Events in Edinburgh on 08 October 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
AdvoCard 30th Anniversary Exhibition
This exhibition is a celebration and reflection on the work of AdvoCard from its founding as a grassroots organisation in 1994, through to the legislation of the Mental Health Act (2003).
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An Irish Impressionist | Lavery on Location
Indulge your wanderlust when you visit this solo exhibition of paintings by the renowned Belfast born artist, Sir John Lavery!
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Art Classes for Adults and Kids
Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
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Beauty and The Beast
Shotts St Patrick’s Amateur Opera Group return to Reconnect Howden Park with the stage version of Disney’s classic animated film Beauty and The Beast!
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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy 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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Cake Demonstration: Modelling in sugar
Learn skills and enjoy a social evening too with The Edinburgh Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft Club on 8th October at Strachan House!
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Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Craigies Pumpkin Festival
Building on the success of last year’s Spooky Days and the hugely popular PYO Pumpkins, Craigies Pumpkin Festival will offer delight and frights to families during the day.
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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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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
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Daring & Delicious - Private Walking Tour
Come to wander through the secret alleyways of old Edinburgh - come to listen, come to share your own daring stories. This private tour is unmissable!
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ECHC Game Changers 2024
Welcome to the world of Game Changers! It's a mighty way to raise money for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity from the comfort of your gaming chair or sofa!
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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 Ceilidh Club at Summerhall
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!
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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
Dive into Edinburgh's darker corners on a thrilling 2-hour walk exploring the city's most bone-chilling legends.
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Edinburgh Food Tour
Eat and drink your way through Scotland’s history and culture on a carefully curated wander through the cobbled streets and historic alleys of Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Edinburgh Union Canal Society Quiz Night
Join the Edinburgh Union Canal Society at Merchiston Tennis & Bowling Club on 8th October for a Quiz Night!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters
Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.
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Global Restaurant Investment Forum
This unmissable industry gathering connects restaurant operators with investors and leading figures from the global restaurant community.
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Gordon Mitchell RSA RSW RGI : Sight-Seer
Morningside Gallery is delighted to be holding a new solo exhibition of work from Scottish artist Gordon Mitchell RSA RSW RGI.
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Hairspray the Musical
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2024. Don't miss it!
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
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Highlands to Islands
This art exhibition presents the work of three accomplished wildlife artists: Chris Rose, John Threlfall and Tim Wootton, who draw their inspiration from the North East of Scotland and Orkney.
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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
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Karine Léger :: Found Shapes
This exhibition, at &Gallery in October, delves into artist Karine Léger's process of creation, where sketches emerge from the "found shapes" of nature.
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Literature is not a Luxury with Bernardine Evaristo
Join Bernardine Evaristo at the Futures Institute on 8th October for this talk on arts provision in the education system and the importance of creativity in young people!
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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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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in
Every week at various Libraries, trained Macmillan Volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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October Holidays On Board
There’s fun for all the family aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this October where kids can listen to their own special children’s audio tour as they explore all five decks.
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Oktoberfest
Back by popular demand, Oktoberfest comes to Volcano Falls Adventure Golf Edinburgh from 14th September!
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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition
This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.
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Pedal 4 Poverty
Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!
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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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Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion
A collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from NTS properties are brought together at the Georgian House for the first time.
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Romeo Stodart & Ren Harvieu
Romeo Stodart & Ren Harvieu are playing some unique duo shows together, with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on Tuesday 08 October!
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Sam Jay: A proper club tour
After the success of the last visit at The Stand Edinburgh, Sam Jay is back with a brand new show ‘A proper club tour’ on Tuesday 8 October!
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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS
Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.
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Terror Walking Tour
Dare you join Auld Reekie Tours on a spine-chilling adventure beneath Edinburgh's streets?
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The Baddies
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Mini Guns
Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns as they take the stage at Brewhemia Edinburgh in October!
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The Outlander 1 Day Experience
Embark on an epic adventure to the iconic backdrops of the beloved series Outlander on this 1 Day experience!
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Theravāda Buddhism
This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
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Trick or Treat Trail
Join Blaize the Bat on an adventure through Dynamic Earth's exhibition to explore a world of wonders where creatures past and present slither, swim, flap and sting their way through life.
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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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 Community Hub Barrhead: Sewing Circle
Whether you're an expert or just trying it for the first time, come along and join in at The Community Hub Barrhead's regular Sewing Circle!
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Chat & Plant Gardening Group
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don't know where to start? Join Chat & Plant - a gardening group where you'll learn all about how, when, and what to grow!
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The Community Hub Clarkston: MART Money Advice Rights Team
The Money Advice and Rights Team offer free expert and confidential advice about debt benefits and appeals, drop in to their weekly sessions on Tuesdays at The Community Hub Clarkston.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Veterans Supper Club
The Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland are hosting suppers for Veterans, Serving Personnel and Reserves every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
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Menopause Well-Being Event - POSTPONED
Enhance your understanding of all things Menopause... from Perimenopause to Menopause and beyond at this event held in the Lochgelly Centre on 8th October!
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Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art
Pre-historic Rock Art is one of Scotland's greatest mysteries, this exhibition drawn from Historic Environment Scotland's archives, looks to trace its connections through time and place.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will again be transformed into the Scary Trail and Pumpkin Patch!
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Spooktacular
Scotland's beloved Halloween event, Spooktacular, is returning to Silverburn this Halloween season, for another year of frightening fun, and it’s bigger and better than ever before!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Back to Bacharach
Back to Bacharach celebrates the timeless masterpieces of Burt Bacharach 'The Hitmaker' behind one of the greatest American songbooks of the 20th Century!
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Darktober
Darktober returns to M&Ds this Halloween! Come along and ride a selection of their outdoor rides as often as you like at night!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
Every Tuesday between September 3rd and November 19th, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Airdrie Leisure Centre.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Search along the woodland trail for the hidden Halloween themed items as part of this fun family activity at RSPB Lochwinnoch... can you spot them all?
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Yin Yoga
Join SANA Yoga & Massage for their weekly Yin Yoga classes which will not only help to improve your flexibility, it will also help to calm and soothe your mind.
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Free Trial Hip Hop Dance Styles For 3 -18 Year Olds
Join Sara and Kiki from S&K Dance for a free trial of their Hip Hop Dance Style classes for 3 - 18 year olds at Trinity High School!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Preschool Activities With Active Stirling
Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!
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Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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Picturing Our Past
Picturing Our Past is an exhibition of photographs taken by peer support groups from across the de-industrialised West of Scotland.
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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour
Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!
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