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Get to Know Our Expat Community in Edinburgh!

Aw'rite and welcome to our Edinburgh expat community! 51ԹϺis here to help you when moving to a foreign land. Once you join our community, you will find answers to your queries about moving abroad, such as, "what is the healthcare provision like in Scotland?", "how does the tax system work?ʺ, and ʺwhat is the best way to get from A to B by public transportation?ʺ. There are answers to these and many other questions from our members. We aim to support you not only in connecting to other global minds such as yourself, but also in developing a full understanding of the way of life in Scotland's capital. A city with a fascinating history and rich culture, Edinburgh will introduce the open-minded expat to everything from haggis to ceilidh dancing.

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Ruben Barbosa

Ruben Barbosa

Whether it's the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or the Highlands -- such great opportunities to explore Scotland with my fellow expats.

Marleen Jansen

Marleen Jansen

I'd never have discovered my favourite museum without the Edinburgh Expat Guide!

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Edinburgh

9,415
members in Edinburgh
4
monthly events
8
interest-based groups
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event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Join Our Exciting Events in Edinburgh

Attend our monthly events and activities for Edinburgh expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

51ԹϺEdinburgh December Festive Drinks & Nibbles Event!
Let’s celebrate! 🍾 🥳 The Green Room is a familiar favourite and rightly so. The wine bar is in Edinburgh's West End, known for its extensive wine list, small plates menu, and cozy atmosphere. Located on William Street, it is frequently recommended for special occasions. As always we have a se
Let’s celebrate! 🍾 🥳 The Green Room is a familiar favourite and rightly so. The wine bar is in Edinburgh's West End, known for its extensive wine list, small plates menu, and cozy atmosphere. Located on William Street, it is frequently recommended for special occasions. As always we have a se
51ԹϺEdinburgh at Indigo Yard
51ԹϺEdinburgh at Indigo Yard
Since 1996, Indigo Yard bar and restaurant has provided the perfect setting to enjoy the best food and drink in Edinburgh’s West End. They are passionate about their produce. With rustic style, and a superlative selection of beer, wine and cocktails, they work with the very best producers across
Since 1996, Indigo Yard bar and restaurant has provided the perfect setting to enjoy the best food and drink in Edinburgh’s West End. They are passionate about their produce. With rustic style, and a superlative selection of beer, wine and cocktails, they work with the very best producers across
51ԹϺat Voodoo Rooms
51ԹϺat Voodoo Rooms
The Voodoo Rooms is an award-winning bar, restaurant, and live music venue in central Edinburgh, known for its opulent and quirky decor. A great place to keep cosy during autumn. There are a few booths reserved as well as a standing area directly across from the bar.
The Voodoo Rooms is an award-winning bar, restaurant, and live music venue in central Edinburgh, known for its opulent and quirky decor. A great place to keep cosy during autumn. There are a few booths reserved as well as a standing area directly across from the bar.
51ԹϺ18th Birthday at Copper Blossom 🌸
51ԹϺ18th Birthday at Copper Blossom 🌸
Let’s return to Copper Blossom, a light-filled, basement cocktail bar/Scottish restaurant with floral fabrics and wicker. Located in the heart of the city on George Street, Copper Blossom is a haven for anyone looking for a memorable experience. With a cocktail menu like no other and a brilliantly
Let’s return to Copper Blossom, a light-filled, basement cocktail bar/Scottish restaurant with floral fabrics and wicker. Located in the heart of the city on George Street, Copper Blossom is a haven for anyone looking for a memorable experience. With a cocktail menu like no other and a brilliantly

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Edinburgh - or learn something new!

Edinburgh Community Group
Edinburgh Community Group

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Read Up on Expat Life in Edinburgh

Beautiful Edinburgh captures the imagination from the moment you arrive. Its handsome and hilly streets have many stories to tell and it boasts a remarkable number of green spaces. Expats come for the ease of living in this friendly, compact city, but many who currently reside in Edinburgh have chosen to do so on the basis of the good number of job opportunities on offer. Living the expat life in Edinburgh offers a high quality of life in very picturesque surroundings, plus plenty of cultural offerings, from music gigs to groundbreaking theater.

51ԹϺis the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. 51ԹϺmakes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Zurich or Dakar, 51ԹϺallows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Grow Your Expat Network in Edinburgh with InterNations!

51ԹϺis a community of friendly and knowledgeable expats and global minds and our members have been carefully approved to make sure 51ԹϺcreates a safe and secure environment for networking both online and offline. You are encouraged to ask questions on any subject connected to living in Edinburgh. It might be you want to know some fun facts or have a question about official business, for example visas and resident permits. And, depending on your hobbies and passions, you could also sign up to one of the many Edinburgh groups and events organized regularly in and around the city. Whether you enjoy cycling or cooking, there will be a get-together for you; for example the DinnerNations Group, perfect for all food lovers and those who like to get together to meet other global minds. You can find out more about this and other groups via InterNations.

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