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Suggestions for a work space in Edinburgh

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JellicleCat · 13/11/2025 17:59

Can anyone suggest somewhere I can hole up in central Edinburgh for a couple of hours next week to do some work in the day time? I'm not looking for a paid place just a corner in a cafe or accessible space somewhere (library?), preferably fairly quiet, where they wont mind me getting a laptop out and doing a bit of work. Happy to buy a coffee or coffees there if needed. Ideally somewhere between York Place and Grassmarket area. Ideas please.

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JMSA · 13/11/2025 18:01

Stockbridge Library is the first place that comes to my mind. It’s lovely. And loads of places on the doorstep for coffee. However the location might be slightly off.

Fluffywabbits · 13/11/2025 18:03

Brewdog hotel on New Street. Unlimited tea and coffee for a tenner.

Edited to add: my link hasn't shown up but if you Google brewdog co-working space you'll find the details

JellicleCat · 14/11/2025 14:22

Thank you to both. Stockbridge Library sounds great, but yes a bit out of the way. Brewdog sounds like the place and I know exactly where it is.

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LikeAHandleInTheWind · 14/11/2025 14:27

The public can access the Edinburgh University Futures Institute - it's the old Royal Infirmary off the Meadows. Only wifi will be Eduroam though.

Sturmundcalm · 14/11/2025 17:24

It's slightly off your path but the Uni Levels cafe meets what you're looking for
https://catering.ed.ac.uk/central-area-outlets

TBF, I've also worked in the Tinderbox in Waverley mall - was after 2pm so not sure if that would be doable earlier in the day.

Central | University Cafes and Catering | University Cafes and Catering

Our catering outlets in the Central area campus.

https://catering.ed.ac.uk/central-area-outlets

JellicleCat · 15/11/2025 17:46

All great suggestions thanks. Might try to avoid Eduroam though I should be able to access it.

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Cazziebo · 15/11/2025 20:55

There’s a great app - Swurf- that lists venues where you can work in peace. It started in Edinburgh so has a lot of venues in Edinburgh.

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