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Events in Edinburgh

Arthur’s Secrets

1st September 2023 - 26th March 2024

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Hop Run

8th June 2024

Durty Events bring their 5k and 10k Hop Runs to Edinburgh on 8th June 2024, starting at the atmospheric Rosslyn Chapel and finishing at the award winning Stewart Brewery!

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The Great Willy Waddle Edinburgh - Charity Fun Run

15th June 2024

Grab your friends, don your inflatable penis costume (suit provided for you to keep!) and waddle, jog or walk the 2k route through Holyrood Park for Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer!

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MoonWalk Scotland 2024 - Event Volunteers Needed!

7th September 2024

Join our night-time party and lots of other volunteers at The MoonWalk Scotland on Saturday 7th September 2024 from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh!

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Edinburgh Kiltwalk

15th September 2024

The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 15th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.

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Active Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Stamperland Bowling Club Opening Day

Stamperland Bowling Club Opening Day

6th April 2024

Looking to take up a new hobby or meet new friends? Why not give bowls a try? Join Stamperland Bowling Club for their Opening Day on Saturday 6th April!

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Run The Blades: The Night One

Run The Blades: The Night One

22nd March 2024

Run the Blades – the Night One, where runners take to the trails in the dark with the route lit only by glow sticks, returns to Whitelee Windfarm on Friday 22nd March!

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Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

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Active Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Skydive for Shelter Scotland

Skydive for Shelter Scotland

6th April 2024

Experience the thrill of a tandem skydive on Saturday 6th April while raising funds to support Shelter Scotland!

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Durty Duathlons - Medium Course

Durty Duathlons - Medium Course

6th April 2024

Run and cycle the four corners of earth all in one day as Durty Events brings you the St Ninian’s Duathlon Duo!

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Active Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Run, Jump, Throw

Run, Jump, Throw

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 30th March 2024

Giffnock North Athletics Club run sessions called Run, Jump, Throw on Saturdays at Hutcheson's Grammar School for 5-8 year olds!

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Guided Trail Running

Guided Trail Running

Selected dates between 5th March 2024 - 17th December 2024

Leave road running behind and discover the joys of running through woods, along tracks and trails, and getting away from concrete pavements with Gaby from Skylark Guiding!

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Springburn Junior Parkrun

Springburn Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!

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Active Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Mud Madness

South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Mud Madness

6th October 2024

Taking place in the stunning grounds of Chatelherault, Mud Madness involves mud runs, water slides, obstacles and even a dip in the River Avon – great fun for all ages!

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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!

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UTD Sports Multi Sports Camp - Cambuslang

UTD Sports Multi Sports Camp - Cambuslang

1st April 2024 - 12th April 2024

From football and basketball to tennis and volleyball, UTD Sports Multi Sports Camp in Cambuslang introduces kids to the thrill of trying new activities!

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Active Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

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Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

1st May 2024 - 31st May 2024

Explore the woodland trail and see how many items you can find on the Spectacular Spring Scavenger Hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!

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Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!

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Active Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Full Day

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Full Day

14th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Enjoy a history siteseeing canoe tour run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre and explore Loch Ard and all the beautiful scenery!

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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

8th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Join us at Loch Ard Adventure Centre for a Half Day Tour of Loch Ard in Canoes with a Guide and Instructor.

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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

29th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!

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