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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026
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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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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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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Hays Community Education Courses (Free and accredited)

25th November 2025 - 25th November 2026

Hays Community Hub is excited to launch a brand-new learning opportunity designed to support you every step of the way.

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Decoding the Thoth Tarot

20th December 2025

Learn the basics of the Thoth Tarot including meanings of the major arcana and basic spreads, as well as how it differs from the Rider Waite Smith system.

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Trees in Winter

11th January 2026

Join a ranger to learn the tips and tricks to identify trees in winter around the lovely setting of Holyrood Park on Sunday 11th January.

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Artist Bootcamp

13th January 2026

Are you an Artist, working away in your own studio, stuck in a big of a rut, and feel like you need an injection of energy?! Well the 5 week Artist Bootcamp course is for you!

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DIY Printmaking Course

15th January 2026

Learning a variety of accessible printmaking methods on this Paintbox School of Art's 10 week DIY Printmaking Course starting Thursday 15th January.

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Trees in Winter

18th January 2026

Join a ranger to learn the tips and tricks to identify trees in winter around the lovely setting of Linlithgow Peel and Loch on Sunday 18th January!

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Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark

31st January 2026 - 1st February 2026

In this 2 day workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.

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The Blacksmiths Knife Making

Selected dates between 6th February 2026 - 27th March 2026

Learn the fundamental basics of blacksmithing in a supportive and engaging environment on this one day course run by Work of Iron at The Pitt.

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Spoon Carving Course

14th March 2026 - 15th March 2026

This Spoon Carving Course, on 14th & 15th March at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is led by Louise Forbes, a talented wood carver and the founder of Louise Forbes Designs.

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Edinburgh Science Festival

4th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

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Learning Events in East Renfrewshire

Learning Events in Fife

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

Visible Mending

Visible Mending

21st February 2026

Learn how to repair moth eaten or worn-out clothes with darning and sashiko stitching at Forgan Arts Centre on Saturday 21st February!

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Felted Vessels

Felted Vessels

14th February 2026

Local fibre artist, Trish O’Meara of Wormit Woolies invites you to a Felted Vessel Workshop at Forgan Arts Centre on Saturday 14th February!

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Weekend Ceramic Slipware Workshop

Weekend Ceramic Slipware Workshop

14th March 2026 - 15th March 2026

Join us at Forgan Arts Centre for this weekend ceramic slipware workshop with Erica Taylor Low on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March, it's open to all levels!

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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:

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Children’s Cooking Classes 7-16 year olds

Children’s Cooking Classes 7-16 year olds

12th January 2026

At The Weans' Scran & Kitchin's cooking classes, kids will learn how to cook fun, delicious dishes, try new food and go home with a new skill!

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Kofi Stone

Kofi Stone

22nd March 2026

Kofi Stone will headline Glasgow's Saint Luke's on Sunday 22nd March as part of his 'All The Flowers Have Bloomed' tour!

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Learning Events in Lanarkshire

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

Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings

Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings

Selected dates between 11th November 2025 - 27th January 2026

Throughout the winter months you can visit Airdrie Observatory, one of only four observatories operating in the UK, on select evenings!

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Learning Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Learning Events in Stirling

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

Simple Silver Ring Taster Workshop - Valentines Special

Simple Silver Ring Taster Workshop - Valentines Special

14th February 2026

Join us for a bite-sized Silver Jewellery Making Taster Session and learn some basic jewellery making skills as you create a beautiful silver ring.

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Embroidered Embellishments

Embroidered Embellishments

24th January 2026

Learn the essentials of hand embroidery & beading techniques with with stitcher to the stars, Chloe Patience, at Central Scotland School of Craft!

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Flush Setting Masterclass

Flush Setting Masterclass

7th February 2026

Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a Flush Setting Masterclass and add this sleek and contemporary stone setting technique to your silver jewellery-making repertoire.

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
The Snowman with Live Band
Join us on 23rd December at Greyfriars Kirk for a screening of The Snowman with live music from Whitburn Band.
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
A Christmas Story
The Ukrainian Youth Partnership are proud to A Christmas Story, performed by and choreographed by the children and adults of the Ukrainian community.

Popular Listings

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