Events in Edinburgh on 03 December 2023
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 03 December 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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3D2D Assembly Rooms Christmas Fair
3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms our spectacular Christmas Art, Craft and Design Fair.
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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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Annual Winter Exhibition
Come along to &Gallery's annual end of year exhibition this December! It includes one artwork from each artist represented by the gallery.
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Art Tour - Connecting with Edinburgh’s spirit via art and coffee
Come along for an inspiring 2.5 hour art tour around the city of Edinburgh with artist Alena Rogozhkina, stopping in between locations at one of the best Edinburgh artisan coffee places!
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Arthur’s Amble
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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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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Big Big Christmas Parties
Are you ready for the best Christmas party nights in town? Then come along to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this December!
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Big Fat Family Day - Quiz, Brunch, Games + More!
Come and join us at Leith Arches on the first Sunday of every month for our Big Fat Family Day!
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Breakfast with Santa
This festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!
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Breakfast with Santa
This year, for the first time ever, The Centre, Livingston is running six ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events in the run up to Christmas!
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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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Children’s Classic Concerts: The Elf Games
Children's Classic Concerts return for their hugely popular Christmas performance at the Usher Hall with 'The Elf Games'!
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Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room
Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!
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Christmas Arts Markets
The ever-popular Drill Hall Christmas Arts Markets will return in December, and this year there are even more dates!
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Christmas at Almond Valley
It's Christmas Magic at Almond Valley Heritage Centre with day-time fun and night-time wonders!
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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 Music Performance
Join us at IKEA Edinburgh and let the Penicuik Community Choir transport you into the heart of the holiday season!
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Christmas Open Studios Weekend
We’re excited to open our doors at Abbeymount Studios to the public again for our Christmas Open Studios Weekend on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December!
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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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Christmas Wreath Workshop at Custom Lane
This December, join us at Custom Lane for a series of Sustainable Wreath Making Workshops hosted by Papaver Studio!
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Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop
Get into the Christmas spirit and unleash your creativity with these enchanting Festive Wreath Making Workshops with Flowers by Isla!
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Cinderella
Join us for a Cinderella Story at the Reconnect Regal Theatre this December!
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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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Coburg House Winter Open Studios
It's time to open our big red shutter again at Coburg House Art Studios and invite you in for a Winter Open Studios from 1st to 3rd December!
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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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Conifox Christmas Experience
Come with us on a magical Christmas journey into the world of Santa Claus and all of his festive friends this year at Conifox Adventure Park!
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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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Dan Abrahams - Live
Join local musician Dan Abrahams for his very first solo concert in the cosy backroom of Dragonfly Cocktail Bar on 3rd December!
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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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Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh
Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band!
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Easy Sundays: The Time Traveller’s Herbal
Take a trip through time with storyteller Amanda Edmiston and discover traditional recipes and remedies from her new book The Time Traveller’s Herbal.
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EBA Social Badminton
Looking to play badminton? Join us for our weekly social badminton sessions, perfect for adult beginner and intermediate players.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market
Come and join us at Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
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Edinburgh Cheese Crawl
Calling all curd nerds and turophiles – yep there’s a word for your love of cheese – Edinburgh’s finest cheeses are being wrapped up into one 2 hour walking tour!
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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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Embroidery Class at Palace of Holyroodhouse
If you love stitch and Christmas, what could be better than taking this Royal School of Needlework class at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh on Sunday 3rd December!
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Eskmills Christmas Carnival
This winter, the Eskmills Venue in Musselburgh will transform into a magical Christmas wonderland.
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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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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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Gladstone’s Land Santa Experience
Make this Christmas super special by visiting Santa in Gladstone’s Land, one of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile!
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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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Harps of Gold
Forget the Christmas shopping for an hour or two. Relax and enjoy an afternoon of festive music with a “Host of Heavenly Harps” at The Queen's Hall.
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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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Karaoke Club: Sisters Sunday Sesh
Join us every Sunday from 9pm at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for our Karaoke Club and break out your inner Diva on our LIVE stage!
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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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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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Making Waves: Artist Bookmaking Exhibition
Over 80 books will be on display from 42 artists at this exhibtion, based on the theme of water, at Upright Gallery this December!
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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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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale
Come along to Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale, open every Sunday on Levels E & F Red Car Park... all welcome!
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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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Origami workshop
Leave your stress behind and come and join Makiko Konishi's mindful origami workshop at Support the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall!
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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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Pied Piper Walking Tours - Edinburgh Old Town
Join us on a gentle walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town as we explore Edinburgh's illustrious history with live Scottish folk music from our resident 'Pied Piper' on fiddle!
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Print / Fold / Gift Bookbinding Workshop
This workshop will enable you to make simple and beautiful sewn and folded books and create your own unique handcrafted gifts on this typochondriacs workshop at Outer Spaces!
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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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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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Join us at Dobbies Edinburgh for a fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!
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Join us at Dobbies Livingston and enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
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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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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Sleeping Beauty
Panto 2023 is gonna be Dreamy this year at the Howden Park Centre as Reconnect Theatres present our debut Panto Sleeping Beauty!
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Stockbridge Market
The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
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Summerhall Christmas Market
As part of the Summerhall Big Christmas Weekend, the annual Christmas Market will invite stalls of local, specially curated businesses on 2nd-3rd December.
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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 Brunch Squad: Edinburgh
The Brunch Squad are bringing their fabulously themed bottomless brunches to Revolution Edinburgh in 2023.
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The Christmas Experience
Step into a Christmas Wonderland at Dynamic Earth! A holiday adventure like no other, inviting you to journey through time and nature to meet Santa Claus in his very own North Pole grotto.
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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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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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Transmission Meditation - 2023 Introductory Workshop
Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.
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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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Vintage Dr Martens & Clothing Pop-Up
Check out vintage Dr Martens, clothes, designer brands and more on Sunday 3rd December at Sook in St James Quarter!
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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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Winter Village at Edinburgh Zoo
Jingle all the way to Edinburgh Zoo this festive season with the arrival of our new Winter Village!
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Winter Wheelers challenge! Get ready to wrap up and ride this December!
Join Love to Ride's Winter Wheelers to conquer the cold, banish anxiety, boost your energy levels, and enhance your happiness.
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Wreath Making Boat Trip
Enjoy a 2 hour Wreath Making Boat Trip on the canal boat Lochrin Belle cruising through Union Canal while Margon van Tuyl gives a wreath making workshop using natural and foraged materials.
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Yoga Concert for Advent
Celebrate the beginning of this new winter season with gentle, relaxing and warming yoga accompanied with live festive piano!
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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 Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Giving Santa
Santa will arrive at The Avenue Shopping Centre on Sunday 3rd December and will be in centre every Sunday until Christmas!
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Adult Paint a Winter Landscape
Join The Wee Art Studio on Sunday 3rd December for their Adult Taster Session where you will learn how to paint a winter landscape using acrylics.
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Together Levenmouth Crazy Golf
Together Levenmouth Crazy Golf has 18 uniquely designed golf holes perfect for family days out, kids parties or work nights out, also 9 hole packages available.
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Know your nature
Explore the Garden, investigate the wildlife that lives here and earn your Know Your Nature badge!
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Anster Cinema
Join Anstruther Improvements Association for a monthly film screening when Dreel Halls turns into a community cinema!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
The Dockyard Social
The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!
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Meet Santa
Santa will take a break from toy building for a few hours every Saturday and Sunday in the run up to Christmas to host a magical grotto at St. Enoch Centre!
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The Market at Loch Lomond Shores
Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday each month!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Dalziel Park Christmas Fayre
Dalziel Park's annual Christmas Fayre is a highlight of the year and a magical start to the festive season!
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Cinema Live: André Rieu’s White Christmas
For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. This year it will come early with André Rieu's cinema special White Christmas... a celebration you will never forget!
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MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 4th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
London Concertante: Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Celebrate the festive period with a programme of Christmas and classical favourites performed by the highly acclaimed London Concertante at Paisley Abbey!
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Christmas Fayre
St Margaret's RC Church in Johnstone are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Sunday 3rd December, full of lovely Christmas stalls selling unique gifts!
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Braehead Santa’s Grotto
Santa is back at Braehead shopping centre and will be meeting children at his Christmas Grotto from Friday 17th November and right up to Christmas Eve!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
George Farrow-Hawkins Exhibition
Alongside screenings of the films George Farrow-Hawkins has produced between 2018 and 2023, this exhibition at the Tollbooth will showcase the processes, dioramas and model figures from the films.
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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Stirling
Join us at Dobbies Stirling for a fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!
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Santa Steam Trains
Start your Christmas celebrations in the best way possible and join Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway for a magical steam train journey to the North Pole (South)!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Cinderella
Following their 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, The Gaiety are delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for their 2023 pantomime – Cinderella!
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Wylde Thistle Artisan Market
Browse a selection of stalls offering hand crafted goods and locally produced food and drink at Wylde Thistle's Artisan Makers Market at Kelburn Castle!
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