Events in Edinburgh on 07 July 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
A Colourful Palette
The Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.
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A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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Alexander Goudie: La Belle Vie – Act II
The Scottish Gallery proudly presents the second chapter in our celebration of Alexander Goudie’s vivid worlds: the sunlit traditions of Brittany and the theatrical elegance of Glasgow.
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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles' Cathedral!
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Board Game Breakfast!
Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh! Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
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Boards, Bags & Banter: Edinburgh’s Cornhole Social
Join us at The Biscuit Factory on Mondays for a fun-filled night of tossing bags and making new friends, perfect for all skill levels!
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Campfire Improv
Gather round the campfire to watch some of Scotland's top improvisers create hilarious scenes based on stories from a special guest monologist.
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
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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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
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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Dog Training in Edinburgh
Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
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Doug Cocker: Threads
Doug Cocker, one of Scotland’s leading sculptors, unveils a dynamic new body of work at Dovecot Studios in collaboration with The Scottish Gallery.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Edinburgh Summer Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College
Miniversity Holiday Camps are returning to George Watson’s College this Summer and are specifically designed for children age 5-12 years!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Free For All
Free For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.
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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction
From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
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IKEA Funland - Kids Summer Saviours Quest
BJÖRN bear needs your help! Help him track down some IKEA essentials, to help him get ready for a summer of FUN!
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Innovations & Inventions Tour
Join The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!
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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture
John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture captures the span of an extraordinary life and career, told through the lens of the artist’s own eyes and the words of the people who knew him best.
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Karen Stamper :: Salvage
&Gallery is delighted to welcome back Karen Stamper for her first solo exhibition, Salvage, showing for 5th to 30th July.
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Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
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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Let’s Forget
Known for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
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Little Plaza Summer Multi-Activities Camp
Little Plaza in Leith is hosting a Multi-Activity Summer Camp on weekdays from July 7th to 31st, it's perfect for children aged 6–10 years!
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Mercedes Azpilicueta: Fire on the Mountain, Light on the Hill
Collective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!
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Monday Makes
This summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.
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Monkeys: Our Primate Family
See some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Multi Activities - Summer Camp
Little Plaza’s All-in-One Kids Summer Camp is back, offering the perfect blend of fun and educational activities in a small, nurturing environment!
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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books
Delve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
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Portobello Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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Resistance
Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
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Reverend Richard Coles: Borderline National Trinket
After phenomenal demand for the first dates last year, Reverend Richard Coles returns for a new leg of his first ever full national tour! Don't miss him at The Assembly Rooms in July!
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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RZSS Summer School
Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Some Kind of Tours: 5 million years of Edinburgh history in 90 minutes
Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
READ MORESpeak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
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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Summer CAT
Summer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation!
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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop
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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Summer Outdoor Club
Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!
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Summer Surf Camp
These week-long surf camps at Lost Shore Surf Resort are the perfect way for young surfers to build confidence, learn new skills, and fall in love with the surf.
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Neighbourgood Market
The Neighbourgood Market is an open air food and drink market in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, taking place between 7th May and 27th July.
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THE SMALL PRINT Exhibition
THE SMALL PRINT is a new exhibition by artist Kerry Simms featuring a series of work developed during her two-month residency in the Out of the Blueprint studio in Spring 2025.
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - St George’s School
Discover the magic of summer at The Wild Outdoors Camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of St. Georges School, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps at ESMS
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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The World of King James VI and I
Marking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition will chart his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.
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Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go
For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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You Mean the World Exhibition
This exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Primary One Meet Up Sessions
Sportykids Softplay is hosting informal meet ups for new P1 pupils and their grown ups, they're a great chance for children to meet and play before the new term begins!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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Kids and Teens Summer Art School at The Wee Art Studio
The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston are running a variety of classes for kids and teens over the summer holidays!
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden
Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.
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Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas
Cambo Gardens in Fife is excited to announce Composted – a festival of biodegradable ideas, a unique six-week event happening from 31 May to 26 July.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirkbrae House
Visit Kirkbrae House with it's acre of walled garden sitting high in the village of Culross in the shadow of the Abbey.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust Summer Activities
From sports camps to crafts, children and young people are being offered the chance to enjoy an array of activities during the summer holidays with East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust!
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Giffnock North Athletics Summer Camps
Giffnock North Athletics Club's Summer Holiday Camps, for 5 to 12 year olds, are a great way to have fun, whilst trying out some fun athletics activities and making new friends!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Jurassic Lanark
After 50 million years, the dinosaurs are back... and they're even more hungry! Don't miss your chance to spot them on the Jurassic Lanark Trail this Summer!
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Ian Hamilton Finlay: Images From The Arcadian Dream Garden
Biggar Museum presents Images from the Arcadian Dream Garden, a centenary exhibition honouring the life and work of internationally acclaimed artist, poet, and landscape designer Ian Hamilton Finlay!
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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Board Games Evening
Do you love playing board games but have no one to play them with? Come along to Skirlies Cafe on the first Monday each month and play board games with some like minded individuals!
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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Gillian Easdale School of Dance Summer Camp Extravaganza
Join Gillian Easdale School of Dance for the Ultimate Summer Camp Experience on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th July!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure
This summer, join Culzean Castle on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole and into the enchanting world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life in LEGO bricks!
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Kelburn Garden Party
The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!
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