





The Welcoming will be closed from Monday 13th February to Sunday 19th February for a service break. There will be no activities during this time and the office will be closed.

Our office drop-in hours are 9am to 2pm. From 2pm onwards, the office is only open for afternoon classes and scheduled appointments. Reception is closed after 2pm.

New Scots in Edinburgh face unprecedented challenges this winter. The rising cost of living and winter fuel prices will affect everyone. But New Scots are also forced to contend with language barriers, social isolation, barriers to employment, and the trauma of fleeing conflict, poverty and inequality.

Curious about what we do? Our latest newsletter features updates on The Welcoming's activities and services for New Scots, volunteering opportunities, Winter Appeal, and newest team members.
Be part of a Welcoming Edinburgh
Help us to provide a place of welcome, safety and opportunity.

Friendship
We offer friendship groups and one-to-one befriending for refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.

Health and wellbeing
Activities for improving health and wellbeing, including cycling, swimming and meditation.

Home energy advice
We offer free and impartial home energy advice to refugees and migrants living in Edinburgh.
What our participants say
The Welcoming is a kind place full of interesting people. Wonderful teachers! You can learn without being judged.
When I arrived in Scotland I didn't speak English, just 'hello', 'yes', 'no'! Now I have 2 jobs and I'm a volunteer in a charity shop! I'm more confident!
Apart from English classes, you do something more important and of value for people, something that gives joy. You help create new lives. Thank you for your work and for building new dreams, new opportunities and new beginnings.