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Learning events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
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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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

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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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.

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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop

1st May 2025 - 18th September 2025

Unlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.

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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 20th July 2025 - 9th November 2025

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!

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Find Out Fridays

Selected dates between 15th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

6th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Christ Church, Morningside!

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Kizomba Beginners Course

15th September 2025 - 6th October 2025

Learn a new skill and join Dança Kizomba Edinburgh's structured kizomba beginners course every Monday for 4 weeks, starting on 15th September!

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Have fun learning Salsa!

16th September 2025 - 28th October 2025

Join OnOne Salsa's beginner-friendly 7-week Salsa Crossbody Beginners Foundations course, starting on 16th September!

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Ready to Dance Cuban Rueda

16th September 2025 - 28th October 2025

This 7-week course run by OnOne Salsa is perfect for dancers who want to start learning Rueda Casino in a fun & friendly way!

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Doors Open Days West Lothian

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Various Locations West Lothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across West Lothian! This year's event will be held on 20th & 21st September!

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Coding Saturday Club - Edinburgh

27th September 2025

Code Cadets are launching a new Saturday Coding Club at the University of Edinburgh’s Pleasance campus with a FREE trial session for children aged 7-14 on Saturday 27th September!

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Dressmaking Course - Tuesday Afternoons

30th September 2025

This six week Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.

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Learn French with Comic Books in Edinburgh

Selected dates between 30th September 2025 - 14th October 2025

Decode French comics, boost your French, and meet fellow learners over snacks & drinks at these free Edinburgh workshops run by Say Oui To Français!

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Dressmaking Course - Wednesday Mornings

1st October 2025

This Dressmaking course run by Artisan Stitch will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.

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Better Dressmaking

2nd October 2025

Learn loads of tips and techniques to make your home sewing look less – well- ‘homemade’ at this 6 week Better Dressmaking Course run by Artisan Stitch!

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Edinburgh October Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College

13th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at the Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!

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Holyrood Family Adventure

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 16th February 2026

Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.

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Autumn Explorers

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Learning Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire

Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on September 20th & 21st.

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Southside Maths Tutoring

Southside Maths Tutoring

Selected dates between 8th September 2025 - 6th October 2025

Southside Maths are running extra maths teaching classes for pupils sitting National 5 and Higher at Woodfarm High School in September and October.

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Learning Events in Fife

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

Doors Open Days - Fife West

Doors Open Days - Fife West

14th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife. Check out this year's events in Fife West!

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Ramblers Walk Leadership Next Steps - Falkland

Ramblers Walk Leadership Next Steps - Falkland

21st September 2025

This practical course will equip you with the core skills for planning and leading safe and enjoyable walks for Ramblers Scotland.

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Learning Events in Glasgow

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

Acting for Camera: Professional Practice

Acting for Camera: Professional Practice

9th October 2025

This ten week course is ideal for those who are keen to develop both their confidence and skill in acting on camera.

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Shakespeare Company

Shakespeare Company

7th October 2025

This in-person course is for people aged 18+ who are looking for a professional approach to the rehearsal process and want to be challenged creatively and technically.

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Leadership and Innovation Training Programme

Leadership and Innovation Training Programme

3rd February 2026

Existing and aspiring SME's from the Greater Glasgow area are invited to attend this free training on strategic thinking, confident decision-making, and leadership skills.

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Learning Events in Lanarkshire

Learning Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Scotland’s Mental Health First Aider Training

Scotland’s Mental Health First Aider Training

16th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

This two-day training course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to support someone experiencing a mental health issue or illness and signpost them to the most appropriate help.

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Learning Events in Stirling

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

Weave A Tartan Scarf In A Day Workshop

Weave A Tartan Scarf In A Day Workshop

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 26th September 2025

Learn how to weave a beautiful tartan scarf on this one day workshop run by Radical Weavers in Stirling!

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Creative Writing Workshop

Creative Writing Workshop

16th September 2025

This Creative Writing course at Forth Valley College: Stirling Campus on Tuesday evenings, will be facilitated by Stirling Makar, Laura Fyfe and is suitable for writers of all levels of experience.

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Events in Other Areas

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Hilton Glasgow
Children's Classic Concerts
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Popular Events

Doors Open Days - Edinburgh
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 27th & 28th!
Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
Barbie Beach Bash
Are you full of Kenergy? Then join Patchwork Bear Events on Sunday 28th September for this Barbie Beach Bash!
Coastal Spain Wine Tasting!
Spain's Coastline gives us many wonderful wines + foods! Join Slonk Wines at The Port of Leith Distillery on Sunday 21st September to dive into the different regions + flavors!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Autumn!

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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