CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

Royal Observatory Doors Open Days

Meet scientists and engineers who work at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and find out more about the amazing astronomy and scientific innovations taking place there!

Royal Observatory Doors Open Days

About Royal Observatory Doors Open Days

Go behind the scenes at the Royal Observatory! With talks, tours, demos and crafts so you can find out more about the amazing astronomy and scientific innovations taking place on Blackford Hill.

The Royal Observatory in Edinburgh is a working site where cutting-edge science takes place every day. Meet scientists and engineers who work at The UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh University's Institute for Astronomy and the Higgs Centre for Innovation at Doors Open Days on 28 and 29 September.

Sponsored Links

Tea Green
Escape The Past
MNB
Renfrewshire Council
Hilton Glasgow
Salvation Army
Murrayfield Experience

Similar events you might like...

Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!

READ MORE
Disco Days Edinburgh

Disco Days Edinburgh

Selected dates between 16th August 2025 - 15th November 2025

Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days returns to Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!

READ MORE
Country Days

Country Days

Selected dates between 23rd August 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Join us at Club Tropicana Edinburgh for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more!

READ MORE
Old Skool Days

Old Skool Days

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

Old Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!

READ MORE
Edinburgh Diwali

Edinburgh Diwali

2nd November 2025

The South Asian festival of Diwali, which is celebrated by different cultures and religions all over the world, returns to Edinburgh with a multi-cultural feast of light, music and dance!

READ MORE
Monster Bash

Monster Bash

2nd November 2025

Join us at The Tarbet Edinburgh for a Children's Halloween Party with some dancing, games, loads of fun, and prize for the best costume!

READ MORE
Pierre Boulez and His Cultural Legacy

Pierre Boulez and His Cultural Legacy

6th November 2025 - 7th November 2025

Discover the legacy of Pierre Boulez (1925-2016), one of the most influential figures in post-war European music and culture, through a series of conferences and concerts.

READ MORE
The Oor Vyce Gaitherin

The Oor Vyce Gaitherin

7th November 2025

Jyne us on 7th November for a powerful day where the Scots-speaking community comes thegither at Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre.

READ MORE
Diaspora In Vogue exhibition and fashion show

Diaspora In Vogue exhibition and fashion show

8th November 2025

Diaspora in vogue is a cultural exhibition and amazing fashion show involving talented fashion designers and creatives and young models, taking place at Ladywell House on 8th November.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Go Ape
Mowgli
Hilton Glasgow
WST
Fayre Play
Children's Classic Concerts
Edinburgh Dungeon

Find other events in Edinburgh

Sponsored Links

Tea Green
Escape The Past
MNB
Renfrewshire Council
Hilton Glasgow
Salvation Army
Murrayfield Experience
Go Ape
Mowgli
Hilton Glasgow
WST
Fayre Play
Children's Classic Concerts
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2025
The Scottish Love in Action Fireworks Extravaganza 2025 is taking place on Sunday 2nd November at Myreside Stadium.
Edinburgh Diwali
The South Asian festival of Diwali, which is celebrated by different cultures and religions all over the world, returns to Edinburgh with a multi-cultural feast of light, music and dance!
Fawkes Festival: Royal Highland Centre - CANCELLED
Get ready to be blown away when Scotland’s fabulous fireworks extravaganza Fawkes Festival returns to the Royal Highland Centre in November!
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: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!

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