Edinburgh & Lothian
Welcome to the Edinburgh and Lothian Network
We’re excited to share that the Edinburgh & West Lothian Network and the East Lothian & Midlothian Network are merging to form a single combined network: Edinburgh & Lothian.
This change will help us build stronger connections across the area, reduce duplication, and simplify coordination and communication. It’s also part of a wider shift across Scotland, where we’re reducing the number of networks from 18 to 15 to make better use of time and resources.
Upcoming Meetings
Our most recent Edinburgh & Lothian Network meeting took place on 17 February 2026 at Manor Grange Care Home, Edinburgh.Thank you to Manor Grange for hosting and to all members who attended and contributed to the discussion.
Meeting notes from the session are now available below.
Get Involved
If you or your organisation would be interested in hosting a future network meeting, please get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.
We’re also looking for new Community Connectors to help strengthen links across Edinburgh & Lothian.
To discuss further or to request an application form please contact Corrina Bruce
Further information can be downloaded here
Previous Network Meeting Notes
Feb 2026 Notes
May 2024 Notes
September 2023 Notes
If you would like some inspiration or resources to help your project or a one-to-one chat about your project or idea:
Contact Kshitija Singh
Latest News
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GWT Vacancies - PT Finance Officer & PT Funding and Development Officer
31 March 2026
This is an exciting time to join Generations Working Together. In 2026, we will celebrate both Global Intergenerational Week and host the Global Intergenerational Congress in Glasgow—bringing together ideas, learning, and people from around the world.
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Exhibit at the Global Intergenerational Congress 2026
31 March 2026
As momentum and excitement builds toward the Congress (29 Sept to 1st Oct 2026), Generations Working Together is inviting organisations to secure their place within the vibrant Information Village Exhibition available during Day 1 and 2.
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Homeshare in the UK
31 March 2026
During 2024-25 matches across the Homeshare UK network have increased by over 54%. By matching people who want companionship and light household help with someone seeking affordable and sociable accommodation, Homeshare harnesses the power of intergenerational connections to make a real difference to people's lives.
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Research Project listening to children
31 March 2026
Led by Dr Kay Heslop and Dr Charmaine Agius Ferrante at Northumbria University, this research project is listening to and collating the views of children about their sense of identity and belonging in an intergenerational setting.
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Global Intergenerational Week 2026 Sponsor
26 March 2026
GIW26 Bronze Partner (Day Theme Sponsor) Day Theme 6 – Let’s Develop Intergenerational Workplaces We are pleased and proud to announce that, for a second year, the global life sciences company, Bayer, is sponsoring the 2026 campaign. Bayer’s backing as our Bronze Partner will help support the campaign’s reach, engagement and impact.
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Mintlaw intergenerational project highlighted in Generations United Shared Site Learning Network
17 March 2026
Generations United Shared Site Learning Network newsletter highlights examples of rural intergenerational spaces and features the Mintlaw and District Men's Shed intergenerational project with Mintlaw Academy.
Case Studies
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Deaf Awareness Project
Exploring the impact on people’s lifestyles as a result of being hard of hearing.
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Old’s Cool
2018
It was important to run this project due to the high number of young people leaving school in the local Leith area without a positive destination in e...
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Stories of paper-making in Linlithgow: intergenerational project
2014
This project aimed to explore the working and social life in Linlithgow connected with the local paper mills. The project also collected oral history ...