Events in Edinburgh on 29 November 2023
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 29 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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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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Boozy Brushes Street Art Paint Party
Boozy Brushes run unique and experimental events for people of all artistic abilities and we have a variety of themed events that can suit everyone in the family.
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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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Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
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Castle Street Christmas Market
Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2023, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy. Not to be missed!
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Cavern Comedy Open Mic
Featuring a variety of Scottish comedy talent from beginner to professional, there's something for everyone at The Royal Scots Club's comedy open mic every Wednesday!
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Christmas at Dalkeith Country Park
A truly magical Christmas awaits you at Dalkeith Country Park. Our programme of festive events is bursting with fun and plenty of Christmas sparkle.
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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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Classical Creativity Festival
Join Àirigh Productions for a creative week of classical music-making in collaboration with an international collective of artists and musicians!
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Crafts for Christmas 2023
Don't miss a great opportunity to purchase unique, hand-made gifts for Christmas and support a good cause - St Columba's Hospice Edinburgh!
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Craigies Santa Adventure
Experience the enchantment of Christmas like never before at Craigies’ Santa Adventure!
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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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Darren Woodhead - Wildlife Art Exhibition
Our new exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady, presents watercolours by Darren Woodhead, inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of Scotland, and East Lothian in particular.
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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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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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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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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 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 Opera Company Seeking New Singers For Carmen
Aria Alba is looking for new members to join our exciting production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024.
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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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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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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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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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Hansel and Gretel pantomime
The St Serf's Players proudly present Hansel and Gretel at Inverleith St Serfs Church. Enjoy lots of fun, comedy routines and laughter!
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Harrods Beauty X The Botanist Event
H Beauty are inviting you join us for a dazzling, festive, beauty-filled evening at The Botanist to learn about all things makeup, skincare and fragrance.
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Helen Bauer: Grand Supreme Darling Princess
Helen Bauer brings a show all about the women in her life, from her mother to her best friend and that one girl who was mean in 2008, to the Stand Edinburgh on November 29th!
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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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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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Laugh Depot
Join us at Leith Depot for our comedy club on Wednesday 29th November, hosted by Viv Gee! Weekend acts at a mid-week show.
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Learn to lino print a Christmas card! Evening class with BYOB
Learn to carve and print your own Christmas card design in this workshop run by Rosanna Reade at Abbeymount Studios!
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Live Jazz at Divino
Every Wednesday, guests at Divino can enjoy a mid-week night out, with a live jazz band bringing the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine, a fantastic meal, and great company!
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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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Music Womb: All Female Live Music Night
Enjoy a special night to welcome women of all walks of life to be serenaded by an all-women's line-up of incredible artists at Sketchy Beats Cafe on 29th 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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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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Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed
Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed unveils a selection of treasures that have joined the collection in the past five years.
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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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Queer East Festival
The nationwide tour of the Queer East Festival comes to Summerhall with a selection of cinematic highlights that were screened at the main festival.
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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.
READ MORESanta’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
READ MORESanta’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston
Let your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself at Dobbies Livingston!
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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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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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SpeedQuiz at Edinburgh Street Food
Get quizzy with it at Edinburgh Street Food every Wednesday night, powered by Philamhor Brewing Co! It’s free to play.
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The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will be presented live in concert this winter in Edinburgh, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra!
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The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!
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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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The Snow Queen
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas 2023.
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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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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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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
The Market Place Newton Mearns: English Conversation Group
The Market Place's weekly English Conversation Group offers the chance to improve your English and make new friends!
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Weekly Quiz Night
Get your trivia heads on and join The Redhurst Hotel in their bar on Wednesday evenings for their weekly Quiz Night!
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Beauty and the Beast
With stunning scenery, lavish costumes, a super talented cast, memorable songs and laughs galore, Beauty and the Beast at Eastwood Park Theatre is just what you need for some festive fun!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Michty Me
Michty Me is an exhibition of Poetry and Art by Fife writer Ian Ferguson and Artist Tom Smith showing at Rothes Halls Upper Gallery until 31st December!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Dunfermline for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
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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:
A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
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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C7 Play Zone Parent and Toddlers Club
Little ones with energy to burn can be a handful but C7 Play Zone's Parent and Toddlers Club is here to help you find something fun for your little ones to do that doesn't cost the world!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 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!
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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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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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Snow White and the Magic Mirror
Come along to boo the baddies, cheer the goodies, and have panto-tastic fun for all the family when East Kilbride Rep Theatre Club bring Snow White and the Magic Mirror to the Village Theatre!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Inverclyde Christmas Light Switch On Events
Seven Christmas Light Switch On events are being held across Inverclyde between November 23rd and December 1st!
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Breakfast With Santa
Youngsters are being invited to join Santa Claus for breakfast at the popular Cardwell Garden Centre!
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Autumn Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt
Are you a super wildlife spotter? Pop into the visitor centre at RSPB Lochwinnoch to collect your goodie bag and take part in this fun challenge for kids of all ages!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s biggest and oldest ‘Cut Your Own Christmas Tree’ experience
Come along to Wester Auchentroig Farm, near Buchlyvie and cut your own Christmas tree! It's the perfect festive family day out!
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Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond
It's time to put on your cosy festive jumpers and head to Blair Drummond Safari Park for the return of it's beloved Christmas Spectacular event.
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Cluaran School of Highland Dance
Cluaran School of Highland Dance Stirling is holding Highland Dance classes for children ages 3 years upwards both beginners and experienced.
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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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Lee Craigie: Other Ways to Win
Reading extracts from her new book join Lee Craigie as she discusses identity, loss, success, freedom, and our connection to the natural world with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
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