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Events in Edinburgh on 13 November 2023

View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 13 November 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Edinburgh

100 Species Exhibition

13th October 2023 - 15th January 2024

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

12th November 2023 - 17th December 2023

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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Arthur’s Secrets

1st September 2023 - 26th March 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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asweetsea – Liza Sylvestre

21st October 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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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Book Week Scotland

13th November 2023 - 19th November 2023
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2023 festival will be held between between the 13th and 19th November!

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Cards for Good Causes

16th October 2023 - 18th December 2023

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

6th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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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COL Book Week Scotland Event - Adventures in Reading

13th November 2023

Join The Centre for Open Learning to celebrate Book Week Scotland this November with 'Adventures in Reading' - a guided discussion of what 'adventure' might mean in literary texts.

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2023 - 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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Daring Women of Edinburgh - Walking Tour

1st October 2023 - 6th January 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

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

10th November 2023 - 6th January 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

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!

1st April 2022 - 31st March 2024

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

24th October 2023 - 18th November 2023

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

14th August 2023 - 23rd June 2024
Various Locations 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

20th April 2023 - 20th April 2029
Broxburn

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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EBA Social Badminton

11th April 2023 - 20th December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

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

1st September 2023 - 22nd December 2023

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 Cheese Crawl

25th February 2023 - 30th December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Exhibition : Charlotte Roseberry - WYRMS

28th October 2023 - 25th November 2023

'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

4th November 2023 - 3rd December 2023

Rediscover the magic of picture book illustration at the Picture Hooks exhibition in the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 4th November!

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French Film Festival at Institut français d’Ecosse

9th November 2023 - 18th November 2023

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

6th October 2023 - 7th June 2024

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

1st January 2022 - 31st December 2023

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

27th October 2023 - 18th November 2023

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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Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh

1st October 2023 - 26th November 2023
Edinburgh Old Town

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

25th October 2022 - 31st December 2023
Edinburgh Old Town

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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Joan Doerr :: Into the Light

4th November 2023 - 29th November 2023

&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

21st October 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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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Mark Making and the Landscape

10th November 2023 - 16th November 2023

Catch this solo exhibition of large scale paintings by artist Kelly Stewart showing at Whitespace until 16th November!

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Moody Monday Textile Printing Workshops

20th February 2023 - 31st December 2023

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

8th April 2023 - 31st March 2024

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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North of the Forth and Mel

11th November 2023 - 16th November 2023

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

1st April 2023 - 1st April 2024
Online Event Edinburgh

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

28th September 2023 - 30th November 2023

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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Personal PhotoShoot Experience

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

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

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh 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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Portobello Health Walk

Selected dates between 23rd October 2023 - 18th December 2023
Portobello

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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Printmaking Classes in Portobello, Edinburgh

29th September 2023 - 15th December 2023

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

2nd June 2023 - 26th November 2023

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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Red Raw

Selected dates between 16th January 2023 - 18th December 2023

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

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Rising Tide: Art and Environment in Oceania

12th August 2023 - 14th April 2024

Delve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.

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Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Selected dates between 9th October 2023 - 11th December 2023

Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent.

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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

9th November 2023 - 1st October 2024

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

2nd September 2023 - 9th December 2023

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

2nd September 2023 - 9th December 2023

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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

11th January 2023 - 13th December 2023
Various Locations East Lothian

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

31st January 2023 - 31st December 2023

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

28th July 2023 - 6th January 2024

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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Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape

24th June 2023 - 2nd June 2024

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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Soundhouse: Lyre Lyre

13th November 2023

LYRE LYRE unites the talents of ex-Breabach fiddler Patsy Reid, Marit Fält on Nordic mandola and cellist Alice Allen. Catch them at the Traverse Theatre Bar on 13th November!

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The Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh

1st October 2023 - 26th November 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh offers a thrilling and chilling experience of Edinburgh's dark history and hauntings.

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The Scottish Landscape Awards

4th November 2023 - 3rd March 2024

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

27th October 2023 - 30th March 2024
Edinburgh South

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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Wild Women of Edinburgh - Yes We Can Garden!

12th November 2023 - 7th January 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

This is a different kind of garden walking tour - an inspiring look at Edinburgh's history of women in gardening.

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Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections

2nd September 2023 - 28th January 2024

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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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

Selected dates between 9th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

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The Market Place Newton Mearns: Card Making Group

The Market Place Newton Mearns: Card Making Group

Selected dates between 2nd October 2023 - 18th December 2023

Are you interested in creating card designs or crafting? Come along to the Market Place in Newton Mearns for their weekly Card Making Group!

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Share a Song and Sing Along

Share a Song and Sing Along

Selected dates between 9th January 2023 - 19th December 2023

Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at libraries across East Renfrewshire!

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Events in Fife

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

Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives

Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives

11th November 2023 - 18th March 2024

This exhibition examines the roles of the fishwife in the Scottish fishing industry, exploring how these women and their labour was regarded, represented, censured and celebrated!

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Unveiling the Madonna

Unveiling the Madonna

1st December 2022 - 13th November 2023

The Madonna and Child is the oldest artwork in OnFife Museums’ collection and this display unveils the secrets of this fascinating painting, discovered during and after its conservation.

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Scottish Country Dancing classes for young people age 5+

Scottish Country Dancing classes for young people age 5+

19th August 2023 - 9th December 2023

Join the RSCDS young people's classes at Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth and learn about traditional Scottish Dancing!

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Events in Glasgow

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

Stage and Screen: Designs from the James L Gordon Collection

Stage and Screen: Designs from the James L Gordon Collection

10th November 2023 - 25th February 2024

The Stage and Screen exhibition at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, presents a stunning selection of set and costume designs from a major private collection!

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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)

A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)

14th January 2023 - 17th December 2023

Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!

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East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition

East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition

6th October 2023 - 6th October 2024

This exhibition explores the long history of East Park through a series of never-before-seen photographs at Maryhill Burgh Halls!

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Events in Lanarkshire

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

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2023 - 31st December 2023

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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Befriending Project

Befriending Project

1st September 2023 - 31st March 2024

Are you looking to make a positive difference in a young person's life? Volunteering Matters are looking to recruit volunteers in North Lanarkshire.

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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 7th January 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Active Communities’ Walking Buddies

Active Communities’ Walking Buddies

Selected dates between 10th January 2023 - 19th December 2023

Active Communities run a series of walking groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!

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Foxbar Elderly Forum

Foxbar Elderly Forum

Selected dates between 18th September 2023 - 31st December 2024

Foxbar Elderly Forum is a friendly group which meet on Monday afternoons (except bank holidays) at Foxbar Community Centre!

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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 5th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Events in Stirling

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

Craig Campbell Exhibition

Craig Campbell Exhibition

3rd November 2023 - 25th November 2023

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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Stirling Folk Club Events 2023

Stirling Folk Club Events 2023

1st October 2023 - 27th November 2023

Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club this year!

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

4th January 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Events in Other Areas

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