About this space
A place to settle in and get things done.
The Melting Pot in central Edinburgh is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation, bringing together flexible coworking, collaboration and practical support for people and organisations working towards positive change. Its workspace is designed for a changing world of work, with options ranging from occasional hot-desking to dedicated desks and furnished private offices. Members join a friendly, values-led community rather than simply hiring a desk. The space combines comfortable work areas, informal meeting spots, quiet pods and places for calls with a shared kitchen, tea and coffee, secure bike storage, helpful hosts and an online community. Regular social, learning and networking events create opportunities to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas and build useful connections without a corporate or clinical feel. Meeting and event facilities support small meetings, strategy days, hybrid sessions, team days, workshops, social gatherings and larger community events. Rooms include a ground-floor accessible boardroom alongside flexible basement spaces, with strong Wi-Fi, flipcharts, whiteboards and technology for hybrid meetings. Local, sustainable catering is also available, making the venue practical for both focused work and welcoming gatherings. As a social enterprise, The Melting Pot reinvests profits into nurturing changemakers, supporting ethical start-ups and developing initiatives that put people and planet first. Its wider work includes the Good Ideas programme, social innovation activity and consultancy using co-design to address people, place and productivity challenges. It is especially well suited to freelancers, remote workers, purpose-driven start-ups, charities, social enterprises and teams looking for a productive base with genuine community around it.