Events in Edinburgh on 31 August 2018
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 31 August 2018 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
A’ fidreadh na Pàirce: Ialtagan : Bats
31st August 2018
Learn about the fascinating world of Scottish bats in this information session in Holyrood Park. This event will be in Gaelic. Read more
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
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
Dancing through the Decades
31st August 2018
From 70's flares to 90's glow sticks, it's a celebration of the music from across the decades with our resident DJ at the Village Hotel Edinburgh. 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
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
Gallery Tours at City Art Centre
31st August 2018
Come along to City Art Centre and join one of the excellent guides on a spotlight tour of their exhibition. 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
Monkey Barrel Comedy’s Big Friday Show
31st August 2018
Monkey Barrel Comedy brings you a cracking Friday night of premier stand up comedy right in the heart of Edinburgh. Read more
My Jute Journey
31st August 2018
Sandra Thomson has long links with the Scottish jute industry. In this lecture she will treat you to some stories around this and also tell about her adventures to India and Bangladesh. 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
Residents Ceilidh
31st August 2018
Join the infamous Burly Ceilidh Club at the Ghillie Dhu every Friday & Saturday with a 3 course meal, Live ceilidh band and DJ! 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
Scottish Colourist Art & Wine Evening
31st August 2018
Join the Arienas Collective for a fun evening of art and wine with Edinburgh artist Suzanne Kemplay. 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
The Friday Show
31st August 2018
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh! Read more
The Luna Cinema
31st August 2018 - 2nd September 2018
Enjoy open air cinema at the Botanics as the Luna Cinema presents three nights of classic films under the stars. 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
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 HSCP Walking Groups
31st 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!
Walking Football
31st August 2018
Over 50? Have you still got a love of the beautiful game? Walking Football at Barrhead Foundry or Mearns Primary School is perfect for you!
Events in Glasgow
Advanced Prop Making - 3 Day Workshop
31st August 2018 - 2nd September 2018
Join Sorenzo Studios for their three day advanced course in making replica prop weapons or costume pieces from foam and other sheet materials!
Alone In The Dark - a Horror Musical
30th August 2018 - 1st September 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!
Bat Night and Moth-y Coffee Morning
31st August 2018 - 1st September 2018
Come and join the team at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond and find out more about the flying creatures of the night!
Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
31st 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
31st 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!
Bridge Music Jazz Series at Swing
31st August 2018
Bridge Music Jazz is a weekly event at Swing featuring UK and international touring bands and original music from Scottish based jazz ensembles!
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
31st August 2018
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
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!
Friday Night at The Panopticon
31st August 2018
Enjoy an evening of entertainment harking back to the good old days at The Britannia Panopticon's regular Friday night variety show!
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!
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 Silverburn
31st August 2018
Hartbeeps a unique, interactive and sensory experience for babies and children is held at Silverburn on the last Friday of every month!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
31st 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!
Life Drawing at the Maritime Museum
31st August 2018
Join All The Young Nudes for an after hours sketching session at The Maritime Museum in Irvine with multiple life models, posing in and around the permanent exhibitions!
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!
Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market
31st 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!
Meet Me: Age Friendly Tour and Object Handling
31st August 2018
Join this friendly and accessible short tour around the museum stores at GMRC, share memories and reminisce!
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!
Platform at Argyle St Arches
31st August 2018
Ten of Scotland’s best independent street food traders vendors set up stall every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, within the newly refurbished Argyle Street Arches!
Project Craft
31st 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
31st 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!
South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions
31st August 2018
Come along and join in the fun at the free and interactive South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions for wee ones!
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 Chicago Blues Brothers
31st August 2018
Join The Chicago Blues Brothers for an unforgettable evening of entertainment at the King's Theatre Glasgow!
The Early Show
31st August 2018
The Early Show at Yesbar showcases some of the funniest comedians around every Friday & Saturday night!
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 Late Show
31st August 2018
Enjoy late night comedy every Friday and Saturday with your host Viv Gee in Yesbar Comedy Club!
Toddler Time at Kelvingrove
31st August 2018
Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!
Toddlers Tales
31st 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
31st 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.
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
51 Shades of Maggie
31st August 2018
51 Shades of Maggie returns to the stage this August starring the original Scottish Maggie, River City and Gary: Tank Commander star Leah MacRae!
‘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!
Bye Bye Baby
31st August 2018
Join Bye Bye Baby at Rutherglen Town Hall as they deliver a full theatre show celebrating the journey of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!
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
31st August 2018
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire for their health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
Mini Flippers
31st August 2018
Kids under 5 can enjoy unlimited jumps along with their grown ups at Flip Out Glasgow's Mini Flipper sessions!
Record Fair
31st August 2018
Snap up some vinyl bargains when Chris and his team returns to Rutherglen Exchange Shopping Centre for their regular Record Fair!
Seniors 5-A-Side Football
31st August 2018
Over 55 and looking to get back into football or take it up? Come along to Eastfield Lifestyle Sports Complex in Rutherglen for weekly fives!
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
80s & 90s Nostalgia Boogie
31st August 2018
Relive some of the biggest hits from the 80s & 90s on this party night at the Glynhill Hotel!
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!
Fifty Shades Ladies Night
31st August 2018
This one is strictly for the girls so grab your friends and head to The Bowfield Hotel for the ultimate ladies night including, DJ and show!
Oak Mall Artisan Market
31st August 2018
Greenock's Oak Mall Artisan Market is held on the second and last Fridays of each month... come along and support your local traders!
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
31st August 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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!
Blazin’ Fiddles with Karen Matheson
31st August 2018
Scotland’s most celebrated fiddle band Blazin’ Fiddles join together with the remarkable vocalist Karen Matheson for a special one-off Scottish tour and play The Albert Halls on 31st August.
Free Your Heart - Fridays
31st August 2018
Learn to free your heart, clear your mind, and release pain in the body at these Friday morning classes with Lillian Fellmann.
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.
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.
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!
The Unknown Soldier
31st August 2018
Grist to the Mill presents: The Unknown Soldier, a moving, often humorous, but above all thought provoking new theatre piece by the award nominated writer Ross Ericson.
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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