Days Out events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Days Out events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
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
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
Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail Edinburgh
17th June 2019 - 30th August 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Oor Wullie's BIG Bucket trail will be taking to the streets of Edinburgh this summer with life-size, individually decorated Oor Wullie sculptures waiting to be discovered, for everyone to enjoy! Read more
Summer Aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia
2nd July 2019 - 31st August 2019
Discover what life was like on board for both the Royal Family as well as the 220 Royal Yachtsmen as you tour The Royal Yacht Britannia this summer, it's a perfect family day out! Read more
Summer Aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia
2nd July 2019 - 31st August 2019
Discover what life was like on board for both the Royal Family as well as the 220 Royal Yachtsmen as you tour The Royal Yacht Britannia this summer, it's a perfect family day out! Read more
BRICKLIVE Ocean
6th July 2019 - 8th September 2019
A world exclusive display is coming to Edinburgh Zoo this summer, with over 30 life-sized sculptures made from over one million LEGO® bricks, in the first-ever showing of BRICKLIVE Ocean! Read more
Summer Holidays at Dynamic Earth
7th July 2019 - 31st July 2019
Check out all the great family events on at Dynamic Earth this summer as you travel from the seabed to the stars! Read more
Edinburgh Food Festival
19th July 2019 - 28th July 2019
Celebrate all things great in food & drink when the Edinburgh Food Festival returns to George Square Gardens! Read more
Coastal Capers
20th July 2019
Head to the beach for a fun afternoon of rockpooling, beach art and games with Historic Environment Scotland! Read more
Hands-on History
20th July 2019
Get hands-on with our replica objects, dress up as a Stuart monarch and discover fun facts about Palace life during the Renaissance this summer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Read more
The Lauriston Castle Teddy Bear’s Picnic
21st July 2019
Join us at Lauriston Castle on Sunday 21st July for a morning of teddy bear themed fun! Remember to bring a picnic. Read more
Water Safari
21st July 2019
Discover Linlithgow Loch by Canadian canoe with the assistance of fully qualified instructors. Read more
Water Safari
21st July 2019
Discover Linlithgow Loch by Canadian canoe with the assistance of fully qualified instructors. Read more
Luca’s Ice Cream Family Day
23rd July 2019
Musselburgh Racecourse invites you to enjoy some school holiday fun and the excitment of the races at Luca’s Ice Cream Family Day on 23rd July! Read more
Man at Arms
24th July 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
Elrow Town Festival
27th July 2019
The first ever elrow Town Festival in the north of the UK, and elrow's biggest Scotland show to date, touches down on Saturday 27th July 2019 at the Royal Highland Centre!
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Hands-on History
27th July 2019
Get hands-on with our replica objects, dress up as a Stuart monarch and discover fun facts about Palace life during the Renaissance this summer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Read more
Man at Arms
27th July 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh: Summer Fete
27th July 2019
Basil Brush, Britain’s most lovable fox, will open the Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh, Summer Fete on Saturday 27 July 2019! Read more
Weekend on Wheels: Clan Stunt Show
27th July 2019 - 28th July 2019
Enjoy having a go at everything from smoothie bikes to skateboarding as the Clan Stunt Team bring their Big Air Show to Newhailes House and Gardens on 27th & 28th July! Read more
2019 Edinburgh Big Fun Run
28th July 2019
Enter today and join in the fun when the Big Fun Run Edinburgh returns on Sunday July 28th to Holyrood Park! Read more
The Free Kids Festival - Fringe for Bairns 2019
28th July 2019 - 31st July 2019
Bring the kids along to The Three Sisters as it hosts, for the 5th year running, another Fringe for Bairns! Read more
Man at Arms
31st July 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
‘The Aberdonian’ Steam Railtour
1st August 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Let the ‘The Aberdonian’, a new steam operation for 2019, whisk you away as we take in some of the best that Scotland has to offer, both on train and off. Read more
Imagination Workshop Hub
1st August 2019 - 26th August 2019
This colourful and classy 5-star hub, new for Edinburgh Fringe 2019, in The Principal Hotel George Street, will host 11 amazing acts including Fringe favourite, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience. Read more
Foodies Festival
2nd August 2019 - 4th August 2019
Join in the fun as the Foodies Festival, the UK’s largest celebration of food & drink, returns to Inverleith Park Edinburgh from 2nd to 4th August! Read more
Hands-on History
3rd August 2019
Get hands-on with our replica objects, dress up as a Stuart monarch and discover fun facts about Palace life during the Renaissance this summer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Read more
Truckfest Scotland
3rd August 2019 - 4th August 2019
Scotland’s biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on the 3rd & 4th August. A great day out for the family! Read more
Blissful Wellbeing Event
4th August 2019
Join Authentic Bliss Holistic Therapies at their Blissful Wellbeing event held in Cockenzie House and Gardens on Sunday 4th August! Read more
Animal Handling with Cool Creatures
6th August 2019 - 7th August 2019
To celebrate Surgeons' Hall Museums new exhibition 'A Design for Life' come along and meet some amazing animals up close and see for yourself the incredible variety found in the animal kingdom. Read more
Man at Arms
7th August 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
‘The Aberdonian’ Steam Railtour
8th August 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Let the ‘The Aberdonian’, a new steam operation for 2019, whisk you away as we take in some of the best that Scotland has to offer, both on train and off. Read more
Chinese Arts & Culture Festival 2019
9th August 2019 - 11th August 2019
Organised by Scotland-China Chamber of Commerce, the 2019 Chinese Arts and Culture Festival will be held in EICC from 9th to 11th August as part of the Fringe Festival. Read more
Forth on the Fringe
9th August 2019 - 10th August 2019
Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. See it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 9th and 10th August! Read more
Forces on the Forth
10th August 2019
Join Scots at War to learn about the roles part-time soldiers played in defending Edinburgh in 1914 before heading off to France and Gallipoli. Read more
Hands-on History
10th August 2019
Get hands-on with our replica objects, dress up as a Stuart monarch and discover fun facts about Palace life during the Renaissance this summer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Read more
Man at Arms
10th August 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
Kids: Cut it Out! Closing Family Day
11th August 2019
Join us at The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art for one final day of free art-making, music, dancing, face-painting and much more before we say goodbye to the summer! Read more
Summer Stroll
11th August 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Linlithgow Loch and Peel and discover the wildlife that calls the loch its home. Read more
Women’s Tour of Scotland: Stage Three - Edinburgh
11th August 2019
The Women's Tour of Scotland is set to be an outstanding world class permanent UCI calendar professional race fixture! Cheer on the racers as they start and finish in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park! Read more
Man at Arms
14th August 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
Hands-on History
17th August 2019
Get hands-on with our replica objects, dress up as a Stuart monarch and discover fun facts about Palace life during the Renaissance this summer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Read more
Man at Arms
17th August 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
Rough Runner
17th August 2019 - 18th August 2019
Penicuik
Are you ready Scotland? Rough Runner is coming back in August for a 4th year running to the stunning Penicuik Estate! Read more
Livingston Soapbox Race
18th August 2019
Livingston
Don't miss a great family day out at Livingston Round Table's first ever Soapbox Race which takes place on Sunday 18th August 2019! Read more
Man at Arms
21st August 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
Hands-on History
24th August 2019
Get hands-on with our replica objects, dress up as a Stuart monarch and discover fun facts about Palace life during the Renaissance this summer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Read more
Man at Arms
24th August 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
Scotland v France
24th August 2019
Summer rugby comes to BT Murrayfield this August as Scotland host France on Saturday 24 August. Join us for a fantastic day out for the whole family! Read more
Dogs Trust West Calder Fun Day
25th August 2019
Livingston
Dogs Trust West Calder's popular annual Fun Day is returning on Sunday 25th August, offering the perfect chance for you to show off your pooch! Read more
Man at Arms
28th August 2019
Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show! Read more
‘The Aberdonian’ Steam Railtour
31st August 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Let the ‘The Aberdonian’, a new steam operation for 2019, whisk you away as we take in some of the best that Scotland has to offer, both on train and off. Read more
Hands-on History
31st August 2019
Get hands-on with our replica objects, dress up as a Stuart monarch and discover fun facts about Palace life during the Renaissance this summer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Read more
Paws by the Prom (Open Day)
1st September 2019
An exciting day is in store for all the family at this years 'Paws by the Prom', Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home's Open Day, on Sunday 1st September. Read more
Walk Together Edinburgh
1st September 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Join Bowel Cancer UK on 1st September for a sponsored walk through the heart of Edinburgh, starting near Inverleith Park and passing the Water of Leith and Royal Botanic Garden! Read more
‘The Aberdonian’ Steam Railtour
7th September 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Let the ‘The Aberdonian’, a new steam operation for 2019, whisk you away as we take in some of the best that Scotland has to offer, both on train and off. Read more
Parkaeology
7th September 2019 - 8th September 2019
Celebrate Scottish Archaeology Month and drop in to Historic Environment Scotland's parkaeology event in Holyrood Park on 7th and 8th September! Read more
Napier Fest 2019
8th September 2019
Don't miss NAPIER FEST on Sunday 8th September at The Three Sisters, the one stop shop to welcome all new and returning students to Edinburgh Napier University!
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Pedal For Scotland: The Wee Jaunt - Edinburgh
8th September 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
The Pedal for Scotland Wee Jaunt® Edinburgh returns on Sunday 8th September and it's a family friendly and traffic free 10 mile bike ride starting in Linlithgow. Read more
There’s Suffragettes Amongst Us!
8th September 2019
It’s 1909 at Lauriston. A member of staff, in her own time, has taken part in the great suffragette march along Princes Street - something that has not being well received by all at the Castle. Read more
Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition
14th September 2019 - 15th September 2019
Looking for some inspiration to make the ‘Big Day’ that bit more special? If so, come along to Edinburgh’s Largest Wedding Exhibition at Murrayfield Stadium on 14th & 15th September! Read more
EH1 Festival
14th September 2019
EH1 Festival returns to The Royal Highland Centre Ingliston on Saturday 14th September for a 10th anniversary extravaganza! Read more
British Sign Language Tours
21st September 2019
Explore Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh's Deaf history with Deaf tour guide John Hay, whose BSL tour will be translated into English by interpreter Linda Duncan. Read more
Crannogs: Ancient Life on Linlithgow Loch
21st September 2019
Join Historic Scotland and friends from the Scottish Crannog Centre as we journey back in time 2,500 years and learn about the crannogs that were built on Linlithgow Loch! Read more
Regal Knights
22nd September 2019
Make you own coat of arms, sword and shield to battle and defend yourself from marauding dragons in this workshop at Lauriston Castle on 22nd September! Read more
The Rum Festival Edinburgh
27th September 2019 - 28th September 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
It's back! The UK's first travelling Rum Festival is back in Edinburgh for a second year! Catch it on the 27th & 28th of September! Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
1st October 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
2nd October 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
3rd October 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
4th October 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
A Most Royal Rebellion
5th October 2019
Hear the forgotten story of Scotland’s own version of the war of the roses, between father and son King James III and the future James IV. Read more
A Most Royal Rebellion
6th October 2019
Hear the forgotten story of Scotland’s own version of the war of the roses, between father and son King James III and the future James IV. Read more
A Most Royal Rebellion
12th October 2019
Hear the forgotten story of Scotland’s own version of the war of the roses, between father and son King James III and the future James IV. Read more
Comic Con Scotland
12th October 2019 - 13th October 2019
Monopoly Events brings Comic Con Scotland back to Edinburgh for a second year and this time it comes to the Royal Highland Centre on 12th and 13th October! Read more
A Most Royal Rebellion
13th October 2019
Hear the forgotten story of Scotland’s own version of the war of the roses, between father and son King James III and the future James IV. Read more
Witches, Potions and Bald Agnes
14th October 2019 - 27th October 2019
Get set for Halloween and join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a spooky fortnight of activities, inspired by the 17th century fears of witchcraft and the legend of Agnes Sampson! Read more
Schiltron!
19th October 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Schiltron!
20th October 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Spooky Saturday
26th October 2019
It's Spooky Saturday at Almond Valley Heritage Centre on October 26th with lots of spooky activities for younger children. Read more
The Scottish Listed Property Show
26th October 2019
The Scottish Listed Property Show, organised by The Listed Property Owners’ Club, is back at the Assembly Rooms for the 2nd year on Saturday 26th October 2019. Read more
Meet the Barbersurgeon
28th October 2019 - 31st October 2019
It's 1573 and once more Edinburgh Castle is under siege! Meet the Barbersurgeon and see the tools of the surgical trade in his medical cabinet. Read more
Startup Summit
30th October 2019
Startup Summit returns to the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on October 30th and provides a true immersion into the world of business and beyond. Read more
Edinburgh Wedding Fair and Fashion Show
2nd November 2019 - 3rd November 2019
The biggest wedding fair on the east coast of Scotland will once again return to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 2nd and 3rd November! Read more
Schiltron!
2nd November 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Schiltron!
3rd November 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
1918: Victory and Remembrance
4th November 2019 - 7th November 2019
Meet a Highland soldier from 1918 and learn about his experience at the front and his reflections on the Armistice. Read more
Cheese Fest Edinburgh
9th November 2019
Experience some of the cheesiest cheeses in the world with Melted Raclette, Cheese Wheels, Gooey Mozzarella Sticks and a whole host of cheesetastic tastes at Cheese Fest Edinburgh 2019! Read more
Their Name Liveth
9th November 2019
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial. Read more
Edinburgh Vegan Festival 2019
10th November 2019
Edinburgh Vegan Festival will land at Murrayfield in 2019 with hundreds of stalls, talks and entertainment for the whole family! Read more
Their Name Liveth
10th November 2019
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial. Read more
Kilts and Captivity
16th November 2019
Find out why the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745 failed as you meet a Highlander held prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Kilts and Captivity
17th November 2019
Find out why the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745 failed as you meet a Highlander held prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
18th November 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
19th November 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
20th November 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
21st November 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
22nd November 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Schiltron!
23rd November 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Schiltron!
24th November 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
25th November 2019
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
26th November 2019
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
27th November 2019
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
28th November 2019
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
29th November 2019
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
30th November 2019
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Unsung Heroines
2nd December 2019 - 4th December 2019
Come and meet Mrs Jane Clark, the commandant of a unit of VAD nurses and hear her story at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Disney’s The Lion King
5th December 2019 - 9th February 2020
The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's epic adventures. Read more
Schiltron!
7th December 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Schiltron!
8th December 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
13th December 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
14th December 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Schiltron!
14th December 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
15th December 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Schiltron!
15th December 2019
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
16th December 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Traditions and Tales of Christmas
19th December 2019 - 21st December 2019
Learn about the traditions and tales of a Victorian Christmas at Edinburgh Castle from 20th - 22nd December. Read more
Trebuchets and Trickery
28th December 2019
In March 1314, the forces of King Robert the Bruce captured Edinburgh Castle. Meet the commander, Thomas Randolph and hear how he used guile and local knowledge to capture it.
Read more
Trebuchets and Trickery
29th December 2019
In March 1314, the forces of King Robert the Bruce captured Edinburgh Castle. Meet the commander, Thomas Randolph and hear how he used guile and local knowledge to capture it.
Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
30th December 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
31st December 2019
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Trebuchets and Trickery
1st January 2020
In March 1314, the forces of King Robert the Bruce captured Edinburgh Castle. Meet the commander, Thomas Randolph and hear how he used guile and local knowledge to capture it.
Read more
Trebuchets and Trickery
2nd January 2020
In March 1314, the forces of King Robert the Bruce captured Edinburgh Castle. Meet the commander, Thomas Randolph and hear how he used guile and local knowledge to capture it.
Read more
In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
3rd January 2020
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to the Scottish National War Memorial. Read more
A Most Royal Rebellion
4th January 2020
Hear the forgotten story of Scotland’s own version of the war of the roses, between father and son King James III and the future James IV. Read more
A Most Royal Rebellion
5th January 2020
Hear the forgotten story of Scotland’s own version of the war of the roses, between father and son King James III and the future James IV. Read more
Head and Shoulders Above the Rest!
6th January 2020 - 9th January 2020
Find out the part Grenadiers would play in the history of Edinburgh Castle and the eventual defeat of the Jacobites at Culloden. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
13th January 2020
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
14th January 2020
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Bolts and Bodkins
15th January 2020
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Read more
Schiltron!
18th January 2020
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Schiltron!
19th January 2020
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
The Road to Bannockburn
21st January 2020
Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314. Read more
The Road to Bannockburn
22nd January 2020
Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314. Read more
The Road to Bannockburn
23rd January 2020
Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314. Read more
The Road to Bannockburn
24th January 2020
Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314. Read more
Tyrannosaurs
24th January 2020 - 4th May 2020
The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs is coming to the National Museum of Scotland, bringing the latest palaeontological discoveries to life. Read more
Burns for Beginners at Edinburgh Castle
25th January 2020 - 31st January 2020
Come along for a light-hearted introduction to the bard and some of his works at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Medieval Fashion
1st February 2020 - 2nd February 2020
See how fashion of the Kings court here in Edinburgh Castle changed through the medieval period for both men and women. Read more
Crime and Punishment in Medieval Scotland
7th February 2020 - 13th February 2020
Listen as Gilbert Savage, the Executioner, recounts the nature of crime & punishment during the turbulent times in Medieval Scotland. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
17th February 2020
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
18th February 2020
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
19th February 2020
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
20th February 2020
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Schiltron!
22nd February 2020
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Schiltron!
23rd February 2020
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
25th February 2020
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to the Scottish National War Memorial. Read more
In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
26th February 2020
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to the Scottish National War Memorial. Read more
In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
27th February 2020
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to the Scottish National War Memorial. Read more
In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
28th February 2020
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to the Scottish National War Memorial. Read more
Trebuchets and Trickery
1st March 2020
In March 1314, the forces of King Robert the Bruce captured Edinburgh Castle. Meet the commander, Thomas Randolph and hear how he used guile and local knowledge to capture it.
Read more
The Road to Bannockburn
2nd March 2020
Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314. Read more
The Road to Bannockburn
3rd March 2020
Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314. Read more
The Road to Bannockburn
4th March 2020
Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314. Read more
The Road to Bannockburn
5th March 2020
Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314. Read more
Schiltron!
7th March 2020
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Schiltron!
8th March 2020
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Their Name Liveth
14th March 2020
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial. Read more
Their Name Liveth
15th March 2020
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial. Read more
Schiltron!
21st March 2020
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Schiltron!
22nd March 2020
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself! Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
30th March 2020
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
31st March 2020
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show
24th April 2020 - 26th April 2020
Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2020, immersing you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance! Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
The Little Garden Kingdom
1st July 2019 - 11th August 2019
Looking for something to do during the school holidays? Come along to Greenbank Garden and enjoy their brand new summer children's experience!
Run the Blades
19th July 2019 - 20th July 2019
Run the Blades returns to Whitelee Windfarm for 2019 in July with three events... a 10K, Half Marathon and the 50K Ultra!
East Renfrewshire Festival of Colour
27th July 2019
The East Renfrewshire Festival of Colour returns to Rouken Glen Park on Saturday 27th July... come along and join the fun!
Let’s Get Bogging For International Bog Day
28th July 2019
Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for their guided walk on International Bog Day and discover what bogs do for us from purifying water to preserving food!
Playground Festival
2nd August 2019 - 4th August 2019
Playground Festival is a brand new three day music festival, featuring an eclectic mix of iconic international and best new artists, coming to Rouken Glen Park on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th August 2019!
Auchenback Active Limited Annual Community Safety Fun Day
8th August 2019
Auchenback Active are holding their fantastic annual Community Safety Event on Thursday 8th August at Auchenback Resource Centre, Barrhead!
Whitecraigs Beer Festival
17th August 2019
Beer lovers in the Mearns, rejoice! The Whitecraigs Beer Festival returns this summer on Saturday 17th August!
Giffnock Beer Festival
24th August 2019
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for a fifth year to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday the 24th August!
A History of Whitelee - By Bike
7th September 2019
Explore some of Whitelee's hard to reach history by bike on this full day cycle with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!
Friday Street Mod Alldayer
7th September 2019
Don't miss a full day (and night) of music, shopping for vintage clothing and vinyl records, and of course scooters when the Friday Street Mod Alldayer hits Eaglesham on Saturday 7th September!
Giffnock Village Classic Car Show
7th September 2019
Take to the streets for the annual Giffnock Village Classic Car Show on Saturday 7th September - and remember to bring along the family!
Bog Monster Hunt
30th September 2019
Can your team of monster hunters follow the clues to find the monsters and put them back in the bog with some help from the Whitelee Countryside Rangers?
Art Attack
16th October 2019
Taking inspiration from the landscape & nature of the windfarm join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and make some inspiring art!
Events in Fife
Burntisland Fairground
25th May 2019 - 18th August 2019
Situated on the links just yards from a Blue Flag beach, this traditional funfair provides all you need for a great family day out.
Anstruther Harbour Festival
19th July 2019 - 21st July 2019
The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 19th to 21st July with a whole host of great events - don't miss it!!
Cupar Model Rail 2019
20th July 2019 - 21st July 2019
Don't miss the Cupar Model Rail 2019 exhibition on 20th & 21st July as it's set to be the biggest one yet!
Kids al fresco! Summer Outdoor Kids Club
25th July 2019
Come along for some fun outdoors, meet new friends and make great memories at Greener Kirkcaldy's Kids al fresco! Summer Outdoor Kids Club, suitable for children aged 5-10.
Festival of Fun
27th July 2019
Join Sense Scotland for a great day of Science Fiction-themed accessible fun for all the family on Saturday 27th July!
St Andrews Highland Games
28th July 2019
The St Andrews Highland Games will be held on Sunday 28th July at Station Park, in front of the Old Course Hotel. A great day out for all the family!
Family Fun Day
2nd August 2019
Mums, Dads, Boys & Girls can have their own family day out in Leslie on Friday 2nd August on the site already set up for Gig in the Car Park!
Cupar Vintage Festival
3rd August 2019
Calling all vintage lovers, come along to a fun filled free day on the streets of Cupar with classic car and scooter display, music, swing dancing, vintage stalls and much more...
Defend Fife 2019
3rd August 2019 - 4th August 2019
Defend Fife returns on 3rd and 4th August with a fun-packed day which all the family will enjoy!
Gig in the Car Park
3rd August 2019 - 4th August 2019
Gig in the Car Park returns for 2019 on 3rd and 4th August with a great line up including local Fife favourites and others from across the country!
Jacobites and Redcoats at Culross Palace!
3rd August 2019 - 4th August 2019
Come along to Culross Palace on 3rd & 4th August and watch performances from a Jacobite and Redcoat soldier alongside other characters from eighteenth-century society and family-friendly crafts!
Women’s Tour of Scotland: Stage One - Dundee to Dunfermline
9th August 2019
The Women's Tour of Scotland is set to be an outstanding world class permanent UCI calendar professional race fixture! Cheer on the racers as they finish stage one in Dunfermline's Pittencrief Park!
Cornerstone Summer Fete
10th August 2019
Come along to the fundraising Cornerstone Summer Fete on Saturday 10th August with lots of fun for all the family!
Family Storytelling Morning
10th August 2019
Come and join Matrix Therapies & Healing on 10th August for an entertaining family morning of magical myths and spellbinding stories in the beautiful setting of the Ecology Centre, Kinghorn Loch.
Friend or Foe?
24th August 2019 - 25th August 2019
Meet both supporters and deposers of Mary Queen of Scots as she wrestles to hold onto the reins of power in this special event at Aberdour Castle and Gardens!
The Great Scottish Skate
1st September 2019
Get your skates on for Seamab and help raise money to help some of the most vulnerable children in Scotland! Roller skates, inline skates, skateboards and scooters are all welcome.
Mother Goose
28th November 2019 - 4th January 2020
Get ready for the ultimate egg-stravaganza as the biggest panto story ever takes to the Byre stage in 2019.
Events in 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!
T.Rex in Town
18th April 2019 - 31st July 2019
Step back in time to the Cretaceous period at Kelvin Hall and meet Trix in this once in a lifetime opportunity to come face to face with a T.Rex!
Hire-a-guide at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond
1st May 2019 - 1st September 2019
Take a personal tour around RSPB Loch Lomond with a guide looking for wildlife and discovering the unique history and management of the reserve!
Summer of Sport
1st June 2019 - 31st August 2019
Bring your family along to Hill House in Helensburgh over the Summer where you'll be able to try out a variety of lawn games and activities!
Riverside Museum Summer Beach
5th June 2019 - 31st August 2019
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!
Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail Glasgow
17th June 2019 - 30th August 2019
Oor Wullie's BIG Bucket trail will be taking to the streets of Glasgow this summer with life-size, individually decorated Oor Wullie sculptures waiting to be discovered, for everyone to enjoy!
Culzean Treasure Trail
29th June 2019 - 15th September 2019
Some pesky pirates have docked at Culzean's shore and dropped some treasure around the park on their visit! Can you find the pieces of silver hidden around the park?
Summer Nature Trail
1st July 2019 - 14th September 2019
Come and discover some of the local wildlife at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond's Summer Nature Trail. Perfect for your mini nature detectives!
Summer Pirate Takeover
1st July 2019 - 14th August 2019
This summer, The Tall Ship pirates are taking over Glenlee for a range of pirate-themed activities!
Kelvingrove Bandstand Family Festival
4th July 2019 - 18th July 2019
Glasgow Life will throw open the doors of the beautiful Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre for a fantastic two week FREE programme of children and family events over the Summer!
60 Days of Summer
5th July 2019 - 27th August 2019
National Trust for Scotland's Culzean Castle is offering 100 families per day the chance to enjoy all that the historic Ayrshire estate has to offer for a special price, until 27 August!
The Glasgow Games
5th July 2019 - 21st July 2019
The Glasgow Games return to Queen's Park Arena this Summer featuring a series of health and wellbeing events to encourage participation in an active lifestyle!
A Dwelling House
6th July 2019 - 31st August 2019
Come along to The Hill House throughout the summer months for a range of family activities, from trails to drop-in arts and crafts inspired by design elements throughout the house!
Outdoor Play
6th July 2019 - 31st August 2019
Come along to Geilston Garden this Summer for some outdoor play adventures on the spotter trail, wild flower maze and natural play area!
Luna Kids Cinema: Glasgow
17th July 2019 - 21st July 2019
Luna Kids Cinema is coming to Glasgow's Victoria Park this Summer showing an incredible line up of films to suit big and little kids alike!
Alexandra Park Festival Day
20th July 2019
Platform's annual family Festival Day and carnival parade at Alexandra Park returns for 2019 on Saturday 20th July!
Gala Day
20th July 2019
Broomhill Community Church are holding a Gala Day on Saturday 20th July featuring a table top sale from 10am and rounded off with a gospel concert at 6.30pm!
Glasgow Canal Festival
20th July 2019
The Glasgow Canal Festival returns to Glasgow's iconic Forth & Clyde Canal between Spiers Wharf and Applecross Basin on Saturday 20th July 2019!
Party in the Piazza
20th July 2019
Help celebrate the completion of the New Gorbals Health and Care Centre, New Gorbals Housing Association’s office and homes, and the piazza by coming along to the party on Saturday 20th July!
Resonate
20th July 2019 - 21st July 2019
Whether you're a Minecraft fan, a YouTube enthusiast or a casual gamer, join thousands of others for Resonate – The Ultimate Gaming Experience!
Big Top Day with Circus Sensible
21st July 2019
Roll up! Roll up! Circus Sensible is coming to the Hill House on Sunday 21st July. Enjoy the circus show then have a go at various circus skills!
Celtic FC Festival
26th July 2019 - 28th July 2019
It's time to get up close and personal with some of your heroes of past and present at the Celtic FC Festival between the 26th and 28th July!
Zippos Circus at Kirkintilloch’s Woodhead Park
26th July 2019 - 28th July 2019
Zippos Circus returns to Kirkintilloch’s Woodhead Park from 26th to the 28rd July 2019 with their 'Magnificent Top Hat' tour!
The Beat’s On
27th July 2019
On Saturday 27th July join Beatson Cancer Charity to celebrate the summer and get together with friends, family or colleagues for some all day entertainment!
The Film Tribe
27th July 2019
The Film Tribe is coming to Glasgow! Join them at Argyle St Arches on July 27th for screenings of The Greatest Showman, Bridget Jones's Diary, Anchorman and IT!
Costume Sunday
28th July 2019
Pollok House will be brought to life as staff wear trends from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries on one of their regular Costume Sunday events!
Sufi Festival
28th July 2019
Join us for a day-long festival throughout Tramway and our neighbours The Hidden Gardens on 28th July, as the Sufi Festival opens a door into the art and culture of Sufis!
The Bridge Family Festival Day
28th July 2019
Come along and join in the summer festivities when the big Family Festival Day returns to The Bridge, Easterhouse on Sunday 28th July!
Zippos Circus at Ayr’s Low Green
29th July 2019 - 31st July 2019
Zippos Circus returns to Ayr's Low Green from 18th to the 23rd June 2019 with their 'Magnificent Top Hat' tour!
Cassiltoun Family Forest Fun Day
31st July 2019
Head along to Castlemilk Park on Wednesday 31st July for the annual Cassiltoun Family Forest Fun Day!
Govanhill International Festival and Carnival
1st August 2019 - 11th August 2019
Govanhill International Festival and Carnival is a cultural celebration of our unique community, including a Carnival Parade on Saturday 3rd August and a whole host of other events!
Retrofest: Retro Gaming at R-CADE
2nd August 2019
For one day only R-CADE will be dusting off their most retro of consoles for you to play as part of their Retrofest on Friday 2nd August!
Art on the Shore
3rd August 2019 - 4th August 2019
Art on the Shore is a brand new interactive loch side Art Festival running on the 3rd and 4th August 2019 at Loch Lomond Shores!
Wild Things Weekend
3rd August 2019 - 4th August 2019
Bring your wild things out on an adventure at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond this August and become nature detectives!
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Family and Community Open Sunday
4th August 2019
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust will be opening its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on Sunday 4th August for a Family and Community Open Day!
Women’s EuroHockey Championship II
4th August 2019 - 10th August 2019
Cheer on Scotland's senior women's hockey team this summer when they compete in Women's EuroHockey Championship II at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre!
Culzean Dog Jamboree
10th August 2019 - 11th August 2019
Culzean Castle's Dog Jamboree is a fur-tastic weekend with Dog Water Sports, Fun Dog Show, Dog Agility Course, Doggy Dash, Dog Market & more!
Nerf War Carnival
10th August 2019 - 11th August 2019
With six themed arenas and six further incredible attractions the Nerf War Carnival at the SEC Glasgow will be an unmissable family event!
Oor Wullie’s BIG Walk
10th August 2019
Registration is now open for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's BIG Walk is back with a new and extra special route for 2019 featuring Oor Wullie's BIG Bucket Trail!
Women’s Tour of Scotland: Stage Two - Glasgow to Perth
10th August 2019
The Women's Tour of Scotland is set to be an outstanding world class permanent UCI calendar professional race fixture! Cheer on the racers as they set off from Glasgow's George Square on Stage Two!
World Pipe Band Championships
16th August 2019 - 17th August 2019
The World's biggest Pipe Band Championships are being held on Glasgow Green on the 16th & 17th of August 2019!
Pride Glasgow
17th August 2019 - 18th August 2019
Pride Glasgow, Scotland's largest LGBT festival, returns on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August to its new home at the Riverside Museum!
Scottish Invertebrate Show
18th August 2019
Invert Shows UK bring their Invertebrate Show to Scotland for the very first time where you can meet and purchase a variety of weird and wonderful bugs!
SU2C Family Festival
18th August 2019
Join the Cancer Research UK Shop, Helensburgh for their annual Stand Up To Cancer Family Festival on Sunday 18th August at Hermitage Academy, Helensburgh!
Costume Sunday
25th August 2019
Pollok House will be brought to life as staff wear trends from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries on one of their regular Costume Sunday events!
Off The Beatson Track
25th August 2019
Off The Beatson Track is back for it's sixth year on Sunday 25th August and it’s going to be bigger, better and yellower than ever before!
Millport Country Music Festival
30th August 2019 - 1st September 2019
Scotland’s biggest independent country music festival is back for its 25th year in 2019, once again taking over the beautiful seaside town of Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae!
Epilepsy Scotland Ladies Lunch
1st September 2019
Bring your sparkle to the Hilton Grosvenor Glasgow this September and join Epilepsy Scotland for their fabulous annual Ladies Lunch!
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Open Sundays
1st September 2019
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on selected Sundays throughout the year!
Go Swim Loch Lomond
7th September 2019
Go Swim Loch Lomond on Saturday 07 September is an open water swimming experience you'll never forget!
Queens Park Harvest Festival
7th September 2019 - 8th September 2019
'Harvest Festival' is the first food show of its kind to be held at Queens Park Arena which demonstrates the best of local cuisine from grassroots organisations to established eateries!
The Dog Lover Show
7th September 2019 - 8th September 2019
The Dog Lover Show - Visit Scotland's largest dog show when it returns to the SEC Glasgow in September for another fun-packed day out for all the family!
Westerton Gala Day
7th September 2019
Westerton's Annual Gala Day, on Saturday 7th September, will have a flavour of space in celebration of the First Man on The Moon 50th Anniversary!
Pedal For Scotland: The Big Belter
8th September 2019
Sign up now for Pedal For Scotland's 'The Big Belter' a 93 mile Glasgow to Edinburgh cycle taking place on Sunday 8th September 2019!
Pedal For Scotland: The Classic Challenge
8th September 2019
Sign up now for Pedal For Scotland's 'The Classic Challenge' a 45 mile Glasgow to Edinburgh cycle taking place on Sunday 8th September 2019!
Glesga Bricks LEGO Show
14th September 2019
Glesga Bricks is back for 2019! Featuring Scotland's top builders latest and greatest creations, interactive trains and mountains of LEGO to let creativity flow!
Insp-Hire
14th September 2019
What do you want to be when you grow up? Insp-Hire is a new event for those aged 4 to 14, and their parents or guardians to learn about industry 4.0 and how this will impact their future!
Doors Open Days Glasgow
16th September 2019 - 22nd September 2019
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Glasgow! This year's event will be held between the 16th and 22nd September!
Clydebuilt Festival
21st September 2019 - 22nd September 2019
Back for its third year, the Clydebuilt Festival will return to the Riverside Museum and The Tall Ship at Riverside on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2019!
Clydebuilt Festival Dragon Boat Race
22nd September 2019
The first ever Dragon Boat Race on the River Clyde will take place on Sunday 22nd September as part of the annual Clydebuilt Festival!
Great Scottish Run
28th September 2019 - 29th September 2019
Take part in the 2019 Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run through the streets of Glasgow and raise vital funds for your chosen charity!
Costume Sunday
29th September 2019
Pollok House will be brought to life as staff wear trends from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries on one of their regular Costume Sunday events!
Fizz & Sparkle Ladies Lunch
6th October 2019
Join Cancer Support Scotland for their annual Ladies Lunch... a fun girl's day out full of fizz, sparkle and laughter!
Royal Troon Golf Day
10th October 2019
Parkinson's UK would love you to join them for a unique event where you'll get the chance to play on Royal Troon's magnificent Old Course - a frequent host of the Open Championship!
GVVT Annual Open Weekend
12th October 2019 - 13th October 2019
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's Annual Open Weekend returns for 2019 on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October!
Tenement Trail Festival
12th October 2019
Tenement Trail Festival will move to the East End of Glasgow in 2019 as Scotland’s festival for music discovery returns for the seventh edition on Saturday 12th October!
Marvel Universe Live!
24th October 2019 - 27th October 2019
Super Heroes come to life as the live action family spectacular Marvel Universe Live! returns to the SSE Hydro Glasgow in October 2019!
TISSOT UCI Track Cycling World Cup
8th November 2019 - 10th November 2019
The TISSOT UCI Track Cycling World Cup series will be returning to Britain in November, catch all the action at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Glasgow!
Glasgow Vegan Christmas Festival
23rd November 2019 - 24th November 2019
The Glasgow Vegan Christmas Festival will see two days of exciting cookery demos, inspirational talks, interactive workshops and children's activities come to the Trades Hall on November 23rd & 24th!
Cheese Fest Glasgow
30th November 2019
Experience some of the cheesiest cheeses in the world with Melted Raclette, Cheese Wheels, Gooey Mozzarella Sticks and a whole host of cheesetastic tastes at Cheese Fest Glasgow 2019!
Christmas Victorian Stories
8th December 2019
Join us for a festive afternoon at Pollok House celebrating the Victorian Christmas tradition of telling ghost stories!
Christmas Afternoon Tea on The Red Bus Bistro
14th December 2019
Book now for DEBRA's fantastic new event, Christmas Afternoon Tea on The Red Bus Bistro, and enjoy a tour of Glasgow accompanied with live entertainment!
British Basketball Trophy Finals
15th March 2020
The British Basketball Trophy Final is returning to the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on Sunday 15th March 2020 and another sell-out crowd is expected... tickets on sale now!
UEFA Euro 2020 Glasgow
15th June 2020
Glasgow is one of 12 cities that will host UEFA EURO 2020 fixtures in Summer 2020 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the championship!
UEFA Euro 2020 Glasgow
19th June 2020
Glasgow is one of 12 cities that will host UEFA EURO 2020 fixtures in Summer 2020 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the championship!
Ecto-Con 2020
20th June 2020
Ecto-Con, a one day fan event to celebrate EVERYTHING Ghostbusters, is coming to The Trades Hall, Glasgow on Saturday 20th June 2020!
UEFA Euro 2020 Glasgow
23rd June 2020
Glasgow is one of 12 cities that will host UEFA EURO 2020 fixtures in Summer 2020 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the championship!
UEFA Euro 2020 Glasgow
30th June 2020
Glasgow is one of 12 cities that will host UEFA EURO 2020 fixtures in Summer 2020 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the championship!
TRNSMT Festival
10th July 2020 - 12th July 2020
TRNSMT Festival will return to Glasgow Green in 2020 from 10th – 12th July, with early bird tickets on sale on Friday 19th July 2019!
Events in Lanarkshire
School’s Out(ish for Summer)
28th June 2019 - 11th August 2019
Join us at New Lanark this summer for a huge range of Summer Activities for kids in Robert Owen's School for Children!
Let’s Go Summer
29th June 2019 - 10th August 2019
Join the team at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for a jam packed programme of activities to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays!
Summerlee Summer Fun
29th June 2019 - 13th August 2019
Throughout the holidays, Summerlee are holding family activities including arts and crafts, traditional games, mine tours, tram rides, not forgetting the award winning play area and exhibitions!
Big Bike Revival and Led Cycle Ride - Lanarkshire
24th July 2019
Lanarkshire Sustrans group in conjunction with Hamilton Police Scotland Youth Volunteers are hosting a Big Bike Revival cycling event and Led Cycle Ride on Wednesday 24th July!
Festival of Forest Play for ages 0-99!
24th July 2019
Wild Things invite you to join them for their second Festival of Forest Play held at Carmichael Woodlands on Wednesday 24th July!
Guided Cycle Ride from Strathclyde Park to Chatelherault Country Park and back
5th August 2019
Join Sustrans Scotland on a free 6 mile family cycle ride on National Cycle Network Route 74 from Strathclyde Park to Chatelherault Country Park and back!
National Play Day
7th August 2019
Join us in celebrating children's right to play with a fun filled say including stories, face painting, outdoor games, arts and crafts and all the usual Summerlee fun!
Guided Cycle Ride from Pivot to Woodilee and Back
8th August 2019
Join Sustrans Scotland on a free 6 mile family cycle ride on on flat, traffic free, tarmac path from Pivot to Woodilee and back!
Castlebank Summer Open Day
10th August 2019
Join the team at Castlebank Horticultural Centre, Lanark for their Summer Open Day, on Saturday 10th August!
Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair Weekend
10th August 2019 - 11th August 2019
Come along to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on the 10th & 11th of August for the annual Steam Fair Weekend!
Hamilton Beer Festival
10th August 2019
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, great live music & entertainment for all the family, at Hamilton Beer Festival on Saturday 10th August!
Guided Cycle Ride from Coatbridge to Hillend Loch and Back
11th August 2019
Join Sustrans Scotland on a free 20 mile cycle ride, all on National Cycle Network Route 75, to Hillend Loch and back!
Paws in the Park
18th August 2019
Join the Paws in the Park sponsored walk in Strathclyde Park and raise funds for the St Andrew's Hospice Capital Appeal!
Go Industrial Day
25th August 2019
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of James Watt's death, Summerlee Museum will be stoking steam, peeping whistles and celebrating the master of innovation!
MusicFest MainStage Bothwell Scarecrow Festival
7th September 2019
Musicfest Mainstage is family-friendly, one-day music festival being held within the grounds of the Uddingston Cricket Club on Saturday 7th September as part of the Bothwell Scarecrow Festival!
Cumbernauld 10K
15th September 2019
The ever popular Cumbernauld 10K returns for 2019 to Broadwood Stadium on Sunday 16th September!
Lanarkshire Ladies Lunch
15th September 2019
Support Beatson Cancer Charity by joining them at the Doubletree by Hilton Strathclyde for their Lanarkshire Ladies Lunch hosted by Gina McKie on Sunday 15th September!
Celebrate Albion Rovers Weekend
27th September 2019 - 30th September 2019
2019 marks 100 years since Albion Rovers moved to Cliftonhill. Join Summerlee Museum for a weekend of football themed family activities to celebrate this anniversary!
Girls Day Out Afternoon Tea
29th September 2019
It's time to get your glad rags on girls, round up your tribe and hit Castlecary Hotel on Sunday 29th September for a very special Afternoon Tea!
Harvest Weekend
5th October 2019 - 6th October 2019
Help us celebrate the harvest this autumn at the award-winning National Museum of Rural Life's Harvest Weekend!
Firestorm Rocks
8th November 2019 - 9th November 2019
Firestorm Rocks storms into Motherwell Concert Hall on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November 2019, featuring a fantastic mix of established and legendary heavy rock acts!
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
15th December 2019
Castlecary Hotel are inviting Father Christmas back on Sunday 15th December for their very popular breakfast or lunch with Santa events!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Bricks in Space
29th June 2019 - 13th August 2019
Paisley First are promising a day out of this world in Paisley town centre this summer with their Bricks in Space Summer Trail!
Circus Extreme
25th July 2019 - 4th August 2019
This year a new death-defying and extreme circus is descending on the UK as part of it’s European tour! Don't miss Circus Extreme at intu Braehead between the 25th July and 4th August!
Life Summer Party
3rd August 2019
Join Life Church Paisley on Saturday 3rd August for their Summer Part featuring bouncy castle, kids' tattoos, sand art, nail bar, treasure hunt and entertainment!
Summer Jam
3rd August 2019
The family-friendly music event, Summer Jam, returns for a ninth year to Three Churches Inn, Lochwinnoch on Saturday 3rd August with all proceeds going towards the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Family Fun Day and BBQ
10th August 2019
Come along for a great family afternoon at the annual Renfrew Christian Fellowship community fun day and BBQ on Saturday 10th August!
Johnstone Fire Engine Rally
10th August 2019
See vintage fire engines from through the ages parade through local streets before going on display in Johnstone when the annual Fire Engine Rally returns on Saturday 10th August!
Summer Funday in Aid of Autoimmune Conditions UK
10th August 2019
Come along to Glenburn Community Centre in Paisley on Saturday 10th August for a Summer Funday in Aid of Autoimmune Conditions UK!
Ferguslie Cricket Club Summer Fete
11th August 2019
Come along to Ferguslie Cricket Club on Sunday 11th August with all the family for their annual Summer Fete!
Film & Comic Con Glasgow
17th August 2019 - 18th August 2019
The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to intu Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 17th & 18th of August!
Paisley 10k Road Race and Fun Run
18th August 2019
Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2019 Paisley 10k Road Race and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 18th August!
Light for Layla Family Fun Day
1st September 2019
Light for Layla Family Fun Day is being held on Sunday 1st September, raising funds for Childhood Cancer UK and A Helping Hand Paisley!
Renfrewshire Doors Open Days
7th September 2019 - 8th September 2019
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on September 7th & 8th!
Be Here Now
27th September 2019 - 29th September 2019
After the amazing success of Be Here Now Paisley in 2018, NNE & Be Here Now - Festival of Indie Rock - are back in 2019 with their very first multi-day festival!
The Wee Spree Festival
11th October 2019 - 19th October 2019
The Wee Spree returns to this year's Spree Festival with plenty of fun activities to keep the kids entertained during the October holidays!
ModStuff
12th October 2019
LNP Promotions' ModStuff returns for a seventh year - a fantastic day of Mod culture and music in Paisley as part of the annual Spree Festival!
Classic Car Show
20th October 2019
Join us on the shores of Castle Semple on Sunday 20th October to admire a dazzling array of beautiful cars at the annual Classic Car Show!
Paisley Halloween Festival
25th October 2019 - 26th October 2019
Renfrewshire is getting set to host a spooky spectacular as the annual Halloween Festival returns to Paisley on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October!
Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On
16th November 2019
Paisley's Christmas Lights will be switched on during an event in the town centre on Saturday 16th November, it's going to be full of festive family fun!
Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On
23rd November 2019
Head into Renfrew on Saturday 23rd November for a day of festive fun for all the family at the Christmas Lights Switch On!
Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On
30th November 2019
Get down to Houston Square in Johnstone on Saturday 30th November for a day of festive fun for the whole family!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Mugdock Sensational Safari: Woodland Adventure!
18th July 2019
Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Search for animal tracks and signs, discover what lives in the streams and ponds, and build shelters on this 3-hour adventure with the Ranger Service.
Seasons of the Wild
18th July 2019
Join Jim Crumley, locally-based nature writer and the author of almost 40 books, as he talks about his current five-year project to write a quartet of books on Scotland’s seasons.
Valuation Day - Ceramics
18th July 2019
Unearth Your Hidden Treasures at The Scottish Antique and Arts Centre’s Charity Valuation Day for Ceramics on Thursday 18th July with all proceeds going to Maggie’s Centre Forth Valley.
Warrior Training
18th July 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Doune The Rabbit Hole 2019
19th July 2019 - 21st July 2019
Doune The Rabbit Hole, the intimate and independent music and arts festival, is back from 19th – 21st July 2019 and celebrating it's 10th Anniversary!
Family Fridays
19th July 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games
20th July 2019
Experience a traditional Games in beautiful surroundings at the Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games on 20th July!
Pirates Ahoy Weekend
20th July 2019 - 21st July 2019
Enjoy a pirate themed fun weekend on the Steamship Sir Walter Scott and bring your best Pirate costume to join their motley band of mariners!
Loch Boltachan, St Fillans
21st July 2019
The next walk with the Stirling, Falkirk and District Ramblers is on Sunday 21st July and will be from St Fillans to Loch Boltachan.
Sunday Unzipped
21st July 2019
Join us at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa for a relaxing and entertaining Sunday Afternoon Tea, live music and a glass of prosecco!
Static Falconry Display
22nd July 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
23rd July 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
24th July 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
25th July 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
26th July 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Magical Midsummer Myths
27th July 2019
Come and join Matrix Therapies & Healing on 27th July for an entertaining family afternoon of magical myths and spellbinding stories in the beautiful setting of Harmony Fields, Tir na nOg!
Sunday Unzipped
28th July 2019
Join us at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa for a relaxing and entertaining Sunday Afternoon Tea, live music and a glass of prosecco!
Static Falconry Display
29th July 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
30th July 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Mugdock Sensational Safari: Survival Skills
30th July 2019
Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Learn bushcraft skills such as animal tracks and signs, shelter building, and fire making on this 3-hour adventure with the Mugdock Ranger Service.
Scotland’s National Hero
31st July 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
1st August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
2nd August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
3rd August 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
A Battle Won
4th August 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
4th August 2019
Enjoy a great day out at the 2019 Bridge of Allan Highland Games on the 4th August at Strathallan Games Park.
August Anniversary Dates at The National Wallace Monument
5th August 2019
Come along to some special presentations at The Wallace Monument to mark important anniversaries in Wallace's life.
Static Falconry Display
5th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
6th August 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
7th August 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
8th August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
9th August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
10th August 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
A Battle Won
11th August 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Sunday Unzipped
11th August 2019
Join us at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa for a relaxing and entertaining Sunday Afternoon Tea, live music and a glass of prosecco!
The Big Picnic
11th August 2019
Falkirk's favourite festival is back for 2019! Come down to the Helix on Sunday 11th August for a fun filled family day out - and don't forget your picnic!
Static Falconry Display
12th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
13th August 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
14th August 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
15th August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
16th August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
17th August 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Stirling Highland Games
17th August 2019
The annual Stirling Highland Games returns on Saturday 17th August 2019, promising a great day out for all the family!
A Battle Won
18th August 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Sunday Unzipped
18th August 2019
Join us at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa for a relaxing and entertaining Sunday Afternoon Tea, live music and a glass of prosecco!
Static Falconry Display
19th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
20th August 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
21st August 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
22nd August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
August Anniversary Dates at The National Wallace Monument
23rd August 2019
Come along to some special presentations at The Wallace Monument to mark important anniversaries in Wallace's life.
Family Fridays
23rd August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
24th August 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
A Battle Won
25th August 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Ultm8 Warrior Event
25th August 2019
Ultm8 Warrior is the UK’s first “Junior only” OCR event series and will be returning to Mugdock Country Park on 25th August!
Static Falconry Display
26th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
27th August 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
28th August 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
29th August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
30th August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
31st August 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Mugdock’s History and Mysteries
31st August 2019
Enjoy a Mugdock Ranger led journey through time (no Tardis required!) From a 14th century castle to WWII gunsites and a 1950’s zoo, this is a family walk not to be missed!
A Battle Won
1st September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Scotland’s National Hero
4th September 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
A Battle Won
7th September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
A Battle Won
8th September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
A Battle Won
11th September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
A Battle Won
14th September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Wallace Wha Hae!
14th September 2019
The National Wallace Monument’s 150th anniversary celebrations continue with a family-friendly festival in the grounds of Wallace High School on 14th September.
A Battle Won
15th September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Scotland’s National Hero
18th September 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
A Battle Won
21st September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
The Big Picture Conference
21st September 2019
The Big Picture Conference explores the potential for rewilding large parts of Scotland, drawing on inspirational stories and experiences from around the world.
A Battle Won
22nd September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Scotland’s National Hero
25th September 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
A Battle Won
28th September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
A Battle Won
29th September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
The Callander Jazz and Blues Festival
4th October 2019 - 6th October 2019
Whatever your taste in music, come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the 14th annual Callander Jazz and Blues Festival from Friday 4th October until Sunday 6th October!
Scotland’s National Hero
16th October 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Stirling Bridal Show
3rd November 2019
Come along to a fabulous day out when the Stirling Bridal Show returns to The Albert Halls on Sunday 3rd November!
Rapunzel: A Hair Braiding Adventure
22nd November 2019 - 31st December 2019
Get ready to boo, hiss and singalong at another Macrobert Panto Extravaganza – written by, directed by and starring the fabulous Johnny McKnight!
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