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Events in Edinburgh on 27 November 2024

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900 Voices

Selected dates between 26th August 2024 - 30th November 2024

The voices of Edinburgh’s communities shape an ever-evolving sound installation inside St Giles’ Cathedral's magnificent interior.

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Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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Brian Henderson at Morningside Gallery: Eye-Line

16th November 2024 - 30th November 2024

Brian Henderson's new solo exhibition 'Eye-Line' is showing in Morningside Gallery along with an auction of one of his paintings to raise funds for a local charity.

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Cards for Good Causes

28th October 2024 - 19th December 2024

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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Cari Grevers Studio Exhibition

8th November 2024 - 21st December 2024

Artist Cari Grevers is holding a small exhibition of her paintings and prints in her art Studio at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith.

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Castle Of Light

22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025

Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!

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Castle Street Christmas Market

25th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024
Edinburgh New Town

Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2024, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection

26th October 2024 - 16th March 2025

Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.

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Christmas at the Botanics

21st November 2024 - 30th December 2024

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 at Volcano Falls

6th November 2024 - 6th January 2025

Volcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!

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Christmas with Anton Du Beke

27th November 2024

Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show – Christmas with Anton Du Beke!

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Cinderella

23rd November 2024 - 31st December 2024

Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 26th January 2025

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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Community Art group

Selected dates between 23rd October 2024 - 11th December 2024

Enjoy being creative with others in a friendly welcoming group and be part of a creating a community piece of art in the process. Ideal for 50+ years old and no experience required.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Cracker Making Workshop

Selected dates between 24th November 2024 - 27th November 2024

Join Makery Kate's craft expert for a morning's Christmas crafting at Paddywax Candle Bar this November!

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Crafts for Christmas

27th November 2024 - 30th November 2024

Don't miss a great opportunity to purchase unique, hand-made gifts for Christmas and support a good cause - Mary's Meals.

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

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

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

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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Dance N Play Preschool Dance Class

Selected dates between 16th October 2024 - 4th December 2024

Bring you little ones along to a weekly dance class at Dance Base in the Grassmarket, suitable for preschoolers (age 18 months +).

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Daring Women of Edinburgh: Private Walking Tours

3rd November 2024 - 5th January 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Join the lively women’s history guide Annabel on this private walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!

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Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings from Chatsworth House

9th November 2024 - 23rd February 2025

For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.

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DE:Generation Exhibition

20th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

DE:Generation is an explanation of the decline and regeneration of the urban landscape with Beth Primrose Art, showing at Leith Makers from 20th November.

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

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 Food Tour

11th May 2024 - 29th November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

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

13th September 2024 - 13th September 2025

Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer

20th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

Try it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Tree Maze

20th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

St Andrew Square holds one of the UK’s largest illuminated Christmas Tree trails so come along and get lost in the magic!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating

22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

20th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories

23rd November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Santa is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in St Andrew's Square!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar

25th November 2024 - 4th January 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.

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Elf: The Musical

26th November 2024 - 30th November 2024

A-Team Productions, an Edinburgh based performing arts charity, presents Elf: The Musical at Church Hill Theatre from 27th to 30th November!

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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

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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Everlyn Nicodemus

19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025

Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.

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Festive Christmas Wreath Workshop

27th November 2024 - 30th November 2024

Join Caroline at Joy Revival Design Studio this November and learn to make your own Christmas Wreath!

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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop

27th November 2024

Join Polymorphics on 27th November for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning bubble trinket dish using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!

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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

15th November 2024 - 23rd December 2024

By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!

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Flamenco Dance Class Programme

9th September 2024 - 28th June 2025

Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!

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Flamenco Dance for kids

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 4th December 2024

Alba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!

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Friday Friends

8th November 2024 - 13th December 2024

Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.

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HIDDEN

21st November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

HIDDEN, on now at The House of Small, is an exhibition of artwork by 60 women who have been affected by domestic abuse (in any of its many forms) and sexual violence.

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I am a Rock Exhibition

1st November 2024 - 30th November 2024

This November, Out of the Blueprint are proud to host I Am a Rock: Kathleen and other island stories by Onion Press.

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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025

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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Jonny Walker: A shard in my eye’

8th November 2024 - 2nd February 2025

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is excited to present A shard in my eye’, the new public commission by Jonny Walker for the Hawthornvale Space.

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Little Red Robin Hood - The Pantomime

27th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

Join Happy Sad Productions in Sharewood Forest, Naughtyham for a fairy tale filled family adventure!

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Live music at Bar 13

30th November 2023 - 30th November 2024

Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!

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Longarm Quilting Workshops

14th November 2024 - 30th June 2025

Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!

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Looking for the Seasons

14th November 2024 - 12th January 2025

This exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady presents watercolours by Jonathan Sainsbury, inspired by the iconic Ladybird books series “What to Look for in Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn”.

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Love Wednesdays at Why Not Nightclub

Selected dates between 17th April 2024 - 28th December 2024

Come along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!

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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in

1st July 2024 - 23rd December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

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

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2025

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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Michael Craik :: The Space In Between

2nd November 2024 - 30th November 2024

Scottish artist Michael Craik returns for his third solo exhibition at &Gallery from 2nd to 30th November.

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Mixed Winter Exhibition

23rd November 2024 - 19th December 2024

Birch Tree Gallery is delighted to invite you to our mixed Winter Exhibition, showcasing 7 painters and 7 makers!

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Night Family Christmas Party at Little Plaza - with Flexible Childcare Support

25th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

A magical way to celebrate the festive season, the Night Family Christmas Party at Little Plaza offers a cosy, fun-filled evening for families with young children!

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pass shadow, whisper shade

18th October 2024 - 22nd December 2024

As a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.

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Peter Pan

22nd November 2024 - 31st December 2024

This Panto season, Reconnect Theatres present 'Peter Pan' at the Howden Park Centre!

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Pop Life

2nd November 2024 - 9th March 2025

Pop Life explores the intersection of popular culture and contemporary figurative drawing, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low art.

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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

9th November 2024 - 15th March 2025

Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!

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Reclaim The Frame: The Taste of Mango Film Screening + Director Q&A

27th November 2024

Join Reclaim The Frame for this special screening of The Taste of Mango at Cameo Picturehouse on Wednesday 27th November!

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Sari Schorr

27th November 2024

Leading blues rock artists, Sari Schorr plays The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday 27th November with special guest Joe Hicks!

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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition

20th November 2024 - 29th May 2025

Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.

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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!

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Smart Works Scotland Festive Fashion Sale

27th November 2024

On Wednesday 27th November, Smart Works Scotland will be bringing their Festive Fashion Fair to Edinburgh! So come along and find a gem for the festive season!

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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.

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Studio Art Exhibition

26th November 2024 - 28th November 2024

This is an exciting new exhibition of work by refugees and displaced artists in Scotland showing at Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 26th to 28th November!

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Tarot: Shuffle

27th November 2024

Come watch a new tour of big, daft and, above all, live comedy being conjured up in front of your very eyes.

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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait

5th September 2024 - 27th July 2025

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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Theravāda Buddhism

16th September 2024 - 12th January 2025

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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Through Line

9th November 2024 - 2nd March 2025

Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.

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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

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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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Whisky Tasting and Tales

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.

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Wreath Making Workshop

Selected dates between 24th November 2024 - 27th November 2024

Make your own beautiful festive wreath to adorn your front door this Christmas with Makery Kate at Paddywax Candle Bar this November!

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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:

Barrhead Center Community Chat

Barrhead Center Community Chat

Selected dates between 6th November 2024 - 11th December 2024

Would you like an opportunity to meet local people and make new friends? The Community Hub Barrhead for a coffee and chat every Wednesday evening!

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Winter Market

Winter Market

27th November 2024

Join Jewish Care Scotland for a special Winter Market on Wednesday 27th November featuring unique, handcrafted items from several local vendors!

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East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

Selected dates between 6th November 2024 - 20th December 2024

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Festive Pop Up Gift Shop

Festive Pop Up Gift Shop

1st November 2024 - 15th December 2024

Join us at Deborah Cameron Creative Artist Studio in Glenrothes for some magical Christmas shopping!

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Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

14th September 2024 - 9th February 2025

Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries welcomes home one of its own with a major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Sir Joseph Noel Paton.

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Veterans Supper Club

Veterans Supper Club

12th December 2023 - 10th December 2024

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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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!

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Christmas Market at Glasgow Fort

Christmas Market at Glasgow Fort

22nd November 2024 - 29th December 2024

The Glasgow Fort Christmas Market is returning for 2024! From Friday 22nd November until Sunday 29th December, pop along for a festive shopping experience for all the family!

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LUSH Glasgow City Parent & Baby Coffee Morning

LUSH Glasgow City Parent & Baby Coffee Morning

27th November 2024

Book in to Lush Glasgow City for a festive Coffee Morning like no other and let your little one explore the world of potion making with our bath bombs, shower slimes, and bubble bars.

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 8th January 2024 - 30th December 2024

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!

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Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

2nd June 2024 - 2nd June 2025

Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!

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Walking Football

Walking Football

Selected dates between 18th October 2023 - 18th December 2024

Join Clyde FC Community Foundation for their Walking Football sessions on Wednesday mornings, perfect for anyone looking to keep active!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

On Site Off Site

On Site Off Site

20th November 2024 - 30th November 2024

On Site Off Site an exhibition of drawing, sculpture and video by artist Ally Wallace located at Renfrewshire's newest Art Space & Gallery - Off the High Street in Paisley.

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Renfrewshire’s Reclaim The Night March

Renfrewshire’s Reclaim The Night March

27th November 2024

Local residents and campaigners will come together on November 27th for the annual Renfrewshire Reclaim the Night March to call for an end to violence against women and gender-based violence.

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Autumn Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

Autumn Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

1st November 2024 - 30th November 2024

Are you a super wildlife spotter? Pop into the visitor centre at RSPB Lochwinnoch to collect your goodie bag and take part in this fun challenge for kids of all ages!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Latin and Ballroom Dance Class - Monthly

Latin and Ballroom Dance Class - Monthly

Selected dates between 28th August 2024 - 18th December 2024

Have you always wanted to learn to dance better? Then join Stirling4Community's monthly Latin and Ballroom dance lessons at Holy Trinity Church, Stirling.

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

5th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Talks at The Smith: What Makes A Loud Poet

Talks at The Smith: What Makes A Loud Poet

27th November 2024

Dr Ailes is our perfect guide to ‘loud’ poetry. With explanations illustrated by performances, this will be an entertaining and enlightening pre-Christmas session like no other!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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Mark Wedgwood: Cycling Every OS Map. In Numerical Order!

Mark Wedgwood: Cycling Every OS Map. In Numerical Order!

27th November 2024

Mark Wedgwood cycled 7,300 miles across all 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger maps, in numerical order. He shares his journey as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.

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Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Kevin Quantum
Kids Pass
Parkdean
Rabbies
ATG
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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
St Mary's Music School
Fayre Play
Open Pass Scotland
Mowgli
Leith Makers
Escape The Past
Kevin Quantum
Kids Pass
Parkdean
Rabbies
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeons

Popular Events

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
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!
Cinderella
Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!
Castle Of Light
Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!
3D2D Assembly Rooms Christmas Fair
3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms our spectacular Christmas Fair.

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