In July 2025, forty of us from Ecas visited the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
The trip was one of a series of Ecas days out, funded by our friends at Aegon.
For the first time, we have been able to offer trips for all of our groups which has given us a wonderful opportunity to bring us all together.
Thank you to the Welcome Team at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh for such a great time, including the lunch!
And, thank you to our brilliant Ecas groups for coming along.
Here are just a few highlights from our visit to the Botanics…
Disability groups and activities
Ecas groups and activities are open to adults with physical disabilities living in Edinburgh and Lothian. All our groups are weekly and take place in accessible venues around Edinburgh. Most are also available online.
We welcome everyone, from absolute beginners to advanced, and everyone in between!
All our groups give you a great opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing, learn new skills and meet others. Ecas provides all materials, whether you join us in person or online. Our established team of group leaders are trained, very experienced and have an enhanced disclosure certificate. They all know and love their subject too.
Our weekly programme of groups
Choose from our weekly programme. We enjoy welcoming new people and many of our members enjoy coming along to several groups each week!
- Monday-Friday – Computing – drop-in
- Tuesday – Chair Yoga | Seated Tai Chi
- Wednesday – Art | Swimming
- Thursday – Craft | Reading & Creative Writing
- Friday – Craft | Art | Music for Fun
Interested in our disability groups?
Contact us to register or find out more – Ecas groups cost £2.30 per 2 hour session. New members are welcome to try an activity for two weeks for free. For those eligible, our grants can help pay activity fees and transport costs.
Ready to join us? Please apply via the Ecas activity application form. For support with transport to your groups, please apply via the Ecas Transport Grant Form.
Like to chat first? Please contact us on 07500 221618 or
