Find AA Meetings in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

This directory lists 84 AA meetings in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with times, locations, and directions. Whether you live here or are passing through, the listings are open to anyone looking for help with alcohol.

Across Edinburgh, Wednesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 33% of groups (28) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 24 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Closed, LGBTQ, and Big Book meetings.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

East End
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Christadelphian Hall
4 Gayfield Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH7 4AB, UK, Edinburgh
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:

Doors open 17:45

Access:

Enter on Leith Walk

Cluny Group
Sundays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Morningside Parish Church
Morningside Parish Church, 2 Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh EH10 6BQ, UK, Edinburgh
Meeting Types & Format:
Open
Meeting Notes:

Enter from Cluny Gardens. Door is directly ahead of the vehicular gate (up the steps / ramp.). Meeting hall is immediately on the left.

East End
Mondays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Christadelphian Hall
4 Gayfield Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH7 4AB, UK, Edinburgh
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:

Doors open 07:00

Access:

Enter on Leith Walk

St Catherine's Convent
Mondays10:30AM - 12:00PM
St Catherine's Convent
4 Lauriston Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 9HH, UK, Edinburgh
Meeting Types & Format:
Closed
Meeting Notes:

Doors open 10:15 Max 15 per meeting No Tea / Coffee Toilets Unisex

Access:

Enter through gate in wall running along Lauriston Gardens.

Manic Monday
Mondays1:00PM - 2:30PM
St John's Church
St Johns Church, 1A Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2AB, UK, Edinburgh
Meeting Types & Format:
Closed
Meeting Notes:

This is a Closed meeting but will be an Open meeting on the last Monday of each month.

Access:

Enter by blue door on Princes Street

East End
Mondays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Christadelphian Hall
4 Gayfield Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH7 4AB, UK, Edinburgh
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:

Doors open 17:45

Access:

Enter on Leith Walk

Sighthill
Mondays7:30PM - 9:00PM
St Nicholas Church
124 Sighthill Loan, Edinburgh EH11 4NT, UK, Edinburgh
Meeting Types & Format:
Closed
Meeting Notes:

at Bankhead Roundabout

Stockbridge
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
10 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh EH4 1DW, UK, Edinburgh
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenOnline Meeting
Meeting Notes:

Doors open 7.45pm

St Cuthbert's Lothian Rd
Tuesdays1:00PM - 2:00PM
St Cuthbert's Church
5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EP, UK, Edinburgh
Meeting Types & Format:
Closed
Meeting Notes:

Members will not be permitted entry before 12:45pm Meeting Contact: Joe - 07874178379

About AA Meetings in Edinburgh

AA groups have been active in Edinburgh, United Kingdom for decades. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.

Meetings in Edinburgh follow the same 12-step program used worldwide. Many are conducted in the local language, but some cities also hold English-speaking meetings for international visitors.

Attending Your First Meeting

What to Expect

  • • Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
  • • No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
  • • Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
  • • Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes

Complete Confidentiality

Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.

The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop drinking. Edinburgh's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.

Recovery Support in Edinburgh, United Kingdom Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 84 AA meetings in Edinburgh, United Kingdom at 24 venues. 28 of them meet online. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.

What kinds of alcohol support are there in the United Kingdom?

Alcohol support options in the United Kingdom compared by what they are, medical supervision, and how they are paid for
OptionWhat it isMedically supervisedHow it is paid for
AA meetingsFree peer support groups, in person and onlineNoFree, self supporting through member contributions
DetoxShort term medically assisted withdrawal while alcohol leaves the bodyYesHealth service or paid, depending on the provider
Residential treatmentResidential rehab, living on site for a set periodYesHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Outpatient treatmentCommunity alcohol services, structured sessions while living at homeUsuallyHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Sober livingDry houses and abstinence-based supported housing, shared abstinent housing with house rulesNoUsually rent paid by the resident

Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?

Not always. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why medically assisted withdrawal exists as its own service. If you drink heavily every day, speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first. This is the published position of the NHS, not advice from this directory.

What is supported housing and who is it for?

Dry houses and abstinence-based supported housing are shared homes where everyone is staying sober, usually with house rules and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment. Residents commonly move in after residential treatment and attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement.

Where can I get free and confidential help now?

If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:

Service details verified against the NHS on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, supported housing operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.

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