Events in Edinburgh on 30 November 2023
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 30 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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Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas by Candlelight: ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Pathetique’
Witness Beethoven's two most challenging and powerful piano sonatas performed live in the intimate candlelit setting of St Vincents Chapel, Edinburgh on 30th November!
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Blazin’ Fiddles
Blazin’ Fiddles will be joined by special guests Justin Currie of Del Amitri and Edinburgh’s Soundhouse Choir, for an exciting Saint Andrew’s Day celebration at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall!
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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 Chorus weekly rehearsal
Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!
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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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Chinese Brush Painting Workshop - Bamboo
Using Chinese soft brushes, ink and colours, you will be shown how to achieve beautiful paintings in the style of Chinese old masters on this workshop at the Confucius Institute for Scotland.
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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 Mini Tray - Eco Resin Craft Workshop
Learn how to work with eco resin, mix pigments and turn it into mini tray for your home in this special Christmas workshop run by Polymorphics!
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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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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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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 Comedy Cellar
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 at The Canons Gait.
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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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Electric Six - Fire 20th Anniversary
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of 'Fire' for Electric Six and they are marking it with a new tour. Catch them at The Liquid Room on 30th November!
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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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From Jordan with Love
Scottish storytellers Dougie Mackay and Janis Mackay return from Jordan with love and tales to tell at The Scottish Storytelling Centre on 30th November!
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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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Guided Looking: An artwork audio described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Suitable for blind and partially sighted audiences as well.
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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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In Conversation
Join Collective for this online discussion with Liza Sylvestre in conversation with Sarah Hayden and Lauren La Rose, as they reflect on Access as a form of creative practice and resistance!
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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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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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Katie Gregson-MacLeod
Inverness' Katie Gregson-MacLeod will bring The Big Red Bus tour to Summerhall on Thursday 30th November!
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Live music at Bar 13
Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!
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Low Winter Sun
The Scottish Gallery will see out the end of 2023 with the crisp winter scenes of Victoria Crowe’s work in her new exhibition Low Winter Sun.
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Malones Leith Guinness and Oysters
Join us at Malones Leith on 30th November for a welcome drink followed by Guinness sampling and Oyster tasting, before joining back up in the main bar area for some live music!
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Monarchs Moodboard Masterclass with John Lewis
Join us on St Andrew’s Day for a moodboard masterclass with the John Lewis Home Design Team at Dovecot Studios!
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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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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 Christmas Market
With Christmas just round the corner, come along to Ocean Terminal Christmas Market! Running until Christmas Eve, it will be brimming with local and Scottish gifts.
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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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People, Planet, Pint – Alternative COP28
Join our People Planet Pint (COPPP) to find hope, learn what’s going on in your local community, get involved & take action!
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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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Piano Recital for St Andrew’s Day - CANCELLED
Àirigh Productions invites you to celebrate our national holiday with a touching candlelit and Scottish inspired piano recital at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh!
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Playtime with Helena Kay: the music of Carla Bley
Join us at The Outhouse on 30th November as Helena Kay leads Playtime in a tribute to the singularly brilliant composer and pianist Carla Bley, who sadly died recently.
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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.
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Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
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Let your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself at Dobbies Livingston!
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SCO 23-24: Schubert Mass In A-Flat with The SCO Chorus
Enjoy rich and imaginative choral classics from four exceptional soloists and the accomplished SCO Chorus under conductor Gregory Batsleer!
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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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Sound The Klaxon feat. Paul Case, Lloyd Robinson & Georgia Bartlett-McNeil
Don't miss a showcase for two of Scotland's finest spoken word performers, Paul Case and Lloyd Robinson, with support from superb performance poet Georgia Bartlett-McNeil at Leith Depot!
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Spirited Flutes
SIMUC - International Society for Chilean Music proudly present an evening of music from Chilean-Scottish flute and recorder duo Spirited Flutes at Stockbridge Church on Thursday 30th November!
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Step Inside Abbey Strand
This St Andrew’s Day, step inside the beautifully conserved Abbey Strand Centre for special tours exploring five centuries of history.
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Tarot for Wellbeing
Join this open group in Edinburgh to explore the many ways in which the Tarot can support our wellbeing.
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The Best of Scottish Comedy
Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.
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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 Polar Express™ Train Ride
This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, arriving for the first time at Waverley Station!
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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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The White Heather Ceilidh Club
Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!
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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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Trail Blazers Comedy: Open Mic
Trail Blazers Comedy is a Free Weekly Open Mic Night ran by Comedians Jordan Sculley and Ronnie Smith in the Heart of Edinburgh every Thursday at The Blue Blazer.
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UNMASKED: Real stories of Nursing in COVID-19
This exhibition looks behind the masks, to explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences of nursing staff during COVID-19 and past pandemics.
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Join the Royal College of Nursing for the launch of our new exhibition revealing the real experiences of nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic, in person or online (from 6pm).
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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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Winter Exhibition
We look forward to welcoming you to our first Group Winter Exhibition in Detail Framing & Gallery, celebrating the artists we have shown and supported since our opening in August 2022!
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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:
Eastwood Art Club
Eastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!
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The Market Place Newton Mearns: Hoop Embroidery Group
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, grab a hoop, some material and a needle and join The Market Place Newton Mearns for their weekly Hoop Embroidery Group!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Dunterlie Resource Centre on Thursdays!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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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Together Levenmouth Escape Room
Your gang have a job to do. It’s extremely high security, but you have insider knowledge... Come and try the Escape Room at Levenmouth Together Hub!
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Scottish Country Dancing classes for young people age 5+
Join the RSCDS young people's classes at Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth and learn about traditional Scottish Dancing!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow Winterfest
Glasgow Winterfest, the city's most anticipated winter celebration, is back with a brand new concept for 2023, set to transform George Square and St Enoch Square into enchanting wonderlands!
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Gavin Nicol: A Search for Truth
A special exhibition is being hosted by the Lillie Art Gallery, 50 years after the artist's work was shown at a previous display in the Milngavie venue!
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The Almighty
The original line-up of The Almighty, are back together for the first time in 32 years to play a headline hometown show at The Barrowlands on Thursday 30th November!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
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!
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Chipperfield Christmas Circus: Santa Saves Christmas
Destination Christmas at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park presents Chipperfield Christmas Circus with their jam packed show Santa Saves Christmas!
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Beauty & the Beast
Lanark Panto Club return to Lanark Memorial Hall this festive season with their production of the classic tale, Beauty & the Beast!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
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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Erskine Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project in Erskine on Thursday afternoons for their inclusive health walk!
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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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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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Thistles Christmas Grotto
Shoppers of all ages will be able to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Thistles Christmas Grotto!
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Dunblane’s Christmas Extravaganza
Dunblane’s Christmas Extravaganza returns to the High Street on Thursday 30th November, with Santa arriving at 5.30pm to turn on the lights.
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