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Active events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

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

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BMX Lessons

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 12th November 2024
Leith

The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.

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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

Selected dates between 6th September 2024 - 22nd November 2024

On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Wester Hailes High School.

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Groove Back & Reggaeton Classes for Adults

Selected dates between 14th September 2024 - 30th November 2024

Ready to reignite your passion for dance? Our Groove Back and Reggaeton Classes at Blazin Studio are here to help you do just that!

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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 8th October 2024 - 10th December 2024

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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HEMA Classes

Selected dates between 10th October 2024 - 19th December 2024

Join Stork's Beak: School of Historical Swordplay on Thursdays for immersive classes delving into the world of European Martial Arts!

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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 3rd November 2024 - 2nd March 2025

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Orienteering for all at Vogrie Country Park + Scottish Score Championships 2024

9th November 2024

Looking for a new outdoors activity? Then come along and try Orienteering with Interlopers Orienteering Club on Saturday 9th November in Vogrie Country Park!

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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk

8th December 2024

Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 20 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!

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New Year’s Day Triathlon

1st January 2025

Edinburgh Triathletes welcome you to the New Year's Day Triathlon. We are truly proud of our event, this is the 28th edition of what has become a fixture in the calendar.

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Hop Run

7th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Durty Events bring their 5k and 10k Hop Runs to Edinburgh on 7th June 2025, starting at the atmospheric Rosslyn Chapel and finishing at the award winning Stewart Brewing!

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Active Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

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Active Events in Fife

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

Dreel Burn Community Litter Pick

Dreel Burn Community Litter Pick

16th November 2024

Please come along to the Dreel Burn Community Litter Pick on Saturday 16th November. All wlecome!

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Active Events in Glasgow

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

Guided Trail Running

Guided Trail Running

Selected dates between 5th March 2024 - 17th December 2024

Leave road running behind and discover the joys of running through woods, along tracks and trails, and getting away from concrete pavements with Gaby from Skylark Guiding!

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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

Selected dates between 6th September 2024 - 22nd November 2024

On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at The Firhill Complex.

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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

Selected dates between 6th September 2024 - 22nd November 2024

On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at The Firhill Complex.

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Active Events in Lanarkshire

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

Walking Football

Walking Football

Selected dates between 18th October 2023 - 18th December 2024

Join Clyde FC Community Foundation for their Walking Football sessions on Wednesday mornings, perfect for anyone looking to keep active!

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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Navigation Skills For Improvers

Navigation Skills For Improvers

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Join Gaby from Skylark Guiding for a one day navigation course in the Kilsyth Hills for a women who want to grow their confidence using maps and compass to plan and follow routes in the countryside.

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Active Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Jingle Bell Fun Run

Jingle Bell Fun Run

1st December 2024

The 2024 Active Communities Jingle Bell Fun Run will take place on Sunday 1st December at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

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Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Selected dates between 21st October 2024 - 23rd December 2025

Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!

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Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!

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Active Events in Stirling

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

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

29th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!

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Navigation Skills For Beginners

Navigation Skills For Beginners

Selected dates between 15th April 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Join Gaby from Skylark Guiding for a one day course in Mugdock Country Park for women who want to grow their confidence using maps and compass for navigating in the countryside, on paths and tracks.

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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

Selected dates between 5th September 2024 - 21st November 2024

On Thursdays between September 5th and November 21st, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Raploch Community Campus.

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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

Kevin Quantum
ATG
Rabbies
Edinburgh Dungeons
Kids Pass
Parkdean
National Trust

Sponsored Links

Support The Makers
Escape The Past
Fayre Play
Tea Green
Hilton Glasgow
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Kevin Quantum
ATG
Rabbies
Edinburgh Dungeons
Kids Pass
Parkdean
National Trust

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