From 18:30 Season September to April
Monday evening duplicate pairs
Ormiston Bridge Club, Galashiels. Duplicate pairs with refreshment break
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
30 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
19:00 to 22:00 Most Mondays during the season (September to May/June)
Monday club night
Edinburgh Civil Service Chess Club, Edinburgh. Club night: league matches, club championship and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 Weekly, first Monday of September to last Monday of May
Monday club night
Corstorphine Chess Club, Edinburgh. Club night: league matches and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Monday
Monday evening beginners lessons
Linlithgow Bridge Club, Linlithgow. Bridge lessons, primarily for beginners
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 per lesson towards room hire Book ahead Beginner friendly
Tuesday
From 13:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday afternoon novice pairs
Carlton Bridge Club, Edinburgh. Novice duplicate pairs, turn up with or without a partner
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:30 to 19:30 October 2026 calendar shows an intermediate class on 13 October and a beginners class on 27 October; check calendar
Tuesday adult classes
Edinburgh Chess Club, Edinburgh. Adult coaching: alternating beginners and intermediate classes before club night
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:45 Weekly, early September to late May
Tuesday club night
Dunfermline Chess Club, Dunfermline. Club night: social games, club tournaments and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:45 Every Tuesday
Tuesday evening pairs
Duns Bridge Club, Duns. Duplicate and handicap pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
19:00 to 22:30 Weekly, early September to end of May
Tuesday club night
Pentland Hills Chess Club, Roslin. Club night: league matches, club competitions and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Membership 60 GBP per year Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday evening improvers and bronze pairs
The New Melville Bridge Club, Edinburgh. Improvers pairs, aimed at bronze players and newer club players
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Weekly; first-time visitors asked to email ahead
Tuesday club night
Edinburgh Chess Club, Edinburgh. Club night: casual games and organised events
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday club pairs
West Calder Bridge Club, West Calder. Duplicate pairs, many handicapped competitions
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3.50 Beginner friendly
Wednesday
From 13:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday afternoon bronze pairs
Carlton Bridge Club, Edinburgh. Bronze (intermediate) duplicate pairs, turn up with or without a partner
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Nexus Nights - Riftbound
Nerdvana, Livingston. casual tournament
Riftbound Entry: £4 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 19:30 Weekly; currently at Saughtonhall Church, 87 Saughtonhall Drive
Junior chess club
Edinburgh West Chess Club, Edinburgh. Junior club, school-age players, drop-in friendly games and group instruction
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Junior membership 20 GBP per year Beginner friendly
18:15 to 19:15 Weekly in term time per October 2026 calendar; check calendar for breaks
Junior training
Edinburgh Chess Club, Edinburgh. Junior coaching session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:15 Venue may change during the Edinburgh Festival and Christmas holidays
Wednesday Go evening
Edinburgh Go Club, Edinburgh. Casual games, all levels
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Weekly, September to August with some closures; check calendar for venue
Wednesday club night
Edinburgh West Chess Club, Edinburgh. Club night: league matches, casual games and group instruction
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Membership 40 GBP per year Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Wednesday Community Night
The Arena, Brightons, Falkirk. Casual open gaming, often several Magic Commander pods
Mixed games Beginner friendly
Thursday
From 13:30 Runs in term blocks, autumn term 1 October to 3 December 2026
Thursday Play and Learn
Carlton Bridge Club, Edinburgh. Relaxed guided play with board commentary
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Every Thursday
From 18:45 Every Thursday
Thursday No Fears pairs
The Edinburgh No Fears Bridge Club, Edinburgh. Relaxed duplicate pairs, 24 boards
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Thursday
Casual Commander
Bellfield Brewery Taproom, Edinburgh. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £1 (plus food or drink purchase) Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Winter season
Thursday evening duplicate pairs
Pentland Bridge Club, Juniper Green. Duplicate pairs, alternating match points and cross IMPs
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
Friday
From 10:00 Course started 2 October 2026
Friday morning beginners class
Kelso Bridge Club, Kelso. Beginners course, 30 lessons, SBU approved
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Friday
Build & Paint
Accent Gaming Dunfermline, Dunfermline. Hobby painting night
Mixed games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
Nerdvana, Livingston. casual tournament
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £4; free for Premium members Beginner friendly
Saturday
10:30 to 12:30 Every Saturday
Play! Pokémon - Ages Under 16
Nerdvana, Livingston. casual play
Pokémon TCG Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Sunday
14:00 to 17:30 Every Sunday
Brushes and Brews
Potions & Rations, Edinburgh. Hobby painting afternoon
Mixed games Entry: Free (buy food or drink) Beginner friendly
21 venues
In Edinburgh (10)
Carlton Bridge Club
Purpose-built bridge centre in Warriston with face-to-face duplicate sessions six days a week, including a Tuesday afternoon novice game and a Wednesday afternoon bronze game you can join with or without a partner. Classes for beginners and improvers run during term, and all levels of player are welcome.
Tables to play on site
8 regular nights · 6 days a week
Edinburgh Chess Club
One of the oldest chess clubs in the world, with its own first-floor club rooms at 1 Alva Street in the West End, open to all levels from beginner to master. The main club night is Tuesday evening for casual games and special events, with junior training, adult classes and a large chess library.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Tues, Weds
Edinburgh West Chess Club
An established club meeting on Wednesday evenings in Saughtonhall, with a thriving junior club led by a Grandmaster from 6pm and the full club from 7.30pm. Drop-in visitors are welcome, from juniors taking their first steps to titled players; while the usual hall is renovated some sessions run at Saughtonhall Church, 87 Saughtonhall Drive.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Potions & Rations
Board game pub on Broughton Street with a games library, food and regular nights for Commander, D&D and painting. Opened in 2026.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
Bellfield Brewery Taproom
Brewery taproom in Abbeyhill that hosts a weekly Thursday casual Commander night run by the Edinburgh Magic the Gathering meetup group.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Corstorphine Chess Club
A friendly west Edinburgh club meeting on Monday evenings in the Belgrave Room at St Anne's Church, Corstorphine, from September to May. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome, from returning players to beginners who know the basics, and you can try it without obligation to join.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Edinburgh Civil Service Chess Club
Founded by civil servants in 1909 but open to everyone, this club meets on Monday evenings in the spacious function suite at Slateford Bowling Club. New members of all ages and strengths are welcome for social chess, club championships, lightning events and league matches.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Edinburgh Go Club
Weekly in-person Go sessions on Wednesday evenings from 19:15 at the Cameo Bar on Lochrin Place, Tollcross. New and experienced players are welcome, and the club also runs the Edinburgh Christmas tournament.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
The Edinburgh No Fears Bridge Club
Relaxed and friendly Thursday evening pairs game of 24 boards, held in room 1 at the Carlton Bridge Club in Warriston. A good fit for newer players and those moving on from lessons, and the organiser can help find a partner.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
The New Melville Bridge Club
One of the largest bridge clubs in the UK, near Edinburgh Zoo, with face-to-face duplicate on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, open to members and visitors. Tuesday evenings suit bronze players and improvers, and the club's academy runs lessons for beginners upwards.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
Elsewhere in Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife (11)
Nerdvana
Tabletop gaming store and events space in Livingston with bookable tables. It runs game nights most days, including Friday Night Magic, Riftbound, Pokémon TCG, Star Wars: Unlimited, board games, painting and D&D.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 5 days a week
Accent Gaming Dunfermline
Dunfermline hobby store stocking Warhammer, Mantic and Warlord wargames plus Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, One Piece and other TCGs, with tables you can book online. Free Build and Paint on Friday evenings.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Dunfermline Chess Club
Dunfermline Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings from 6.45pm, September to May, at the Dell Farquharson Community Centre. It offers friendly social games, internal competitions and league chess, with tuition for beginners and players of all ages welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Duns Bridge Club
Bridge club meeting on Tuesday evenings at Southfield Community Centre in Duns, with a prompt 18:45 start. New members are particularly welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Kelso Bridge Club
Friendly bridge club playing duplicate on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons all year at the Abbey Row Centre in Kelso. It caters for all levels, runs beginners classes and welcomes visitors who contact the secretary in advance.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · Weds, Thus, Fris
Linlithgow Bridge Club
Face-to-face duplicate bridge on Tuesday evenings at the Burgh Halls in Linlithgow, with visitors of all abilities welcome. Free beginners lessons run on Monday evenings at the same venue.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Tues
Ormiston Bridge Club
Relaxed and friendly bridge club meeting on Monday evenings from September to April at Gala Rugby Club, Netherdale, in a ground-floor club room with free parking nearby. Newcomers to club bridge are supported, and the club will try to find a partner if needed.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Pentland Bridge Club
Friendly duplicate bridge club meeting on Thursday evenings at St Margaret's Court in Juniper Green. Competitive but relaxed, with less experienced players welcome to come along and improve, and visitors welcome by prior arrangement.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Pentland Hills Chess Club
Pentland Hills Chess Club meets every Tuesday evening from early September to the end of May at the Royal British Legion in Roslin. It caters for players of all standards, from beginners to strong club players, and new members are welcome to come along.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
The Arena
Tabletop gaming venue and shop in Brightons with a large gaming hall for wargames, card games and board games, plus a themed RPG room and a retro gaming room. It runs weekly community nights, Friday Night Magic, leagues and tournaments.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds, Fris
West Calder Bridge Club
Long-established friendly bridge club meeting on Tuesdays at the West Kirk Hall in West Calder. Many competitions are handicapped, which suits players of all abilities, and membership is open to anyone.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
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