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L'Arche Edinburgh

We are a Community of around 80 people, based in the Leith and Restalrig area of Scotland’s capital city.

Leith is a busy neighbourhood in the north east of Edinburgh and includes the old dock district. L’Arche has long-standing connections to faith communities and other community groups in the area.

It’s easy to get around the city by bus, and the airport is just an hour away by tram. Edinburgh city centre is close by, and there’s always lots to do, from cinemas, theatres, cafes, museums and of course the famous Festival in August.

L’Arche Edinburgh includes fifteen people with learning disabilities who we support at home, as well as volunteers, friends, neighbours and L’Arche assistants. We have a mix of supported living houses, where the people we support share their home with other people with learning disabilities and with live-in assistants. We also support four people to live more independently in their own flats.

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Support we offer in Edinburgh

Support we offer in Edinburgh

Read more about the support and services we provide to people with learning disabilities Read more

Published: 9th July, 2023

Updated: 9th September, 2025

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Volunteer with L'Arche Edinburgh

Volunteer with L'Arche Edinburgh

Are you interested in volunteering with a transformational community based in the north east side of Edinburgh? Read more

Published: 8th July, 2023

Updated: 23rd April, 2026

Author: Chris Asprey

Donate to L'Arche Edinburgh

Donate to L'Arche Edinburgh

Help us transform lives for people with and without learning disabilities sharing life in Leith Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2023

Updated: 10th August, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Join the Edinburgh team

Join the Edinburgh team

Interested in working with us? Explore our current vacancies Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Get in touch with L'Arche Edinburgh

Get in touch with L'Arche Edinburgh

Drop an email or follow us on socials - the choice is yours! Read more

Published: 17th June, 2023

Updated: 9th September, 2025

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Stories from the Edinburgh Community

Stories from the Edinburgh Community

The best way to get to know us and the difference we make is through the stories of life-changing relationships in L'Arche. Read more

Published: 12th June, 2023

Updated: 18th August, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

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L'Arche is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, No. 1055041.

L'Arche is registered as a charity in England and Wales, No. 264166, and in Scotland, No. SC038493.

Registered Office: L'Arche National Office, Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JB.

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