13th October to 30th November 2019
Over a month of great events in Colinton, Currie, Balerno and Juniper Green

Come and hear Scottish Makar Jackie Kay and host of other writers.

Tickets are free!

For full details, see:  http://www.pentlandsbookfestival.org/

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Lots of events are being hosted by the Water of Leith Conservation Trust throughout Spring-Summer 2018 and beyond. Summer 2018 events: Spring-Summer 2018 events

See their blog at: http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/blog/

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Colinton Literary Society ("The Lit") holds weekly talks on varied topics (literary and general interest) at 7.30pm for 8pm in Dreghorn Loan Hall, most Wednesdays October to March.

See the timetable here: The Lit timetable 2019-2020

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Colinton Local History Society hosts regular talks on a variety of history-based topics on Mondays (usually first and third Mondays of the month) at 8pm from October to March in Dreghorn Loan Hall.

See here for their timetable: Colinton Local History Society timetable

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Colinton Garden Club holds regular meetings from September to April, usually the fourth Monday of the month, in Dreghorn Loan Hall at 8pm. As well as an update of the club activities, there is a talk by an expert, followed by tea or coffee.

See their programme of meetings and other activities at: Colinton Garden Club programme

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