This building used to be the infirmary that Infirmary Street was named after! Now it is a community…read morecentre and hosts adult education classes and the spaces like the hall can be rented out. I've gone here frequently for the university's tango society classes and the hall has worked well for that and I assume it's an affordable space. It has nice photos and signs on the walls celebrating 100 years of adult education. The building is very old and getting a wee bit sad around the edges, especially in the toilets, but it is ok.

Whether or not you warm to the Salisbury Centre, and the workshops and classes it hosts, will…read moreprobably depend upon your level of cynicism about new age ideology and phrases such as "holistic education", "blissful healing" and "deeply transformative modality". I generally consider myself quite open to that sort of thing - it's the inner hippie in me - but some of the classes offered here test even my limits of credulity. However, don't let the more, shall we say, far out offerings put you off the centre as a whole, as it does have an exceptionally peaceful atmosphere and the yoga and meditation workshops I've attended have all been pretty sound - the quality just depends on the individual teacher who's running them. If you do want to "awaken the happy you" (who wouldn't?), "experience the light of Christ as healing energy", or even just find a decent yoga class, then check their website to see what courses are coming up.

I have lived in edinburgh for over 10 years now and live nearby the salisbury Centre, passed it…read moreevery day on my way to and from work, but never thought of going in to see what it was all about. The body therapist I am seeing for an injury, suggested going along and trying the Hatha Yoga sessions which would help my posture and movement. I signed up for the classes with Aishvarya Lila on a Thursday evening and it has been so beneficial. The centre offers so much in the way of alternative/complimentary therapies, as well as other activities such as pottery classes. There is a nice little organic garden for relaxing in and also a library open to the public. If you are open minded and willing to try alternative/complimentary therapies, this is a great place to come and meet a varied and interesting group of people. Highly recommended, loose comfortable clothing is advised if participating in any of the classes such as Yoga or Tai Chi.

Inch House is apparently a community centre…read more I say apparently as you get some very odd looks from staff if you dare to enter! I find the general atmopshere unwelcoming and distrusting. I am never aware of exactly what programes are running in the centre and there isn't a lot of mums playground chat concerning the place either. Considering we live 5 minutes away I find this dissapointing to say the least. On the plus side, the building itself is very beautiful and surprisingly spacious. It overlooks a wonderful park which has a playpark, rugby field, football field, stream and lots and lots of gorgeous trees.

Inspace is whatever you want it to be. A white box, a gallery, a space for action and a foundation…read morestone for your creative impulses. Nestled into the corner of an iconic University of Edinburgh building it is nonetheless part of many networks, many projects and many shared experiences. It was here I saw a real spaceman, a musical cabinet and astonishing magnetised liquid. For a review of some other events, have a glance at Chris Scott's blog: http://scotlitpap.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/better-than-cinema.html My first visit of 2013 was last Thursday, a LateLab evening to celebrate the launch of the Edinburgh International Science Festival. The adaptability of the space was in evidence again, with presentations, audiences and speakers dotted around as befitted the event. Get yourself onto the New Media Scotland mailing list for information about their future events, then pop back to Yelp to start putting together a crowd of attendees. http://www.mediascot.org/programme

I have never been inside it since it has always been locked when I would pass by but it definitely…read moreattracts the attention. It is nt a shop, despite its name. It is a learning centre offering tuition in core maths and communication skills. It is a great place for your children or for any adults who would wish to get better job prospective. The tuition is free for residents within the city centre and Leith.

OH MY. What the - how long has this been here? Yes, yes, but has it always been here that long, or…read morewas it maybe once not here and then as soon as it was here it had been here that long? Magic, sort of thing? It feels like that kind of place. On an old and busy street, a tiny archway it's easy to miss and go straight past (I did - twice). A tunnel opening out into a beautiful, quiet, sunny courtyard. A magical staircase stuck halfway up a wall. A building full of interconnecting rooms. The idea that this has been here this whole time and I haven't known about it and deliberately sought out opportunities to visit absolutely everything they have going on leaves me, frankly, aghast. That is all.

If your looking to learn to paint in a relaxed and supportive environment, then get yourself to…read moreDens.