Hobby groups in Glasgow
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Glasgow, as well as people looking to join one.
Glasgow International Friends and Locals Meetup Group
Language exchange
This Glasgow meetup brings together local people and internationals for language exchange. It meets every Thursday, and the listing does not give any cost or further details about levels or age groups.
Sign in to contactGlasgow French Language and Culture
Language exchange
This Glasgow group brings together people interested in French language and culture for relaxed social meetups and conversation. It welcomes French speakers of all levels, from complete beginners to native speakers, and members come from a range of ages and backgrounds. There is no charge to attend.
Sign in to contactInner Space Glasgow — Brahma Kumaris Meditation
Meditation
Inner Space Glasgow offers free meditation sessions, talks and courses in Glasgow based on Raja Yoga meditation. Sessions are held seated on chairs and may include guided meditation, quiet reflection, a short talk or group discussion, with people welcome to take part only as much as they wish. The events are for adults aged 18 and over, and beginners are welcome. There is no membership fee, though voluntary donations are accepted.
Sign in to contactFree Meditation Glasgow
Meditation
Free Meditation Glasgow offers free Sahaja Yoga meditation sessions in Glasgow, with a 10-week course held on Fridays from 7:00pm to 8:45pm at Partick Burgh Hall. The group says that all are welcome and people can join in any week. It also runs regular online meditations on Thursdays from 7:30pm to 8:15pm.
Sign in to contactMeditation Glasgow
Meditation
Meditation Glasgow offers a safe and peaceful space for people to explore meditation and look inward. The group provides guidance and support at its events in Glasgow. It is described as suitable for anyone interested in finding greater calm and a deeper sense of self.
Sign in to contactGlasgow A Break with Mindful Art - Relax & Recharge
Meditation
This Glasgow workshop offers a calm, guided session using Pastel Nagomi Art to help people unwind and focus on the creative process. It includes a mindful breathing exercise, then participants are shown how to work with pastels, mix colours and create artwork with their fingertips and stencils. The listing does not say when it meets or give any cost.
Sign in to contactGlasgow Meditation Central (all welcome!) 😄
Meditation
This Glasgow meditation group meets in a range of parks across the city for quiet sessions in nature. The focus is on calming the nervous system and reducing fear responses through deep breathing and sitting still. The listing says there is no pressure to talk, and anyone is welcome to join or bring friends.
Sign in to contactIntroduction to Buddhism
Meditation
This is an online six-week course in Glasgow that introduces key Buddhist teachings, including the three-fold path and the three jewels. It looks at how teachings from 2,500 years ago can be used in daily life to work with the mind and heart. The course starts on Monday 25th January from 7:00 to 8:30pm, with arrival requested 10 minutes early.
Sign in to contactChange Your Mind: Experiments in Yoga, Hypnosis & CBT
Meditation
Change Your Mind is an online Glasgow group that explores practical ways of changing feelings, thoughts and responses using ideas from yoga, meditation, hypnosis and CBT. Sessions may include breathing and relaxation, gentle movement, body awareness, guided hypnosis, mantra and attention exercises, and simple work with thoughts and habits. It is run in small live online meetings, with the first three sessions planned as one-hour workshops.
Sign in to contactHeartfulness Scotland
Meditation
Heartfulness Scotland runs meditation events in Glasgow, offering guided Heartfulness sessions in a welcoming and inclusive setting. The group also includes informal discussion and questions and answers, with topics such as stress relief, living from the heart and inner balance. It says the meetings suit both beginners and people who want to deepen their practice.
Sign in to contactGlasgow Beginners with a Camera
Photography
This Glasgow photography group is for people who are new to cameras, find digital cameras confusing, or want help with specific techniques such as bird photography, portraits with a blurred background, and close-up shots. It is also open to people who only have a mobile phone, although the organiser says they know little about phones. The meetups are intended for beginners who want to ask questions without feeling awkward.
Sign in to contactSouthside Snappers
Photography
Southside Snappers is a Glasgow photography group that organises unusual projects rather than simple social outings. It welcomes beginners with help and guidance, and asks members to work to a brief and push themselves creatively. Most activity is based in Glasgow’s Southside, although some projects may take place within about an hour’s drive of the city.
Sign in to contactThe Glasgow Photography Club
Photography
The Glasgow Photography Club brings together people who enjoy taking photographs, with no experience level required. It offers meetups to share ideas and take pictures together, with an emphasis on portraits and people shots, alongside sessions on subjects such as landscapes and street photography. Members can suggest the kinds of outings they would like the club to arrange.
Sign in to contactGlasgow Camera Walk Meetup Group
Photography
Glasgow Camerawalk is a small, friendly group that organises photography walks around Glasgow, with each outing following a chosen theme and route through streets, riverside areas, architecture and other city details. It is open to anyone using a phone, compact camera, film camera, DSLR or mirrorless camera, and welcomes both beginners and more experienced photographers. The walks are informal rather than lessons, and there is no need for specialist kit or technical knowledge.
Sign in to contactGet writing now in Glasgow
Writing
This Glasgow meetup is for people who write, including aspiring authors and anyone working on their own writing. It uses a structured format with a short social period, a longer silent writing session and time to chat at the end, with no reading or critique of work. It usually takes place on weekday evenings from 6pm to 7:30pm in a city centre cafe, and all are welcome.
Sign in to contactGlasgow Shut Up & Write! Southside Meetup Group
Writing
This Glasgow Southside writing group meets on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12pm at Dream Ground coffee on Garry Street. It begins with a short introduction, followed by a quiet writing session and then time for coffee and relaxed chat if members wish. The group is limited to eight people.
Sign in to contactShut Up & Write!® Glasgow
Writing
Shut Up & Write! Glasgow is a writing group that offers a structured setting for writers to make steady progress on their projects. Sessions begin with brief introductions, followed by a quiet writing period and then an optional chance to chat afterwards. It is described as a safe space where no one will read or critique another person’s work.
Sign in to contactThe Glasgow Doctor Who Society
Fandoms
The Glasgow Doctor Who Society is a fan group for people in and around Greater Glasgow who enjoy Doctor Who and related TV shows. It meets twice a month on Sundays in pubs, starting at 6.30pm, for a social get-together with drinks, food and chat about the programme and other topics. The group is open to anyone who wants to talk Doctor Who and can also get involved in helping with events.
Sign in to contactGlasgow Geek Social
Fandoms
Glasgow Geek Social is a monthly meet-up in Glasgow for people interested in geek culture, including sci-fi, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Harry Potter, comics, anime, cosplay and board games. It is a chance to meet for a drink, get to know others and make new friends in and around the city, with most events held in bars or pubs.
Sign in to contactGlasgow sci-fi book and film club
Fandoms
This Glasgow sci-fi book and film club brings people together for lively discussion and friendly connection. It is for those who enjoy science fiction and want to meet new friends, with regular discussion evenings and weekend outings.
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