In all three cities, the charity LGBT Health and Wellbeing runs free monthly get-togethers for LGBTQ+ people aged 60 and over: a film club in Edinburgh, café outings in Glasgow and the Coffee Posse in Dundee. You don't need a referral, and you can go to all three without booking.
For a lot of people in their sixties and beyond, a busy bar isn't where new friendships start. An afternoon film, a pot of tea in a café, the same faces turning up month after month: that's more often how it begins. This guide covers the regular groups for older LGBTQ+ people that LGBT Health and Wellbeing runs in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, and how to go along for the first time.
Who runs these groups
LGBT Health and Wellbeing is a Scottish charity, led by LGBTQ+ people, that has worked on the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ adults since 2003. Its Elders service is for LGBTQ+ people aged 60 and over, and its social programme for older people goes by the name LGBT Age.
All of the groups are free, and the charity says you don't need a referral, or to be going through a hard time, to come along. Everyone under the LGBTQ+ umbrella is welcome, including people who are still working out where they fit, or who'd rather not use a label at all.
Edinburgh: the LGBT Age film club
On the fourth Wednesday of each month, the LGBT Age film club meets in the afternoon at the charity's Edinburgh base on Duncan Place, in Leith, to watch a film with an LGBTQ+ story. It's for LGBTQ+ people aged 60 and over, and the group is run by its own members with the charity's support. The film is the reason to meet, but it's billed as a social group too, a chance to meet new people and catch up with old friends.
You don't need to register. Just arrive between 1pm and 1.30pm. The building has ramp access, automatic doors and lifts, two disabled parking spaces and accessible, gender-neutral toilets, and you're free to come and go during the afternoon. If you'd like to ask something first, the group's contact details are on its page.
Glasgow: LGBT Age Goes to Town
Glasgow's group gets out and about. On the second Tuesday of each month, LGBT Age Goes to Town meets for the afternoon in a different café around the city, a museum café one month and a shopping-centre café the next. It's open to LGBTQ+ people aged 60 and over, there's nothing to sign up for, and the group buys your first tea or coffee.
Because the venue changes, check the charity's What's on page or its newsletter before you set off.
Dundee: the Coffee Posse
In Dundee, the Coffee Posse meets once a month on a Thursday afternoon at Dundee Voluntary and Volunteer Action on Constitution Road, for LGBTQ+ people aged 60 and over. It's a cup of tea and a chat, with a few light activities to make introductions easier, and nobody's put on the spot.
You can book a free place through Eventbrite from the group's page, or just turn up on the day. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender toilet.
There's more on the calendar
These three aren't the only ones. The What's on page also lists more Coffee Posse meetups in Edinburgh and in Glasgow (the Glasgow one meets in the early evening), an Edinburgh version of the café outings, and an online Coffee Posse for anyone in Scotland, which helps if getting into town isn't easy. You can filter the calendar by city.
Where to start
| Group | Where | When | Who it's for | How to join |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT Age film club | Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh | Fourth Wednesday of the month, afternoon | 60 and over | Drop in between 1pm and 1.30pm. Free |
| LGBT Age Goes to Town | A different Glasgow café each month | Second Tuesday of the month, afternoon | 60 and over | Just turn up; your first drink is on them. Free |
| Coffee Posse, Dundee | Dundee Voluntary and Volunteer Action, Constitution Road | Once a month, Thursday afternoon | 60 and over | Book on Eventbrite or pop in. Free |
Before your first visit
Walking into a room of people you don't know is hard at any age, and it can be harder if it's been a while since you were around other LGBTQ+ people. A few things tend to help:
- Check the What's on page in the week before. Dates and venues can move, especially around the holidays.
- Read the charity's ground rules for its groups beforehand, so you know what everyone has agreed to.
- Give it more than one visit. The second time, when a couple of faces recognise you, can be when it starts to feel easier.
- If you'd rather talk to someone before going anywhere, the charity's LGBT Helpline Scotland takes calls, live chat and email.
If you're further afield, or looking for ideas beyond Scotland, our guides on making LGBTQ+ friends near you and finding your people in a new city have more.
Where this fits with Among Our People
Among Our People is a new site for LGBTQ+ people at every stage of adult life. It opened on 20 October 2026, so it's early days and there may be few people near you on it yet.
Find local friends lets you make a free card saying who you'd like to meet, then browse other LGBTQ+ people nearby who've made one. It could be a way to find someone to go to the film club with.
The live-in homeshare is for people with a spare room. An older person offers it at a lower rent, or none, to someone who'll help around the home in return, which can make it easier to stay in your own home for longer.
But if you take one thing from this guide, make it the next date on the What's on page. In Glasgow, the first cup of tea is on them. ✦
Last reviewed: 28 October 2026
Useful links
- LGBT Health and Wellbeing — LGBTQ+ Elders, 2026
- LGBT Health and Wellbeing — What's on, 2026
- LGBT Health and Wellbeing — LGBT Age Film Club, 2026
- LGBT Health and Wellbeing — LGBT Age Goes to Town (Glasgow), 2026
- LGBT Health and Wellbeing — Coffee Posse (Dundee), 2026
- LGBT Health and Wellbeing — Safer Spaces Commitment, 2026
- LGBT Health and Wellbeing — LGBT Helpline Scotland