South West
The Youth Agency – Pyramid Drop in
The Youth Agency provides a drop-in programme where young people can meet their friends in a place that is unstructured and informal. Drop-in sessions are self-directed so you can connect with others and do activities you enjoy.
- The group for children and young people in P7 to S2 runs on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- The group for young people in S3 to aged 18 years of age runs on Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
All sessions run at
Wester Hailes Youth Agency 44 Dumbryden Drive EH14 2QRFor more information visit The Youth Agency Website or contact
0131 442 4015 or 07721 526 313
Youth Vision
Staying on Track
This is a skills development programme for young people who are entering the senior phase of their education, aged from 16 to 24 years, based at Youth Vision’s 18th-century farm steading in the Pentland Hills.
Staying on Track runs from 10am till 4pm with minibus pick-ups from school or home at 9.30am throughout the full academic year. The year is divided into six to eight-week themed blocks each focusing on gaining skills for future employment. Food and drinks provided, along with any additional clothing as required for specific activities, e.g. walking boots, waterproofs.
For more information contact info@youthvision.uk or call
07999 948 491
Saturday Wilderness
Saturday Wilderness is Youth Vision’s Saturday programme of outdoor activities and informal education for young people aged 13 to 24 years. This outdoor club links with the 18th-century farm cottage up the Pentland hills throughout the summer/ term times and Winter wilderness meets fortnightly at Wester Hailes Quarry Park. Youth Vision provides pick-ups from central points and drop-offs before and after. The group runs from 10am to 4pm.
For more information contact
07721 526 313
Forest Skills
This is a referral-based outdoor learning programme for 10 to 13-year-olds from South-West Edinburgh, which takes place during the school holidays in the woodland environments around Youth Vision’s base and in local community greenspaces. The programme runs for three days during the Easter holidays and six days during the Summer Holidays, from 10am until 2pm. It runs from Wester Hailes Quarry Park and Youth Vision provides pick-ups and drop-offs, linking with families.
Youth Vision activities take place out in the local community spaces or at their base at
Thriepmuir Farm 44 Harlaw Road Balerno EH14 7AXFor more information visit the Youth Vision website. Or contact
0799 9948 491
About Youth –Intermediate and senior group
Providing young people to drop in and access a space where they can safely meet with peers to relax, socialise and take part in activities.
- The Intermediate group for S1 and S2 runs on Mondays from 4.45pm to 6pm.
- The senior group for S3 and above runs on Tuesdays from 5pm to 7pm at
For more information contact
Thursday Football
Free drop-in football sessions for young people in P6 or above running every Thursday during school term time from 3.30pm to 6pm at
The Astroturf Pitch 5 Murrayburn Drive EH14 2SUFor more information contact
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub - Friday youth club
A safe space for young people in the local community to hang out with friends and enjoy fun activities. The Friday youth club is available on a sign-up basis only.
The group for eight to 11-year-olds runs from 4.30pm to 6pm
The group for 12 to 16 year olds run from 6.30pm to 8pm
For more information and to sign up email