Youth groups and activities for school leavers

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 from P4 to P6 runs on Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm 
  • 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 Dr
EH14 2QR

For more information visit The Youth Agency Website or contact

info@youthagency.co.uk  

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

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