The place to learn and play the game of Bridge in Edinburgh.

As enjoyed by 518 members and over 250 students in our Academy.

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The MBA will be running the above classes again this autumn, in the usual Friday afternoon time-slot.

They are aimed at people who have completed the SBU course of 60 lessons, and have been playing in club tournaments. They are also appropriate for club members who have been playing for some time. It should be noted that these modules are below the 'Bronze to Silver' classes, and should certainly be taken first. Our routine is that we run these modules over a 2-year cycle.

This autumn the cycle is re-starting at Module 1 (out of 4), entitled Constructive Bidding.

Please click HERE for the details and sign-up form.

Bronze to Silver classes this autumn

We're pleased to say that the Bronze to Silver class is definitely taking place, starting in September.

It's aimed at experienced club players who wish to improve their play.

Please click HERE to download an application form.

Are you interested in learning to play Bridge? If so, we offer a full range of classes extending over six terms (three years) which take you from absolute beginner to club player.

Our classes for the Autumn Term of 2019 are now announced. Click HERE to download a printable application form.

More information about our Academy and classes can be found in the Melville Bridge Academy section of our website (see left hand menu) where you can also submit an enquiry.

On Wednesday afternoons we run a Gentle Pairs Bridge Session starting at 1.30 pm.  These are aimed at players who are currently in the second year of classes and above or for those people who have completed all sixty lessons but are not yet ready to take the plunge into tournament bridge.

About 10-12 hands are played under the supervision of an experienced player who will help with the bidding and play.

You can come along without a partner and will either be matched up with another person in the same position or the experienced player. The session cost £3 per person. Non members of the club are welcome to come and give this a try!

• ​​​​DO make your opening lead face down and do so before filling in your score card or operating the Bridgemate (it saves time!).
• DO call the TD when something goes wrong.
• DO keep your eye on the timer for your section and try to keep to time.
• DO make sure your cards are returned to the board in the correct slot.

• DON’T ask questions about the bidding after the auction until your partner has the opening lead face down on the table.
• DON’T pick up your cards and return to the board until everybody at the table agrees the result.
• DON’T pressure your opponents into accepting your interpretation of the rules (call the TD).
• DON’T make comments about the opponents bidding or play (unless invited).