Events in Edinburgh on 25 May 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
5 week April Salsa Beginners Course
Ready to take your first steps into the exciting world of Salsa Then join OnOne Salsa's for the last Salsa Beginners Course before Summer!
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A Colourful Palette
The Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.
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Alpine Wine Tasting
Slonk is celebrating all things Alpine this May at Port of Leith Distillery. Come and discover what makes high-altitude wines so distinctive!
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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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Café Mambo: Bank Holiday Takeover
Café Mambo takes over The Three Sisters for an unforgettable day of music, drinks, and sun-soaked vibes on Sunday 25th May!
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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism
Camilla Ospina Gaitán’s new commission, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, examines the logic of colonialism through the lens of orchid collection - an 18th and 19th-century practice.
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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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Confluence by Graeme Swanson
Graeme Swanson is an abstract visual artist and an art tutor based in Edinburgh and his exhibition 'Confluence' is showing at Wasps Patriothall.
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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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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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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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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Dog Training in Edinburgh
Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
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Doug Cocker: Threads
Doug Cocker, one of Scotland’s leading sculptors, unveils a dynamic new body of work at Dovecot Studios in collaboration with The Scottish Gallery.
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover 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!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, 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 Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival returns on the weekend of 24th and 25th May 2025.
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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 Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
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EMF 2025 - Margherita Pizza Giveaway
On Sunday 25th May, Edinburgh Street Food will be given a free Margherita pizza to all half & full Edinburgh Marathon runners!
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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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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Falastin Film Festival: Exhibition: Nakba 77 - Palestine’s Depopulated Villages
A photographic documentation of the 500+ Palestinian villages across Mandatory Palestine that were depopulated during the Nakba in 1948 and subsequently destroyed by the Zionist settler state.
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Family Print Club
Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
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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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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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Galactic Carnival Edinburgh
Get ready, Edinburgh! A brand-new, out-of-this-world experience is arriving this spring as Galactic Carnival Edinburgh makes its debut at West Side Plaza, Wester Hailes, from 2nd May to 25th May!
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Harry Stachini: Grenade
Harry Stachini serves up an hour of relatable, honest, and hilarious stand-up at Monkey Barrel Comedy, shining a light on the Grenades we all carry!
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Ian Hamilton Finlay
The centenary of celebrated Scottish artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925-2006) will be marked by a new, free display of his work at the National Galleries of Scotland: Modern.
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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
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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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Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail - Work in progress
Two of Scotlands stand out stars, Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail, preview their work in progress shows at The Stand Edinburgh.
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Last Chance to Join - Edinburgh Open Workshop
We've got just a few spots left in our upcoming May/June workshops at Edinburgh Open Workshop - don't miss your chance to create, build, and learn!
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Lauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants - CANCELLED
Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Lauren Pattison is back with a brand-new show. Catch her live at Monkey Barrel on Sunday 25th May with Big Girl Pants!
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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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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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!
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New Moon Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside to tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon!
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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books
Delve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
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Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale
The early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!
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Paint the World a Beautiful Place
'Paint the World a Beautiful Place' is an exhibition by Scottish painter Sue Tait, showing at Dundas Street Gallery from 23rd to 28th May.
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Post Marathon Terrace Party
Runners, cheer squads, and beer lovers. Join us on the rooftop at BrewDog DogHouse for a no-frills, full-throttle post Marathon afterparty on 25th May!
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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RSPB Birdwatching cruise
Join Maid of the Forth for a 3-hour cruise, led by our team of expert RSPB staff, for a birdwatching adventure like no other!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Newliston
Take a walk round Newliston, a well preserved 18th-century parkland/designed landscape rather than a garden as such, full of mature rhododendrons and azaleas, fine vistas and allees of trees!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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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 Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!
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Sea Glass Jewellery Experience: Collect and Create
Enjoy a creative workshop beach combing for sea glass then back to Joy Revival Design Studio where you will learn two different techniques to make your very own sea glass jewellery!
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Self Empowerment Retreat
Join The Mindful Enterprise for this bespoke retreat with a difference being held at the beautiful Dalkeith Country Park on 25th May!
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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition
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
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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Some Kind of Tours: 5 million years of Edinburgh history in 90 minutes
Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
READ MORESpeak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh
The Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh offers a variety of youth programmes delivered throughout the week and suitable for all ages.
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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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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop
Unlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.
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Tablao Flamenco by Tu Flamenco
Tu Flamenco proudly returns with its acclaimed traditional flamenco show, Tablao, at The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 25th May!
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The Arienas Collective Exhibition 2025: For Love or Money
Come along to The Arienas Collective Exhibition 'For Love or Money?' featuring the work of 8 Edinburgh artists, along with creative events!
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The Ascent of Man
This exhibition at The House of Smalls, showcases the artwork of 75 female artists, made in response to their feelings at the ever-increasing oppression, repression and suppression of women.
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The Big Comedy Roadshow with Jayde Adams
Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!
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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, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
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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 night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller
This small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.
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The Neighbourgood Market
The Neighbourgood Market is an open air food and drink market in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, taking place between 7th May and 27th July.
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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.
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THE SMALL PRINT Exhibition
THE SMALL PRINT is a new exhibition by artist Kerry Simms featuring a series of work developed during her two-month residency in the Out of the Blueprint studio in Spring 2025.
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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
Dust off your air guitars for The Ultimate Classic Rock Show, an evening of the very best Classic Rock anthems from legends past and present at the Festival Theatre!
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™
Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, brought to life across the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo!
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The World of King James VI and I
Marking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition will chart his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.
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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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We Love It: Family-Friendly Tribute Festival
Join us at the Royal Highland Centre on Sunday 25th May for an unforgettable day of music, food and family fun at: We Love It: Family-Friendly Music Festival!
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
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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Woof! The Dog Show
Morningside Gallery is hosting a new exhibition of work from some of Scotland’s most notable contemporary artists, celebrating the joy, loyalty and character of dogs.
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Work on Paper - Andrew Mackenzie
Leith School of Art is delighted to showcase work by Andrew Mackenzie in the exhibition 'Work on Paper', showing until 20th June.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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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:
Karaoke Sundays With Dino
Join Dino Martino and some of the best singers and entertainers in Barrhead at the Arthurlie Inns for Karaoke Sundays With Dino!
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Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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Big Kid Circus: Newton Mearns
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at The Avenue Shopping Centre between Thursday 22nd May and Sunday 1st June!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Bynofest
Bynofest is bringing you a bank holiday with a bang, 12 artists over 12 hours, numerous headline acts and a journey through genres at The Brasshouse on Sunday 25th May!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lindores House
Enjoy a woodland walk beside the loch and stunning views from the garden of Lindores House!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Earlshall Castle
This extensive, exquisitely designed garden, perfectly complements Earlshall Castle, restored by Sir Robert Lorimer in the 1890s.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning in IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, don't miss it in IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!
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Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor
Come join the Family Fun at The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane every Sunday from Midday, it's free to attend, all you need is your party outfit!
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Bounce & party Kids Event
A new kiddos event doon at Docky! Including Bouncy Castles, Kids Comedy, Party Games & more!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Wylde Thistle Spring Artisan Market
Enjoy a sunny Sunday at Wylde Thistle Events' Spring Artisan Market at the beautiful David Livingstone Birthplace museum!
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The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long
Sing along to such wonderful hits as 'The Greatest Show', 'This is Me' and 'Never Enough' when The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long comes to Lanternhouse on Sunday 25th May!
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Woolly Weekend
See a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's annual Woolly Weekend!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
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Physio Led Antenatal Pilates
Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.
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Barshaw Junior Parkrun
Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Smoke and Steel: The History of Scotland’s Railways
This exhibition at Stirling Castle charts the rise, decline and renewal of Scotland's railways.
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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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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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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The Great Kelburn Quest - Launch Event
Join the team at Kelburn between the 23rd and 26th May for the launch of The Great Kelburn Quest a self-led adventure trail where you will discover the legends of Kelburn Castle!
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