Edinburgh Verified Locals Interactive Speed Dating

Edinburgh Verified Locals Interactive Speed Dating is on Sunday 1 November at 50/4 Dalmeny St, in the heart of Edinburgh. It's a speed dating event run for verified locals, which means you'll be meeting other people who actually live in the city rather than visitors passing through for the weekend. If you've spent any time on the apps, you know how often that's the part that lets you down.

The 'interactive' bit is what sets this apart from a standard line-up of dates. Instead of just sitting across from someone and hoping the conversation doesn't dry up after five minutes, there are activities and prompts to help break the ice. It takes the pressure off having to carry the whole thing yourself and gives you something to actually talk about, which makes the rounds move a bit more naturally. You'll rotate through a series of short dates, getting a first impression of a few different people in one go, and then you decide who you'd like to see again.

Because it's for verified locals, it's a bit more focused than your average dating event. You're meeting people who are part of the same city you are, which makes the follow-up a lot easier when you do find someone you click with. It's a straightforward way to get out and meet a handful of new people in a single afternoon, rather than spending weeks swiping and wondering if you'll actually get along in person.

It all happens on Sunday 1 November at 50/4 Dalmeny St, right in the city. If you're looking to meet people in Edinburgh without the usual app fatigue, this is a solid way to do it.