Sign Language Week Coffee Morning | 19 March 2026

11-03-2026

Blackwood Bar

Dates: Thursday 19 March Time: 10am – 12pm Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY Cost: Free Join us for a relaxing and friendly coffee morning to celebrate Sign Language Week. We’ll have lots of yummy cakes, biscuits, tea and coffee, all free! Enjoy a catch up with friends, tuck into some sweet treats, and have the chance …

Edinburgh Deaf Festival presents: New Work Showcase | 28 March 2026

Blackwood Bar

Dates: Saturday 28 March Time: 7:30pm – 9pm Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY Price: £10 Age: 18+ Edinburgh Deaf Festival Presents: New Work Showcase  Join us for a special evening of bold new work from deaf creatives at the Blackwood Bar. Presented by Edinburgh Deaf Festival, this event offers a platform for deaf artists to share …

BSL Film Club

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BSL Video When: 12 March & 16 April Time: 6:30pm Cost: Pay what you can (Free, £2, £5) Where: Deaf Action, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY Age: See individual film ratings below Join the BSL Film Club at Deaf Action This is an inclusive and accessible film club specifically designed for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities and allies, offering films ...

Creating a catalogue for the Scottish Deaf Archive | 25 March 2026

Blackwood Bar

Dates: Wednesday 25 March  Time: 12pm in-person | 6pm online Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY (in-person and online) Accessibility: English and BSL Price: Free We need you to help us shape the future of the Scottish Deaf Archive This project is about working together. Before we begin cataloguing, we’re inviting the deaf community to help shape …

Sign Between the Lines – BSL book club | 17 April 2026

Blackwood Bar

When: Thursday 17 April Time: 7pm - 9pm Cost: Free Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY Sign Between the Lines presents Conversations with Canadian writer, Camilla Grudova. Sign Between the Lines is a BSL book club based in Edinburgh. Meeting once a month to discuss their latest read, this group is open to all deaf and hearing signers with ...

Afternoon Tea at the Blackwood Bar | 10 April 2026

19-02-2026

Blackwood Bar

Dates: Friday 10 April Time: 11am – 4pm Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY Cost: £25 with prosecco / £20 without prosecco Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Afternoon Tea at Blackwood Bar Enjoy a delicious selection of sandwiches, sweet treats, and a choice of tea or coffee, with the option to add a little fizz …

Watch the Six Nations rugby at the Blackwood Bar | February – March 2026

28-01-2026

Blackwood Bar

When: Throughout February and March Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY The Blackwood Bar at Deaf Action will be showing all of Scotland's Six Nation's games. Whether you're backing Scotland or watching other teams in action, join us to catch every key moment. We’re open on Scotland's match days, serving yummy pizzas and snacks to keep you going ...

A new monthly creative space at the Blackwood Bar | January – March 2026

06-01-2026

Blackwood Bar

BSL storytelling group
Dates: 8 January, 12 February & 12 March Time: 6.30pm - 9pm Cost: Free Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY 18+ Join us for a brand-new deaf-led creative night at the Blackwood Bar. A relaxed, welcoming space where BSL expression takes centre stage. Hosted by deaf storytellers, Tania Allan and Trudi Collier, these sessions are designed for ...

Space for All inclusive community group – Edinburgh | every second Wednesday

28-10-2025

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Click for BSL Video Space for All inclusive community group - Edinburgh Every  second Wednesday First sessions begins 5 November 2025 Time: 1pm - 3pm Cost: Free Where: Brennan Library, Deaf Action, Albany St, Edinburgh Led by our Wellbeing Service Co-ordinator, Space for All is a warm and friendly group aimed at bringing people together. The group is open to ...