Events in Edinburgh on 18 November 2023
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 18 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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Alice Thornton’s Cafe
Alice Thornton’s Café brings seventeenth-century remedies, rhymes and writings to Starbank Park in an accessible pop-up café, located in Starbank House on 18th November.
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Ant Thomaz
Ant Thomaz will be headlining his first gig at the 02 Academy Edinburgh on 18th November as part of Edinburgh Art Fair.
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Aria Dreams - Live Opera @ Stockbridge Church
Aria Alba return to Stockbridge Parish Church on 18th November with a delightful programme of opera arias, ensembles and choruses.
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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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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh
Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!
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Book Week Scotland
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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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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CancerCard Autumn Ball
Cancercard is an amazing charity and on 18th November at the luxurious 5 star Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh you have a great opportunity to support it by coming along to their Autumn Ball.
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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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Chinese Brush Painting Workshop - Fish
Learn the fundamental techniques of Chinese brush painting in this workshop on 18th November at the Confucius Institute for Scotland!
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Christmas Market - East Princes Street Gardens
The Christmas Market returns to East Princes St Gardens showcasing the best in artisanal festive products and goods from local makers.
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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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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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Deep Rooted
'Deep Rooted' is a group exhibition featuring work by eight contemporary artists exploring the relationship between people and the natural environment using a variety of media and approaches.
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Detox Health and Beauty Urban Retreat
Detox Health and Beauty is bringing together UK's leading experts in menopause, women's health, nutrition, mental health & wellbeing for a day of informative talks on 18th November!
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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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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
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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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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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Eco Resin Coasters - XL Terrazzo Craft Workshop
In this fun workshop, learn how to work with eco resin, how to mix pigments, make extra large terrazzo pattern and turn it into a colourful pair of coasters for your home!
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Edinburgh Art Fair
The annual Edinburgh Art Fair, the foremost event of its kind in the UK outside London, returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this November!
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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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Edinburgh Comic Art Fair
The Edinburgh Comic Art Fair returns to the Drill Hall this November. Organised by BHP Comics and Out of the Blueprint, there’s something for everyone in the packed comic book market!
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Edinburgh Gang Show
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2023 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
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Edinburgh Underground presents Steve Dekay
Edinburgh Underground is thrilled to present the UK debut of trance mastermind Steve Dekay from Columbia at The Mash House on 18th November!
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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 ‘Elegy for Autumn’
'Elegy for Autumn' at Birch Tree Gallery, brings together two artists - Glynnis Carter with mixed media paintings on canvas and Hanna Salomonsson with new ceramic vessels.
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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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Exploring Special Connection - Creative experience for Two
This 2.5 hour 2:1 interactive workshop provides the Two of You with a unique opportunity to use an art-making process as a way to connect with your special being on a deeper level.
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Find Your Wild
Come find your wildness in Edinburgh! - A series of unique outdoor workshops in Edinburgh guiding you on connection with your deep intuition, wild creativity and your tribe on Saturday afternoons.
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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
Don't miss the spectacular Christmas Illuminations, back for another year at the Five Sisters Zoo!
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Fizz Feast
It’s Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year! A time when we get the chance to try almost 100 sparkling wines from around the world and feast on fabulous foods from artisan producers.
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Flag Institute Winter 2023 Conference in Partnership with The Heraldry Society Scotland
The Flag Institute Winter Conference is heading to Edinburgh for a very special weekend on 18/19 November 2023. Why not join us for a feast of Scottish flags, heraldry, and history?
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FoxTrail Winter Running Series.
Join Durty Events for the FoxTrail Winter Running Series, a series of 5k or longer distance trail runs to brighten up those dreary winter days!
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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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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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Learning To Fly
Uplifting, big hearted and hilarious, this brand new show from James Rowland is touring following a sell out run at the Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Traverse Theatre in November!
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Legends in the Game
Don't miss this contemporary art exhibition, by local chums William Sherval and James Alexander McKenzie, at Whitespace Gallery from 12 – 6pm, on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November!
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Lino printing for Beginners
Learn to linoprint at these beginners workshops with Rosanna Reade at her studio in Abbeymount Techbase!
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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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Mozart Estate
Mozart Estate are on a UK tour in the Autumn with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 18th November!
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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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No Spray No Lay: A New Musical
We all know that the best stories from a night out come from the ladies bathrooms, so come join us 'In the ladies' for a raunchy and rowdy good time!
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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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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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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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Saturday Late Night Guestlist
Make the most of your next night out and join us on Saturdays at Revolution Edinburg for immaculate vibes, cocktails & music all night.
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Saturday Night Live
Join us for live music in our LIVE room from 10pm every Saturday, the perfect atmosphere for a sing a long!
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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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Scots Fiddle Festival
Join us at the Scots Fiddle Festival for a fantastic weekend featuring some of the finest traditional musicians from Scotland - and beyond!
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Scots Music Group Ceilidh with Bella McNabs Dance Band
The Scots Music Group invite you to a fabulous fundraising Ceilidh on Saturday 18th November with the Bella McNabs Dance Band. It will be lively, friendly, informal and fun for all ages!
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Scott Gibson: Sledgehammer
Glasgow's critically-acclaimed and award-winning son Scott Gibson, is touring once again with a brand new hour of darkly comedic storytelling. Catch him live at Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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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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Seal Pup Special Cruise
Join Maid of the Forth's 3-hour winter cruise to Inchkeith Island and witness the heartwarming sight of newly born Grey Seal pups.
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Shane Todd: Mummy
Don’t miss the chance to see Shane Todd, one of Ireland’s most popular stand ups, at The Queen's Hall on Saturday 18th November!
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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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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 Centre, Livingston Book Club
Multi award-winning author Catherine Rayner, who has just launched her 21st book, ‘Molly, Olive and Dexter – The Guessing Game’ takes over the reading chair at our Book Club on 18th November!
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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 Late Show @ The Comedy Attic
Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!
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The Market at Dalkeith Country Park
Get ready to eat, meet, greet and treat at The Market at Dalkeith Country Park, on the third Saturday of the month from 10am - 4pm.
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The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show
Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023!
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The Saturday Show
The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!
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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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What Can Toastmasters Do for You?
Meet members and find out how Toastmasters has helped them in Business or in their chosen Careers and how they can help you in this event at Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue on 18th 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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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:
Christmas Charity Coffee Morning
Get a start on your Christmas shopping at this Charity Coffee Morning at St Aidan's Church in Clarkston on Saturday 18th November!
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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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Leugh is seinn le Linda - Gaelic song and story session
Join Gaelic Medium Education in East Renfrewshire for a morning of Gaelic stories featuring songs, games and puppets with Linda Macleod!
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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
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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Langtoun Jazz presents: Brian Kellock Trio
Brian Kellock is one of the UK’s finest and most in-demand jazz pianists and you can catch his hugely popular trio at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk on Saturday 18 November!
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Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation
The exhibition 'Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation' showcases the work of 13 Scotland based artists exploring dual identities in their work. Catch it at St Andrews Museum!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
R-CADE All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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Victoria Parkrun
Victoria Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
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An Evening With Lorenzo Amoruso and Sergio Porrini
Rangers FC will be hosting 'An Evening With Lorenzo Amoruso and Sergio Porrini' in Edmiston House, presented by Park's Motor Group, on Saturday 18th November!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Befriending Project
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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Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you four dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!
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Valley View Christmas Market
Valley View at Gouldings will host an undercover Christmas Market featuring a range of stallholders on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
90s Pop Party
Don't miss the ultimate 90s party at the Glynhill Hotel complete with cheesy party and dance classics from this brilliant and diverse decade of music!
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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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Santa’s Grotto and Carnival
Santa Claus is heading for Cardwell Garden Centre and he's bringing the magic of Christmas with him!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Neil Diamond Tribute
Don't miss this evening celebrating the music of Neil Diamond, one of the world's greatest ever singers, on 18th November!
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Christmas Fayre
Join us for a Festive Wonderland at the Alloa Ballet Company's Christmas Fayre on Saturday 18th November!
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Our Changing Landscape: How the weather shapes Scotland
This exhibition looks at the history of weather in Scotland, exploring how the weather has shaped both the landscape and the people, and what the future might hold.
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FREE Isle of Arran Whisky Tasting
If you haven't discovered Isle of Arran whiskies or their deliciously creamy Arran Gold liqueur, then come and try them at Geraldo's free in-store tasting!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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