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Events in Edinburgh on 29 February 2024

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint

27th February 2024 - 6th April 2024

A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns for 2024.

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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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‘Harpsichord en fête’: Concert with Conor Gricmanis and Paul Kowal

29th February 2024

Join the Institut Français d'Ecosse for a concert with Conor Gricmanis and Paul Kowal at St Cecilia's Hall on 29th February as part of the “Harpsichord en fête” festival!

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Beginner’s Sewing Class

8th February 2024 - 8th March 2024

Want to learn a practical DIY craft? Kick start a new hobby? Why not come along to this 2 week evening class in Edinburgh and learn how to sew with ease?

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Beyond Binaries, LGBT+ History Month at The Georgian House

29th February 2024

Explore Edinburgh's history beyond the binaries of sex and gender this LGBT+ History Month at the Georgian House on Thursday 29th February!

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Castle Chorus weekly rehearsal

Selected dates between 18th January 2024 - 25th April 2024
Edinburgh South

Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!

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Coding After-School Club at The Pavilion, Myreside

29th February 2024 - 27th June 2024
Edinburgh South

Code Cadets are looking for young tech minds to join their after-school coding club on Thursdays at The Pavilion, Myreside!

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Cowgate’s Best Karaoke Night!

Selected dates between 11th January 2024 - 28th March 2024

Join us from 9pm-late every Thursday at Bar 50 for Cowgate's best karaoke night and try your luck for the chance to win a £5 bar voucher!

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2024 - 31st August 2024

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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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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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!

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Dan Tiernan: Going Under

29th February 2024

The BBC New Comedy Award winner and British Comedian of the Year presents presents his Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer-nominated debut hour on 29th February at Monkey Barrel Comedy!

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Dare to Spark Change

29th February 2024

Let's light the spark to lead to positive change. Shake the old off and wriggle into newness on this workshop run by with Love Life More!

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Dinosaurs!

1st April 2022 - 31st March 2024

Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!

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Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh

14th August 2023 - 23rd June 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.

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Drawn in the Spring Workshops

19th February 2024 - 25th March 2024

Join Out of the Blue Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Spring!

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Dressmaking Techniques

21st February 2024 - 27th March 2024

This is a Dressmaking course with a difference. Instead of slogging through a whole garment, it will teach you, week by week, the basic methods of making clothes.

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Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen

20th April 2023 - 20th April 2029
Broxburn

Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Edinburgh Folk Club

7th February 2024 - 3rd July 2024

We've been the home of regular folk nights in the capital for 50 years. Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm. All welcome!

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Edinburgh Opera Company Seeking New Singers For Carmen

20th November 2023 - 18th August 2024

Aria Alba is looking for new members to join our exciting production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024.

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Flamenco Rhythmic Hand-Clapping & Body Percussion

23rd January 2024 - 26th March 2024

This is an essential Rhythm Course for ALL levels Flamenco Students (Guitar, Dance, Singing, Percussion) run by TuFlamenco on Tuesdays.

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Flirty Thursdays

29th February 2024 - 28th March 2024

It's free entry at Subway Cowgate's Flirty Thursdays with DJ Rawzi, so come along for some Cheese, Pop + Dance Floor Favourites!

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Friday Friends

6th October 2023 - 7th June 2024

Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.

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Gentle Yoga for a Healthy Lifestyle

26th January 2024 - 29th March 2024
Edinburgh South

Come along to these gentle yoga classes at Morningside Parish Church on Fridays and helps to loosen tight muscles, strengthen your neural signals and build healthy tissues throughout the body!

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Hamilton

28th February 2024 - 27th April 2024

The multi award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' is touring the UK for the very first time and is coming to the Festival Theatre for a 9 week season from 28th February 2024!

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Homestead Exhibition

9th February 2024 - 30th March 2024

Homestead is an exhibition of new work by Out of the Blueprint artist-in-residence and illustrator Lauren Cory, exploring themes of identity, change and belonging.

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IberoDocs - Edinburgh

21st February 2024 - 2nd March 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

IberoDocs will return to Edinburgh for its tenth edition, between 21st February and 2nd March, with a joyful programme of documentary films from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America!

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Journey: Castle Mills Members’ Show 3

16th December 2023 - 17th March 2024

Hung across Galleries 1 & 2 at Edinburgh Printmakers, ‘Journey’ celebrates the ‘Journey’ of Edinburgh Printmakers' Workshop itself.

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Kids Multi Activities Sessions

9th January 2024 - 14th April 2024
Edinburgh East

Check out these kids multi activity sessions at Little Plaza in Edinburgh city centre!

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Live Music

7th January 2024 - 31st July 2024

Come and enjoy all your favourite singalongs and some of Scotland's best musical talents at The Three Sisters Edinburgh!

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Live music at Bar 13

30th November 2023 - 30th November 2024

Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!

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National Museum of Flight Conservation Hangar Tours

8th April 2023 - 31st March 2024

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the National Museum of Flight's Conservation Hangar with these free guided tours.

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Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway

1st April 2023 - 1st April 2024
Online Event Edinburgh

Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway is an online exhibition by Edinburgh artist Jill Ashforth!

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Ode to Nature

28th February 2024 - 14th April 2024

Ode to Nature presents the work of two established wildlife and landscape artists: Fiona Clucas and Derek Robertson. It's on at the Scottish Ornithologists Club from 28th February!

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Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed

25th November 2023 - 8th April 2024

Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed unveils a selection of treasures that have joined the collection in the past five years.

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People Planet Pint: Sustainability Meetup

29th February 2024
Edinburgh East

Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved!

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Personal PhotoShoot Experience

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong

27th February 2024 - 2nd March 2024

Mischief return with their riotous spin on a timeless classic, the West End smash hit Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse from 27th February!

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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.

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Prescient Nature

8th February 2024 - 2nd March 2024

Showcasing a selection of hyperreal landscapes, The Scottish Gallery presents a new series of landscape paintings by Philip Braham in his upcoming exhibition 'Prescient Nature'.

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Rising Tide: Art and Environment in Oceania

12th August 2023 - 14th April 2024

Delve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.

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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

9th November 2023 - 1st October 2024

Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.

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SCO 2023/24: Beethoven Symphony No 7 with Lorenza Borrani

29th February 2024

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra presents a concert contrasting Beethoven's boisterous Symphony No 7 with Maderna's kaleidoscopic rethink of Renaissance music.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House

6th February 2024 - 25th July 2024
Musselburgh

Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, lavender parterres, a rill and fountains!

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Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape

24th June 2023 - 2nd June 2024

250 Years of Scottish Landscape spans artistic production from 18th century to present day, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from City Art Centre’s permanent collection.

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Sing in the Playhouse

9th January 2024 - 2nd April 2024

Are you a keen singer and want to join a community choir of likeminded people? Then why not join us every Tuesday at Edinburgh Playhouse to sing some joyful tunes including some songs from our shows!

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Stories of Scotland

29th February 2024

Bruce Fummey, Scotland's comedy chieftain of history, delves into the well known and not so well known tales that have tickled his interest at The Waterside Bistro, Haddington on 29th February!

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Tamagotchi Tuesdays

27th February 2024 - 26th March 2024

Edinburgh's weekly throwback clubnight at Subway Cowgate brings you the hits of 80’s, 90’s, 00’s.

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The Best of Scottish Comedy

Selected dates between 18th January 2024 - 25th April 2024

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.

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The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

21st February 2024 - 27th March 2024

Having run for over twenty years, the UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme returns to Edinburgh with its biggest showcase ever for 2024.

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The Scottish Landscape Awards

4th November 2023 - 3rd March 2024

The City Art Centre is thrilled to host the inaugural exhibition of Scotland’s newest open call in contemporary art - The Scottish Landscape Awards.

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The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 25th May 2023 - 25th April 2024

Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!

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Then and Now: 100 Years of Visual Arts Scotland - Centenary Art Exhibition

17th February 2024 - 13th March 2024

2024 marks 100 years since Visual Arts Scotland was founded and to kick off a year of centenary celebrations, VAS are holding their biggest-ever exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy.

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Time Traveller: Charles Lyell at Work

27th October 2023 - 30th March 2024
Edinburgh South

This exhibition in Edinburgh University's Main Library provides a unique insight into geologist and science writer Charles Lyell's developing ideas about the uniformity of nature.

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Tiny Toes Dance Class for 2-4 year olds

17th February 2024 - 23rd March 2024

Theiya Arts are holding a Tiny Toes Dance Class for 2-4 year olds at the North Merchiston Club on Saturdays from 17th February for 6 weeks!

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Tracks Mondays

26th February 2024 - 25th March 2024

Each week we are bringing Scotland’s most beautiful queens to Edinburgh’s biggest drag stage. As always the drinks are cheap and the queens are ready to party.

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Twista Wednesdays

28th February 2024 - 27th March 2024

A tasty, free new night has arrived at Subway Cowgate and it’s going to be BIG! Banger after banger all night long.

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Two Sisters

10th February 2024 - 2nd March 2024

Two Sisters is story about looking back to your youth and looking forward to growing up.

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UNMASKED: Real stories of Nursing in COVID-19

30th November 2023 - 16th May 2024

This exhibition looks behind the masks, to explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences of nursing staff during COVID-19 and past pandemics.

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Eastwood Art Club

Eastwood Art Club

Selected dates between 21st September 2023 - 23rd May 2024

Eastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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The Market Place Newton Mearns: Digital Support

The Market Place Newton Mearns: Digital Support

Selected dates between 17th January 2024 - 28th March 2024

Do you need a hand with a computer, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone? Book a slot at the Market Place in The Avenue Shopping Centre for more help!

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Events in Fife

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

Brushstrokes

Brushstrokes

9th December 2023 - 2nd June 2024

Did you know that OnFife museums look after an amazing collection of paintings, prints and drawings? Want to know more? Then come along to our exhibition 'Brushstrokes'!

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Fastlove: The George Michael Tribute

Fastlove: The George Michael Tribute

29th February 2024

The World's largest George Michael celebration FASTLOVE is back with a brand new show, don't miss it at Rothes Halls in February!

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Dreel Crafters

Dreel Crafters

Selected dates between 11th January 2024 - 28th March 2024

Dreel Crafters is a chance to grab a cuppa with some friendly faces and have a ‘craft and a natter’ with a bunch of beginners and more-experienced makers.

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Events in Glasgow

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

Glasgow Songwriter Round

Glasgow Songwriter Round

29th February 2024

Don't miss the Glasgow Songwriter Round at Inn Deep, where they're serving up a Nashville-style songwriter shindig, with a touch of Glasgow charm!

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IberoDocs - Glasgow

IberoDocs - Glasgow

21st February 2024 - 2nd March 2024

IberoDocs will return to Glasgow for its tenth edition, between 21st February and 2nd March, with a joyful programme of documentary films from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America!

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Glasgow Film Festival

Glasgow Film Festival

28th February 2024 - 10th March 2024

The 20th edition of Scotland's largest film festival will run from 28th February to 10th March at Glasgow Film Theatre (itself celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024) plus venues across the city!

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Events in Lanarkshire

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

Guided Meditation and Relaxation Session

Guided Meditation and Relaxation Session

Selected dates between 25th January 2024 - 25th April 2024

Meditation on Twin Hearts helps to flush out negative thoughts and emotions that congest our mind and body every day.

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Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

18th November 2023 - 24th March 2024

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold is an exhibition commemorating the Olympic Gold Medal won by a British curling team in Chamonix in 1924!

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Befriending Project

Befriending Project

1st September 2023 - 31st March 2024

Are you looking to make a positive difference in a young person's life? Volunteering Matters are looking to recruit volunteers in North Lanarkshire.

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Adult Acting & Performance Classes

Adult Acting & Performance Classes

Selected dates between 22nd February 2024 - 28th March 2024

Explore your passion for acting and performance at Dream Believe Achieve Academy's Adult Acting & Performance Classes!

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Kids Self-led Activity: Wondrous Woodlands

Kids Self-led Activity: Wondrous Woodlands

1st February 2024 - 29th February 2024

Discover some of the wildlife, complete the challenges, and learn all about the woodlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch as you go!

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True Vintage Clothing Pop Up

True Vintage Clothing Pop Up

Selected dates between 24th February 2024 - 30th March 2024

Calling all fashion and vintage clothing lovers! Browse Generation X's fantastic range of 1950s to 1970s women's clothing at their unique pop-up event at Restoration & Creation Creative Hub!

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Events in Stirling

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

Michelle Willis

Michelle Willis

29th February 2024

Catch singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michelle Willis at the Tolbooth Stirling on Thursday 29th February!

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

10th February 2024 - 27th October 2024

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023

Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023

31st December 2023 - 31st December 2024

Step into 2024 in style with the fabulous Burns Brother Ceilidh Band at Gartmore’s sensational foot stomping interactive Hogmanay Ceilidh!

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Events in Other Areas

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

28th December 2023 - 31st October 2024

Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!

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Popular Events

Hamilton
The multi award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' is touring the UK for the very first time and is coming to the Festival Theatre for a 9 week season from 28th February 2024!
Easter: The Women’s Story
The Easter Play is a large-scale community Passion Play telling the Easter story on 30th March beneath the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle!
Cracking New Jokes Show
Scotland's Best Comedians Live are proud to bring a new weekly showcase to the Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Edinburgh.
MetalMania
The best rock and metal night Keep It Steel presents: MetalMania at La Belle on Saturday the 11th April.
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns for 2024.

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall