Events in Edinburgh on 29 August 2018
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 29 August 2018 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Art of Glass
6th April 2018 - 2nd September 2018
An exhibition exploring the work of leading glass artists in Britain today comes to the National Museum of Scotland from 6th April. Read more
Arthur’s Amble
29th August 2018
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Beginners/Intermediate Pilates Classes for Adults
3rd July 2018 - 4th June 2019
Come along and try Pilates for adults with Nicky Pender every Tuesday and Wednesday at Liberton Kirk Halls. Read more
Bongo’s Bingo
26th July 2018 - 31st August 2018
Bongo’s Bingo continues to see sell-out shows across the UK and we’re thrilled to bring it to the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Read more
Can taking up a new activity help our thinking skills as we age?
27th October 2017 - 30th September 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Heriot-Watt University are looking for people aged 65 and over in Edinburgh & Lothians to take part in a new study. Read more
Canaletto and the Art of Venice
11th May 2018 - 21st October 2018
The exhibition presents a spectacular selection of eighteenth-century Venetian art, bringing the irresistible allure of the most beautiful city in the world to The Queen's Gallery.
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Children’s Judo Club
2nd March 2018 - 2nd March 2019
Randori Judo will be starting a four week Introduction to Judo Course commencing on Friday 2nd March at 4:30pm at Clovenstone Community Centre. Read more
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
2nd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
We'll be hiding lots of cuddly Britannia toy corgis on board the ship for you to spot. Read more
Curious About Edinburgh
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with two self-guided, heritage walks and optional treasure hunt with Curious About! Read more
Edinburgh Character Project
1st August 2018 - 31st August 2018
Edinburgh West
This August, Edinburgh’s West End will launch a major new month-long photography exhibition, the West End Character Project, showcasing the people and places that shape it. Read more
Edinburgh SiMBA Support Group
29th August 2018
Edinburgh West
Our SiMBA monthly group offers support for those who's baby has died at any stage of pregnancy or close to birth. Read more
Edwin G. Lucas: An Individual Eye
4th August 2018 - 10th February 2019
This is the first major exhibition to focus on this unusual and enigmatic artist and features over sixty artworks from public and private collections. Read more
Growing Up With Books
1st June 2018 - 9th December 2018
Explore the world of children’s books in this exhibition on now at the Museum of Childhood. Read more
Historic Underground
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century in this tour of Blair Street Underground Vaults with Mercat Tours. Read more
In Focus: Scottish Photography
7th July 2018 - 12th May 2019
This exhibition showcases the City Art Centre’s photographic collections, charting the development of fine art photography in Scotland from the 19th century to present day. Read more
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Edinburgh's OpenJump sessions! Read more
Puzzle in the Gardens
15th July 2018 - 15th September 2018
Cryptically painted puzzle pieces are set in the trees for viewers to discover in this art installation by Anne Gilchrist. Read more
Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop
22nd June 2018 - 25th November 2018
Discover the story of Scottish pop music at the National Museum of Scotland as they take you on a musical journey from the 1950s to the present day. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Tyninghame House and the Walled Garden
1st May 2018 - 31st August 2018
Various Locations East Lothian
Scotland’s Gardens: Wander round the outstanding gardens of the splendid 17th century pink sandstone Tyninghame House. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Hunter’s Tryst
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Edinburgh South
Scotland’s Gardens 2016 - Hunter's Tryst is a hidden treasure & was featured on "The Beechgrove Garden" June 2015. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Inveresk Village
17th June 2018 - 31st August 2018
Musselburgh
Scotland’s Gardens: Inveresk Village is a collection of five walled gardens including Shepherd House. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Newhall
1st July 2018 - 31st August 2018
Various Locations Midlothian
Take a Wander around the lovely gardens at Newhall as part of Scotland’s Gardens 2018. Read more
SLIME Workshops
15th June 2018 - 1st September 2018
Bring the kids along to Gooey Events Ltd for these new slime making and playing workshops during the summer holidays. Suitable for ages 4+. Read more
Swingtrain - Exercise on Swing Music
26th July 2018 - 20th September 2018
Swing into fitness with SwingTrain, a fun work out on swing and neo-swing music with short routines suiting all levels. Read more
Their Work Is Not Forgotten
8th June 2018 - 14th October 2018
Explore the past and present of political activism in Edinburgh in this new exhibition celebrating the centenary of women’s suffrage. Read more
Top Banana
29th August 2018
Catch the stars of the future right at the beginning every Wednesday night at our new act competition 'Top Banana'! Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Digital Learning at East Renfrewshire Libraries
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
If you’re keen to find out how to tackle a tablet, control a computer or find your way around the web, then your local library is the place to be!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
15th January 2018 - 16th December 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
East Renfrewshire Councillor Surgery: Charlie Gilbert
29th August 2018
Cllr Charlie Gilbert - Ward 2 holds regular surgeries at Mearns Library and Glen Halls, Neilston
East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups
29th August 2018
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
Include Me 2 Club - Junior Youth Club
23rd October 2017 - 31st December 2018
Include Me 2 Club run a Junior Youth Club for ages 0 - 12 and their families at Dalmeny Community Centre on Mondays!
Include Me 2 Club - Wednesday Night Live
29th August 2018
Join Include Me 2 Club, a weekly social club for adults with additional support needs, for Wednesday Night Live!
P.A.R.T.N.E.R. Addiction Recovery Group
29th August 2018
P.A.R.T.N.E.R. are a mutual aid support group for people with any kind of addiction, the group is totally confidential and offers help support and advice to all.
Psychic Demonstration Every Wednesday!
29th August 2018
Join us on Wednesdays at Athena Therapies & Holistics Academy for a Psychic demonstration from one of Glasgow's top mediums!
Walk the Block
29th August 2018
Walk the Block is a weekly evening walk from Clarkston to Muirend, Giffnock and then back to Clarkston held on Wednesdays!
Events in Glasgow
Alone In The Dark - A Horror Musical
28th August 2018 - 30th August 2018
GOTHeatre Productions proudly presents Alone In The Dark, a twisted horror musical inspired by the works of H.P Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe!
Aye Candy
8th August 2018 - 2nd September 2018
'Aye Candy' is an Abstract Art Exhibition at The 13th Note featuring original works by Gordon Stead & Jason Mccreadie!
BDX Glasgow: Apps In 2018
29th August 2018
BDX Glasgow is a fortnightly digital meetup in the heart of Glasgow! Join them at CitizenM Hotel on August 29th for ‘Apps In 2018’!
Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
29th August 2018
Glasgow Musuems Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!
Bounce and Rhyme
29th August 2018
Bounce and Rhyme are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children 3 or under held weekly in several Glasgow Libraries!
Brick Wonders
14th July 2018 - 23rd September 2018
Historic Environment Scotland presents Brick Wonders at Glasgow Cathedral featuring recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, curated by artist Warren Elsmore!
Curious About Glasgow
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Distillery Tour & Whisky Tasting
1st July 2018 - 31st December 2019
Come to The Clydeside Distillery, immerse yourself in Glasgow history and watch the craftsmen distil pure new make spirit by hand, the time-honoured way on the tour followed by a whisky tasting!
Glasgow Central Station Tours
3rd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Glasgow Summer Sessions
29th August 2018
See Kendrick Lamar, Kings Of Leon and Catfish And The Bottlemen live at Bellahouston Park this August as part of the 2018 Glasgow Summer Sessions!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Govan Ferry
22nd June 2018 - 31st August 2018
The Govan ferry is a free service connecting the Riverside Museum and Tall Ship to the Govan Stones and Fairfield Heritage!
Hartbeeps at St Enochs
29th August 2018
Enjoy Hartbeeps sessions for a unique, interactive and sensory experience for youngsters at the St Enoch Centre!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
29th August 2018
Join a Historic Tour of Glasgow University the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Inner City
16th February 2018 - 11th November 2018
Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) presents Inner City, a group exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Michael C McMillen and Glasgow-based artists Alberta Whittle and Mitch Miller.
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
Looking For Signs: Ideas And Imagined Circumstances - A Solo Exhibition by Jimmy Cosgrove
28th July 2018 - 16th September 2018
Studio Pavilion at House for an Art Lover is pleased to present Looking for Signs: ideas and imagined circumstances an exhibition by Scottish artist and designer Jimmy Cosgrove!
Mackintosh at the GSA Tour
4th January 2018 - 19th December 2018
Join a daily tour with GSA's talented student guides to view their unique collection of original Mackintosh furniture!
Mackintosh Queen’s Cross Free Entry Wednesdays
29th August 2018
Mackintosh Queen's Cross is one of Glasgow's hidden architectural gems, explore the church for free every Wednesday!
Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market
29th August 2018
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market!
Maryhill Burgh Halls Free Tours
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Maryhill Burgh Halls run free tours of their magnificent building on request - learn about the history of the building and the local area!
Next steps for implementing the Glasgow City Region Deal
29th August 2018
This seminar being held on Wednesday 29th August in Central Glasgow will provide a timely opportunity to assess the progress of the Glasgow City Region Deal.
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Glasgow's OpenJump sessions!
ParkLives Glasgow
16th May 2018 - 30th September 2018
Take part in a range of fun and free activities suitable for all ages and abilities in parks across the city this Summer with ParkLives Glasgow!
Play & Share
29th August 2018
Play & Share - have fun helping your child learn through an exciting selection of play activities!
Project Craft
29th August 2018
Learn new skills, create something unique and have lots of fun along the way with Project Craft at Paperchase!
Quarriers Glasgow Group Activities
1st July 2018 - 31st December 2019
Quarriers Glasgow Group Activities provides group activities for adults with learning disabilities in the north west and south areas of Glasgow.
Riverside Museum Summer Beach
23rd June 2018 - 31st August 2018
Glasgow's only beach is back once again for the summer holidays - grab your bucket and spade for lots of sandy fun at Riverside Museum!
Roller Disco
29th August 2018
Grab the kids, get your skates on and enjoy a family friendly disco at the Rollerstop Roller Rink!
Scotland Street School Remembers
7th June 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland Street School Remembers revisits the history of Scotland Street Schoool and the surrounding community with a fascinating documentary by Scottish artist and filmmaker Margaret Moore!
Singing for Breathing!
29th August 2018
If you are someone who suffers from breathlessness then the Singing for Breathing Group might be the answer you’ve been looking for!
South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions
29th August 2018
Come along and join in the fun at the free and interactive South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions for wee ones!
Speed Dating in Glasgow
29th August 2018
Join Slow Dating for one of their regular monthly Speed Dating in Glasgow events at Browns!
Tango Bar
29th August 2018
Glasgow's longest running Argentine Tango club night is held every Wednesday evening downstairs at Blackfriars in the Merchant City!
Tennent’s Brewery Tour
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Find out how Wellpark Brewery make Tennent's so special on one of their daily Brewery Tours!
The Four Graces
30th May 2018 - 22nd October 2018
Scottish artist Avril Paton’s latest work, The Four Graces (Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum), is now on show in the iconic building it depicts.
The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour
29th August 2018
Kevin Hart is expanding his widely successful and massively hysterical ‘The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour,’ and bringing it to The SSE Hydro on 29th August 2018!
The League of Gentlemen Live Again!
29th August 2018
The League of Gentlemen return to the stage in 2018 for their first UK tour in over 12 years, including a date at the SEC Armadillo!
Toddlers Tales
29th August 2018
Toddlers Tales are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children aged 3-5 held weekly in Glasgow Libraries!
Tours of The Mackintosh House
29th August 2018
Enjoy a 30 minute guided tour of The Mackintosh House, a meticulous re-assemblage of the principal interiors of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife's Glasgow home.
Wee Creatives
29th August 2018
Wee Creatives are regular playful sessions for under 2s at Glasgow Museum Resource Centre... Explore! Create! Play! Fun!
World’s Longest LEGO Bridge
23rd June 2018 - 28th October 2018
A world-record bridge comprised of over 200,000 individual LEGO® bricks and weighing three quarters of a tonne has arrived in Glasgow’s St. Enoch Centre in time for the summer!
Events in Lanarkshire
‘Ages of Wonder’ Etchings Exhibition
7th July 2018 - 29th September 2018
Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum are proud to host a unique exhibition of etchings spanning over 300 years on loan from the Royal Scottish Academy!
Blether & Friendship Club
29th August 2018
Come along for a good old fashioned blether at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre every Wednesday afternoon!
DB12Run
29th August 2018
The DB12Run is a weekly walk or jog held at Strathclyde Park for people with Type 1-2 Diabetes or other medical condition.
GAME PLAN Board Games Rediscovered
20th July 2018 - 4th November 2018
The GAME PLAN Board Games Rediscovered exhibition at New Lanark will celebrate the joy, excitement and occasional frustration of playing board games!
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
29th August 2018
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire for their health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
Lesmahagow Stop Smoking Group
29th August 2018
Join Healthy Valleys for their weekly Lesmahagow Stop Smoking Group for free confidential advice and support!
Mini Flippers
29th August 2018
Kids under 5 can enjoy unlimited jumps along with their grown ups at Flip Out Glasgow's Mini Flipper sessions!
Nightshift
29th August 2018
As dusk falls Drumpellier comes alive, join our popular and free night walk and spot some nocturnal wildlife!
The Spectacular High Diving Pirates
23rd June 2018 - 2nd September 2018
Shiver me timbers, The Spectacular High Diving Pirates return to M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park, with a whole NEW show!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Active Communities’ Jogging Buddies
29th August 2018
Active Communities run a series of jogging groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Comicrazy Cafe Events
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Paisley's specialist comic book and trading card shop, Comicrazy, have events on everyday for all hobbies including Pokémon, Yugioh and Magic The Gathering!
Paisley Thread Mill Museum Open For Visits
29th August 2018
The Paisley Thread Mill Museum in Mile End Mill is dedicated to Renfrewshire and Paisley's thread mill heritage, it's open on Wednesday & Saturday afternoons to the public!
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
29th August 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
Sewing2gether - All Nations FREE Sewing Workshop
29th August 2018
Sewing2gether runs a FREE weekly Sewing Workshop in Paisley which supports and teaches those with English as a second language or non-English speakers.
Walking Tours of Historical Paisley
2nd April 2018 - 29th September 2018
Walking Tours on Wheels offer a wide range of daily tours to suit your particular interest in Paisley!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
8 Week Mindfulness Course
23rd August 2018 - 11th October 2018
Transform Therapies will be holding an 8 Week Mindfulness Course starting on 23rd August at Heat Fitness in Stirling. Book the whole block or choose to drop in!
BBN Relaunch Night
29th August 2018
Stirling Netball Club is holding a BBN (Bounce Back to Netball) night to encourage people of all ages and abilities (age 18+) to participate in regular fun, safe and affordable netball sessions.
Kidslingo French and Spanish: Bridge of Allan
29th August 2018
Bring language to life and really inspire our little learners with Kidslingo French and Spanish classes at Bridge of Allan Parish Church.
New Swing and Salsa Dance Class
2nd March 2018 - 14th December 2018
Join CoStep.Co's new weekly dance classes starting in Blair Drummond Community Hall on Friday evenings from March 2018.
Nicky-Tams Jam Night
29th August 2018
Wednesday is Nicky-Tams Jam Night upstairs in the lounge. Come along, join in and have some fun!
Scotland’s Gardens - Duntreath Castle Gardens
1st February 2018 - 30th November 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Visit Duntreath Castle Gardens with lake, woodland walk & 15th century keep and chapel.
Scotland’s Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden
27th January 2018 - 28th September 2018
Scotland's Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden with large mature garden, house garden & woodland walks.
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow
1st February 2018 - 31st December 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow is a colourful garden with unusual specimens overlooking Dollar Glen.
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors
1st May 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors is an award winning Victorian garden of just over one acre with a secret woodland garden to the side and an orchard.
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree
1st April 2018 - 15th October 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree is a charming garden with views from Ben Lomond to Ben Ledi.
Scotland’s Gardens: - Kilbryde Castle
1st March 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Enjoy the twelve acres of formal, woodland & wild gardens of Kilbryde Castle.
Scotland’s National Hero
29th August 2018
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Stirling GhostWalk
1st July 2018 - 31st August 2018
Join the Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul - the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin - on a creepy, comic guided tour!
Vintage Afternoon Tea
11th December 2017 - 10th December 2018
Enjoy a beautiful vintage afternoon tea with friends, family or colleagues at Friars Wynd Hotel.
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