Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
Committed to the Community
Our staff are on hand to help with whatever they can.
Close to a bus stop
Lothian Buses 24 and 17 are a 2 minute walk.
Wheelchair Friendly
Our centre is all ground floor with accessible toilets and seating areas for all.
A bit about us
We are here for the community.
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre opened in 1995 after a group of local people petitioned for a community centre for the area. Our community centre supports the whole community through meeting the social, cultural, economic and environmental needs of the most vulnerable living in our community.
- 20+ weekly groups, including yoga, toddler groups, drama and more
- Social events for the community
- Learning together
- Entertaining the community
- A beautiful space in the heart of Drylaw andTelford
Latest News
Community Asset Transfer
We are excited to announce that we are in the early stages of buying the land that the building sits on. This process is…
Funding Update April 2026
Feeding North Edinburgh: Food with Dignity DNC are delighted to announce that Morrisons Foundation has supported our Community Larder project for the coming year.…
New Weekly Community Lunch
We’re delighted to share some exciting news from the centre — we are launching a free Weekly Community Lunch, and we would love for you…
Drylaw Pickers: Litter Pick and Wildflower Seeding
On Monday, 2nd February, the Drylaw Pickers were out along the Roseburn Path for a litter pick – and to do a bit of…
Get Involved
There's loads you can do to help. The biggest thing you can do is to get the word out there that the DNC is the place to be!
How can I help?
If you want to help make a difference in your local community. You can volunteer with us, It’s a rewarding thing to do.
Can I become a Volunteer?
Yes! We are always looking for enthusiastic people to join our team of volunteers. Get in touch today.
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