Events in Edinburgh on 12 November 2023
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 12 November 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
100 Species Exhibition
The Firth of Forth is teeming with life and the '100 Species Exhibition' celebrates it's vast biodiversity.
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A Walk into Town: Exhibition of photographs by James Carter
The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to present an exhibition of photographs by Collectivist James Carter, showing from Sunday 12th November.
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Art Tour - Connecting with Edinburgh’s spirit via art and coffee
Come along for an inspiring 2.5 hour art tour around the city of Edinburgh with artist Alena Rogozhkina, stopping in between locations at one of the best Edinburgh artisan coffee places!
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Arthur’s Secrets
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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asweetsea – Liza Sylvestre
Liza Sylvestre's first solo exhibition in Scotland, asweetsea, explores what it means to communicate. Catch it at Collective Edinburgh from 21st October!
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Autumn Forest Bathing Walk 2. Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve
Join Nature for Wellness on this second Guided Forest Bathing walk that helps you slow down, enjoy the present moment and allows nature to nurture your mind and body.
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Cab-arette Showtour
A unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Cards for Good Causes
The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.
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Christmas Pop-up Shop
The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to introduce our first Christmas Pop-up shop, providing a wider selection of handmade Christmas goods!
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Comedy at Dragonfly
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a weekly comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Thursday & Sunday at Dragonfly!
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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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Daring Women of Edinburgh - Walking Tour
With all the statues of men in Edinburgh, you may be wondering who are the amazing women who made this city. Come see on our daring walking tour!
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Daring Women of Edinburgh Night Tour
Following on the success of the Daring Women of Edinburgh daytime tour, this walking tour at night gives you a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history.
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Dinosaurs!
Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!
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Disney’s Aladdin
Don't miss Disney’s spectacular Broadway and West End musical Aladdin when it comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse from 24th October!
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Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh
Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.
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Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen
Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!
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Easy Sundays: Sangstream Choir
Join the Sangstream Scots Folk Choir for a pop-up performance in the relaxed surroundings of the Storytelling Court on 12th November!
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EBA Social Badminton
Looking to play badminton? Join us for our weekly social badminton sessions, perfect for adult beginner and intermediate players.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs 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 Car Boot Sale Market
Come and join us at Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
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Edinburgh Cheese Crawl
Calling all curd nerds and turophiles – yep there’s a word for your love of cheese – Edinburgh’s finest cheeses are being wrapped up into one 2 hour walking tour!
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Etching Weekend
Print like the old masters in a contemporary setting on these Etching Weekend courses run by Edinburgh Printmakers.
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Exhibition : Charlotte Roseberry - WYRMS
'WYRMS' is a solo exhibition by abstract painter Charlotte Roseberry and it's showing in Detail Framing & Gallery from 28th October!
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Exhibition: Picture Hooks Emerging Illustrators
Rediscover the magic of picture book illustration at the Picture Hooks exhibition in the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 4th November!
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Finding Your Way - 1:1 creative experience
This 1:1 creative experience would suit individuals who believe in the powerful link between art, science, and spirituality and who are open to experiments on their self-awareness journey.
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Flight Paths
Don't miss the new exhibition 'Flight Paths' at the Scottish Ornithologists' Club in Aberlady, featuring linocut prints by Babs Pease and John Hatton along with sculptures by Helen Denerley!
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French Film Festival at Institut français d’Ecosse
The selection at the Institut français d’Ecosse provides a perfect opportunity to see a range of exciting, diverse titles, both classic and contemporary.
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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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Go Quest Adventures - Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Quest is a fun, engaging way to explore the Old Town/Royal Mile area of Edinburgh from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!
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Graystone Gallery: The Colour & The Shape
The Colour & The Shape, a stunning new exhibition at Graystone Gallery's new home, explores the unique ways in which four contemporary artists express their vision of the environments around us.
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Groove Back Dance Class
Dive into Afro-Fusion, Soca, Jazz, Street dances, different Latin styles, Musical dances and many more with Pirita Tuisku at Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House!
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Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh
Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh offers the opportunity to explore the medieval soul of Edinburgh and immerse yourself in its atmospheric and historic charm.
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Islander Handbag Workshop
Come along and create your very own Islander Harris Tweed® Handbag, choose your favourite colours and get creative as you construct all the different components!
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Jewellery Class - Make a set of skinny stacking rings
Learn to make a set of three different sterling silver skinny stacking rings in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!
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Joan Doerr :: Into the Light
&Gallery is delighted to welcome back Joan Doerr this November with 'Into the Light, her second solo exhibition with the gallery!
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John – Thomas Abercromby
Part of Collective’s Satellites Programme, Thomas Abercromby’s ‘John’ is a moving image work that explores the intricate ties between family, grief and the multifaceted layers of social class.
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Karaoke Club: Sisters Sunday Sesh
Join us every Sunday from 9pm at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for our Karaoke Club and break out your inner Diva on our LIVE stage!
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Karine Polwart
Multi-award-winning Scottish songwriter, folk singer, and storyteller Karine Polwart has announced a show at the Queen's Hall on Sunday 12th November!
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Kyiv is the Unbreakable Heart of Europe
This photography exhibition by Ukrainian photographers illustrates the impact of war on the daily lives of people in Ukraine and showcases 32 images of Kyiv and the surrounding towns.
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Land, Sea & Flora ll
Artists Gill Knight and Gillian Henshaw along with Lilium Flowers are back in Edinburgh this November and invite you along to view a wide display of contemporary paintings and flowers!
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Mark Making and the Landscape
Catch this solo exhibition of large scale paintings by artist Kelly Stewart showing at Whitespace until 16th November!
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Miniature Landscape Embroidery Workshop
Feel like getting creative in Edinburgh? Come and learn how to stitch out your stress with this soothing landscape embroidery class!
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Moody Monday Textile Printing Workshops
1:1 sessions are now available with all of our existing courses on short taster or longer masterclass courses at a time that suits you or your group.
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National Museum of Flight Conservation Hangar Tours
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the National Museum of Flight's Conservation Hangar with these free guided tours.
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Nix Northwest
London producer, instrumentalist and rapper Nix Northwest comes to The Mash House Edinburgh on Sunday 12th November!
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North of the Forth and Mel
Three women painters who met online during covid, eventually got together in person and now have this exhibition showing at Dundas Street Gallery.
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Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway
Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway is an online exhibition by Edinburgh artist Jill Ashforth!
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Nzira Yeparuware: A path upon a rock
Nzira Yeparuware is an artwork exhibition at Edinburgh Castle which has been created by artist Tanatsei Gambura and focusses on discussions linked to Empire and Scotland’s built environment.
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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale
Come along to Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale, open every Sunday on Levels E & F Red Car Park... all welcome!
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Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.
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Printmaking Classes in Portobello, Edinburgh
Check out these Lino Printing Classes run by Little Axe on Fridays at Bellfield Community Centre, Portobello from September through to December!
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Raeburn’s Edinburgh
This exhibition at The Georgian House marks the 200th Anniversary of the Scottish painter Henry Raeburn’s death by mapping his life and times in Edinburgh through the people he painted.
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Reggaeton Dance Class
Join Pirita Tuisku for these Reggaeton Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House from 12th November!
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Rising Tide: Art and Environment in Oceania
Delve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.
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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition
Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.
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RSCDS Scottish Dance Classes for Children (P1 and above) - Saturday mornings
Help your child discover the dances and enjoy the music which Scots have been enjoying for generations with the first 2 classes free!
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RSCDS Scottish dance classes for Young Dancers (P5 and above) -Saturday mornings
The RSCDS has a new class starting on Saturday 2nd September. Aimed at P5 and above we hope this class will allow young dancers to continue dancing as they head towards High School.
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Rudi Zygadlo
Rudi Zygadlo makes pop music like no-one else and he plays The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 12th November!
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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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Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition
The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition features almost 200 images from 100 photographers and is on display at Bonnie & Wild throughout 2023.
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Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception
The world renowned Dovecot Studios is celebrating the works of Scottish women artists across 250 years in a major new exhibition.
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Sherry Wines + Spanish Nibbles Masterclass
Slonk, together with the swanky new Port of Leith Distillery, have got quite the indulgent evening planned for you on Sunday 12th November as part of International Sherry Week!
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Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape
250 Years of Scottish Landscape spans artistic production from 18th century to present day, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from City Art Centre’s permanent collection.
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Simon Reeve - To The Ends Of The Earth
Simon Reeve is on a new UK tour with ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’ and bring it to the Usher Hall on Sunday 12th November!
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Stockbridge Market
The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up Comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy Edinburgh!
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The Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh
The Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh offers a thrilling and chilling experience of Edinburgh's dark history and hauntings.
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The Haunted Theatre - CANCELLED
The Haunted Theatre is truly a thought-provoking, mind-busting, haunting of a show! Don't miss it when it comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 12th November!
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The Scottish Landscape Awards
The City Art Centre is thrilled to host the inaugural exhibition of Scotland’s newest open call in contemporary art - The Scottish Landscape Awards.
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Time Traveller: Charles Lyell at Work
This exhibition in Edinburgh University's Main Library provides a unique insight into geologist and science writer Charles Lyell's developing ideas about the uniformity of nature.
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Village Green Christmas Market at Restoration Yard
Village Green Makers Market presents a delightful festive shopping event for you in the splendid surroundings of Restoration Yard at Dalkeith Country Park on 11th & 12th November.
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Wild Women of Edinburgh - Yes We Can Garden!
This is a different kind of garden walking tour - an inspiring look at Edinburgh's history of women in gardening.
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Willi Carlisle
Don't miss folksinger, writer, and theater-artist Willi Carlisle at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 12th November!
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Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections
Scottish Caribbean writers Jeda Pearl and Courtney Stoddart are co-curating an exhibition of poetry, prose and artworks by people of Caribbean descent.
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Wondrous Woods
Scotland's sensational illuminated trail Wondrous Woods is back this year in the spectacular new setting of Gosford House in East Lothian!
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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:
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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Gill Chesnutt Glass Christmas Open Studio
Join Gill Chesnutt for her annual open studio event in Clarkston and browse her beautiful collection of fused glass gifts & Christmas decorations!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Small Business Market
Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 20 traders each month selling handmade crafts!
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Art & Craft Sale 2023
Start your Christmas Shopping early by coming along to St Andrews Heritage Museum's annual sale of wonderful local art & crafts!
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Gathering Surface – Dan Drage
We’re delighted to host Gathering Surface, a series of art pieces shaped and installed by local artist Dan Drage.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
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!
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Christmas Art & Craft Exhibition
You could secure a cracker of a present for a friend or loved one courtesy of the Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch when their Christmas Art & Craft exhibition returns!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
St Andrew’s Hospice Indoor Christmas Market
St Andrew's Hospice annual Indoor Christmas Market is a wonderful opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping done for all the family!
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East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Pop In And Play
Fancy a free game of table tennis? Played before and don't know how to get back into it? Want to try it for the first time? Join East Kilbride Table Tennis Club for a Pop In & Play session!
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Cinema: Peter Doherty - Stranger In My Own Skin
Peter Doherty - Stranger In My Own Skin is an an honest and emotionally charged account of the British rock musician's darkest moments.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Renfrewshire Remembers
Communities across Renfrewshire are preparing for a weekend of remembrance as the area pays tribute to those lost in service with the Armed Forces.
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Big Art Show
Large-scale public exhibition, The Big Art Show returns to The Art Department in Paisley between August 31st and November 18th!
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Silver Spur Country & Western Club
Silver Spur Country & Western Club is held at Linwood Welfare & Recreational Social Club every Sunday night featuring live bands, gun slinging and line dancing!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Craig Campbell Exhibition
For this exhibition at the Tolbooth, artist Craig Campbell has focused on ‘Music Icons’, a celebration of the greats of the music industry as chosen by Craig!
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Christmas Toy Appeal
The Salvation Army Charity Shop in Raploch is collecting for this year's toy appeal to help families in our local community.
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Sew Your Own Pants with Cass & Lydia
Learn to make the most comfortable pants you can possibly imagine with Cass and Lydia at Central Scotland School of Craft!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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