Social activities

Edinburgh Language Academy has a weekly social activity programme for our students in July and August. 

The programme includes visits to main sightseeing attractions, historical monuments and places of interest. Once a week in the summer months, you will have the chance to visit galleries and museums with a teacher in the afternoon.

This will give you an opportunity to use the English you have learned in real situations with the support of the teacher. 

Week Night  Activity (two nights)                      

Ceilidh, Tenpin Bowling, Karaoke, Cinema, Pubs, Scottish Food Night

Weekend Activities

Paintball, Karting, Day trip to Scottish Highlands, Stirling Castle, Glasgow, Loch Lomond

Social Life

Over the last few years, The Grassmarket has become the central area for nights out. Most of the city’s clubs and music venues are here.

Grassmarket Area Bars and Cafes

Grassmarket Area Bars and Cafes

http://www.grassmarket.net/

Frankenstein’s is very popular with international language students. It has regular international nights and drinks promotions.

Café Jacques

This lovely café has traditional and continental breakfasts. It has cheap lunches in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

French Connection

French Connection serves delicious, fresh crêpes and galettes.

Made in Italy
This café serves the best cappuccino in Edinburgh. It is a good place to relax and have a coffee or a delicious pizza.

Biddy Mulligan's
Situated in the Grassmarket, Biddy Mulligans has been “The Irish Bar” since it opened in 1993.

Last Drop Tavern
The Last Drop Tavern serves good beer. It has an interesting history - the last public hanging was held here. It serves great haggis, neeps and tatties!

The White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn has some of the best live music. It serves good British beers and traditional meals.

The Cowgate
Travel out of The Grassmarket and into The Cowgate and you will find many of the clubs such as The Three Sisters, The Garage and The Living Room. Victoria Street houses The Liquid Rooms.

Cinema

There are many cinemas in Edinburgh. Each area has its own cinemas. If you stay in Leith, there is Vue at the Omni Centre and at Ocean Terminal. There is The Odeon on Lothian Road. There are also two cinemas in the city centre, The Filmhouse and The Cameo. They show European and arthouse films. Morningside has The Dominion, which is very popular in the local area. The Fountainbridge entertainment centre has many things to do: from another Vue Cinema to bowling, and cafes and restaurants.