continues to meet.
The walk will begin and end at Bridgend Farmhouse. New and returning participants are very welcome.
Tuesday 24 November | 10am–12pm | Meet at Bridgend Farmhouse
ReMode Collective: Free Youth Sewing Workshop
Want to learn how to sew, repair or customise your clothes?
ReMode Collective is running a free sewing workshop for young people aged 14–21, supported by ECCAN funding.
Whether you’re completely new to sewing or already have some experience, this workshop is an opportunity to develop practical skills, get creative and explore ways to give clothes a longer life.
Participants will have the chance to build confidence using sewing equipment, learn new techniques and experiment with making and adapting clothing.
No previous experience is needed, and the workshop is completely free.
Please note: This workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday 28 November. Check with ReMode Collective for updated timings and booking details.
Find out more and sign up through ReMode Collective.
Earth in Common: Composting Workshop for Beginners
Interested in composting but not sure where to start?
Join Earth in Common for a practical introduction to composting at their new community crofts in Trinity and Corstorphine.
These two-hour workshops will explore different composting methods, how to choose the right approach for your space, and the basics of getting started.
Whether you’re looking to reduce household food waste, improve your garden soil or learn more about sustainable growing, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to start composting at home.
Two dates available:
Saturday 7 November | 3–5pm
Trinity Community Croft, Victoria Park, EH6 4NP
Saturday 28 November | 2–4pm
Corstorphine Community Croft, St Margaret’s Park, EH12 7SZ
Tickets cost £5 for Earth in Common members or £15 for non-members.
Find out more and book through Earth in Common.
Change the Rules: Legislative Theatre for Climate Action
What stops Edinburgh’s communities from taking effective climate action, and how could we change the rules?
Join Active Inquiry for a participatory Legislative Theatre performance exploring how Edinburgh can take more inclusive and effective action on the climate crisis.
Legislative Theatre uses performance and audience participation to explore real challenges facing communities and develop ideas for policy change.
Through this interactive event, participants will have the opportunity to consider barriers to climate action, explore possible solutions and vote on proposals that could help shape a fairer and more sustainable city.
The event will explore climate action through an inclusive and intersectional approach, bringing different experiences and perspectives into the conversation.
This event is free to attend.
Find out more and book your free place through Active Inquiry.
Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival: Family Friendly Film Screening
Join the Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival for a family-friendly screening celebrating the natural world and the communities working to protect it.
Featuring a selection of short conservation films, this special all-age screening offers an opportunity for children, families and nature lovers to explore environmental stories from around the world.
Part of the wider Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival, the screening invites audiences of all ages to discover inspiring stories of wildlife, conservation and positive environmental action.
Find out more and book your place through the National Museum of Scotland.
Please note, the main screening is later in the day and can be booked here.
Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival 2027
Join us at the National Museum of Scotland for an afternoon of inspiring conservation films, conversations and community action!
The Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival returns in 2027, showcasing stories from across the world that celebrate the natural environment and the individuals and communities working to protect and restore it.
The afternoon includes a screening of the festival’s shortlisted films, followed by a prize-giving ceremony, panel discussion and audience Q&A.
ECCAN Community Fair | 3:30–4:30pm | Free entry
We’re delighted to be partnering with the festival and National Museums Scotland to host a community fair, bringing together ECCAN member groups working across Edinburgh.
From community growing and biodiversity to active travel, energy, reuse and repair, come along to discover the breadth of community climate action happening across our city. Meet local groups, hear about their work and find opportunities to get involved.
Programme
1:30–2:55pm: Conservation film screenings
2:55–3pm: Festival prize-giving
3–3:30pm: Panel discussion and audience Q&A
3:30–4:30pm: Free ECCAN Community Fair
A shorter, family-friendly screening will also take place from 10:30–11:30am. You can book this here.
Booking: Tickets are required for the afternoon film screenings, with concessions available for ECCAN members. The ECCAN Community Fair is free to attend, with no ticket required.
Find out more and book your place through the National Museum of Scotland.
Breaking Well - exploring how to live in a time of collapse
A friendly monthly space to explore how we feel about the breaking down of ecological and societal systems due to the climate/nature crises
Do you have the feeling that things are unraveling, that the natural and human systems that have kept our world (more or less) functioning are increasingly in a process of collapse?
You are not alone!
These monthly gatherings offer a friendly space to safely explore and share your thoughts and feelings, to make connections and hear from others, and to feel part of a community that understands how you feel. Together we can inquire into what it might mean for our lives, communities and work.
More information and booking below.
Just Do It Yourself: Simple & Effective Draught-Proofing
Did you know draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy and make your home warmer?
Join Edinburgh Tool Library for an interactive workshop with Simon Hackin exploring how to draught-proof your home effectively. The session will cover ventilation and air changes, different remedies and their impacts, tools and costs, sustainability, the limits of DIY and relevant regulations, followed by time for questions.
Monday 26th October | 5:30–8pm | Edinburgh Tool Library, 32 Tennant Street
Artist as Advocate: Poetry, Place and Creative Practice
Join Artist as Advocate, ECCAN’s Arts and Culture sub-group, for a morning of poetry, conversation and connection at the Scottish Poetry Library.
Artist as Advocate’s monthly meet-ups bring artists and creatives together to share cultural experiences, meet peers and make space for reflection and conversation.
For October’s gathering, the group will explore the Scottish Poetry Library’s collection with poet Samuel Tongue, whose work often resonates with themes shared by the group. His debut collection, Sacrifice Zones, explores questions around landscape, extraction and our relationships with place.
You’re invited to bring along some writing of your own, a piece by someone else that you enjoy, or simply come along to listen, read and take part in the conversation.
New and returning participants are equally welcome.
Monday 26 October | 10:30am–12:30pm | Scottish Poetry Library
Just Do It Yourself: Simple & Effective Draught-Proofing
Did you know draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy and make your home warmer?
Join Edinburgh Tool Library for an interactive workshop with Simon Hackin exploring how to draught-proof your home effectively. The session will cover ventilation and air changes, different remedies and their impacts, tools and costs, sustainability, the limits of DIY and relevant regulations, followed by time for questions.
Sunday 18th October | 1:30–4pm | Edinburgh Tool Library, 32 Tennant Street
There is also a session on Monday 26th October, 5:30–8pm
Make It Yourself Festival 2026
Head to Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub for a brand new five-day festival celebrating DIY culture, creativity and local community.
Supported by the Edinburgh Council Local Events Fund, Make It Yourself brings together makers, musicians, artists and community organisations for hands-on workshops, live music, art exhibitions, open mic performances and drop-in activities, all rooted in upcycling, innovation and working together.
Activities range from instrument making and textile upcycling to gadget dissection, theatrical character creation and meditative mark-making, with many workshops free and drop-in. There’ll also be live music every day, spanning folk, jazz, soul, Brazilian music and more.
Wednesday 14th–Sunday 18th October | 10am–6pm daily | Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub, 41 Montpelier Park
Drop in or book individual activities in advance.
Finish Your Delayed Sewing Project Beautifully
Got an unfinished sewing project sitting in a cupboard, or reached a tricky bit you’re not quite sure how to tackle?
Join Remode Collective for a relaxed evening in their fully equipped studio, working alongside a small group of fellow makers. A skilled teacher will be on hand to help you overcome tricky parts and find the easiest way to complete your project – as well as providing a little company and motivation to finally get it finished.
Bring your project and Remode will provide access to their equipment, with some materials and haberdashery available too.
Tuesday 13th October | 6–8:30pm | Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street | £27
Kids Makers Club: Half Term Holidays
Looking for something creative to do during the October holidays? Edinburgh Tool Library is opening its community workshop to young makers and their adults for four mornings of making, experimenting and playing with wood.
Each session focuses on a different project:
Tuesday 13th: Make a whistle
Wednesday 14th: Make a noughts and crosses game
Thursday 15th: Build a robot
Friday 16th: Make a bird box
The sessions are beginner-friendly and all materials are included, so no previous woodworking experience is needed. Tickets are £20 for one adult and one child.
Tuesday 13th–Friday 16th October | 10am–12pm | Edinburgh Tool Library, 32 Tennant Street | £20 per adult-and-child pair
The workshop has a hearing loop, gripping aids and height-adjustable bench seats, and support workers or personal assistants are included within the ticket price.
Cargo Bike Carnival
Join the Edinburgh and the Lothians Cargo Bike Network for a family-friendly Cargo Bike Carnival on the Meadows, celebrating the role cargo bikes can play in creating a lower-carbon transport system for Edinburgh.
There’ll be plenty of cargo bikes to see and try, alongside bike games, stalls, a best-dressed bike competition, a ride around the Meadows and a world record attempt. If you already own a cargo bike, bring it along and join in!
The event will also see the launch of a new report, developed with support from Spokes, exploring the collective impact of local cargo bike sharing schemes.
Date: Sunday 11th October
Time: 11am–2pm
Location: The Meadows, near the Pavilion Café, Edinburgh
Cost: Free
Evening of Music at Leith Community Croft
Join Earth in Common for a free evening of music at Leith Community Croft.
Head along for a relaxed evening at the Croft with music and a DJ set, alongside drinks from Campervan Brewery and Great Grog available to buy.
Leith Community Croft is at the heart of Earth in Common’s work in Leith, bringing together community growing, food, learning and events.
Saturday 10th October | 6–10pm | Leith Community Croft, 4A Johns Place, EH6 7EL | Free
RSVP via Earth in Common
Just Do It Yourself: Simple & Effective Draught-Proofing
Did you know draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy and make your home warmer?
Join Edinburgh Tool Library for an interactive workshop with Simon Hackin exploring how to draught-proof your home effectively. The session will cover ventilation and air changes, different remedies and their impacts, tools and costs, sustainability, the limits of DIY and relevant regulations, followed by time for questions.
Saturday 10th October | 1:30–4pm | Edinburgh Tool Library, 32 Tennant Street
There are also sessions on Sunday 18th October, 1:30–4pm and Monday 26th October, 5:30–8pm
Tour of Lauriston Farm: Harvest
As the seasons change, join the team at Lauriston Farm to take stock of this year’s harvest and explore what’s been happening across the farm.
The tour is a chance to hear about what they’ve grown, what they’ve learned and what could happen next, while exploring the farm and its approach to food growing, biodiversity and community. Lauriston Farm is run by Edinburgh Agroecology Co-op, a local workers’ co-operative growing food for the neighbourhood while creating space for wildlife and community.
Saturday 10th October | Various times | Lauriston Farm
Tickets are £10, with £5 and £15 solidarity options.
Book Launch: The Enigma of Climate Inaction
Join Heriot-Watt University and Adam Smith’s Panmure House for the launch of The Enigma of Climate Inaction by Frédéric Samama, an influential thinker in climate finance.
The event will explore some of the challenges surrounding climate action and finance, with Edinburgh-based Simon Thompson joining as discussant. There will be an opportunity to hear from both speakers and engage with the ideas raised in the book.
Date: Friday 9th October
Time: 2–4pm
Location: Adam Smith’s Panmure House, Edinburgh
Cost: Free
Booking is required via Eventbrite.
October Climate Bites at Bridgend Farmhouse
Join us for October Climate Bites, a chance to connect and share around community climate action in Edinburgh, over a free lunch!
Edinburgh SOUP No. 4
Join Edinburgh Can B for another evening of food, local ideas and community connection, supported by ECCAN’s Greenlight Fund.
Hear pitches from local people and projects working to make a positive difference in Edinburgh, share a bowl of soup and vote for the idea you’d most like to support. The project receiving the most votes will take home the money raised through ticket sales to help make their idea happen.
Edinburgh SOUP creates a simple, welcoming way for people to come together, discover grassroots activity across the city and directly support community-led ideas.
Date: Wednesday 7th October
Time: 6:30–8:30pm
Location: The Melting Pot, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh EH8 8DL
Tickets: Pay what you can, £5–£15
Community Energy Scotland 2026 Annual Conference
Join Community Energy Scotland for its 2026 Annual Conference, bringing together community energy groups, industry leaders and organisations from across the sector to explore the future of energy in Scotland.
Under the theme Owning the Future, the conference will share stories and learning from communities working on energy projects across Scotland, alongside discussion of the opportunities and challenges facing the country’s changing energy system.
The day offers an opportunity to learn from community-led approaches, hear different perspectives and connect with people working across the energy sector.
Discounted tickets are available for students, third sector and public sector organisations, while Community Energy Scotland members can receive two free tickets.
Tuesday 6 October | Glasgow | Ticketed event
Just Do It Yourself: Draught-Proofing for the Home
Learn simple, practical ways to make your home warmer and more energy efficient at Edinburgh Tool Library’s draught-proofing workshop on Sunday 4th October, from 1:30pm to 4pm at the Leith Community Workshop.
The hands-on session focuses on straightforward DIY approaches to tackling draughts at home, helping you build the skills to make improvements yourself.
A particularly useful Climate Week session for anyone interested in reducing heat loss, improving comfort at home and learning practical DIY skills.
Edinburgh Fungi Festival 2026
Join the Edinburgh University Fungi Society in this inaugural festival dedicated to the celebration of and education on all things fungi. The Edinburgh Fungi Festival brings together science, art, and local knowledge in a fabulous programme suited for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Expect interactive workshops (i.e. mushroom cultivation, fermentation, making mycomaterials), guided walks (led by expert foragers), & varied talks (i.e. fungi in folklore, Scottish mushroom identification, Queer Flora/Fauna/Funga collective performance). The event is free and held in a fully accessible venue. We look forward to myceliating with you and watching the community connections unfold!
Gathering Resistance
Gathering Resistance is a free day of conversation and connection, bringing together people and organisations working across environmental, social and human rights issues.
The gathering will bring together people from charities, community and volunteer groups, campaigns and direct action movements to meet, listen and learn from one another.
Recognising that many different groups are working towards positive change in different ways, the event will explore what communities and movements are collectively facing, how people are responding, and what can be learned by connecting across different areas of work.
The day will be carefully facilitated to create an open and equitable space for conversation, with everyone encouraged to contribute, listen and share their experiences.
Anyone interested in connecting with others working towards environmental and social change is welcome to attend.
Saturday 3rd October | 10am–4pm | Albert Street, Leith | Free
Booking required.
Seeing the Now: Mindful Photography
Slow down and experience the changing season through photography at Bridgend Farmhouse on Saturday 3rd October, from 10am to 12:30pm.
Led by Ines from Seeing The Now, this seasonal mindful photography workshop begins at the farmhouse before heading into Craigmillar Woods. Through simple photography and mindfulness exercises, you’ll explore light, colour, texture, movement and the smaller details of the landscape that can easily go unnoticed.
No previous photography experience or specialist equipment is needed. A mobile phone camera is enough. The group will return to Bridgend Farmhouse afterwards for hot drinks, biscuits and an opportunity to share what they noticed.
The Medicine Tree: Nick Hayes on Repairing Our Rotten Roots
Join award-winning writer, illustrator and land justice campaigner Nick Hayes for a discussion of his new book, The Medicine Tree, exploring our relationship with land, ownership, nature and belonging.
Drawing on his time living alongside a community of farmers and craftspeople on an Oxfordshire estate, Hayes explores the histories that have shaped the English countryside and asks how we might repair our relationship with the land. Hayes is also co-founder of Right to Roam and author of The Book of Trespass.
Date: Thursday 1st October
Time: 7–8pm
Location: Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub, 41 Montpelier Park, Edinburgh EH10 4NB
There are 5 free tickets available for Edinburgh campaigners and ECCAN members. To claim a free place, email Christina at books@lighthousebookshop.com, letting her know you’re an ECCAN member. Tickets are first come, first served.
Repair What You Wear - SHRUB Coop
Give your clothes a new lease of life at Repair What You Wear, a free sewing and mending drop-in from SHRUB Coop on Wednesday 30th September, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Tollcross Community Centre.
Bring along clothes that need repairing, adjusting or upcycling and get help with everything from torn seams and missing buttons to visible mending and using a sewing machine. Sewing machines, tools and some materials are provided, and all experience levels are welcome.
The sessions are part of SHRUB’s work to make repair and reuse more accessible and reduce the environmental impact of clothing and textiles.
Climate Action and a World on Fire
Join SCCAN for an informal online Blether Room on Wednesday 30th September, from 12pm to 1pm, creating space to talk about climate action and what communities are experiencing right now.
The hour is an opportunity to share what you’re seeing locally, what your community or group is trying, and what is or isn’t working. There will also be space to explore how communities can support one another and what might be possible through greater connection across the network.
Bring your ideas, your lunch, or simply come along to listen. You can stay for the whole hour or join for as much as you can. Free, online.
Speak to Your Politicians: A Political Roundtable with ECCAN & Hope for the Future
Join ECCAN & Hope for the Future for an in-person political roundtable with MPs, MSPs and Councillors, followed by lunch at Greyfriars Charteris Centre.
This session marks the final stage of our work with Hope for the Future, following their Advocacy Workshop at our Autumn Assembly and online power-mapping session.
The roundtable will give you the opportunity to speak directly with elected representatives, ask questions, share experiences and hear different perspectives, putting climate and community advocacy into practice.
We’re pleased to be joined so far by MSP Lorna Slater and MP Christine Jardine, with further elected representatives to be announced.
The event is open to everyone, including those who haven’t attended the previous sessions. An optional online refresher will also be available ahead of the event for anyone who would like to catch up on previous learning.
Spaces are limited – follow the booking link for the full programme, accessibility information and to reserve your place.
Choose L.I.F.E: Leith Improvements For Edinburgh
Join Edinburgh Tool Library for a free Choose L.I.F.E community making workshop on Wednesday 30th September, from 10:30am to 3:30pm at their Leith Workshop.
The weekly makers group works together to create useful items for charities and community groups, including planters, benches and bird boxes. Step-by-step instruction and support using tools is provided, so no previous woodworking experience is needed.
You can book a morning or afternoon session, or both if you would like to stay for the full day. Lunch is included and drop-ins are welcome where space allows.
Choose L.I.F.E is supported through ECCAN’s Greenlight programme.
ELREC Sewing Club
Join ELREC’s Communities’ Reduce Reuse & Recycle project for its weekly Sewing Club on Wednesday 30th September, from 10am to 12pm at ELREC, 14 Forth Street.
The regular workshops offer a welcoming space to develop sewing skills and work on different creative projects, with sessions open to a range of experience levels.
A practical opportunity to learn new skills, get creative and explore ways of extending the life of textiles through repair and reuse.
Yes, Your Community Can Power Itself!
How can communities turn renewable energy ideas into practical projects?
Join this free online session on Tuesday 29th September, from 1pm to 2:30pm, exploring how local electricity, heat and transport needs can be considered together when developing community energy projects.
Using HydroGlen at Glensaugh as an example, the session will explore how communities can understand local demand, resources and site constraints before choosing technologies. Alex Gauntt will also introduce RuraVolt, a free online planning tool designed to help communities explore their local renewable energy potential.
The session will finish with information on how SCCAN members can nominate a site for a free RuraVolt assessment.
People’s Emergency Briefing: Online Screening
Join Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) for an accessible online screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing on Monday 28th September, from 7pm to 9pm.
The film brings together leading UK scientists and experts to explore the realities of the climate and nature crisis, from food security and extreme weather to the cost of living, while highlighting community-led solutions within our reach.
The online screening will be followed by a hosted discussion, with space to reflect, ask questions and explore what the issues raised mean for communities across Scotland.
The session includes closed captioning, adjustable audio and the option to take part in the discussion through the chat.
Free, online.
Breaking Well - exploring how to live in a time of collapse
A friendly monthly space to explore how we feel about the breaking down of ecological and societal systems due to the climate/nature crises
Do you have the feeling that things are unraveling, that the natural and human systems that have kept our world (more or less) functioning are increasingly in a process of collapse?
You are not alone!
These monthly gatherings offer a friendly space to safely explore and share your thoughts and feelings, to make connections and hear from others, and to feel part of a community that understands how you feel. Together we can inquire into what it might mean for our lives, communities and work.
More information and booking below.
Power Station: Community Film Screening
Join a community screening of Power Station, a film following London community activists using creative approaches to show how locally led change is possible.
The film follows efforts to bring solar power to a street and local schools, exploring a scalable model for community-led energy. The screening is open to anyone interested in getting involved in local climate action, and is particularly relevant as a follow-up to the recent People’s Emergency Briefing screenings.
Refreshments will be available before the film, with time to chat and connect afterwards. Donations towards food and room hire are welcome.
Date: Monday 28th September
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Bruntsfield Evangelical Church, 70 Leamington Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 4JU
Cost: Free, with donations welcome
Accessibility: Accessible venue
Doors Open Days 2026 at Granton Castle Walled Garden
Explore Granton Castle Walled Garden as part of Doors Open Days 2026 and discover how this historic site is being revived as a thriving community garden.
Enjoy guided garden walks exploring its history and restoration, alongside wool dyeing and fungi demonstrationscelebrating the garden’s biodiversity and living traditions.
📍 Granton Castle Walled Garden, 40 Speirs Bruce Way, EH5 1TH
🗓️ 26th & 27th September | 1:30pm – 4pm
🎟️ Free | No booking required