“ I've written a few shorts and trying to coax myself into rewriting three full length screenplays; maybe a group would cajole me into action! ”

“ Happy to organise stuff I fancy doing and if anyone wants to join me, then they're welcome ”

“ Hi. I want to get out walking in the fresh air and it is not always possible to arrange with busy friends. I look forward to meeting others with the same idea! Alison ”

“ Like walking, but fed up with the usual local route. ”

“ Hey. I'm quite a big fan of anything related to SF. Love the funnier side of it with Douglas Adams and Red Dwarf being a huge impact on my psyche, hehe. Would love to sit around and talk about things SciFi with you folks! hope to see you soon! ”

“ Hi. I've just moved back to Scotland and have tried to find groups like this in Dunfermline. No success. If there's anything here it's being kept a closely guarded secret. Any ideas anyone? ”

“ Love outdoor activities and meeting people. Wanna be stronger and tougher... ”

“ Hello! New to Edinburgh, and I need to both meet people and walk - this looks like a good way to do both. Be seeing you soon. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love classical music, particularly chamber, opera and choral... but it's so much better to share it with others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I used to learn Danish and am now forgetting it all! It would be great to meet up with other people who know Scandinavia! ”

“ Hi I'm Tess - moved to Glasgow last year and finally getting round to organising a social life. Would be great to meet like minded people who don't work with me - or are family members! ”

“ Enjoy to get out for a nice walk with people who like to see the countryside in all seasons. Live with my partner on a farm near Lanark. More later... John ”

“ Hi, I'm Heather, Only lived in Glasgow for a year, and I'm missing the good old scottish Highlands! I'm into my photography, and hope to find a few good shots out in the open country. Look forward to meeting you all! ”

“ Just moved to Edinburgh, like to meet new people. ”

“ Hi - I have lived in Glasgow for a while - originally I'm from the north west of England and work in ITC in the HEI sector. I've done a fair bit of walking but since getting to Glasgow my walking chums have got kids so this is a new venture. ”

“ New to Glasgow and newly pregnant ! Want to see if I can still get up some hills before this bump gets too big! ”

“ hi ya. New to edinburgh. Looking to meet new people in town and have a laugh! c u all soon :-) ”

“ Hello, it would be great to have some seakayaking meet ups around Edinburgh, get outside more and meet some cool people ”

“ Hello everyone. My main obsession is walking out in the great outdoors. I am soon going to wave goodbye to shift work and get a Mon-Fri job. This means I will be off every weekend:) and will be able to gain a social life and some new friends I hop ”

“ Love ski-ing, just need more people to go with : ) And can't wait to try snowboarding ”

“ Hi, I moved to Edinburgh in March this year. Looking forward to find people interested in any hillwalking, climbing etc Especially i hope i'll find people that love walking in winter and sleeping in a tent :) Thanks! Yarek ”

“ Weve just moved to Edinburgh from Uruguay, where there are no hills! So I'm looking forward to a bit of walking. We have two small daughters (3 and 2) so this will be my one outing per week on my own--lovely! I'm looking forward to meeting all of ”

“ Hi I am Daniela, originally from Vienna, Austria and since January in Edinburgh. I love walking and hiking, anything that you can do outdoors. However, I have a 18months old son, so I am bit limited in what I can do with him. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it isn't always easy to find other people who are interested in alternative health and beliefs. ”

“ I looove dancing. ”

“ Hi, I'm spanish female. I'd like to walk and know new places. and I need to meet people because I moved here 6 months ago and I don't know many people.I need to practice my bad english. thank you. marisa. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love F1 and like to watch it with lots of enthusiasts. ”

“ i would like a way of meeting interesting, like minded people in casual surroundings. ”

“ Hi, I'm hoping to go out to teach in Barcelona soon so need to get up to scratch with the spanish language and culture. ”

“ Hi All. I've moved back to Edinburgh after being away too long (20years!) and am keen to meet new people. I love the big outdoors- cycling, walking and diving- and a good chat and a pint afterwards. Let's get something sorted now that spring is here! ”

“ Enjoy keeping fit, good productive way to spend spare time, also good way to meet like minded friends. ”

“ Hi. I have recently moved to Edinburgh, and now I am looking to meet some friends here. I work for a local software engineering company in Edinburgh. I am male, 36, and South-African. Looking forward to meeting you. ”

“ "Hola Amigos' Have just moved back after 25 years away.. love a social and meeting new people, keep me posted of the next meet up : ()" ”

“ Hi Im Alex & would like to meet new people to broaden my horizons. Some of my interest: card making, cooking, going out for meals, wine and reading are but a few. Edinburgh Lunch Group on Facebook.com http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8445943831 ”

“ New to Glasgow, I would like to meet like-minded people who share common interests. Back home (Brighton) I was a member of various groups and organised a number of activities including camping/boat trips and fundraising events ”