Welcome to Adoption UK Scotland community groups & events page. We have a number of dates for your diary below and we welcome you to come and join us. We want to build a positive, supportive community in our local areas to develop new friendships and have fun. We invite you to discover your local community group or come to any group that works for you, please get involved and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to email [email protected].
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Your local coordinators are: Scott, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire & Nicola, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Ayrshire Your local coordinator is: Ruth, Aryshire This group runs the second to last Sunday of the month.
Glasgow Your coordinator is: Adam, email Mary, Adoption UK for details This group meets once a month in Glasgow
Parents of Older Teens and Young Adults Your local coordinators are: Christine & Rose, Teens Plus This group meets once a month in Edinburgh
Scotland Dads Group Your coordinator is: Hugh, email Simon, Adoption UK for details This group regularly both virtually and in person.
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An opportunity for Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Dad's or carers to get together and discuss life, the universe and everything. Or not! Read more
A new group for adoptive parents to come together to share and support one another. Read more
Are you an adoptive parent of teens living in or around the Glasgow area? Would you feel the benefit of support from other adoptive parents near you? Come along and connect with other adopters in a safe and supportive space. Read more
A day of fun for care experienced young people and their families! Join us at Wiston Lodge as we return to spend the day together in June. Outdoor activities for all young people and some adult only activities or downtime for adults! Read more
Join us for a family picnic hosted by Adoption UK Scotland. Meet other adoptive families for a visit to Balloch Castle Country Park. Bring your own picnic and have a chat with other families who 'get it'. Read more
We return to the popular Willowgate Adventure Centre in Perth for a day of outdoor land and water based activities for care experienced young people. Read more
Join us for a family picnic hosted by Adoption UK Scotland. Meet other adoptive families for a visit to Strathaven Park. Bring your own picnic and have a chat with other families who 'get it'. Enjoy the scenery, play in the park and maybe head off for a ride on the miniature train. Read more
Join us for a family picnic hosted by Adoption UK Scotland. Meet other adoptive families for a visit to the beautiful Rouken Glen Park. Bring your own picnic and have a chat with other families who 'get it'. Enjoy the scenery, play in the park and maybe head off to enjoy the boating pond. Read more
Come along to Adoption UK Scotland's family barbecue at the beautiful Vogrie Country Park. This is a great opportunity for families to meet, chat and have fun. Remember to bring your food for the barbeque, something to sit on and dress appropriately for weather! Read more