 The first Scottish branch of the WEA was in Springburn, Glasgow, although this only lasted until 1909 at that time, the Edinburgh and Leith Branch coming into existence on 25 October 1912 after a meeting held at the Free Gardeners' Hall, 12–14 Picardy Place, Edinburgh.The meeting was chaired by Professor Lodge and addressed by Albert Mansbridge and Dr Bernard Bosanquet.The meeting was attended by 200 people, including Mr James Munro, M.A.