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We are the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people, adoptive families, and others parenting children who can’t live with their birth parents.

We are the leading charity advocating for an equal chance for those who cannot live with their birth families, from childhood and into adulthood.

01/08/2026

Tickets for this year’s family residential weekend at Wiston Lodge are on sale now!

This special weekend is a fantastic opportunity for adoptive families to spend quality time together, enjoy the great outdoors, and take part in a wide range of fun activities for all ages – guided by our amazing volunteers and the brilliant staff from Wiston.

Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation or time to connect with other families who understand adoption, there's something for everyone.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🩵

➡️Location: Wiston Lodge, near Biggar, South Lanarkshire
🗓️Dates: Friday 4 Sept-Sunday 6 Sept, with day tickets also available for the Saturday
🎟️Book here: https://ow.ly/FjGH50ZrVxH

31/07/2026

Are traditional parenting approaches not working for your family?

Join us for a face-to-face Connective Parenting workshop in East Lothian, designed to support adoptive parents and carers in building stronger, more connected relationships with their children.

Grounded in the principles of Non-Violent Resistance, this practical workshop explores why some traditional parenting approaches may not feel effective for every family. You’ll gain supportive strategies to help you respond to challenging behaviour — including child-to-parent violence — while strengthening trust, connection and understanding at home.

Over two sessions in September, we'll explore:

• How strong connection can support your child’s emotional wellbeing — and how to keep nurturing it.
• The core principles of the Non-Violent Resistance approach.
• Practical strategies for responding to challenging behaviour with confidence and care.
• Ways to manage difficult moments while nurturing positive family relationships.

The course is aimed at adoptive parents, and is also suitable for prospective adopters and foster or kinship carers.

📍 Location: Penston House, Macmerry, East Lothian
📅 Date & time: Thursday 3 and Thursday 24 September, 10:30am-1:30pm each day
🔗 Book your place: https://ow.ly/B4Eg50ZtRXz

29/07/2026

🌿 Make a difference this summer! 💚

Join us for a Family Litter Pick at Barnhill Rock Garden, Dundee on Friday 29 August, 10:00–11:30am.

This is a fantastic opportunity for young people looking to earn Saltire Award volunteering hours, make new friends, and help keep our community beautiful.

🧤 Litter pickers and bags will be provided by Broughty Ferry in Bloom – just bring a pair of gloves!

📍 Barnhill Rock Garden, Dundee
📅 Friday 29 August | 🕙 10:00–11:30am
👉Sign up on Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/Y5wl50ZmOg7

28/07/2026

We are busy planning for September - FASD Month 2026!

Our theme this year is all about education and lived experience. As part of our social media campaign we would love to share our children and young people's thoughts about school and education.

Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing questions on this page for parents and carers to ask their young people.

Our third question is "What’s one thing school could change to make things better for people with FASD?"

It's easy to let us know the answer too - just click this form and type in your answer: https://ow.ly/Fzhh50ZmNUu (Remember to click submit!)

There are no right or wrong answers. We're excited to see what the answers will be - look out for your child's answers on our social media channels during September.

27/07/2026

📞Our information and support advisers offer practical suggestions, information and encouragement, or can point you in the right direction for specialist help.

Wherever you are in the process, whatever difficulties you are having, make our information and support line your first port of call.

Anyone is welcome to call including adoptees, adopters, kinship carers, professionals and members of support networks.

📞Call us: 0300 666 0006
✉️Email us: [email protected]
🔗Find out more about the service or request a callback: https://ow.ly/xwmu50ZrVIV See less

23/07/2026

Our next family residential weekend is just around the corner!

Tickets for our much-loved Wiston Lodge Residential Weekend in South Lanarkshire go on sale tomorrow! 🎉

This special weekend is a fantastic opportunity for adoptive families to spend quality time together, enjoy the great outdoors, and take part in a wide range of fun activities for all ages. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation or simply time to connect with other families, there's something for everyone.

🎟️ Tickets will be available via our Eventbrite page, where you can also find details of our upcoming summer picnics taking place in parks across Scotland: https://ow.ly/KmY850ZkyLP

We can't wait to welcome you! 💙

22/07/2026

Ready to bounce your way around a 5K and raise money for a great cause?

Join the Project for a fun-filled fundraising challenge at the Inflatable 5K!

📍 Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, Lanarkshire
📅 Saturday, 29 August
⏰ Meet at 11:30am (our start time is 12:00pm)

We'll be running, jogging, walking – and bouncing! – our way around a 5K course packed with giant inflatable obstacles, all while raising money to support the Project.

The Project has covered the cost of places for young people taking part. In return, we'd love for participants to raise sponsorship to help us support more adopted and care-experienced young people connect, gain confidence and learn new skills.

Parents and carers are welcome to stay and cheer everyone on – it's free to spectate. If you'd like to join in the fun and take on the course too, simply book your own adult place directly with the event organisers.

Come along for a brilliant day of fun, laughter and fundraising. We can't wait to see you there! 💜

Book through our Eventbrite page: https://ow.ly/IT9t50ZjEfN

21/07/2026

We are busy planning for September - FASD Month 2026!

Our theme this year is all about education and lived experience. As part of our social media campaign we would love to share our children and young people's thoughts about school and education.

Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing questions on this page for parents and carers to ask their young people.

Our second question is "What helps you feel safe at school?"

It's easy to let us know the answer too - just click this form and type in your answer: https://ow.ly/zBCr50ZmNU3 (Remember to click submit!)

There are no right or wrong answers. We're excited to see what the responses will be - look out for your child's answers on our social media channels during September.

19/07/2026

Our next family residential weekend is just around the corner!

Tickets for our much-loved Wiston Lodge Residential Weekend in South Lanarkshire go on sale on Friday 24 July! 🎉

This special weekend is a fantastic opportunity for adoptive families to spend quality time together, enjoy the great outdoors, and take part in a wide range of fun activities for all ages. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation or simply time to connect with other families, there's something for everyone.

🎟️ Tickets will be available via our Eventbrite page, where you can also find details of our upcoming summer picnics taking place in parks across Scotland: https://ow.ly/6inL50ZkyLp

We can't wait to welcome you! 💙

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Edinburgh

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441312023670

Website

http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/Scotland

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