Accent Gaming
Independent hobby and wargaming store in Dunfermline selling Warhammer, Mantic, Warlord Games and trading card games, with tables to book and free build and paint sessions on Fridays.
1 regular event
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Magic: The Gathering in Edinburgh
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 10 venues where you can buy or play Magic across Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife, in 4 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 5 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Tuesdays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Eight have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Potions & Rations, Edinburgh 2 regular nights: Casual Commander (Tuesdays), Edinburgh MTG cEDH Night (Wednesdays)
- Bellfield Brewery Taproom, Edinburgh 1 regular night: Casual Commander (Thursdays)
- Games Hub Edinburgh, Edinburgh 1 regular night: Magic: The Gathering Commander (Fridays)
- The Arena, Brightons, Falkirk 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
10 venues
Accent Gaming Dunfermline
Dunfermline hobby store stocking Warhammer, Mantic and Warlord wargames plus Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece and other TCGs, with tables you can book online. Free Build and Paint on Friday evenings.
1 regular event
Bellfield Brewery Taproom
Brewery taproom in Abbeyhill that hosts a weekly Thursday casual Commander night run by the Edinburgh Magic the Gathering meetup group.
1 regular event
Forbidden Planet Edinburgh
Pop culture shop on South Bridge selling comics, graphic novels, manga, collectables and trading cards including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and Lorcana.
Games Hub Edinburgh
Tabletop gaming cafe on Lauriston Place, open since 2012, with a large board game library, cafe snacks and space to play. It runs weekly trading card game nights including Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering Commander and a Pokémon League.
6 regular events
Mox in the Hole
Independent game shop at Lochrin Buildings focused on trading card games including Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Pokémon and Star Wars Unlimited. It has free gaming space with bookable tables, a board games library and wargames terrain, and runs events most nights.
Peebles Comics & Games
Comic and games shop on Northgate in Peebles selling comics, graphic novels, manga, board games, trading card games, role playing games and Warhammer.
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.
5 regular events
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.
2 regular events
Thistle Tavern Edinburgh
Trading card game store and play space in Edinburgh's West End with drop-in weekly events for Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars Unlimited and many more. Weekly event fees are mostly £7 to £8.50.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Wednesday
From 19:00 Every Wednesday
Edinburgh MTG cEDH Night
Potions & Rations, Edinburgh. Competitive Commander (cEDH)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £1 (plus food or drink purchase) Book ahead
Thursday
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
Friday
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
The Arena, Brightons, Falkirk. Organised play, rotating formats including Standard, Draft and Pioneer
Magic: The Gathering
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Magic: The Gathering Commander
Games Hub Edinburgh, Edinburgh. Commander multiplayer
Magic: The Gathering
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Edinburgh?
The venues with the most regular nights are Potions & Rations in Edinburgh (2 nights), Bellfield Brewery Taproom in Edinburgh (1 night) and Games Hub Edinburgh in Edinburgh (1 night). We list 10 venues in all across Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Edinburgh?
Fridays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. Five sessions run every week. The Edinburgh calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Magic in Edinburgh?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Bellfield Brewery Taproom and Potions & Rations. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.