Accommodation Services

Join your fellow Puffin Community residents to decorate your own piece of pottery at Doodles Ceramics, Edinburgh’s longest established “paint your own” pottery studio located just beside the Meadows.

This event takes place at 7pm on Wednesday 28th October at Doodles Ceramics Café.

Please note this ticket entitles you to decorate a piece of pottery up to the value of £20.

A chance to visit Edinburgh Zoo, see lots of animals.

Edinburgh Zoo Link

Join your Thistle Resident Assistants for a day out at Edinburgh Zoo.

Resident Assistants will meet attendees at Pollock Reception 09:45 before travelling to the venue.  Access to Edinburgh Zoo begins at 11:00.     

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

Edinburgh Zoo Link

Spend a relaxing day exploring Pollok Country Park, Glasgow’s largest and most diverse green space. Wander through peaceful woodlands, visit the award-winning Burrell Collection, and spot the iconic Highland cattle. With scenic trails, historic gardens, and family-friendly areas, it’s the perfect escape into nature just minutes from the city.

Pollok Country Park Website

Join your fellow Puffin residents and venture to the Highlands with a Hairy Coo tour!

Visit the Hair Coo website by clicking this link

A trip to the Edinburgh Dungeon.

Click here to visit the Edinburgh Dungeon Website

Join your fellow residents and RA’s from Deaconess & Hermit’s Croft on a trip to the Edinburgh Zoo on Sunday 4^th October 2026.

Play 2 games of bowling and get a meal.