Ageing Well activities across East Lothian
The Ageing Well programme offers a wide range of activities to help older adults stay active, improve wellbeing and meet new people. Whether you enjoy team sports, swimming, outdoor activities or mindfulness, there are opportunities to take part across East Lothian.
Programme of activities
Buddy swimming
Would you like to go swimming but lack confidence? Our Buddy Swimming sessions offer support from Ageing Well volunteers, who will meet participants at the pool and join them in the water.
Where: Aubigny Sports Centre, Haddington
When: Thursdays (excluding school holidays)
Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
Cost: £3.45 per session
For more information, contact Parvine Woodger:
Walking rugby
Walking rugby is a great way to get active, have fun and meet new people. No experience is needed and complete beginners are welcome.
Where: Ross High Rugby Club
When: Thursdays
Time: 7pm to 7.45pm
Cost: Free
Refreshments are available afterwards in the clubhouse.
For more information:
Walking hockey
Walking hockey provides a gentle introduction to hockey and is suitable for all abilities. Equipment is provided.
Where: Meadowmill Sports Centre
When: Every Thursday
Outdoor sessions (April to September)
Indoor sessions (October to March)
Cost: £8 for a two-month block
Sticks are provided and all abilities are welcome.
For more information email:
Mindfulness classes in Haddington and Longniddry
Mindfulness classes offer an opportunity to practise techniques that can help reduce stress, improve focus and support wellbeing.
Haddington beginners' class
Where: Star Room, John Gray Centre, Lodge Street
When: Mondays
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Dates: 21 September to 26 October
Cost: £5 per week (cash only)
Longniddry beginners' class
Where: Longniddry Community Centre
When: Mondays
Time: 10am to 11am
Dates:
- 17 August
- 24 August
- 31 August
- 21 September
- 28 September
- 5 October
Cost: £5 per week (cash only)
For more information or to book:
Getting involved
The Ageing Well programme aims to help people stay healthy, active and connected. Activities are suitable for a range of interests and abilities, with qualified staff, volunteers and partner organisations providing support throughout. Whether you want to try a new sport, build confidence in the pool or take some time for mindfulness, there is an activity to suit you.
Edinburgh Innovation Hub to support Scotland's next generation of innovative businesses
Edinburgh Innovation Hub (EIH) was officially opened on Thursday 3 September by Parliamentary Under Secretary for Scotland, Melanie Ward and Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Stephen Flynn.
EIH is a £40 million joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU) and will be a nationally significant centre for innovation-driven business growth, creating new high-value employment, and is the anchor project of the planned Edinburgh Innovation Park. It is part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (ESESCRD) and is supported by £28.6 million from the UK Government, £1.4 million from the Scottish Government and £10 million from East Lothian Council.
It offers flexibility of space across a range of laboratories, offices and fully equipped meeting and conference spaces for rent by small to medium enterprises with a particular focus on life sciences, food and drink, tech, start-ups and allied companies and has received significant interest from potential tenants.
EIH welcomed its first tenant, Forge Minerals, in December 2025 followed by Aurora Avionics and Riverwood Ecology. A new tenant has just signed a lease and will be moving their Life Sciences business with approximately 40 employees into EIH.
You can read the full story on our website.