Edinburgh Group Activities & Weekends

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is a city of two halves, which offers great a variety for a group celebration weekend. The old historical side of Edinburgh has the medieval castle and the cobbled alleys whilst the other side offers an elegant but classic Georgian town.

If you are after a picturesque location, then Edinburgh is certainly the place to be as it boasts over 4,500 listed buildings, which is the highest concentration in the world. When you arrive here expect to be blown away by world-class art galleries and museums around every corner, including an amazing shopping centre which is perfect for the individuals who love a bit of retail therapy.

Edinburgh isn’t just about rich history and amazing architecture as when the sun sets and the stars come out it’s all about the nightlife. Follow the cobbled streets and find yourself discovering everything you could possibly want on a group weekend when it comes to restaurants, bars and shops.

For more event resources, see our Edinburgh hen party ideas too.

1. Highland Games

Have a great laugh with a host of traditional Scottish games.

3. Go Karting

Let off some steam as you race each other around the track in an exhilarating go karting session.

5. Old School Sports Day

Go back to school with a brilliantly fun sports day activity that includes all the classic races and games you remember from back in the day!

7. Bubble Football

Bounce, crash and fall all over the pitch with laughter in this game of footy with a twist.

9. Combat Archery Tag

Get outside and spark some friendly competition with this unique blend of dodgeball and archery that includes all the gear you need.

Ladies Night Out

Ladies, we all totally understand that you don’t always need a special reason to get dressed up and go wild, sometimes its just nice to let your hair down every now and again. The spontaneous and carefree nights on the town can even end up being some of the best night out you have ever had!

So, if you just happen to be in the area or fancy an erratic night out then why not include some of our great nightlife activities into your night to make it that little bit more unique and enjoyable. You could treat the group to some major eye candy with our Dreamboys male strip show or get creative as you mix and shake up some tasty drinks with our cocktail making activity.

We can also help organise your hen weekend in Edinburgh.

Reasons to Visit

Film Location - Edinburgh has played a vital role in many famous films, acting as a perfect location for films such as Trainspotting to Sunshine on Leith.

Festival city – Everybody knows that Edinburgh hosts some of the biggest festivals such as International Film festival, all the way through the year, bringing in people from all around the world and generating an atmosphere like no other.

Edinburgh Castle – The main attraction of the beautiful Scottish city, Edinburgh Castle is an architectural masterpiece and has amazing viewpoints for its visitors that overlook the city.

Royal Mile – Full of hidden gems and anything you could be after; the Royal Mile is a must see attraction for all of Edinburgh’s visitors.

Getting Around Edinburgh

Everybody knows that Edinburgh isn’t exactly a small city which makes travelling tips more important than ever. However, most of the major sightseeing venues and hotels seem to be within walking distance of the two main train stations within the city, Waverly and Haymarket.

If you are fancying a trip the well known Edinburgh Castle or a shopping spree on Princess Street with your group but don’t fancy the pain of having to trek around, then there are plenty black cabs for you to hail whilst you are in the streets.

Getting to Edinburgh itself it not a difficult task at all as the city is easily reachable by train, road or air. So, no matter your mode of transport, Edinburgh is a fabulous place to visit for any group occasion.

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