Relocated to Edinburgh, tips for making friends?

[Charliebrown27]

We moved to Edinburgh from the US 2 years ago, I have a 2 yr old DD and I moved recently to 4 days a week at work. Other mums at nursery seem pretty busy, we have no family here, I'm wondering if anyone has tips on what to try? My DH travels a fair bit, it would be nice to meet some other mums.

[Rebbot86]

Hiya,
We moved to Edinburgh about 6 weeks ago due to partner starting a new job position. I'm currently not working due to the move and the fact i have 3 months till we have a new addition to our little family. Have a little boy who is nearly 5. Thought that id meet mums through the school, but not having much luck there. Maybe we could arrange a coffee meet up?

[Charliebrown27]

Moving whilst pg? That's tough, I hope you are settling in ok - would be great to meet for coffee? I'm not working on Fridays, if that could work?

[Rebbot86]

yeah i know. All settled in fine. Glad the christmas period is over. Coffee sounds great. Fridays are good for me. how about morning friday 11th?

[Charliebrown27]

i'm helping at playgroup that friday morning, any chance we can do it 1/2 in the afternoon? Otherwise the following Friday is better. Do you have a coffee place in mind?

[Rebbot86]

Yeah we can. I pick up little man from school at 12 on Fridays, so shall we meet at 1? Don't have a place in mind. We will be in the centre. Is there anywhere which is best for you?

[Charliebrown27]

1 will be great, want to meet at the pret on Hanover street? Anywhere central is fine too. If this gets to you too late, how about the following Friday? Sorry for the late reply, dd started new nursery this week and it has been tough settling her in.

[Rebbot86]

hiya, sorry about friday. this friday would be good. the pret on hanover street sounds good to me. shall we say 1 on friday. x

[Charliebrown27]

sounds great, I'll see you there! Hopefully it won't be too busy!

[Rebbot86]

Great ill see you there. Im Becki by the way. looking forward to it. :)

[Charliebrown27]

Great, i'm Liz

[Dlw77]

Hi, sorry to barge in on your thread but I have just moved to Edinburgh too (less than 2 weeks ago!). Have a ds who is 2 and would love to meet other mums. If you're still meeting for coffee on Friday I would love to join you?

[Rebbot86]

Hi. Your not barging in and don't mind at all if you come along on Friday. More the merrier I think. :)

[Dlw77]

Great, thanks. See you Friday. I'm Donna by the way.

[Charliebrown27]

Here are the cafes that have childrens' play areas in them, just in case of interest for future ref, was great to meet you both today!

www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d3427722-Reviews-Skylark_Cafe-Edinburgh_Scotland.html

www.marchmontstgiles.org.uk/butterflies/

www.loopylornas.com/

[Dlw77]

Great, thanks for these, hopefully check them out at some point. Lovely to meet you both too. See you soon x

[nycgirl]

Hi, We've also moved recently - up from London in July, though I am American. I have 2 ds's (2 and 8 months and 4 and 7 months) and work full time, so no tips on meeting people but keen to meet up if you do anything again and would be interested in meeting on a weekend. Perhaps Loopy Lorna's? They have toys!

[Rebbot86]

Hey Ladies. Fancy another meet up Friday at the cafe in stockbridge??

[Charliebrown27]

That'd be great - what time Friday?

re nycgirl - i can meet on a sat if that works for you at loopy lorna's?

[Dlw77]

Friday sounds great, afternoon again? X

[Dlw77]

Although any time fine with me x

[Rebbot86]

Yeah shall we say 1 again at the cafe in stockbridge?? x

[nycgirl]

Charliebrown that would be great. I'm totally flexible. Could do this Saturday, next Saturday- whenever.

[Dlw77]

Yep, see you there at 1 x

[Charliebrown27]

Great, 1 it is. nycgirl - want to meet Sat 2nd Feb? Anytime will work

[nycgirl]

How about 10:30, Saturday the 2nd at loopy lorna's then?