The Firth of Forth is teeming with life and the '100 Species Exhibition' celebrates it's vast biodiversity.
READ MORESnooker’s biggest names will return to the Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh in December for the BetVictor Scottish Open.
READ MOREJoin the The Bonaly Players along with narrator Pete Baynes for this performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Duddingston Kirk on Saturday 16th December!
READ MOREThe Art & Craft Collective is delighted to present an exhibition of photographs by Collectivist James Carter, showing from Sunday 12th November.
READ MORECome along to &Gallery's annual end of year exhibition this December! It includes one artwork from each artist represented by the gallery.
READ MORECome along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MOREStep into the psychic's parlour for an experience with the supernatural, the paranormal, and things that go BUMP in the night with Ash Pryce at The Banshee Labyrinth!
READ MORELiza Sylvestre's first solo exhibition in Scotland, asweetsea, explores what it means to communicate. Catch it at Collective Edinburgh from 21st October!
READ MOREAre you ready for the best Christmas party nights in town? Then come along to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this December!
READ MOREStrange Town present 'Billi & the Polar Bear' a light-hearted Christmas comedy-caper across the frozen wilderness for ages 8+.
READ MORECome along to Buzz Bingo Meadowbank for a night out like no other when Zander Nation presents Bounce Bingo on Saturday 16th December!
READ MOREThis festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!
READ MOREThis year, for the first time ever, The Centre, Livingston is running six ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events in the run up to Christmas!
READ MOREA unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
READ MOREEdinburgh-born singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has announced a string of dates for December including a night at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Saturday 16th!
READ MOREDiscover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Nicolson Square Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREJoin us at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a day full of activities for the whole family to enjoy!
READ MOREOpera Caledonia returns to St. Vincent’s Chapel to present Carols by Candlelight on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December 2023.
READ MOREPrepare 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!
READ MORECastle Street Christmas Market returns in 2023, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy. Not to be missed!
READ MORELooking 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!
READ MOREIt's Christmas Magic at Almond Valley Heritage Centre with day-time fun and night-time wonders!
READ MOREA truly magical Christmas awaits you at Dalkeith Country Park. Our programme of festive events is bursting with fun and plenty of Christmas sparkle.
READ MOREExplore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
READ MORE‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so join us at the Assembly Rooms for this magical evening of best loved festive hits performed live by Candlelight.
READ MOREThe Christmas Market returns to East Princes St Gardens showcasing the best in artisanal festive products and goods from local makers.
READ MOREFeel festive, get merry and celebrate with friends and colleagues this Christmas at Imaginex in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town with it's unique 360° screen!
READ MOREThe Art & Craft Collective is delighted to introduce our first Christmas Pop-up shop, providing a wider selection of handmade Christmas goods!
READ MOREEdinburgh People's Theatre presents Cinderella, a new magical life for the popular fairy tale, at Church Hill Theatre this December!
READ MOREJoin us for a Cinderella Story at the Reconnect Regal Theatre this December!
READ MOREStage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, is proud to bring the enchanting fairytale to life, promising to captivate audiences of all ages.
READ MORECome 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!
READ MOREExperience the enchantment of Christmas like never before at Craigies’ Santa Adventure!
READ MOREHave fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MOREJoin a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
READ MOREWith 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!
READ MOREFollowing 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.
READ MOREOur 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.
READ MORE'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.
READ MOREImmerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!
READ MOREUncover 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!
READ MOREScotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
READ MOREParents, 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.
READ MORESwan 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!
READ MORELooking to play badminton? Join us for our weekly social badminton sessions, perfect for adult beginner and intermediate players.
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MORECome and join us at Edinburgh Car Boot Sale Market for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
READ MORECalling 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!
READ MOREExperience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
READ MOREWe've been the home of regular folk nights in the capital for 50 years. Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm. All welcome!
READ MOREKevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!
READ MOREAria Alba is looking for new members to join our exciting production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024.
READ MOREAward-winning weirdo Elf Lyons performs a work in progress of a brand new show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 16th December!
READ MOREThis winter, the Eskmills Venue in Musselburgh will transform into a magical Christmas wonderland.
READ MORE'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.
READ MORESoul Nature is an exhibition by artist Reyhaneh Mozaffar showing at the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 8th December!
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREJoin us aboard the Lochrin Belle Canal Boat for an hour long cruise, while enjoying a craft workshop led by local artist Cassandra Harrison!
READ MORECelebrate the cosy season, with IKEA Edinburgh's festive themed pop-up cinema from 14th to 17th December and enjoy some familiar festive favourite films – perfect for the whole family!
READ MOREDon't miss the spectacular Christmas Illuminations, back for another year at the Five Sisters Zoo!
READ MOREOur Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
READ MOREMake this Christmas extra special by visiting Santa in his favourite New Town house, decorated to festive perfection, making the best memories!
READ MOREMake this Christmas super special by visiting Santa in Gladstone’s Land, one of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile!
READ MOREGlitterfest is back for 2023! Celebrate Christmas in style with Edinburgh’s favourite breakfast host Boogie!
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MOREEvery Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market, home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!
READ MORECome along and create your very own Islander Harris Tweed® Handbag, choose your favourite colours and get creative as you construct all the different components!
READ MOREPart 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.
READ MOREDon't miss Edinburgh's Joshua Grant when he plays The Mash House on Saturday 16th December!
READ MOREHung across Galleries 1 & 2 at Edinburgh Printmakers, ‘Journey’ celebrates the ‘Journey’ of Edinburgh Printmakers' Workshop itself.
READ MOREEnjoy a Sci-Fi Christmas farce with a heart for home, performed by Strange Town at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 15th & 16th December!
READ MOREJoin us at Moonwake Beer Co for our Christmas Brewery Market. We’ll once again be welcoming local traders to sell their wares while the taproom is open and the beer is pouring.
READ MOREThe weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
READ MOREJoin us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREOver 80 books will be on display from 42 artists at this exhibtion, based on the theme of water, at Upright Gallery this December!
READ MORE1:1 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.
READ MORESee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the National Museum of Flight's Conservation Hangar with these free guided tours.
READ MORENorthern Lights: Postcards from Norway is an online exhibition by Edinburgh artist Jill Ashforth!
READ MOREWith 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.
READ MOREPast Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed unveils a selection of treasures that have joined the collection in the past five years.
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MORELearn 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.
READ MOREDelve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.
READ MOREHistoric 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.
READ MOREWritten with the Dundee Women’s Street Soccer Team, Same Team - A Street Soccer Story is an uplifting whirlwind through the highs and lows of homeless football.
READ MOREGive your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!
READ MOREGive your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREJoin us at Dobbies Livingston and enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!
READ MOREBring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
READ MORELet your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself at Dobbies Livingston!
READ MOREJoin us for live music in our LIVE room from 10pm every Saturday, the perfect atmosphere for a sing a long!
READ MOREAll welcome to SMG's fabulous fundraising ceilidh on 16th December at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
READ MOREThe Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition features almost 200 images from 100 photographers and is on display at Bonnie & Wild throughout 2023.
READ MOREThe world renowned Dovecot Studios is celebrating the works of Scottish women artists across 250 years in a major new exhibition.
READ MORE250 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.
READ MOREThe SIN FIN Bachata Festival brings together all the different styles and kinds of Bachata and it's coming to Edinburgh in December!
READ MOREPanto 2023 is gonna be Dreamy this year at the Howden Park Centre as Reconnect Theatres present our debut Panto Sleeping Beauty!
READ MORELive at The Three Sisters this festive period, for a second year running, they will bring you their very own Adult Panto... Sleeping Booty!
READ MOREActor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
READ MOREStep 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.
READ MOREJoin us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!
READ MOREGet ready to eat, meet, greet and treat at The Market at Dalkeith Country Park, on the third Saturday of the month from 10am - 4pm.
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREThis November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, arriving for the first time at Waverley Station!
READ MOREThe City Art Centre is thrilled to host the inaugural exhibition of Scotland’s newest open call in contemporary art - The Scottish Landscape Awards.
READ MOREThe Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas 2023.
READ MOREForget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Edinburgh!
READ MOREEnglish folk group The Unthanks return to Edinburgh in 2023 with a date at the Usher Hall on 16th December!
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREAward-winning organist Aaron Hawthorne will be joining us for an evening of vintage yuletide music through the 1920-40s, accompanied by renowned mezzo-soprano Kirsty Duncan!
READ MOREThis exhibition looks behind the masks, to explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences of nursing staff during COVID-19 and past pandemics.
READ MOREThis is a different kind of garden walking tour - an inspiring look at Edinburgh's history of women in gardening.
READ MOREScottish Caribbean writers Jeda Pearl and Courtney Stoddart are co-curating an exhibition of poetry, prose and artworks by people of Caribbean descent.
READ MOREWe 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!
READ MOREJingle all the way to Edinburgh Zoo this festive season with the arrival of our new Winter Village!
READ MOREJoin Love to Ride's Winter Wheelers to conquer the cold, banish anxiety, boost your energy levels, and enhance your happiness.
READ MOREFree, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
READ MOREGreenbank Garden invite you to experience the magic of Santa Claus when they host their Santa Experience on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December!
READ MOREJoin Dalmeny Park House Hotel for an unforgettable drag brunch with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Crystal on Saturday 16th December!
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MORESmall Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 20 traders each month selling handmade crafts!
READ MOREDon't miss a visit to this designer pop up shop on Burntisland's high street, it's perfect for Christmas gift giving!
READ MOREGlasgow 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!
READ MOREEnjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!
READ MOREYou could secure a cracker of a present for a friend or loved one courtesy of the Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch when their Christmas Art & Craft exhibition returns!
READ MOREJoin Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
READ MORESanta is coming to Crow Wood this Christmas! Meet Santa, stock up on that important magical reindeer food then design your own magical key so that Santa can drop off your pressies!
READ MOREStep into a winter wonderland where admission is free, and every path leads to something wonderful at the Winter Village at Hamilton Stadium!
READ MOREThis festive season, we invite our IKEA Family members to join Santa BJÖRN bear for breakfast at IKEA Glasgow!
READ MOREJoin Scottish Opera this festive season for Engelbert Humperdinck's classic fairy tale Hansel & Gretel, a concert performance helping to celebrate the reopening of Paisley Town Hall!
READ MOREThe Workshop, a jewellery workshop & makers space in the heart of Paisley, holds regular Open Studio events on Saturdays throughout the year!
READ MOREAlongside 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.
READ MORELearn how to and make your own Christmas wreath, door ring or table decoration to take home and show off to your family and friends at Benview Garden Centre!
READ MOREIt'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.
READ MOREA magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!
READ MOREFollowing 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!
READ MOREChef Massey returns to The Rabbit restaurant at Marine Troon for an exciting festive dining event on Saturday 16th December!
READ MORERich in whisky making history, Loch Lomond Group has a fabulous drinks offering. This free in-store tasting is the excellent opportunity to sample some of their award-winning drams!
READ MOREAyrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
READ MOREYou'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
READ MOREDean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock is set to host Starry Nights, a brand new magical illuminated Christmas experience, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
READ MOREGet into the festive spirit and learn how to make your own festive wreath at Culzean using materials collected from around the Country Park!
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