Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Edinburgh Primary Purpose Big Book Study

Every Tuesday, – · Pilrig St Paul's Church (Access Via Middle Door On Pilrig St), 1B Pilrig St, Edinburgh and Midlothian, EH6 5AH · Next: Tuesday 20 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 26 March 2026

At a glance

Day Every Tuesday
Time —
Duration 1hr
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who wants to stop. “Closed” refers to who the meeting is for, not to the venue; the venue is open and you do not need to be a member to walk in.

Getting there

Venue Pilrig St Paul's Church (Access Via Middle Door On Pilrig St)
Address 1B Pilrig St, Edinburgh and Midlothian
Postcode EH6 5AH

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

About this meeting

Big Book study is the focus of Edinburgh Primary Purpose on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm, held at Pilrig St Paul's Church on Pilrig Street, with access via the middle door on the street rather than a more obvious entrance. The meeting works through Alcoholics Anonymous, commonly known as the Big Book, reading and discussing sections in turn. It is a closed meeting for those with a desire to stop drinking, running for about an hour. The venue has wheelchair access, and chits are available for members who need attendance confirmed for court, probation or treatment purposes, so it is a practical choice on that front too.

Common questions

Who is welcome at this meeting?

This is a closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, which means it is for anyone with a desire to stop drinking rather than open to the general public. Newcomers are welcome as long as that describes them, including people early in sobriety or simply exploring whether AA is for them.

Is it free, and do I need to book ahead?

There is no charge and no booking system. You can turn up on the day without contacting anyone beforehand. A basket is usually passed round for voluntary donations to cover the room hire, but paying is never a condition of attending.

Can I get a signed chit here, and is it accessible?

Yes, chits are available for court, probation or treatment purposes, and the venue has wheelchair access via the middle door on Pilrig Street.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Tuesday

Pilrig St Paul's Church (Access Via Middle Door On Pilrig St), 1B Pilrig St
Edinburgh and Midlothian, EH6 5AH

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