Events in Edinburgh on 08 October 2019
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 08 October 2019 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
365: Stories and Music
1st October 2019 - 14th October 2019
Come along to a major new collection of Scottish contemporary literature and music in one interactive sound-art installation at Linlithgow Palace in October!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
29th May 2019 - 31st December 2019
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route. Read more
Curious About Edinburgh
14th June 2019 - 31st October 2020
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About! Read more
Eclectic Boundaries
16th September 2019 - 18th November 2019
Eclectic Boundaries brings together a diverse cohort of artists from around Edinburgh College of Art. There will be performance art mingled with adventure, fun, surprise and participation! Read more
Exhibition: The Somewhere Else
5th October 2019 - 31st October 2019
In this series of etching prints, artist Fiona Watson expresses her overwhelming visual memory of Canada, evoking the silence and minimalist aesthetic of its snowy landscapes. Read more
Grayson Perry: Julie Cope’s Grand Tour
25th July 2019 - 2nd November 2019
Julie Cope’s Grand Tour comes to Dovecot Edinburgh bringing the complete set of tapestries designed by Grayson Perry for A House for Essex. Read more
House of Jack Kids Street Dance Classes
19th August 2019 - 14th December 2019
House of Jack kids street dance classes are back at Shapes Studio from Monday 19th August to Sat 14th December - Bookings now open! Read more
Market on the Mall
7th October 2019 - 23rd November 2019
Come along to Market on the Mall on top of Waverley Mall Shopping Centre in the heart of Edinburgh. A daily market (except Sundays), it's a great place to buy hancrafted gifts! Read more
Moonstruck: 500 years of mental health
14th June 2019 - 23rd December 2019
This exhibition encourages us to examine our own ideas around mental health and aims to show how, even now, many older stereotypes and ideas about these conditions remain unchanged. Read more
Rabbie’s: Edinburgh City Tours
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Discover the stories, secrets, and sights of the city and get the local’s perspective of Edinburgh with Rabbie's Edinburgh City Tours! Read more
Rabbie’s: Tours from Edinburgh
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Make Edinburgh your base for a trip to Scotland and combine the magic of Scotland's capital with the best of the Highlands on a tour with Rabbie's! Read more
Rex Club House at Eastside Edinburgh
20th September 2019 - 2nd November 2019
Edinburgh New Town
Sportswear brand Rex Club will launch its first sports pop-up at Eastside Edinburgh, screening early morning matches throughout the World Cup, so that Rugby fans can watch the games in comfort. Read more
Spend October Holidays aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia
1st October 2019 - 31st October 2019
Step aboard Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction this October holiday to truly follow in the footsteps of Royalty. All ages will love touring the five decks with their own audio guide! Read more
Spooky Happenings
5th October 2019 - 31st October 2019
Explore a world of magic and shadows, with mysteries to solve and games to play at Almond Valley Heritage Centre this October! Read more
Tartan Folk
20th June 2019 - 24th October 2019
Edinburgh New Town
Design your own outfit using exciting tartan fabrics, laces, sparkly gems, pom poms and other embellishments in these fun family workshops with Fiona Mackechnie! Read more
The Luxury of Time: Clocks from 1550-1750
4th October 2019 - 26th January 2020
Explore the history of early British clock making in this small display at National Museum of Scotland. Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Autumn Woodland Trail at Greenbank
31st August 2019 - 31st October 2019
Explore the Autumn-themed trails in the woodland at Greenbank Garden, the perfect way to spend a few hours with the family!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
14th January 2019 - 15th December 2019
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Macmillan East Ren Move More
9th July 2019 - 1st February 2021
Move More is a programme of physical activity, advice and support for people at all stages of the cancer journey, contact the Macmillan East Ren team and find out how to get involved.
Events in Fife
A Portrait in Progress
7th October 2019 - 25th November 2019
Scottish artist Calum Colvin will create a portrait of industrialist & philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to commemorate the centenary of his death. Come and watch him work as the portrait takes shape!
David Mach: Odyssey
7th October 2019 - 2nd February 2020
David Mach's latest sculpture is made out of shipping containers, seaworn wood, two huge shipping buoys and 7 tonnes of newspaper! See it at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries!
Explore! Travellers and Trailblazers
6th July 2019 - 10th November 2019
Let us take you on an epic adventure! Follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers to discover exotic lands and fantastic voyages through our hands-on, family friendly exhibition!
Scotland from the Sky: Part 2
28th September 2019 - 5th January 2020
Discover Scotland's stunning landscapes from a breath-taking new perspective as Scotland from the Sky, Part 2 returns to Aberdour Castle.
Tour an Amazon Fulfillment Centre
19th February 2019 - 31st October 2019
See the magic that happens after you click ‘buy’ on Amazon.co.uk by touring our Dunfermline fulfilment centre and seeing first-hand how we deliver for our customers.
Events in Glasgow
A French Connection by Lex McFadyen
5th October 2019 - 26th October 2019
Scottish artist Lex McFadyen returns to the Glasgow Gallery with 'A French Connection', an exhibition of work created in his studio in the medieval village of Noyers sur Serein!
Benny Lynch: The Little King of the Gorbals
16th August 2018 - 30th June 2020
The People’s Palace is hosting a community display which gathers together never seen before objects from Benny Lynch’s life and career.
BRICK CITY
21st September 2019 - 20th October 2019
The final instalment of the Warren Elsmore LEGO® exhibition, BRICK CITY, will on display at St. Enoch Centre until October 20th, but this time with a Glaswegian twist.
Compassion in Crisis - The fascinating story of 80 years of Royal Voluntary Service in Glasgow
3rd October 2019 - 31st January 2020
The fascinating story of the volunteers of Royal Voluntary Service in Glasgow is being told at a new exhibition in the community exhibition space at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
Curious About Glasgow
12th January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Dance International Glasgow
4th October 2019 - 26th October 2019
The third ever DIG returns to Glasgow this October, bringing with it a programme that breaks new ground, a clutch of new commissions, and a rich mix of established and rising stars of the dance scene.
Dark Escape Room In Aid of RNIB Talking Books
1st October 2019 - 31st December 2019
Experience for an hour what it is like to tackle challenges without your sight by taking part in Dark Room at The Riddle Rooms all in aid of RNIB Talking Books!
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!
Domestic Bliss
8th March 2019 - 31st December 2020
Domestic Bliss is a new exhibition that brings together works from Glasgow Museums' collection to reflect on GoMA's building history as a former house, Royal Exchange and civic space!
Duncan Marquiss
4th October 2019 - 14th December 2019
Coinciding with the annual festival, Eastern Promise, an exhibition by Glasgow based artist Duncan Marquiss will be presented across the public spaces at Platform!
Exhibition of Alexander Millar Paintings
17th May 2019 - 31st December 2019
An exhibition of Alexander Millar will be on display in Princes Square showcasing a collection of originals, drawings and limited-edition prints!
Glasgow Central Station Tours
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Glasgow Women On Wheels Cycle Festival
10th August 2019 - 16th November 2019
The Glasgow Women on Wheels Cycle Festival is a four month long, jam-packed, celebration of cycling for women, girls and anyone who identifies as a woman!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2020
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
Linda McCartney Retrospective
5th July 2019 - 12th January 2020
A major retrospective of photography by Linda McCartney will be shown in the UK for the first time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow from 5th July 2019 to 12th January 2020!
ONGGI HANGARI
4th October 2019 - 16th November 2019
ONGGI HANGARI is a Ceramic Art Work exhibition exploring Korean culture, heritage and identity, through the eyes and hands of a Korean Overseas Adoptee.
Part Seen, Part Imagined
5th October 2019 - 1st December 2019
Part Seen, Part imagined brings together new and existing work by artists and designers based in Scotland who have all formed their own relationships with Japanese tradition and culture.
Primary by Jephson Robb
3rd October 2019 - 1st November 2019
Mackintosh Queen's Cross celebrates their 120th anniversary with a major sculpture exhibition by the Scottish artist and designer Jephson Robb!
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.
Rabbie’s: Tours from Glasgow
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Make Glasgow your base for a trip to Scotland and combine this pioneering city with the best of the Highlands on a tour with Rabbie's!
SENSEcity Walking Tour
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
SENSEcity is a self-guided walking tour around Glasgow, which uncovers the hidden stories from all around Merchant City and much more!
Short Courses 2019/20 Launch
7th September 2019 - 6th September 2020
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer a selection of over 80 weekly and short study courses for children, young people and adults... never too early, never too late!
Tennent’s Brewery Tour
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019
Find out how Wellpark Brewery make Tennent's so special on one of their daily Brewery Tours!
The Alchemist
4th October 2019 - 19th October 2019
Acclaimed writer Gary McNair has taken Ben Jonson's Jacobean farce and re-written it in rhyming couplets, relocating it from London to Glasgow with brilliant comic effect!
The TURNER
28th September 2019 - 2nd November 2019
The Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts (RGI) Kelly Gallery are excited and proud to host a unique exhibition of Turner Prize nominees between the 28th September and 2nd November!
Events in Lanarkshire
A Game of 2 Halves
6th July 2019 - 27th October 2019
As Albion Rovers Football Club celebrate 100 years at Cliftonhill Stadium in Coatbridge, Summerlee Museum presents a unique photographic study of the fans and environment surrounding the team.
Discover Your Family and Local History
1st May 2019 - 20th December 2019
Always wanted to trace your family tree but not sure where to begin? Come along to North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for one of their weekday sessions!
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regualr health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
Holmfoot Gallery @ The Tolbooth
7th October 2019 - 26th October 2019
Enjoy a selection of paintings by the well known and respected Scottish Artist Tracy Weir at The Tolbooth Lanark during October!
Outbreak: Gateway To Hell
26th September 2019 - 2nd November 2019
Returning for 2019, Outbreak: Gateway To Hell is a terrifyingly unforgettable Halloween experience at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park!
Rhyme & Reason
14th September 2019 - 9th November 2019
Explore the world of North Lanarkshire's local poets. Investigate what inspired them to put into verse their thoughts and feelings on all aspects of life down through the ages!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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Events in Stirling and Falkirk
A Nation of Stone
7th September 2019 - 28th February 2020
Discover the all the diverse skills and expertise it takes to conserve our nation of stone at this exhibition in The Engine Shed!
Golden Hour
6th October 2019 - 27th October 2019
Greengallery Buchlyvie is excited to bring you their Autumn exhibition, "Golden Hour", an eclectic mix of fabulous artists with a huge variety of paintings, ceramics, glass and textiles!
Stirling ‘Old Town’ Walking Tours
27th July 2019 - 30th November 2019
Explore the old town of the city with local guides and get a full overview of Stirling's dark history on a family-friendly, leisurely stroll.
Events in Other Areas
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