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GATHER Community Arts Exhibition

Gather Exhibition

A Creative Community Hubs Network Event

We are hugely excited for Gather, a new exhibition showcasing work by artists and community members from across Edinburgh for the very first time.

This is a very special exhibition, and we’d love you to join us for it!

Gather Exhibition

Private View: 11th September 2026, from 4:30pm

Main Exhibition: 12th – 26th September 2026

St Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE

Free. No need to book.

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The Creative Community Hubs Network consists of eight partner organisations based across Edinburgh: WHALE Arts, The Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Granton:hub, North Edinburgh Arts, Duncan Place Leith, The Crannie, Lyra and Craigmillar Now

Broon Scots at North Edinburgh Arts

EXHIBITION: 6th – 29th AUGUST

From 6th to 29th August 2026 we are delighted to be hosting photography exhibition ‘Broon Scots: Snapshots of Scotland’s South Asian Diaspora’.

Led by documentary photographer Hermann Rodrigues, BROON SCOTS has built an extraordinary archive of Scotland’s South Asian communities since the 1990s. Spanning thousands of images and personal stories, the collection offers an intimate look into the vibrant Bangladeshi, Indian, and Pakistani lives that shape the nation today. He was awarded the Best Asian Photographer of the Year by the Asian Media Group.

Through themes ranging from formal portraits and dynamic community gatherings to quiet domestic spaces, restaurants, and public monuments, Rodrigues constructs candid windows into the everyday. By looking beyond superficial narratives, these photographs challenge long-held stereotypes and celebrate the rich, evolving cultural tapestry of a modern Scotland. Broon Scots is not merely a record of the past, but an active, growing chronicle of belonging, resilience, and shared identity across generations.

You can find out more about the project here: https://broonscots.com/

The exhibition can be visited at North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) on our Mezzanine Gallery, and is accessible to the public during NEA’s usual opening hours:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 9am – 5pm

Thursday & Friday: 9am – 8pm

Saturday: 10am – 2pm

All welcome!

Tomorrow: SASS4US get-together at Muirhouse Millennium Centre

ESCAPE ROOM DAY 12 – 2pm

SASS4US Summer Get Together!

Before the schools go back, we’re having one more get together, and we’d love to see you there!

Tuesday 4th August

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Escape Room Day!

Come along for an afternoon of:

Teamwork and fun challenges

Getting to know one another

Buffet food

Activities for the kids

A chance to relax and connect with other families

If you’ve been thinking about joining SASS4US, this is the perfect opportunity to come along, meet some of our workers and attendees, and find out what our Tuesday support group is all about.

Whether you’re already part of SASS4US or are interested in joining us after the school holidays, everyone is welcome. We look forward to meeting you!

Tomorrow: Another Family Paste-Up Day at Macmillan Square

AFGU group is delivering another family friendly Paste-Up day!

TOMORROW – Monday 3^rd August 12 – 4pm

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Over the course of the day, we’ll add to and extend our big, paste-up collage on the hoardings at the front of the building.

Please come along and join in – for the whole day, or just for a wee creative break!

All Best Wishes – See yous on Monday!

ALICE BETTS

Art For Grown Ups & The NEA Film Group

LIFT: Kid’s Hawaiian Party

MUIRHOUSE MILLENNIUM CENTRE – WEDNESDAY 5th AUGUST 1 – 3pm

Kids’ Hawaiian Party!

Join us for a fun-filled Kids’ Hawaiian Party!

Wednesday 5th August

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Muirhouse Millennium Centre

Come dressed in your favourite Hawaiian outfit and enjoy an afternoon of games, music, dancing, and tropical fun!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Please comment to book your space!!

Museum coming to Macmillan Hub for breakfast visit

Our Summer Breakfast Club is having a special visit from National Museums Scotland! They’ll be popping by on Wednesday morning 22 July with a box of museum highlight objects for you to explore, touch, and get curious about!

BREAKFAST CLUB runs every morning, 10am–12pm, Monday–Saturday, until 8 August.

Pop by Macmillan Hub for free breakfast, hang out with your friends, and play games. We’ve got cereal, fruit, pastries, breakfast bars and refreshments waiting for you!

For local children and families living in Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw and Telford areas

Explore other free family friendly activities this summer: https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/summer-2026/

This year’s summer programme is delivered in partnership with Muirhouse Library.

Serious assault in Muirhouse: Man to appear in Court

A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a serious assault in Muirhouse Gardens.

Emergency services were called to a common stairwell around 12.45pm on Friday, 17 July, 2026.

A 54-year-old man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to serious injuries.

The 30-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 20 July.

Anyone with any information or concerns can approach the officers, or call 101 and quote reference number 1501 of Friday, 17 July.

Witness appeal following serious assault in Muirhouse Gardens stair

POLICE are in attendance in the Muirhouse Gardens area after a man was seriously assaulted.

Emergency services were called to a common stairwell around 12.45pm on Friday, 17 July, 2026.

A man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to serious injuries.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with any information or concerns can approach the officers, or call 101 and quote reference number 1501 of Friday, 17 July, 2026.

LIFTFEST at Millennium Centre

FRIDAY 17 JULY from MIDDAY

LIFTFEST is back!

Join us on Friday 17th July from 12:00pm for a fantastic day of fun, entertainment, and community!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Selling tables

Home baking

Delicious food & snack bar

Tombola

Dance performances

Singers & live bands

Mini Kids’ Party

Kids Club Fashion Show

NEW for this year – Silent Disco!

FREE ENTRY –

Silent disco, snack bar, hair station, selected items from
Food station, Susan’s table and crafting station are all ticketed please purchase tickets at our reception or from our balloon sellers.

Bring your family and friends and come along for a fun-filled day. We can’t wait to see you at LIFTFEST!

Fringe Ticket giveaway for North Edinburgh Arts members

SUMMER TICKET GIVE-AWAY FOR NEA ORDINARY MEMBERS

We have six pairs of Fringe Days Out vouchers (worth £30) up for grabs for NEA Ordinary Members.

These can be used to book tickets to any shows that are part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. All NEA Ordinary Members will be entered into a draw, with six lucky winners picked at random.

Not a Member yet? Sign up by end of the day Monday 20 July and have your name added to the prize draw to be in with a chance of winning:

https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/get…/become-a-member/

Names will be drawn and winners contacted on Tuesday 21 July, with announcement on our social media.