What we’re about
Edinburgh Skeptics Society promotes science, reason and critical thinking in Edinburgh and Scotland. We have recently launched a Podcast if you are further afield.
Come along if you enjoy thought-provoking talks and discussions and friendly social meets. We have several events each month, as well during the Edinburgh Science Festival and Fringe. Most events are free, but we ask for donations to cover costs (like this meetup group) and speakers' travel and accommodation. We Respect People and Challenge Ideas.
Please RSVP - it helps us estimate numbers. Unfortunately space is limited, so if you are late we may not be able to hold your place.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Prof. Peter Lamont - Radical Thinking: how to see the bigger pictureThe Banshee Labyrynth, Edinburgh
Professor Peter Lamont (author, historian, psychologist, former magician) reveals the things that shape your thoughts. He shows how, by thinking in a radical way, you can look beyond your limited view of the world to see the bigger picture. The talk, based on his recent book Radical Thinking, includes live demonstrations.
Peter Lamont is Professor of History and Theory of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Before that, he worked as a magician. He has published six books, and many articles, on a variety of curious topics such as magic, belief, wonder and critical thinking. His popular books have been highly praised by a diverse range of folk, from Derren Brown and Teller (of Penn and Teller) to A. L. Kennedy and Hilary Mantel.
peterlamont.netThis event is free to attend, although we will be asking for donations at the end of the talk. Participants are under no obligation whatsoever to donate, however please rest assured that the money we collect doesn't end up in anyone's pocket - it is used to fund our overhead costs, and travel/accommodation for our speakers who come from further afield.
Please note there are some steps in the venue so if you have motor difficulties, please let us know and we may be able to make other arrangements.
- Science & Rationalism Cabaret NightThe Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
The Science and Rational Cabaret Night!
Every year we bring you the best of the Fringe, and 2025 is no exception. Come along to the Banshee to see our pick of Fringe performers who we think can best tickle your skeptical senses. If you enjoy, check out their full shows.
This year, to entertain and inform you, we have:
Freya Mcghee - Go see her PBH Free Fringe show, Experimental, at the Carbon Room (Venue 180), nightly at 17:35.
https://freefringe.org.uk/shows/freya-mcghee-experimental/Robyn Perkins - Her Free Fringe show, 10,001 Ideas, nightly at 16:00.
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/10-001-ideas-by-robyn-perkinsAnd (for now...)
Matt Parker - whose show, Getting Triggy With It, is at the Pleasance Courtyard at 18:30. Tickets on sale here:
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/getting-triggy-with-it-matt-parker-does-the-mathsAll our events are free of charge as part of the PBH Free Fringe, but we will ask for a voluntary donation. Please note there are some steps in the venue so if you have motor difficulties, please let us know and we may be able to make other arrangements.
