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!
READ MORETake to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.
READ MOREMartin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
READ MORECome along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MOREExploring 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.
READ MORESee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
READ MORELooking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MOREHave fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MORETo mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
READ MOREAre 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!
READ MOREDogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
READ MOREThis exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2025 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
READ MOREDescend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
READ MOREFrom 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!
READ MOREJoin Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
READ MOREJoin the Edinburgh Quadrille Society and learn dances from the Jane Austen / Bridgerton era at Institut français d'Écosse!
READ MOREFrom heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
READ MOREIKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
READ MOREMake a gorgeous make-up or wash bag that is lined and has a zipper to close on this Full Day Intermediate Workshop with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Tuesday 4th November.
READ MOREJames Acaster brings his new Work-in-Progress show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 4th November!
READ MOREJubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.
READ MORELed 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.
READ MORELiminal is a collaborative exhibition developed by young people working with the Mental Health Foundation, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and artist Louise Fraser!
READ MOREThe Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
READ MOREThrough personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
READ MOREMatt Wilde is a Manchester-based artist, producer and pianist and plays Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on 4th November!
READ MORESee some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.
READ MOREWelcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
READ MOREThe biggest mental health art exhibition in Scotland in it's 13th year will present artworks made by 400 people.
READ MORECollective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.
READ MOREJoin The Paint Club on 4th November for a relaxed and creative evening of painting and stroll along through the streets of Paris!
READ MOREDovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.
READ MOREReconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
READ MOREResistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
READ MORESet against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
READ MORECorstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!
READ MOREIs your child interested in learning an instrument? Then come along to these Saturday classes for ages 10 and 11 at St Mary's Music School Edinburgh!
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREJoin the Scots Music Group for their new session of classes in traditional music taking place on various dates and venues through September to November!
READ MORELet 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!
READ MOREHighland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.
READ MOREJoin us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
READ MOREThe Erik Palmberg Quartet has gained a lot international attention recent years and the group is one of the most interesting Scandinavian jazz acts today.
READ MOREDon't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
READ MORELooking 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!
READ MOREMarvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!
READ MORECome and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
READ MOREThe Gateway Writing Festival is your chance to experience theatre at its most original and electric, with nine powerful stories over three unforgettable nights!
READ MORECatch The Glass Menagerie, a gripping new staging of Tennessee Williams' iconic masterpiece, at The Lyceum Edinburgh in November!
READ MOREShowing at Patriothall Gallery from 27th October, 'Unlikely Architectures' presents works by Fraser Taylor, spanning a five-year period and made from direct observations of architecture.
READ MOREFeaturing examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
READ MOREThis is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!
READ MORETaste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREHave you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don't know where to start? Join Chat & Plant - a gardening group where you'll learn all about how, when, and what to grow!
READ MOREDon't miss the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld at Eastwood Park Theatre in November!
READ MOREFree, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
READ MOREDreel Crafters is a chance to grab a cuppa with some friendly faces and have a 'craft and a natter' with a bunch of beginners and more-experienced makers!
READ MOREIn this 200th anniversary year of commercial rail travel in the UK, we take the opportunity to look at the wide-ranging impacts of these technologies on a particular industry – fishing.
READ MOREDawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.
READ MORELooking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!
READ MORESuitable for totally green newbies, you'll learn to two step & grapevine the night away at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo's Line Dancing evenings!
READ MOREPlay Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
READ MORETextiles exhibition by Eilidh Manson featuring items that we expect to bring comfort, but, on closer inspection, are not what we expect them to be.
READ MOREOut of the Shadows is an exhibition of paintings by young people who attend The Aims Project, reflecting their personal journeys from high school into adulthood.
READ MOREJoin Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
READ MOREJoin Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
READ MOREThe Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance, featuring all types of social dancing, is held every Tuesday at Ralston Community Centre in Paisley!
READ MOREGrace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.
READ MORECome along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!
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READ MOREIn the 80th year since the bombing, the University of Stirling is hosting an exhibition from the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims.
READ MOREThe Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.
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