Events in Edinburgh on 21 September 2021
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 21 September 2021 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
1:1 Textile Printing Session
Perfect for creatives looking to materialise a project, students wishing to expand their portfolio, beginners for gaining knowledge or anyone wanting to try learn something different!
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns with three plays. Ticket includes a pie and a drink.
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Abbey Family Trail
Take an Abbey activity trail to look for hidden details and stories, try your hand at design and learn about the Abbey’s long history this September.
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Air and Space Exhibition
Air and Space is an online exhibition of recent paintings from artist Jill Ashforth featuring the beautiful collection Air and Space and her lyrical video poem Joy with the music of Max Richter.
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ANDIAMO: Forty years of the RSA John Kinross Scholarships to Florence
This autumn the RSA is delighted to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the RSA John Kinross Scholarships to Florence with ANDIAMO!
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Be Your Own Boss: an Insight into Starting up your own Business
St Margaret's School for Girls and the Women's Business Centre are joining forces for a webinar which looks to inspire young school-age girls to consider entrepreneurship as a career choice!
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Big Ginger Social
Throughout the month of September, Cancer Support UK are encouraging you to host a 'Big Ginger Social' to support people currently undergoing cancer treatment.
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Camp Out for Cancer Support Scotland
Make a fort in your living room, roll your sleeping bag out in your bedroom or pitch a tent out in your back garden and help raise vital funds for Cancer Support Scotland!
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Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This major retrospective, the most comprehensive display of Charles H. Mackie’s work in over a century, showcases the breadth of his creative vision and talents.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Discover Edinburgh’s Gruesome History
Do you want to explore Edinburgh's top sights in one evening AND discover gruesome secrets about the city that Scotland would rather keep hidden? Well then, this is the tour for your!
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Discovering Pain Circuits in the Spinal Cord
Discover the latest advances in pain research at this talk led by University of Glasgow researchers as part of Explorathon 2021!
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Discovering the Deep Outdoor Exhibition
Explore the mysteries of the deep ocean in this outdoor photography exhibition that tells the story of marine science in Scotland, from its earliest beginnings to the present day.
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Ellie Harrison: Early Warning Signs
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is hosting one of artist Ellie Harrison’s four Early Warning Signs.
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Explorathon
Join researchers from across Scotland and Europe at Explorathon 2021, Scotland's celebration of European Researchers' Night!
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Flamenca Dance Autumn Classes
We bring flamenco to the heart of Scotland and offer classes for all from Beginners to Advanced, six years to sixty-six (& beyond).
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Form & Light, Oliver Cook and Les Tiers Paysage, Calum McClure
See Oliver Cook's first solo exhibition 'Form & Light' as well as a paintings show from Calum McClure, winner of the 2011 Jolomo Painting Award at The Scottish Gallery this September!
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Help, I’m a Meat-eater! The Psychology Cooking Show
Join Explorathon for a plant-based cook-a-long, where we will talk all things food psychology, whilst making a delicious, cost-effective and nourishing meal in under 30-minutes!
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Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture acquired within the last ten years.
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Inspiring Walter Scott
On the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott's birth, experience his novels through objects that inspired him.
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Islander: the Paintings of Donald Smith
This is the first major exhibition Donald Smith's work, in partnership with An Lanntair, Stornoway and is part of Edinburgh Art Festival 2021.
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James Castle: First Light
The Royal Scottish Academy is pleased to present James Castle: First Light, an exhibition including new bronzes and Jesmonite sculptures, as well as Castle’s evocative drawings.
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Jock McFadyen: Lost Boat Party
This summer Dovecot Studios celebrates the artist Jock McFadyen’s 70th birthday year with Lost Boat Party an exhibition of paintings which describe the romance and grandeur of the Scottish landscape
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Junomichi School Scotland Opening
Junomichi School Scotland is opening in September, dedicated to teaching and researching Junomichi / Judo in its original form.
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Kerry Godliman - Bosh
Kerry Godliman is back on tour after what she thought would be a little 'she' time. No chance. Her bosh-like nature will never let her rest.
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Making Nuno: Visionary Japanese Textiles by Sudō Reiko
This autumn, world-renowned tapestry studio Dovecot brings the work of internationally acclaimed Japanese textile designer Sudō Reiko to Scotland with an innovative exhibition.
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Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay
This major exhibition at City Art Centre focuses on the maritime theme in Ian Hamilton Finlay's work. It was a central element of his art, and one to which he returned throughout his life.
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My Zen Run
Join My Zen Run during September and give your mind and body some self care, whilst helping to provide vital services for families living with Huntington's disease (HD).
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Nile Rodgers and Chic
DF Concerts is delighted to present Nile Rodgers & Chic at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Tuesday 21st September.
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Origins of the Abbey
Join us at The Palace of Holyrood House, on Thursdays, for a short talk exploring the history and myth behind Holyrood Abbey’s foundation and early life.
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Peace Cranes: An Exhibition
A monumental contemporary public art exhibition of peace, people and planet by Janis Hart, taking place in St Johns Episcopal Church.
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Peas and Barley
Humour, colour and form are key to Daryl Terri Cooney’s paintings and you can see her latest exhibition 'Peas and Barley' at Upright Gallery in September!
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Potted Pathology: The Complete Collection
The Surgeons Hall Museums popular Potted Pathology collection in now available to enjoy at your leisure as a complete series!
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Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema
This exhibition is in collaboration with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation to celebrate what would have been film special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday year.
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The Big Escape Edinburgh
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Edinburgh City Centre into a giant escape game!
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The Great Immune Escape
Do YOU have what it takes to sneak past the human immune system? Find out in this infectiously-fun escape game as part of Explorathon 2021!
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The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits: The Botanical Photography of Levon Biss
Feast your eyes on stunning, macro-photographic studies of seeds and fruits from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s Herbarium Collection.
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The Living Laboratory presents: I see, that’s how MRI can be used for personalised medicine!
The University of Glasgow led Living Laboratory discuss the past, present and future of medical imaging as part of Explorathon 2021!
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The Typewriter Revolution
Drawing on our outstanding typewriter collection, this exhibition features a range of machines, including an 1876 Sholes and Glidden typewriter which was the first to have a QWERTY keyboard.
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The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour
Our squib guide will show you Edinburgh's must-see landmarks and key locations from the Harry Potter book and film series. What are you waiting for? Potterheads assemble!
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Upcycling and Sustainable Living Classes
Learn how to upcycle, become zero waste, reduce your plastic use and explore sustainable living with EcoArt's classes, courses and workshops!
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Weekly Online Computing Club for Kids
Check out ComputerXplorers SEScotland's online kids computing clubs, the perfect way to learn the latest technologies and develop invaluable tech skills.
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What’s Your Poison? - 5 Day Virtual Mystery Challenge For Rowans Hospice
Calling all armchair detectives, can you catch the killer and claim the prize?
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Wonder Wander
Wonder Wander, by Edinburgh-based sculptor Andrea Geileis, is the first extensive display of outdoor sculptures in the grounds of Waterston House.
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Yemen: Pathways to Peace
An online evening of music, film & debate with Yemeni artists & human rights defenders exploring how art & culture contributes to peacebuilding is taking place on 21st September.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Choose How U Move East Ren
Choose How U Move East Ren is running between the 17th May and 31st October 2021! Join the programme today, get active & earn fantastic rewards to support your local community!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
East Renfrewshire Carers Engagement: Supporting Better Mental Health and Wellbeing
Join East Renfrewshire Carers Centre for an online session on Supporting Better Mental Health and Wellbeing as part of their Festival of Engagement!
East Renfrewshire Carers Engagement: Supporting Independent Living
Join East Renfrewshire Carers Centre for an online session on 'Supporting Independent Living' as part of their Festival of Engagement!
East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
Events in Fife
Art-tastic
Come along to our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings.
Blooming Marvellous
Everything in the garden’s lovely as we explore the wonderful world of wildlife and plants through our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition!
Conversing with Nature
Contemporary artists Caroline McGonigal, Patricia Bray and jewellers Mary Farrell and Kate Trouw take their inspiration from the natural world in this exhibition at Art@47 Pittenweem.
Explore! Travellers and Trailblazers
Let us take you on an epic adventure! Follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers to discover exotic lands and fantastic voyages through our hands-on, family friendly exhibition!
Falkland Estate Trail of Thought
The Trail of Thought is a meandering journey of playful, typographic carvings, designed to encourage mindfulness and celebration of the landscape underneath the Lomond Hills.
Loss + Resilience
This exhibition is a study in photography and film of the human stories underpinning Hull’s distant water trawling industry, its demise and legacy, by photographer and filmmaker Simon Sharp.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glassmount House
Explore Glassmount House gardens, a densely planted walled garden and surrounding woodland with an A-listed sun dial, Mackenzie & Moncur greenhouse and historical doocot.
The Dunfermline Tapestry
An incredible large-scale tapestry, created by a Dunfermline community weaving project, has gone on show at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.
Events in Glasgow
30 Minute Meditation Lunchtime Classes
Take half an hour out to cultivate inner peace and enjoy the rest of the day with an inspired and positive mind on one of Kadampa Meditaion Centre's Lunchtime Classes!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Autumn Season
A Play, a Pie and a Pint's Autumn season will return to Oran Mor on September 6th with another twelve brilliant plays!
Alex Dordoy: The Weather Channel
Alex Dordoy presents 'The Weather Channel' a new solo exhibition at The Modern Institute focussing primarily on landscapes!
Alison McWhirter Solo Exhibition: Meditations On Colour
After another testing year for all, the Annan Gallery is delighted to bring to you the first of their 2021 Solo Exhibitions: 'Meditations on Colour' by Alison McWhirter!
Anna Geerdes - Borderline
Compass Gallery is proud to present a third solo exhibition by the remarkable Anna Geerdes featuring a powerful and compelling set of paintings!
Art Factory: Online Art Group
Platform Glasgow's Art Factory is an online visual arts and crafts session for adults who wish to learn to draw, paint or make things!
Ash
The Northern Irish trio of power-pop Ash have announced a headline gig at SWG3 Glasgow on 21st September!
Beatson Paw Walk
Beatson Cancer Charity are delighted to announce the return of PAW Walk, aimed at dog owners who want to keep active with their canine friends but with the added appeal of raising money for charity!
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
Bring Me The Horizon
World dominating, multi-award nominated Bring Me The Horizon have announced a long awaited Arena tour, kicking off on September 21st 2021 at The SSE Hydro Glasgow!
Celebrating Joan Eardley
This beautiful exhibition features thirteen works by Joan Eardley one of Scotland's most remarkable artists working in the post-war period!
City Sightseeing Glasgow
With 21 stops where you can hop on and off to visit some of the city's leading attractions, City Sightseeing Glasgow is the perfect way to explore Glasgow!
Culzean By The Sea
To celebrate Scotland's Year of Coasts & Waters Culzean Castle have created a fantastical trail of willow sculptures depicting creatures, real and mythical, of the sea and water!
Curious About Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Daily Potions Cocktail Making Session 18+
Be immersed in a world of magic making your very own potions cocktail at The Root Of Magic!
EatFilm at Sloans
Your favourite movie night is back! Enjoy a line-up of feel-good films and movie classics plus a meal, dessert and drink, all set up socially distanced style in the stunning Grand Ballroom at Sloans!
Experimenting With Course
Join experimental writer Dr. Tawnya Selene Renelle for a 12 week online creative writing course.
Festival Village: Merchant City
The Pop-Up Pro's are bringing their popular food market and beer garden, Festival Village, to Glasgow's Candleriggs Square!
Flair Gymnastics Club Gymnastics Classes
Flair Gymnastics Club have just opened a new facility within The Pitches in the Southside of Glasgow and have a range of new classes available for kids 5+!
Flo Brooks: Angletwich
Tramway presents Angletwich, the first solo exhibition in Scotland by artist Flo Brooks, realised in partnership with Brighton CCA!
Frankie Boyle: Work In Progress
Come and join Frankie Boyle for several Work In Progress shows at the Stand Glasgow where he'll be trying out new material!
Free OVO Bikes in Glasgow
OVO is on a mission to zero carbon. Our next step? We're launching OVO Bikes in Glasgow – bringing pedal power to the people. So you can start your journey towards easier, greener living!
Get Active Glasgow
Glasgow residents are invited to sign up to Glasgow City Council's exciting new 'Get Active, You Can Do It!' challenge, which runs until Thursday 30 September!
Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 - 2 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
Glasgow People’s Health Inquiry
An online public inquiry to draw together evidence and reflection about health and health inequalities in Glasgow, Scotland.
Glasgow Photo Journey: 1978 by Jos Treen
Taken over the span of one year, 'Glasgow Photo Journey:1978' perfectly encapsulates the hardships, resilience and humour of the people living in our city at the time.
Goat Girl
Post punk band Goat Girl have announced that they will play SWG3 Glasgow on Tuesday 21st September as part of their 2021 UK tour!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Life Support: Forms of Care in Art and Activism
Inspired by Glasgow Women's Library's communities and collections, the Life Support exhibition considers how artists and activists have addressed and challenged their life experiences.
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail is back with a new trail mystery! Book Now for tickets right through the summer and join us in our biggest adventure yet!
Martin Boyce: No Clouds or Streams No Information or Memory
No Clouds or Streams No Information or Memory, Martin Boyce's sixth solo exhibition at The Modern Institute, pays homage to the history of design, art, and architecture.
Meet the Hebridean Baker!
Waterstones Argyle Street are delighted to welcome Coinneach MacLeod - better known as global sensation the Hebridean Baker to their store on Tuesday 21st September!
Nu Gen - Online Art Group
Platform Glasgow's weekly arts group challenges teenagers to make artwork that represents their interests, exploring identity and what it’s like to be a teenager today!
Online Music Classes
Fancy learning to play an instrument? Platform Glasgow are running weekly online music classes for juniors and adults!
Partick and Thornwood Ideas Fund Vote
Partick and Thornwood Ideas Fund is a local community democracy project where the community decides how to distribute grants to local projects, have your say and vote now!
Red Raw
The weekly beginner's showcase, Red Raw at The Stand Glasgow, is regarded as the best open mic comedy night in the UK!
REFLECTIVE JESTER: IT’S JUST A FEELING
Christian Noelle Charles' first solo show – REFLECTIVE JESTER: IT'S JUST A FEELING comes to CCA Glasgow in September!
Rob Brydon - A Night of Songs and Laughter - CANCELLED
Join Rob Brydon at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 21st September as he relives his personal musical journey from South Wales to the West End and beyond!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn
As part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme you can visit Glenarn in Rhu, Helensburgh, a complete example of a ten-acre garden which spans from 1850 to the present day!
Soda Blonde
Expect enticing, dreamy alternative-pop music when Dublin's Soda Blonde play Broadcast Glasgow on 21st September!
SoulJam: The Love Train Tour
It's time to get on up, dust off those disco boots & hop aboard the SoulJam Love Train as the UK's biggest & best boogie wonderland pulls into SWG3 Glasgow on 21st September!
SPUDS
Sleeping Warrior Theatre Company are proud to present SPUDS by Andy McGregor at The Gaiety, Ayr... a five-star musical comedy about grief, greed and grease!
Street Art Walking Tour
Walking Tours in Glasgow is now offering a Street Art tour! This mural and modern culture tour will show the beautiful street art pieces scattered around the city of Glasgow!
SUDDEN DENSITIES - Exhibition by Veronika Desova
Bulgarian multimedia creative Veronika Desova presents her exhibition SUDDEN DENSITIES at Stallan-Brand Gallery between the 10th September and 1st October!
The Addams Family - POSTPONED
Featuring a live orchestra and extraordinary original score The Addams Family is sure to entertain whether you are 12 or 312, don't miss it at the King's Theatre Glasgow!
The Art Of Beatrix Whistler
This display is dedicated to the art of Beatrix Whistler (1857–96) and features a small selection of her oil paintings and sketches.
The Big Escape Glasgow
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Glasgow City Centre into a giant escape game!
The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of their debut album with a special show at Oran Mor Glasgow on 21st September!
The Snuts
The Snuts have announced a huge show at The Barrowlands in September in support of their debut album, W.L.!
Victoria Morton: SLEEP LINE
SLEEP LINE, Victoria Morton's sixth solo exhibition with The Modern Institute, features new canvases on intimate and expansive scales.
Whistler: Art And Legacy
This critically acclaimed major exhibition explores the development of Whistler's artistic practice, showcasing the strengths and richness of the Hunterian's collection and features major works!
Events in Lanarkshire
Active@Home North Lanarkshire
If you are over the age of 65 and live in the North Lanarkshire area The Fair Play Foundation's Active@Home programme is the one for you!
Beat The Street Cambuslang and Rutherglen
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Cambuslang and Rutherglen transformed into a giant game during September and October!
Beat The Street North Lanarkshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of North Lanarkshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
Chatelherault to Low Parks Heritage Trail
Explore the walking and cycling route between two of South Lanarkshire's historic buildings, enjoying local heritage, whilst benefitting your health and wellbeing!
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
Nature Club
OutLET: Play Resource's Nature Club for under 5's is a gentle parent and child group where children can play, get muddy and learn about the natural world!
The Clyde Valley... Garden of Scotland
The Clyde Valley... Garden of Scotland Exhibition at the Tolbooth Lanark will feature paintings, sculpture and jewellery inspired by the local landscape!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Beat The Street Renfrewshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Renfrewshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
Dimity Tots
Dimity Tots is is a church-run babies and toddlers group held on a Tuesday afternoon at Dimity Street Church, Johnstone!
Doors Open Days: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join Mossvale Community Church on Saturday 4th September for their Tree Lighting Ceremony being held as part of this year's Doors Open Days!
Little Explorers Trail
Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch taking part in one of their self-led Little Explorers Trails!
Renfrew Victory Baths Centenary Exhibition
Renfrew Victory Baths, the iconic and much loved building for residents and visitors of Renfrew, are celebrating their Centenary with a special exhibition!
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
Swing Tuesdays and Afternoon Tea
The Old Swan's Swing Tuesdays and Afternoon Tea are back! Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea accompanied by live music from the outstanding Lee James singing all the Rat Pack classics!
The Spotless September Challenge
Renfrewshire Council's Spotless September is back again this year with volunteers heading out into their communities to brighten up the area where they live and tackle litter!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Angel Card and Tarot Readings
Gain insight and clarity into yourself and your relationships past, present and future. Or ask the angels about what it is they want you to know!
Anote’s Ark: Online film screening
As part of Take One Action Film Festival (Local’s initiative), Transition Stirling is pleased to bring you this free online screening of Anote’s Ark on 21st September.
Autumn Selection
Please join us at Greengallery for our Autumn Selection exhibition from 19th September to 10th October!
Brian Kelly Live Acoustic Set
Catch local musician Brian Kelly perform a full acoustic set of cover songs to suit all age groups from Pop/Rock to Soul and Funk at The Crook Bar & Bistro on 4th September!
Callander Climate Fringe Week
Callander’s Climate Fringe Week is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the ways in which we can reduce our own emissions of greenhouse gasses and protect our climate.
Online Full Moon Circle
Join Natasha for her monthly full moon class and learn about the different cycles & energies of the moon to set intentions, release what no longer serves you and manifest the life you want.
Roaches Coaches
Join Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society for Roaches Coaches, a radio comedy set in a small-town bus depot, in a magical time before COVID-19 was invented!
S4C Weekly Lunch Club
The S4C Weekly Lunch Club provides a light lunch plus entertainment or a fun activity. Come along and meet friends both old and new!
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.
The Perfect Foil by Robert Mach
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum is delighted to welcome a major exhibition of works by Robert Mach.
The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts and their incendiary shows have cemented their reputation and legacy as one of the best bands the UK has ever produced.
Watercolour Classes - Painting Seasonal Flowers
Join Clare Robinson for these Watercolour Classes at the lovely Lecropt Kirk Hall, Bridge of Allan!
Events in Other Areas
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