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Afternoon Tea to Celebrate the 40^th Anniversary of the Simpsons Special Care Babies Charity

Once you have purchased your tickets, call the restaurant on the number below to reserve a table 0131 651 5652.

On 24 January 2026 at 2:00 PM, residents will visit Edinburgh Zoo for a fun group outing. The visit will include watching the “Wee Waddle” when the zoo’s gentoo, rockhopper and king penguins leave their enclosure at “Penguins Rock” to waddle along a walkway and enjoy feeding time. This is a great opportunity for residents to relax, enjoy wildlife, and bond with peers in a joyful, low-pressure setting.
The event aims to foster community spirit and create a memorable shared experience for everyone.

Join your Thistle Resident Assistants in visiting Dynamic Earth’s Planetarium to enjoy stunning 360degree imagery of space and scientific insight. 

This event is for residents of Thistle Community accommodations only.  This includes Pollock Halls, Fraser Court, Holland Annexe, Blackwood Crescent, Causewayside, Ratcliffe and West Mains Road. 

The Edinburgh Vaults, one of the city’s most fascinating sights, can only be accessed on a tour. This one focuses exclusively on the vaults, an underground warren below South Bridge in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Step inside with a local guide who’ll reveal tales of hardship and struggle in 18th-century Edinburgh, grisly stories from the city’s dark past, and lead you to a hidden witchcraft temple.