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We help creative individuals and businesses to experiment, innovate and succeed.

As the largest network of creatives in Edinburgh, we are committed to advancing the value and impact of creativity, both locally and internationally. Join us as we work together to help creative individuals and businesses create, collaborate and stay connected at every stage of their careers. Creative Edinburgh is a community that increases the capacity of creative individuals and businesses to ex

periment, innovate and succeed. We enable inter-generational and intercultural dialogue and community building with peer support and advice aimed at igniting working relationships across sectors.

27/04/2026

Spend the day with us at - our new favourite place to work by the sea 🌊✨

Tribe Porty is a creative community hub nestled just off Portobello High Street, where inclusivity and big ideas thrive.

For just £15 a day (Creative Edinburgh Premium Discount), you get:
🖥️ Flexible hot desking in a calm, inspiring space
📞 Private booths for calls & focus time
🤝 Meeting rooms when you need them
🌿 A community of values-led organisations under one roof

Whether you’re a freelancer, remote worker or just need a change of scenery, Tribe Porty is the place to be productive AND find your people.

Find out more about Premium Membership through the link in our bio.

09/03/2026

⏳ Just a few days left to apply!

We're still looking for our new Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) - could it be you?

✨ 12-month full-time position
✨ Based at our Edinburgh office at CodeBase
✨ Join a brilliant, passionate team (if we do say so ourselves)
✨ Help deliver inspiring events for Edinburgh's creative community

If you have experience in events programming and delivery, excellent organisational skills and a passion for bringing creative people together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now:
https://creative-edinburgh.com/articles/hiring-programme-manager-maternity-cover

Deadline: Sunday 15 March at 23:59

06/03/2026

What a wonderful evening last week! 💫

Thank you to all our members who came along to "An Evening with Creative Edinburgh".

Over drinks and nibbles, we explored the big questions: What makes a space feel truly inclusive? What should creative networking look and feel like? What prevents people from showing up?

Rather than a traditional discussion, members moved between themed tables, sharing their thoughts through writing, drawing and creative responses. Their voices and perspectives will directly shape how we build our programme for the year ahead.

These evenings are exclusively for Creative Edinburgh members. If you'd like to join future gatherings, sign up as a Free Member on our website and get added to our newsletter to keep up to date.

20/02/2026

🙌 WE'RE HIRING! 🙌

We're looking for a Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team and help deliver exciting events for Edinburgh's creative community!

This is a 12-month opportunity to be part of a small, close-knit team driving our events programme forward. You'll be delivering inspiring in-person and online events designed for creative practitioners and small businesses across the city, building on our collaborative partnerships and community connections.

We're seeking someone with experience in events programming and delivery, excellent organisational skills and a passion for bringing creative people together. You'll be implementing our programme strategy that aims to inspire, educate, connect, upskill and empower creative freelancers.

If you, or someone you know, loves events, community building and supporting creative makers and thinkers, head to the link in our bio for the full job description and to apply now!

This is a full-time, fixed-term position based at our Edinburgh office at CodeBase.

Deadline to apply: Sunday 15 March at 23:59
Interviews: Week of 23 March
Start date: May 2026
Salary: £31,000

17/02/2026

We can't wait for part 2 of our limited edition Creative Circles workshop in partnership with Techscaler on 3 March! 🎉

This hands-on session where creatives can build their first digital tool has completely sold out - but there's still a chance to join us!

Add yourself to the waitlist in case a spot becomes available:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/could-technology-help-elevate-my-creative-practice-part-2-tickets-1980718910581?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

A huge thank you to Techscaler for sponsoring Creative Circles and helping us support Edinburgh's creative community to learn, grow and connect.

09/02/2026

Our partners at Edinburgh Napier University need your help! 🎨

They're launching a new peer-to-peer advice app for creative freelancers and want YOU to test it. Join them at CodeBase on Wednesday 11 Feb for the launch event (5.15-7pm) with free food and drinks, then help shape the app by using it for 3 weeks.

What's in it for you?
✨ Early access to the app
✨ Shape its future with your feedback
✨ Enter a prize draw to win one of 30 £30 social supermarket vouchers

Testing runs throughout February. Places are limited so sign up now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freelance-advisor-app-test-launch-tickets-1980636024667?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/02/2026

⏳ Just over a week left to apply!

We're still looking for our new Marketing & Communications Lead – could it be you?

✨ Hybrid working
✨ Join a brilliant, passionate team (if we do say so ourselves)
✨ Help champion Edinburgh's creative community

If you're a strategic thinker with a flair for communications and a love for the creative sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now:
https://creative-edinburgh.com/articles/hiring-marketing-comms-lead

29/01/2026

Meet our guests for February's session of FutureGaze: The Future of Animation!

Alongside our partners at , we're thrilled to welcome Tom Bryant and Victoria Watson for an exciting conversation exploring the future of animation and the technological advances shaping the sector.

Tom Bryant is Co-Founder and Creative Director of Cahoots Studios, an Edinburgh-based animation and VFX studio creating award-winning work for commercials, children's television, games and film. Tom was lead 3D artist on The Lost Thing, which won the 2011 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. He also co-founded MOVE Summit in 2017 and returns as Event Director for 2026.

Victoria Watson is Co-Founder and Creative Director of EYEBOLLS Studio, an award-winning full-service Edinburgh studio that produces content for TV shows, films, creative advertising and experiential agencies. She has previously worked with clients such as Netflix, BBC and Disney. Victoria specialises in bringing together the right talent for each project, merging live-action and animation while pushing creative boundaries.

Join them alongside our host Caroline Parkinson, Director of Creative at Edinburgh Futures Institute, for a fascinating discussion covering craft skills, storytelling in an AI world, the impact of GenAI on creative workflows, changes in commissioning, and the future of MOVE Summit in connecting Scotland's animation community internationally.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore what the future holds for animation in Scotland:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/futuregaze-the-future-of-animation-tickets-1980627506188?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

🗓️ Mon 10 Feb, 12 - 1pm
📍 Online
🎟️ Free

27/01/2026

Meet our Speaker for February's Creative Circles meetup!

Claire Wheelan is a startup educator and community builder with over seven years of experience at , where she develops and delivers educational content to support founders in growing their ventures.

Claire brings a unique blend of expertise from small business marketing and the creative industries, having worked across live music venues and Edinburgh Fringe Festival productions. She's a passionate advocate for diversity in tech, actively creating pathways for underrepresented groups through her work on the board of Prewired (a coding club for under-19s) and running Digital Skills 4 Girls in Edinburgh.

In this interactive session (in partnership with ), Claire will explore how technology can support and transform creative practice - no technical experience required! We'll tackle common tech fears, discover how digital tools can free up time for the creative work that matters most, and explore possibilities for creating your own digital offerings. The session includes group discussions and hands-on activities, so come ready to share ideas and get involved.

This is Part One of a two-part series - stay tuned for Part Two, a 'vibe coding' workshop where you'll develop your ideas into practical digital concepts!

Book your free spot with us now:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/could-technology-help-elevate-my-creative-practice-part-1-tickets-1980457586955?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

🗓️ Mon 3 Feb, 1pm - 2pm
📍 Online
🎟️ Free

23/01/2026

🙌 WE'RE HIRING! 🙌

We're looking for an experienced Marketing & Communications Lead to join our team and help tell the story of Edinburgh's vibrant creative community!

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the communications strategy for one of Scotland's key creative sector support organisations. You'll lead our work across press, digital, social media and PR, connecting with our 7000+ members and audiences locally, nationally and internationally.

We're seeking an entrepreneurial who's passionate about the creative industries and knows how to craft compelling campaigns that engage diverse audiences - from freelancers and start-ups to stakeholders and policymakers. This is a part-time, hybrid position with travel to our Edinburgh office necessary.

If you, or someone you know, loves creative content, strategic thinking and community building, check out the link below for the full job description and to apply now!

https://creative-edinburgh.com/articles/hiring-marketing-comms-lead

Deadline to apply: Sunday 15 February at 23:59
Interviews: Wednesday 4 March
Start date: April 2026

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http://www.creative-edinburgh.com/

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